Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said a low-pressure system centred on the heart of the UK had brought the strong winds and heavy rain.

Dame Maggie Smith won a best actress Oscar in 1970 but found an even wider profile in the last years of her career.

Heavy rain has led to flooding in some parts of the UK and strong wind is making matters worse.

Events were held in the Netherlands to mark the 80th anniversary of an operation that did not achieve its key objective.

The annual fixture takes place on the Solent at low tide.

Kate has released a statement.

The event has an old-fashioned theme but some participants showed promise of a great future in the sport.

The motor race meeting always has a period theme and sees those attending dress in vintage clothing.

The results will help them progress to sixth form, college or an apprenticeship.

The Whipsnade Zoo event helps keepers and vets keep track of the health and well-being of the animals in their care.

Fans began queuing for the show the day before in an attempt to secure the best spot.

Excluding the years of the pandemic, students achieved the highest proportion of A* grades since they were first handed out in 2010.

Temperatures hit 34.8C in Cambridge on Monday, which was declared the hottest day of the year for the UK so far.

More than 100 hot air balloons have taken part in this year’s event.

Much of England and Wales was expected to see temperatures top 30C on Tuesday.

Two children have died and nine more were injured, including six who are in a critical condition, following a stabbing attack in Southport.

The 46th US president was the second Catholic president and had family roots in Ireland.

With more than 100 constituency results declared, Labour has won a 41.3% share of the vote.

A look back at Labour’s General Election campaign highlights as Sir Keir Starmer’s party urged the public to ‘vote for change’.

The public and party leaders alike are heading to polling stations in a wide range of venues.