Thursday Afternoon Ride

Increased effect today

Over 2,000 more people died during this summer's heatwaves, the highest since a new heatwave plan was introduced in 2004, latest figures show.

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of another boy of the same age in Gateshead.

A "thug" who left a Sikh priest for dead in what has been branded a "racial attack" has been jailed for three years.

A government minister has failed to rule out energy rationing across the UK this winter after warnings three-hour power blackouts could be imposed.

Jacob Rees-Mogg has insisted a new licensing round for oil and gas exploration will boost the UK's economy and energy security.