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WATCH: Andrew and Nana discuss heatwave with John Keteley | GB NEWSThe body of a teenage boy has been recovered from open water in Kent in the 10th water-related death during the UK heatwave.Emergency services responded to concerns for the boy’s safety on Wednesday.A Kent Fire and Rescue Service statement said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of concern for a person in water near”Control operators sent two fire engines, a water safety unit, and the technical rescue unit to the scene. Kent Police and SECAmb also attended. Sadly, the body of a teenage boy was recovered.”The…

Thrown unexpectedly into the headlines with one of the most consequential by-elections in a century taking place next month, Makerfield residents are feeling a sense of “election fatigue” and have told GB News they’ve had enough of the Westminster spats.“It feels like the whole future of society hinges on the result of this by-election,” one Labour source told GB News, but voters in the tight-knit community have told the People’s Channel the upcoming contest was not all about Andy Burnham, Labour’s looming leadership contest and Reform UK.Charlotte, 32, a bar worker, said she felt “let down” by Sir Keir Starmer…

Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, one of King Charles’s most trusted senior staff, has welcomed his first child with his wife, Olivia.The Lieutenant, often referred to as the “hot equerry”, welcomed a baby girl named Theodora on May 20, 2026.The news was announced on the births section in The Times, reading: “THOMPSON on 20th May 2026 to Olivia (née Lewis) and Lieutenant Colonel Jonny, a daughter, Theodora.”He married his PR executive wife Olivia, who is the daughter of former communications secretary to Queen Elizabeth, Simon Lewis, in May 2025, following the pair’s engagement in October 2024.”The engagement is announced between Lieutenant…

Landlords across England have just days remaining to meet a crucial deadline under new rental legislation. Those who fail to act by Sunday, May 31 could be hit with penalties reaching £7,000.Property owners must provide all existing tenants with the government’s official information sheet outlining how the Renters’ Rights Act impacts their tenancy arrangements. This document can be delivered electronically or as a printed copy.Elliot Castle, chief executive of Castle Property Group, has stressed that smaller landlords in particular need to understand the heightened administrative demands introduced by the Act.Tenants currently operating under verbal agreements must also have their arrangements…

Former Coronation Street star Paula Wilcox has opened up about a “terribly upsetting” struggle that has been “close to home” for her and her family.Ms Wilcox, 76, left the ITV soap in 2023 after making her debut as Elaine Jones in 2020 as part of the harrowing abuse plot by Geoff Metcalfe (Ian Bartholomew). Elaine was a previous wife of his who had suffered at his hands and arrived on the cobbles during his horrific abuse of Yasmeen Nazir (Shelley King).Ms Wilcox had also featured in the soap in 1969 as Janice, the sister of Ray Langton (Neville Buswell).Paula Wilcox…

Drivers could soon face lower speed limits across major roads as part of new safety measures being introduced to tackle road casualties.The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland unveiled plans earlier this year on new speed limit changes, which included increasing speed limits for HGVs.The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety responded to the proposals, backing the introduction of 20mph speed limits in residential areas and other built-up locations. The group particularly supported lower speeds along high levels of pedestrian activity, such as around schools, shopping streets and community spaces. The transport safety charity submission draws on Safe System principles,…

“Rather than love, protect and nurture her, what Thea received from you was catastrophic deadly violence. What the jury decided beyond reasonable doubt was that, in an act that was intentional or wickedly reckless, you murdered a tiny defenceless baby.”

Brier had already run the Commonwealth B standard of 23.07 before the deadline but Team Wales policy is that athletes beat – not just match – that mark for selection.The Swansea Harrier, who also holds the Welsh 100m record, then underlined her status as the fastest Welsh woman of all time by breaking the national 200m record held set by Michelle Scutt in 1982.”It’s very difficult for us Welsh athletes because we almost have to come out with our absolute A-game in April or May which is crazy when the championships are in August,” she told BBC Sport Wales.”The standards…

A Mother has been sentenced to life over the murder of her 19-day-old baby.Nicole Blain, 30, will spend at least 19 years in prison after being found guilty of the killing last month.Thea Wilson died at the age of 19 days old in 2023.Jurors at the High Court in Glasgow found the 30-year-old guilty of killing her young daughter back in April this year. The infant suffered “catastrophic” injuries in the attack after the woman lashed out at the helpless child, the court heard.Blain shook the baby and inflicted head injuries on her, leading to the newborn’s death.The child was…

Conservative MP Helen Whately has said Labour needs a “wake-up call” on its energy policies as Keir Starmer faces increased calls to perform an extraordinary U-turn.Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary conceded that she agreed with Tony Blair, who called on the Prime Minister to rip up Net Zero targets and slash the welfare budget. “The Labour Party certainly needs a wake-up call,” she began. “Ed Miliband, what we should be doing is exploiting our own resources, our own oil and gas in the North Sea, not doing what he’s doing, which is saying to stop…