Prince William opens James’ Place in Liverpool

Prince William has met the mother of a young man who took his own life as he opened the UK's first centre outside of a clinic or hospital for helping suicidal men. James' Place, a four-storey town house in Liverpool's Georgian quarter is a new initiative formed by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley, the parents of James Wentworth-Stanley, 21, who took his own life while a student in Newcastle in 2006.

Mother "overwhelmed" and "grateful" over cannabis decision

An emotional Hannah Deacon - whose son Alfie Dingley has a rare genetic condition which mean he can have up to 300 seizures a month today - said she is "overwhelmed" and "grateful" after the Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced that he has authorised a license for the six-year-old to use cannabis oil.

Why the UK banned cannabis in 90 seconds

Cannabis was made illegal in the UK in 1928, but the reasons for the ban might surprise you. Now the case of Billy Caldwell has restarted the debate

Tiffany Haddish pokes fun at Kardashians at MTV Movie Awards

Host Tiffany Haddish pokes fun at the Kardashians at the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards while Stranger Things and Black Panther win big.

Prince William shakes a robotic hand at business festival

Prince William today visited the International Business Festival in Liverpool, touring the event's exhibition space, talking with delegates and meeting young entrepreneurs. During the visit William gave a firm handshake to a robotic hand produced by a team based at the University of Manchester. The duke also visited exhibitors from India and Shanghai, Liverpool's twin city before making an address to delegates.

Home Secretary launches review into medicinal cannabis use

Sajid Javid has announced a review of the medicinal use of cannabis which could lead to patients in the UK being prescribed drugs derived from the banned plant. The Home Secretary announced the move in a statement to the House of Commons in the wake of a series of appeals from parents who want their children to be able to access medications which can alleviate epilepsy and other illnesses. Mr Javid also insisted that the new step was not a first step to legalising the use of cannabis for recreational purposes.

England fans in Volgograd react to win against Tunisia

England fans have spoken about their relief and happiness after beating Tunisia in the team’s opening match of the 2018 World Cup. Along with English football supporters in Volgograd were local Russians who also got behind the Three Lions during the 2-1 win against Tunisia.

Chadwick Boseman gives MTV award to real-life hero

Chadwick Boseman gives his MTV Award to real-life hero James Shawr Jr., who stopped the Waffle House shooter, as Black Panther wins four honours.

Corbyn says cannabis should be legalised for medicinal use

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said he would decriminalise cannabis for medicinal purposes but would not be drawn on legalising the drug for recreational use.

Minute's silence held a year on from Finsbury Park attack

A minute's silence has been held to commemorate the death of father-of-six Makram Ali, and for the dozens of others who were injured when Darren Osborne drove a hired van into a crowded pavement outside a mosque in Finsbury Park a year ago. Home Secretary Sajid Javid, Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan all attended the event outside Islington Town Hall.

Minute's silence held a year on from Finsbury Park attack

A minute's silence has been held to commemorate the death of father-of-six Makram Ali, and for the dozens of others who were injured when Darren Osborne drove a hired van into a crowded pavement outside a mosque in Finsbury Park a year ago. Home Secretary Sajid Javid, Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan all attended the event outside Islington Town Hall.

‘Hero Imam’: Finsbury Park attack was “almost inevitable"

The headline or hashtag "Hero Imam" has hung heavily on Mohammed Mahmoud since he stepped in to calm tempers after the fatal terrorist attack in Finsbury Park in North London a year ago. On Monday he told ITV News: "We Brits don't deal well with praise." Darren Osborne was found guilty of ramming a van onto a crowded pavement filled with Muslim worshippers shortly after midnight on June 19.

Sandra Bullock & Cate Blanchett talk knitting & stealing

Sandra Bullock & Cate Blanchett talk stealing, knitting, their new double act nickname plus find out which roles they'd nick off each other!

The Queen attends annual Garter Day service in Windsor

The Queen and other members of the Royal Family attended a service for the Most Noble Order of the Garter at St George's Chapel in Windsor on Monday, following a private ceremony to invest new members

Lion football proves to be a roaring success at Israeli zoo

With the World Cup in full swing the lions of Israel’s Safari Zoo had a go themselves as keepers gave the big cats a football for themselves.

Taxpayers to pay more for NHS in 'fair and balanced way'

Theresa May MP has announced a £20.5 billion-a-year boost to the NHS budget in a keynote speech at the Royal Free Hospital in London. The Prime Minister said that taxpayers would have to contribute "a bit more" financially for the increased funding, and that this would be done in a "fair and balanced way"

Police issue statement following train deaths

Superintendent Matthew Allingham of the British Transport Police issued a statement on Monday afternoon following the deaths of three people in south London. The three victims were struck by a train at Loughborough Junction station, and police were called to the scene at rush hour on Monday morning

This week in history: The most infamous World Cup goal!

From Pablo Escobar's self-designed prison to the infamous "Hand of God" World Cup goal, here are the big moments from this week in history.

Mother of epileptic boy says 'we're not out of the woods'

The mother of a 12-year-old boy with epilepsy has spoken to the media after he was rushed to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on Friday night in a critical condition having suffered multiple seizures. Charlotte Caldwell had cannabis oil used to treat son Billy's condition seized at Heathrow Airport last week. However, Home Secretary Sajid Javid granted a 20-day emergency licence granting use of the oil after Billy was admitted to hospital on Friday night

Three killed by train at Loughborough Junction

Three people have been killed after being struck by a train in south London. Police were called to Loughborough Junction station on Monday morning and are currently identifying the victims and informing their families

Three people die after being struck by a train in London

Three people have died after being struck by a train in south London. Police were called to Loughborough Junction Station at around 7.30am.

Hunt hints at tax rise for NHS fund increase

The Health and Social Care Secretary has hinted of a tax rise to fund the Government's £25 billion boost to the NHS. Jeremy Hunt MP said he was "confident" that the Government can find the money to cover the rise in funding, but that the end of "subscriptions to Brussels" after Brexit will "not be anything like enough"

Health Secretary backs use of medicinal cannabis oil

The Health and Social Care Secretary has given his backing to the use of medicinal cannabis oil and says the Government is conducting a review into its use. Jeremy Hunt MP spoke of "strong, clinical evidence" that cannabis oil "can be very beneficial" in certain situations

Annual dragon boat races in Hong Kong attract hundreds

Hong Kong’s annual dragon boat races have attracted hundreds of people. The races are the highlight of Tuen Ng, a traditional Chinese celebration.

CCTV cameras capture the moment deadly earthquake hits Osaka

CCTV cameras captured the moment a deadly earthquake struck the Japanese city of Osaka.

Chope on why he blocked 'upskirting' bill

Conservative MP Christopher Chope explains why he blocked the private member's bill to make 'upskirting' a criminal offence, and says he supports making it a crime if it's debated properly.

The Hobbit inspired battle is fought in Czech Republic

Hundreds of The Hobbit fans have taken part in a re-enactment of the famous Battle of the Five Armies in a forest in the Czech Republic.

Kim Kardashian and Zendaya attend MTV Movie and TV Awards

Kim Kardashian and Zendaya among stars on the red carpet at the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards in California.

Taxi crashes into pedestrians in Moscow injuring eight

A taxi has crashed into pedestrians on a pavement near Red Square in Moscow, injuring eight people, including two from Mexico.

Aquarius convoy boat carrying 630 migrants docks in Spain

An Italian ship transporting 630 migrants to safety has docked in Spain after migrant rescue boat Aquarius was refused entry into Malta and Italy.

Mercury mission nears launch date

A planetary orbiter bound for Mercury is being flown to a spaceport ahead of its October launch. The mission plans to uncover the planet’s mysteries.

Iceland defender: From salt packing to World Cup

One of Iceland’s World Cup football players has described how he plays for the squad alongside working as a salt packer.

Muslims across the world celebrate the end of Ramadan

Muslims across the world have gathered together to celebrate the end of Ramadan. Eid-al Fitr marks the end of the holy month which includes fasting.

Devastating fire breaks out at Glasgow's Mackintosh Building

More than a hundred firefighters have been working through the night after Glasgow's historic Mackintosh Building caught fire.

Love Island: The Dirt - Week 2

All the gossip following the second week in the villa. The story behind Niall's shock exit, Kem and Kendall's romance and Eyal's pop past...

Benedict Cumberbatch reads at Stephen Hawking memorial

Benedict Cumberbatch has lead tributes to Professor Stephen Hawking at a memorial service held in Westminster Abbey.

Love Island: In Briefs - Week 2 recap

Catch up on Love Island 2018 with all the latest from the second week in the villa...

EastEnders' Dirty Den actor Leslie Grantham dies aged 71

EastEnders actor Leslie Grantham, best known for playing "Dirty" Den Watts in the BBC soap, has died aged 71.

Farage wants Theresa May out of Downing Street

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage wants the Tory party to sack Theresa May, after claiming that Britain will be worse off leaving the EU.

Czech president burns his boxers at press briefing

Czech President Milos Zeman gave journalists a brief they were not expecting when he burned a giant pair of red boxers at Prague Castle.

Prince Charles and Camilla take a stroll on the beach in Ireland

Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall round up their four-day Irish trip to Derrynane Tralee and Killarney in County Kerry.

Detective extremely happy with moped sentencing

Detective Inspector Shaun Fitzgerald is happy with the conviction of two teenage robbers who were sentenced to life after killing a charity worker.

Sharma: Univeral credit will deliver £34bn

Minister of State for Employment Alok Sharma says that universal credit will deliver £34bn to the country and alot more people in work.

We want change: upskirting is humiliating!

Justice Minister Lucy Frazer is backing a bill to make 'upskirting' illegal and punishable by two years in jail.

Victims of Grenfell Tower fire remembered one year on

The 72 victims that lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire have been remembered on the first anniversary of the tragedy.

National minute's silence held for the victims of Grenfell

A minute's silence has been held by the Queen and the Duchess of Sussex, the England football team and others across the UK for Grenfell victims.

Adele speaks briefly after Grenfell memorial event

Adele explained why she joined Grenfell Tower families on the first anniversary of the fire. The singer said she wanted to pay her “respects” as she hurried past reporters.

Rolls-Royce boss says job cuts will help secure the business

Engine-maker Rolls-Royce has confirmed it's cutting 4600 workers with most coming from the UK. The jobs losses will fall heavily on managers and administrators at its plant in Derby. Chief executive Warren East said the cuts would secure the future of the company in the long-run.

Adele sings along to 'Lean on Me' at Grenfell memorial event

Adele sings along to 'Lean on Me' with the Grenfell families on the first anniversary of the fire as grime artist Stormzy also stands with mourners.

Thousands cheer the Queen and Meghan in Chester

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has enjoyed a day out with the Queen in Cheshire as they took part in their first official engagements together. The pair visited the Storyhouse arts centre in Chester, before being greeted by huge crowds presenting them with gifts and flowers as they walked from the centre to the town hall. Crowds broke into deafening cheers as the two appeared on the town hall balcony together.

Silence observed for the victims of Grenfell fire

Survivors and bereaved families were amongst those marking the anniversary of a fire that killed 72 people with 72 seconds of silence during a service at St Helen's Church in London. The fire in the tower block caused the greatest loss of life in a fire on British soil since World War II, a horror that left the neighbourhood and the country in shock. MPs in the House of Commons and members of the London Fire Brigade also stood silence to mark the tragedy.

Adele sings along to 'Lean on Me' at Grenfell memorial event

Adele sang along to 'Lean on Me' as she stood with the Grenfell families on the first anniversary of the fire which killed 72 people. Grime artist Stormzy was also spotted amongst crowd marking the anniversary of the tragedy.

Queen and Meghan stand in silence for Grenfell victims

The Queen and Meghan Duchess of Sussex stood in silence to mark the first anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire as they teamed up for their first official visit together since the royal wedding. They were in Chester at noon and joined people up and down the UK in observing the silence in memory of the victims of the disaster. The occasion added a sombre note to the otherwise happy tour of Cheshire, which drew large crowds.

Queen and Meghan arrive at Runcorn station and visit Widnes

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has begun her first official visit with the Queen, arriving in Cheshire by royal train. The royal visitors stepped onto the blustery platform at Runcorn station to be welcomed with polite handshakes and curtsies from local dignitaries - and wild cheering and applause from hundreds of flag-waving schoolchildren. Later the pair chatted as they enjoyed a musical performance by children in the grounds of the Catalyst Museum in Widnes.

England footballers observe silence for Grenfell victims

England’s footballers have observed a minute’s silence to mark the anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, ahead of their training session in Russia today. Striker Marcus Rashford was again absent as the World Cup opener against Tunisia edges closer.

Grenfell Tower and London landmarks lit up in green

Grenfell Tower and several London landmarks have been lit up in green to mark the one-year anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy that killed 72 people.

Corbyn criticises Tory council a year after Grenfell fire

Jeremy Corbyn has said it is a “disgrace” that former Grenfell Tower residents have not been permanently rehoused a year after the devastating fire which killed 72 people. The Labour Leader questioned the competence of the Conservative run Kensington and Chelsea Council saying “it was not good enough” that people had survived the fire then faced the uncertainty of their future.

Sarah Paulson has 'pinch me moment' working on Ocean's 8

Sarah Paulson says she couldn't believe she was cast in Ocean's 8 and had a 'pinch me moment' every day she walked on set.

Buildings lit up green one year after Grenfell Tower fire

Grenfell Tower was among a dozen buildings which were lit up green to mark a year since the devastating fire which killed 72 people. The London Eye, Downing Street and other buildings near to the site also turned green in the early hours of Thursday.

Ocean's 8: Stars are now best friends with Rihanna!

The Ocean francise has had a re-boot with women. Rihanna is in the movie and the stars say they are now her best mate! Just a little bit jealous!

Sandra Bullock: "Rihanna's my babysitter!"

Need a babysitter? Sandra Bullock can recommend Rihanna to send the kids to sleep with her tunes as they're now mates after Ocean's 8.

Helena Bonham Carter's kids hate her famous mates!

She's played so many roles and made so many friends but Helena Bonham Carter says her friends and kids are SO embarrassed of her!

The cat is out of the bag! World Cup prediction

Achilles the cat has chosen who he thinks will win the first match in the opening World Cup games

SNPs walk out of PMQs after Westminster leader kicked out

Scottish National Party MPs walked out to protest the short amount of time given to debate Scotland-related issues. The SNP accused the British government of trying to seize powers that will be handed back from Brussels after Brexit and which the SNP believes should go to Scotland's devolved parliament. Ian Blackford, the SNP leader in Parliament, called the situation "a democratic outrage." "Scotland's voice has not been heard," said Blackford, who was expelled from the chamber for repeatedly challenging the Speaker on the issue, sparking a walkout by his colleagues.

England World Cup squad get special Russian welcome

England's World Cup preparations stepped up a notch with their first training session on Russia soil - and they were greeted by a presentation party who came bearing gifts.

Pimlico Plumbers loses employment rights case

The UK’s highest court has dealt a blow to the so-called gig economy in a landmark ruling over the employment status of a plumber. Gary Smith, who worked for Pimlico Plumbers for nearly six years from 2005, previously won a number of court rulings which determined he could claim “worker” status, even though he was described in his contract as a “self-employed operative”.

PMQs: May and Corbyn clash over Brexit and Grenfell

Prime Minister Theresa Mayl faces Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn at this week's Prime Minister's Question Time.

England's Marcus Rushford injured before World Cup

The England team has arrived in Russia ahead of the World Cup, concerns are over Marcus Rushford who now has a knee injury.

Theresa May departs Downing Street ahead of PMQs

Prime Minister Theresa May will face Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn at this week's Prime Minister's Question Time.

Boris ignores questions on yesterday's Commons vote

Theresa May's Brexit truce risked being unravelled as Remainers indicated she faced a future rebellion if a compromise is not reached on the role of MPs in the divorce settlement. The Prime Minister bought time after agreeing to find concessions on giving Parliament a meaningful vote on the European Union exit deal. But officials insisted the Government had not and would not agree to MPs binding its hands and a senior minister would only go as far as saying there "could" be a fresh proposal put

David Davis ignores questions on 'Tory rebels'

Theresa May's Brexit truce risked being unravelled as Remainers indicated she faced a future rebellion if a compromise is not reached on the role of MPs in the divorce settlement. The Prime Minister bought time after agreeing to find concessions on giving Parliament a meaningful vote on the European Union exit deal. But officials insisted the Government had not and would not agree to MPs binding its hands and a senior minister would only go as far as saying there "could" be a fresh proposal put

Harry Kane on 'nerves and excitement' for the World Cup

England touched down in Russia ahead of the World Cup. Gareth Southgate's squad landed in St Petersburg on Tuesday afternoon en route to their training base in Repino, with the tournament getting under way when hosts Russia face Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

Jimmy Page vows to fight Robbie Williams' basement expansion

Former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page says he will fight his nextdoor neighbour Robbie WIlliams' plan to extend his basement because it will damage his own Grade 1 listed home in west London.

Leave.EU founder: 'Not above leading people up garden path'

Leave.EU founder Arron Banks says that he was 'not above leading people up the garden path' while his colleague and Leave.EU communications chief Andy Wigmore says that the EU Referendum was 'not about facts' during questioning by MPs in a select committee’s inquiry into fake news.

Thailand’s elephants play football to combat gambling

A school football team in Thailand has played against a troop of elephants.

Pie Protestor: 'You've taken my EU citizenship away from me'

A woman confronts Arron Banks with pork pies, saying that the Brexit-backing multi-millionaire and significant leave donor is taking EU citizenship away from her and her daughter.

Trump shows off his presidential car to Kim Jong-un

Donald Trump decided to take North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on a quick detour to take a look at his snazzy presidential car.

China welcomes twin baby pandas

The first set of twin baby pandas have been born this year. Southwestern China welcomed the female pandas who are yet to be named.

Trump commends Kim Jong-un's bold step on nuclear site

US President Donald Trump commended North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on taking a bold step to dismantle nuclear site.