Summary

  • Our live coverage on Sunday 21 January 2024 has come to an end

  • Widespread warnings were in place across the UK as Storm Isha brought rain and gusts of wind of up to 80mph (128km/h)

  • The Queen Elizabeth the Second Bridge at Dartford closed due to the high winds

  • People were warned there's a good chance of power cuts, which could affect services such as mobile phone coverage

  1. 'I nearly missed cancer check due to late letter'published at 14:33 British Summer Time 6 August

    Ofcom has fined Royal Mail three times for missing delivery targets since 2020.

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  2. Plans approved for solar farm in villagepublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 6 August

    The solar farm will be built near a former landfill site in Small Dole.

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  3. New footbridge over motorway officially opened published at 13:32 British Summer Time 6 August

    The bridge at Bagshot Heath for walkers and cyclists replaces one that was demolished in 2023.

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  4. Two arrested after death of three-month-old baby published at 13:26 British Summer Time 6 August

    A police spokesperson says the man and woman, both in their 30s, have since been released on bail.

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  5. Government to help cash-strapped council repay debtpublished at 12:06 British Summer Time 6 August

    The government is set to provide "initial debt repayment support" to Woking Borough Council.

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  6. Volunteer pastors to support pupils in schoolpublished at 06:02 British Summer Time 6 August

    The scheme, run by the Ascension Trust, aims to start at St Augustine Academy by the end of 2025.

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  7. Council hopes to sell old school site for housingpublished at 05:59 British Summer Time 6 August

    Rother District Council suggests the site could fetch up to £2m and have capacity for 45-65 homes.

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  8. Albion plans to build new three-storey car parkpublished at 05:59 British Summer Time 6 August

    Planning officers are recommending that councillors approve the football club's application.

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  9. Council seeks views on nature recovery strategypublished at 05:59 British Summer Time 6 August

    Surrey County Council aims to boost natural habitats in the region and is consulting on its plans.

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  10. Fears for 'lifeline' centre under council planspublished at 05:59 British Summer Time 6 August

    Users of the Molesey Centre say it is "essential" for the wellbeing of people in Elmbridge borough.

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  11. Spanish galleon replica due to dock at Dover marinapublished at 05:59 British Summer Time 6 August

    The Galéon Andalucía is visiting the port from 6-11 August as part of a wider European tour.

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  12. Blood delivery charity appealing for volunteerspublished at 05:58 British Summer Time 6 August

    The Bloodrunners transports blood, samples and other essential items outside normal working hours.

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  13. The film that won an Oscar despite a BBC banpublished at 05:58 British Summer Time 6 August

    Prof John Cook, from Glasgow Caledonian University, says people are still "wowed" by The War Game.

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  14. Hants stun holders Glamorgan as One-Day Cup beginspublished at 20:08 British Summer Time 5 August

    Hampshire, Durham, Gloucestershire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire are victorious on day one of the 2025 One-Day Cup.

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  15. Appeal after ice cream van stolen in villagepublished at 20:01 British Summer Time 5 August

    A large red Mercedes Sprinter van was reportedly stolen in Warlingham on Monday morning.

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  16. Section of A27 reopens after fuel spill and firepublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 5 August

    National Highways says the section of the A27 near Chichester is now open in both directions.

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  17. Couple detained in Iran allowed first call homepublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 5 August

    Joe Bennett says he finally spoke to his mother Lindsay Foreman after several months.

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  18. Hospice to become 'first for LGBTQ+ people in UK'published at 15:16 British Summer Time 5 August

    The move by Sussex Beacon, in Brighton, has been dubbed a "landmark development" by NHS Sussex.

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  19. Peregrine falcon rescued after being found on roofpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 5 August

    The chick was first spotted trapped on the roof by a CCTV control centre operator.

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  20. Calls to locate sites for Gypsies and Travellers published at 12:16 British Summer Time 5 August

    The East Sussex councils say the move will help to "help reduce unauthorised encampments".

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