Bees and wasps also have a claim to the title of Britain's biggest danger. For the 0.5 per cent of the population who are allergic to the venom in their stings, the resulting anaphylaxis can be fatal.

The London School of Economics, founded in 1895, has also been named University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times.

Laurence Bard, one of the original choristers from 1963, was part of the reunion at the Dolby Theatre in Soho.

The first dances for Strictly Come Dancing’s 2024 couples have been revealed with the latest series’ week one live show airing tomorrow. Comedian Chris McCausland, the show’s first blind contestant, ...

The fixture between the Royal Southern Yacht Club and the Island Sailing Club on the shipping lane sees batters and bowlers duel not only with each other but with the forces of nature as they take ...

Charles Leclerc stuck the first blow in Singapore by topping the time sheets in first practice for Sunday’s race in the city state. The Ferrari driver, who finished runner-up to McLaren’s Oscar ...

Surrey have won the County Championship title for a third straight year. They edged closer to taking the Division One crown on Thursday after claiming a 10-wicket win over Durham, earning their eighth ...

Building restoration specialists abseiled down the walls of the castle during its annual external sprucing up.

Animal rights activists have staged a protest outside the new Gucci store as it opened in Edinburgh, urging the luxury brand to end the use of reptile skins. Demonstrators from People from the Ethical ...

Anthony Joshua insists his shock defeat by Andy Ruiz has forged the mindset that will enable him to become a three-time world heavyweight champion at Wembley on Saturday. Joshua challenges for Daniel ...

The King has arrived at an event to meet with representatives of a Police Scotland initiative that targets all forms of violent behaviour. He is due to meet with members of the Scottish Violence ...

Mark Ross has admitted manslaughter but denies murdering Claudiu-Carol Kondor, who died as he tried to stop his van being stolen.