Investigation launched after Amazon drone crashes while delivering package

30-07-2026 12:16 via independent.co.uk

The incident was reported to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Newborn deaths are surging in the world’s most vulnerable communities as aid cuts hit

02-08-2026 09:44 via independent.co.uk

Mothers across sub-Saharan Africa face a perfect storm of conflict, displacement and global aid cuts that are leaving them without the help they need in the most dangerous countries to give birth. Liz Cookman and Nick Ferris report

Prince William ‘truly saddened’ by death of ex-British Army soldier Nirmal Purja

02-08-2026 09:20 via independent.co.uk

The Prince of Wales described Nirmal Purja as ’one of the world’s greatest mountaineers‘

Burnham says Britain needs a written constitution after devolution push

02-08-2026 08:49 via independent.co.uk

The Prime Minister first advocated for a written constitution in his 2024 book, Head North: A Rallying Cry for a More Equal Britain

Voices: ‘They can’t have it both ways’: Readers turn on residents of scenic Cotswolds village over tourist backlash

02-08-2026 08:30 via independent.co.uk

Bourton-on-the-Water residents want coaches banned and tourists charged to save their village from ‘Blackpool-on-the-Water’ status – but Independent readers were far from united behind them

John Healey warns supermarkets not to ‘rip off’ Britons as Iran war fuels cost of living crisis

02-08-2026 00:45 via independent.co.uk

The chancellor said he will be ‘watching closely for any suggestions that customers are being taken for a ride’ as war in the Middle East hits prices

William ‘truly saddened’ by mountaineer Nirmal Purja’s death in Pakistan avalanche

01-08-2026 22:21 via independent.co.uk

Purja was awarded an MBE by the late Queen in 2018 for his achievements in extreme high-altitude mountaineering

Grinning Prince Louis dons bucket hat as he watches Commonwealth Games alongside family

01-08-2026 20:52 via independent.co.uk

The youngster stole the show as William and Kate’s royal children made their first official visit to Scotland

Tens of thousands turn out to celebrate Brighton Pride

01-08-2026 19:57 via independent.co.uk

Brighton and Hove Pride hit its 35th Anniversary this year, drawing in hundreds of thousands of people

Boozy Westminster MPs are drinking so much they are having their stomachs pumped, report warns

01-08-2026 16:30 via independent.co.uk

Alcohol is freely available all day within Westminster and is causing ‘real, measurable harm’ in the workplace, the Institute of Alcohol Studies found

Manhunt launched for man who escaped prison van outside Liverpool court

01-08-2026 15:48 via independent.co.uk

Anyone who sees him should call 999 immediately

‘My father was shot in the head for being the wrong type of Muslim’

01-08-2026 13:21 via independent.co.uk

At an Islamic gathering of women in Hampshire, the largest of its kind in the UK, Tooba Khokhar hears from Ayesha, who tells of her family’s persecution

‘We are always ignored’: What the people of Manchester really think about Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’

01-08-2026 10:58 via independent.co.uk

Number 10 North is a flagship policy of Andy Burnham’s as he pledges to ‘rewire’ the UK. But will it change the fortunes of people who long feel like they’ve been forgotten? Dan Haygarth finds out

Voices: ‘We are keeping people alive longer, not living longer’: Readers on the true cost of caring for a loved one

01-08-2026 08:30 via independent.co.uk

As Andy Burnham vows to overhaul social care, our readers shared the raw reality of caring for a loved one, from the exhausting grind of professional care work to a devastating account of watching a wife decline, day after day, in a care home

Children to get free bus travel in England throughout August – here’s what to know

01-08-2026 01:01 via independent.co.uk

The initiative is designed to alleviate financial pressures on families during the school summer holidays

Greater Manchester mayoral results in full: Bev Craig secures dominant win over Reform in key by-election

01-08-2026 00:37 via independent.co.uk

Labour hold onto Greater Manchester mayoralty as party’s ‘Burnham bounce’ sees off threat of Reform

Police ‘search for heavily tattooed homeless man’ after British woman found dead in suitcase

01-08-2026 00:28 via independent.co.uk

Elisabeth-Jane Ross had told friends she was supposed to be meeting Americans three days before she was found dead

Greater Manchester mayoral election live: Labour wins huge victory as Burnham’s ‘protege’ Bev Craig takes up role

01-08-2026 00:16 via independent.co.uk

It is the largest by-election in British history, with more than two million people across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester eligible to vote, but the turnout was historically low

John Healey tells minsters to prepare for budget cuts to finance new Burnham pledges

31-07-2026 23:04 via independent.co.uk

Ministers have been told there is no new money to pay for these moves in a joint letter from the Chancellor and the Prime Minister

MP asks retailers to stop selling disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

31-07-2026 22:42 via independent.co.uk

Two more retailers committed to halting sales nationwide after he sent the letter

Majority of Britons prefer cold weather over warm. Here’s why

31-07-2026 22:37 via independent.co.uk

Some 52 per cent of British adults would like a return to winter weather as the fourth heatwave of the summer hits

Body found in river confirmed as missing teenager Taylor Charlton

31-07-2026 21:45 via independent.co.uk

The teenager, aged 15, was last seen on the night of 8 May, prompting an extensive search operation

Greater Manchester mayoral election live: First results announced as Labour’s Bev Craig and Reform UK’s Sian Astley go to second round

31-07-2026 20:15 via independent.co.uk

It is the largest by-election in British history, with more than two million people across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester eligible to vote, but the turnout was historically low

Speeding driver hit 89-year-old man, carried him on car roof and abandoned his body

31-07-2026 19:20 via independent.co.uk

Albert Matraxhiu, 29, of Edgware, north London, was jailed for nearly 10 years at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday

In The Room | Who’s winning the summer? Burnham, Badenoch and Farage assessed

31-07-2026 18:58 via independent.co.uk

As Andy Burnham's second week in power draws to a close, his rivals are scratching their heads and plotting their summer challenges – with mixed results. Green leader Zack Polanski is facing heat over yet another social media misdemeanour; it’s far from all quiet for Nigel Farage on the Clacton front, and the Liberal Democrats are nowhere to be seen – time for another Ed Davey stunt? Meanwhile, Kemi Badenoch is preparing to embark on a summer tour with the highest approval rati

Why Zack Polanski keeps making the same mistake

31-07-2026 18:52 via independent.co.uk

After another online row, Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson discuss whether the Greens are struggling to adapt to life in the political mainstream. Maja Anushka reports

Missing man who ‘may have contagious condition’ last seen leaving hospital

31-07-2026 18:51 via independent.co.uk

Preston Police have launched an appeal to locate a missing man who may have a contagious health condition.

Ed Miliband heaps praise on ‘tireless efforts’ of US after Hamas pledges to disarm

31-07-2026 18:43 via independent.co.uk

Hamas said it will disarm in exchange for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza

‘Dismay’ as popular model village removes figurine of topless streaker from football pitch

31-07-2026 18:19 via independent.co.uk

One fan says the tiny figure brought ‘innocent delight’ to viewers

Athens police unable to trace ‘US friends’ British woman found dead in suitcase was due to meet

31-07-2026 17:50 via independent.co.uk

Elisabeth-Jane Ross had told friends she was supposed to be meeting Americans three days before she was found dead

Investigation launched after Amazon drone crashes while delivering package

Newborn deaths are surging in the world’s most vulnerable communities as aid cuts hit

Prince William ‘truly saddened’ by death of ex-British Army soldier Nirmal Purja

Burnham says Britain needs a written constitution after devolution push

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Voices: ‘They can’t have it both ways’: Readers turn on residents of scenic Cotswolds village over tourist backlash

John Healey warns supermarkets not to ‘rip off’ Britons as Iran war fuels cost of living crisis

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Tens of thousands turn out to celebrate Brighton Pride

Boozy Westminster MPs are drinking so much they are having their stomachs pumped, report warns

Manhunt launched for man who escaped prison van outside Liverpool court

‘My father was shot in the head for being the wrong type of Muslim’

‘We are always ignored’: What the people of Manchester really think about Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’

Voices: ‘We are keeping people alive longer, not living longer’: Readers on the true cost of caring for a loved one

Children to get free bus travel in England throughout August – here’s what to know

Greater Manchester mayoral results in full: Bev Craig secures dominant win over Reform in key by-election

Police ‘search for heavily tattooed homeless man’ after British woman found dead in suitcase

Greater Manchester mayoral election live: Labour wins huge victory as Burnham’s ‘protege’ Bev Craig takes up role

John Healey tells minsters to prepare for budget cuts to finance new Burnham pledges

MP asks retailers to stop selling disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

Majority of Britons prefer cold weather over warm. Here’s why

Body found in river confirmed as missing teenager Taylor Charlton

Greater Manchester mayoral election live: First results announced as Labour’s Bev Craig and Reform UK’s Sian Astley go to second round

Speeding driver hit 89-year-old man, carried him on car roof and abandoned his body

In The Room | Who’s winning the summer? Burnham, Badenoch and Farage assessed

Why Zack Polanski keeps making the same mistake

Missing man who ‘may have contagious condition’ last seen leaving hospital

Ed Miliband heaps praise on ‘tireless efforts’ of US after Hamas pledges to disarm

‘Dismay’ as popular model village removes figurine of topless streaker from football pitch

Athens police unable to trace ‘US friends’ British woman found dead in suitcase was due to meet