It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment.’ ...

Actor Idris Elba has unveiled a commemorative stone from Mobo at a London college that helped him “dream bigger” as a student. On Friday, Elba, 52, who hails from Hackney, and is most known for his ...

The ex-defence secretary and Commons leader played a prominent role carrying a sword at the King’s coronation.

The Government was being called on to prioritise funds to improve ‘disgusting’ school toilets as part of plans to improve the school estate.

Torrential thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds are set to feature in a “lively night of weather”, the Met Office has said. It comes after the UK recorded its warmest day of the year so far as ...

A father whose 12-year-old son died following a cardiac arrest has been made an OBE after setting up a foundation which has saved more than 80 lives by providing defibrillators. Mark King’s son Oliver ...

The Who frontman Sir Roger Daltrey has said he is “very humbled” to be made a knight bachelor in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to charity and music. Sir Roger, 81, who launched and curated ...

An MSP has told how she felt “overwhelmed” when she learned she will become a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Pam Duncan-Glancy is recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for years ...

Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman has been given a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to drama. The London-born film star, 67, is known for his versatile acting style having ...

The Strictly Come Dancing co-host was honoured on Friday alongside fellow presenter Tess Daly, for her services to broadcasting.

Record-breaking motorcycle racer Michael Dunlop said becoming an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours is a “privilege beyond words”. The professional road racer from Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, was ...

Tuesday’s jackpot will be an estimated £208 million and would be the largest prize awarded in the UK, National Lottery operator Allwyn said.