Home News UK & World News

Britain awaiting news of Iran staff

Britain is still seeking clarification from Iran over the fate of detained British Embassy staff after one was said by his lawyer to be facing trial for "acting against national security". Read

Serena top in Williams' sister act

Serena Williams won the battle for sibling supremacy in the women's Wimbledon final. Read

Overseas aid budget to be rebranded

Overseas aid is to be rebranded in a bid to raise public awareness at home and abroad and help maintain support for spending during the downturn, the Government said. Read

Tower block fire victims identified

Five of the six victims who perished when a blaze ripped through their tower block have been named by police. Read

Daughter poisoning: mother charged

The mother of a child who died from a suspected methadone overdose has been charged with poisoning her daughter, police said. Read

Streets at a halt for Pride march

London's busiest shopping streets were brought to a standstill as the annual Pride march dazzled onlookers with a flamboyant and colourful display. Read

Treasury orders review of quangos

The Treasury has ordered a review of spending by public bodies it was announced, as so-called "quangos" came back under the spotlight in the political battle over future spending. Read

Questions asked over escape routes

Questions are being asked about whether escape routes and fire prevention measures were "adequate" at a block of flats where fire left six people dead, Harriet Harman said. Read

Embassy employee in Iran charged

The lawyer of a detained Iranian employee of the British embassy in Tehran said his client had been charged with "acting against national security". Read

Former minister Henderson to quit

Labour former minister Doug Henderson is to quit the Commons at the next General Election, he has announced. Read

PM welcomes equality rights group

The Prime Minister will welcome equality rights campaigners to Downing Street before the annual Pride march through central London. Read

N Korea 'in further missile tests'

North Korea has fired six missiles off its eastern coast, South Korean officials have said. Read

Six die as fire rips through flats

Six people, including three young children, were killed in a blaze which ripped through a block of flats, emergency services said. Read

UN chief dismayed over visit ban

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is "deeply disappointed" after the Burma junta rejected his second and final request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Read

Seaside homes 'cheapest in north'

The 10 most affordable seaside towns in England and Wales are all in the north of the country, research has shown. Read

Coal plant 'will hit African poor'

Creating a new coal plant in Kent could lead to 100,000 more people in the developing world losing their water supply during dry seasons, it has been claimed. Read

N Korea 'conducts missile tests'

North Korea has fired three missiles off its eastern coast, according to South Korean reports, in what was likely to be seen as a message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day holiday. Read

Britons join queue for Jackson show

Organisers of Michael Jackson's public memorial have announced that British fans will be able to apply for tickets. Read

Miliband defends Iran embassy staff

The Foreign Office is defending British Embassy staff in Iran against threats to put them on trial for alleged involvement in anti-government protests. Read

N Korea 'fires mid-range missiles'

North Korea has reportedly fired two mid-range missiles off it eastern coast. Read

Explore News

Explore News

Forums

Flintshire Forum

Have Your Say

Post your views and comments and have your say on the Flintshire stories and issues that affect you. Read

Get Involved

We want your local stories, videos & pics.