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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Pooja Kanda, of the Justice for Ronan Kanda campaign has been made an OBE, while Alion Madgin and Carly Barrett of Samantha’s Legacy have ...

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 ...

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 ...

Former England captain David Beckham said he is “immensely proud” to have been given a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours. The sports star, who celebrated his 50th birthday last month, is being ...

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 ...