Scotland’s seabird populations are continuing to decline as threats including climate change and avian flu take their toll but some species are showing signs of recovery, statistics show.

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain on Tuesday and Wednesday in areas of the north and south west of England and in Wales.

Commons Leader Lucy Powell had her X account hacked on Tuesday, with the page repeatedly publicising a “House of Commons cryptocoin” scam.

Hertfordshire Police said 85 grave plaques, including a large number thought to be for babies and children, were vandalised at Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery, near Watford, Hertfordshire, after it was ...