A timewaster dialled 999 to complain about their baby being woken up by the RED ARROWS flying overhead, police have revealed. Another person rang the emergency number to moan someone had stolen the fuse from a plug in the staff room so he couldn't watch an England football match on TV. Others who misused the service included people reporting that their pet mouse had escaped and a homeowner in a flap over a squirrel getting into their house. One caller...

“If we descend into a UKIP-generated xenophobic campaign, it weakens and demeans all of us and our society, and we are all the losers for that."

Temperatures are set to soar in London over the next few days which means al fresco drinking and dining will be on the tip of our minds. With crowded streets making it near impossible to enjoy the sun in comfort these days, we've picked out some of the best rooftops and riverside destinations to help you make the most of this mini-heatwave. Check out the list below to grab the best spots. Aviary, Finsbury Square London’s hottest rooftop destination, Aviary,...

Aid workers in Syria say the situation for the families in the camps is "tragic" with serious doubts cast over the effectiveness of US-led strikes in ending the conflict in the region. According to workers in Northern Syria, who have been talking to families who have fled the country’s war zones, the scale of the task facing aid workers in Syria is daunting. Disaster relief agency ShelterBox and its partners have mounted their longest and largest aid programme ever – helping...

Indie-electro doom-pop band The Slow Readers Club have announced their new album Build A Tower, bringing their "modern Manchester" vibes for what promises to be an epic 2018 for the band. With distant echoes of The Smiths and Joy Division underpinning the record the indie-electro foursome provide a contemporary spin on the provincial beats of the north's renowned music capital. The Shadows and LUNATIC both have instant appeal, demonstrating the impressive range of front man Aaron Starkie. A likeness to The Editors is noticeable...

Andrew Paxton, leapt into action when he was woken by the woman's screams and dived out of his bedroom window - in only his pants.

Belgravia bakery Dominique Ansel will be extending their opening hours until 10pm to accommodate those observing Ramadan between 15th May - 14th June. The bakery will be offering four special hampers for Ramadan as a decadent way for customers to break their fast. The Mini Me Hamper includes a variety of 12 Mini Me’s in Lychee, Strawberry, Blueberry, Lemon, Lime and Orange flavours. A DKA Hamper, Cookie Hamper and Macaron Hamper will also be available. Guests may also break their fast with Middle Eastern...

Thousands of Brits have been overheard reminiscing about the "good old days" of bitterly cold conditions today as temperatures soared to their highest level of the year. Just weeks after the Beast from the East blew out feelings of nostalgia were reported across the country, with temperatures reaching a barmy 27 degrees Celsius in some places. According to nat-rep data, 23 degrees is the threshold between "hot" and "too hot". Weather forecaster James McGail said: "Africa has now replaced Siberia...

One of the promises made by Donald Trump during the 2016 elections was to "balance" the trade deficit between the United States and China. It now appears as if these threats have become a hard reality. The US recently imposed several tariffs on China. As a result, this massive powerhouse has responded in kind. All this has investors across the world very worried. The effects of such a trade war will have ramifications that reach far beyond these two nations....