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Lightning strike on car caught on CCTV

A car parked in Wrexham was set ablaze after being hit by lightning.

Severe weather warnings are in place across the UK, with heavy rain and strong winds causing disruption.

9 August 2019

The back of Peter Mandelson as he enters the front door of his house.

Watch: Lord Mandelson arrives at home after being released on bail

Lord Mandelson has been released pending further investigation, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

A composite image of Helena Wilkinson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

What happens next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?

The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and taken to a Norfolk police station for questioning on Thursday 19 February.

A composite image, left shows police outside Andrew's residence, right is an archived photo of Andrew

Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested

The former prince spent the day at a police station in Norfolk, before being released under investigation.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public of office

Watch as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's car leaves police station

The former prince was seen leaving Aylsham police station on Thursday evening.

King Charles shaking hands with a man in army attire as he leaves a car in centra London

Watch: Reporter asks King for reaction to brother's arrest

Crowds and press were at a London Fashion Week event attended by the King hours after the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Vehicles arrive at Sandringham Estate

Vehicles arrive at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk

Unmarked police vehicles were seen arriving at Sandringham Estate, where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been living.

Jonathan Dimbleby

Dimbleby: I 'strongly believe' King wants Andrew to testify on Epstein

Jonathan Dimbleby tells BBC Newsnight that the King will be "feeling the pain" of the scandal surrounding his brother.

Noel is standing at an entry with his hands in his pockets.

Rat 'was the size of a small dog'

Image of an explosion after a cargo ship crashed into an oil tanker

Moment cargo ship crashes into oil tanker in North Sea

A jury has seen footage of a cargo ship crashing into an oil tanker, which triggered an explosion and killed a crew member.

Queen Camilla wears green top and speaking to Today programme mic

Hunt family bravery prompted me to share assault story, says Queen

Queen Camilla has praised the courage of John and Amy Hunt, whose family were killed last year.

Dame Jayne Torvill and Sir Christopher Dean sitting on the BBC Breakfast sofa

'It's amazing' - Torvill and Dean recognised in New Year Honours

The ice-skating duo are best known for their winning performance at the 1984 winter Olympics.

Bobby Seagull, wearing a red jacket, smiles at the camera.

'Is it jury duty?': Bobby Seagull recalls receiving New Year Honours letter

The broadcaster and maths teacher is appointed an MBE for his services to public libraries.

King Charles wearing a black suit and blue tie.

King urges kindness and resilience in Christmas message

The King's Christmas message calls for unity in a divided world.

Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies hold a sign showing lottery balls and text saying one million pounds winner.

'You can't get more luck than that': Couple celebrate second £1m lottery win

Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies first won the jackpot in 2018, and have beaten the odds yet again.

MI6 chief

MI6 chief warns 'we are in a space between peace and war'

The new head of Britain's overseas spy agency has warned about an interlocking web of security challenges.

Before and after of a restored Aston Martin

James Bond-style Aston Martin restored after being left to rust on driveway

The car - made famous by James Bond became so dilapidated local children played on it - has been restored and is now worth £1m.

King Charles during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London.

King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday service silence at Cenotaph

King Charles III laid a wreath at the monument in central London as the nation remembered its war dead.

BBC reporter Ed Thomas confronting Shaxawan

Watch: BBC reporter confronts man at centre of illegal worker network

The BBC's Ed Thomas confronted Kardos Mateen, who is at the centre of an illegal worker network.

Question time audience

Watch: Question Time audience reacts to Andrew news

A recording of the programme was interrupted on Thursday as the news broke.

Prince Andrew in a 2019 interview with BBC Newsnight's Emily Maitlis

Prince Andrew's BBC Newsnight interview is back in the spotlight - watch key moments

The prince was interviewed in 2019 about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by BBC Newsnight's Emily Maitlis.

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