Tens of thousands of students prepare to open their GCSE results this morning - as fears are raised that nearly a third of pupils could fail English and maths

Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are bracing for outcomes which could determine whether they study A-levels, BTEC's or apprenticeships.

Black smoke fills the sky as controlled explosion is carried out on suspected WWII bomb site - days after more than 400 homes were evacuated

Over 400 homes were evacuated from the Rivenwood area of Newtownards in County Down, Northern Ireland, while bomb experts conducted the explosion at 3.38pm this afternoon.

Sir Keir Starmer denies his chief aide Sue Gray caused Cabinet divisions over controversial £310m plans to revamp a derelict stadium in her native Northern Ireland

The Prime Minister said it was 'complete nonsense' to suggest his Chief of Staff had sparked a row by trying to drive through the £300million redevelopment of Casement Park in Northern Ireland.

Eamonn Holmes replaced on GB News with no explanation as familiar face drafted in after his fiery clash with guest

Eamonn Holmes was missing from the GB News line-up on Monday in a staff shake-up for the programme, with the star replaced by a familiar face.

Eating fish and chips in a specific Cornish town comes top of the stay-cation bucket list as Brits flock to book last minute summer getaways

One in five Brits are planning a last-minute holiday with fish and chips in one Cornish town looking like the most popular choice, ahead of Devon cream.

Murderer serving life imprisonment for knifing his girlfriend to death goes on the run - just days after golf club killer also escaped jail

Two convicted murderers and a man serving time for an attempted hijacking are on the run from police in Northern Ireland.

UK weather: Met office says 'dry and pleasant' conditions will continue with 25C sun this weekend following hottest day of the year - before rain returns next week

But the Met Office has warned the upcoming weekend will be the last good weather for a while as wet and windy conditions are expected to move in next week.

Teen builds his own nuclear fusion reactor at college as part of his A* grade in his A-levels

Cesare Mencarini, 17, built the reactor to generate neutrons as part of his Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), for which he achieved an A* in his A-Level results in Cardiff today.

Twin sisters, 17, achieve same set of A and A* A-level results - two years after they were awarded identical grades in their GCSE's

Nicola and Victoria Tsang, 17, both achieved A* grades in Economics and A grades in Maths and Physics at Benenden School in Kent.

Ukrainian refugee, 17, who fled Kyiv with her family at start of the war is offered place at Cambridge after receiving four A* grades in her A-levels

Anna Ursakii and her younger brother Sasha fled air sirens following Russia's invasion, travelling west through 10 different countries before they finally made it to northern Italy.

A-level results day joy as 425,680 students so far get grades good enough to secure them their university places

The number of students accepted on to UK degree courses has risen this year, Ucas figures show.

A-level results day 2024 LIVE: Teenagers across Britain receive exam grades with more than 80% securing places at their first choice university

MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow live coverage of A-level results day as millions of teenagers across England and Wales discover their grades following summer exams.

Tens of thousands of students prepare to open their A-level results this morning - as top grades are expected to fall after exam regulator returned to pre-pandemic standards

Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are bracing for outcomes to determine whether they go on to university, apprenticeships or employment.

A-level results day 2024 LIVE: Teenagers across Britain receive exam grades with thousands expected to rush for clearing

MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow live coverage of A-level results day as millions of teenagers across England and Wales discover their grades following summer exams.

More thugs jailed for UK riots: Man, 60, weeps and cries 'I can't cope' as he's sentenced for attacking police while 'walking his dog', lout, 26, assaulted female cop and 49-year-old is jailed for three years for storming migrant hotel

Courts have again been packed with defendants today as judges continued to hand down prison sentences to punish the violence which erupted across the country.

Eamonn Holmes asks stunned GB News co-host 'if she has one boob bigger than the other' in outrageous probe just minutes into live show

The presenter, 64, and Ellie were discussing people walking around topless during Britain's latest heatwave.

Look up tonight! Northern Lights will light up skies as far south as Newcastle as a huge coronal mass ejection strikes Earth - so, will the dazzling display be visible from your hometown?

The UK's Met Office says people in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland will be able to witness the colourful light display.

Warmest day of the year expected today with temperatures to top 35C as the UK's blisteringly hot summer continues - as the Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for large parts of Britain in the heat

High pressure winds drawing in warm air from Europe caused temperatures to climb on Sunday and remain high on Monday, returning to average levels on Tuesday.

Warmest day of the year expected today with temperatures to top 35C as the UK's blisteringly hot summer continues

High pressure winds drawing in warm air from Europe caused temperatures to climb on Sunday and remain high on Monday, returning to average levels on Tuesday.