In Pictures: Traction engines geared up for steam spectacular
Steam enthusiasts are making their way to the South West ahead of the Great Dorset Steam Fair, which opens next weekend.
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In Pictures: Umbrellas aloft for summer showers
Umbrellas were a necessary accessory as rain lashed several parts of the UK on Wednesday.
Work begins on Union Terrace Gardens transformation
Today marks the start of the £25.7 million regeneration of Aberdeen's Union Terrace Gardens.
In Pictures: George and cheeky Charlotte watch Kate take regatta wooden spoon
Prince George and Princess Charlotte watched their parents take to the sea in the King’s Cup regatta off the Isle of Wight, although victory was in the end claimed by adventurer Bear Grylls.
Flash floods in Moray leave town centre traders fighting the tide
Flash flooding hit towns and villages across Moray yesterday amid intense thunder and lightning storms.
In Pictures: Charles enjoys glorious day at Highland Games
The Prince of Wales has served as chieftain at the Mey Highlands Games in Caithness. Charles, known as the Duke of Rothesay while in Scotland, enjoyed the spectacle of pipe bands, tug of war and tossing the caber during his visit.
In Pictures: Best of British on show at Countryfile Live
Countryfile fans have descended on Oxfordshire’s spectacular Blenheim Palace to celebrate all things nature.
In Pictures: Hollywood stars dazzle at Once Upon A Time… premiere
Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie took to the red carpet in Leicester Square for the premiere of the latest Quentin Tarantino film.
GALLERY: Thousands turn out for Dufftown Highland Games
Sunshine, bagpipes and good times left Speyside “hoaching” with thousands of happy visitors this weekend at the 127th Dufftown Highland Games.
In Pictures: Record temperatures delight sunseekers
As the UK recorded its hottest day ever for July, millions of people were left looking for effective ways to cool down.
In Pictures: The Queen’s meetings with her previous prime ministers
Boris Johnson will be the 14th prime minister the Queen has dealt with during her time on the throne. Here are images from PA’s archive documenting her encounters with some of Mr Johnson’s predecessors.
In Pictures: Cooling down as temperatures edge up
The UK was enjoying another balmy day, with the prospect of temperatures hitting a record for the time of year. But thunderstorms were forecast for the evening, with a yellow severe weather warning covering most of England, Wales and Scotland from 6pm on Tuesday until 9am on Wednesday.
In pictures: Johnson is seldom camera shy
The former mayor of London is never one to shy away from a photo opportunity.
In Pictures: Stately home turns steampunk for Fantasy Forest event
Fantasy fans were given the chance to roam the grounds of a stately home in Gloucestershire for a weekend celebrating all forms of cosplay.
In Pictures: Colourful spectacle as fireworks teams fight it out
The Yorkshire sky was awash with a kaleidoscope of colours as three teams competed against each other in a fireworks extravaganza on Saturday night. The event – organised by Firework Champions – sees audience members vote for their favoured display, with the first of six competitions held at Newby Hall, Ripon.
First images released of new Aberdeen hospital staff garden project
These exclusive new images show how the new staff garden planned for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary could look.
In Pictures: Great white pelicans released into London park
Three great white pelicans have been released in St James’s Park, London.
In Pictures: Flying Legends take to the sky at Duxford
Historic aircraft enthusiasts flocked to Duxford airfield in Cambridgeshire over the weekend for the 27th Flying Legends spectacular.
In Pictures: Paris on parade for Bastille Day celebrations
French President Emmanuel Macron led the Bastille Day celebrations as crowds packed the streets of Paris for the annual parade.
World renowned photographer to premier work in redeveloped Aberdeen Art Gallery
Work by Martin Parr, one of the world’s leading photographers, is to be the first special exhibition in the new BP Galleries at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Golf course fit for king as new club opens in Inverness
Hundreds of golfers teed off for the first time yesterday in glorious sunshine on a new course in Inverness – described as the “best inland course in the Highlands”.
In Pictures: Carnival of colour at Pride parade in London
Crowds of people have turned out for London’s Pride parade. Here are some of the colourful sights from the event in the capital.
GALLERY: Red Arrows delights crowds with aerial display
Drizzling rain and wind could not dampen the spirits of spectators gathered to watch a spectacular showcase in the sky.
In pictures: Lightning strikes the north-east
People across the north-east have managed to catch a lightning strike on camera. The Met Office issued a warning earlier today about a “surge of frequent lightning activity”. Here are some of the best photographs we’ve seen so far:
In Pictures: Revellers paint Spanish town red in annual wine battle
Getting drenched with red wine might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but it is the idea behind one of Spain’s most popular — and unusual — fiestas.
In Pictures: Cooling down as temperatures rise
Early cloud made way for another scorching summer’s day for much of the UK.
In Pictures: Sun, sea and surfing as temperatures soar
Britons are basking in a spell of hot weather, mirroring the heatwave blasting much of Europe.
In Pictures: Glastonbury from above offers unique festival perspective
Tens of thousands of people will be on the ground at Glastonbury this summer, but the sheer scale of the festival is perhaps best appreciated from above.
In Pictures: Crowds greet the sun on the longest day of the year
Thousands of people got up early on Friday to see the sun rise on the longest day of the year – the summer solstice.
In Pictures: Racegoers turn on the style for Royal Ascot fashion stakes
Royal Ascot is as much a social occasion as a sporting event, and racegoers take the opportunity to turn on the style, from chic hats and summer dresses to sharp suits.
In Pictures: Flooding clear-up begins as further deluges predicted
Parts of the UK are continuing to suffer with flooding as weather forecasters predict further deluges.
Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail 2019 arrives in Aberdeen
Tourists and residents young and old were enjoying visiting the newly installed Oor Wullie sculptures in and around Aberdeen yesterday.