After retiring from professional rugby, former England captain Phil Vickery started a new challenge of bodybuilding. He’s spoken to Good Morning Britain about how the training has given him a renewed sense of purpose. #bodybuilding #rugby #philvickery

Offenders who refuse to face their victims' families at sentencing could be stripped of privileges or kept in cells for weeks on end under tough new rules announced by the government. It follows cases in which several notorious murderers avoided facing up to the judge. Ministers hope the new penalties will be a tougher deterrent and give offenders "something more to lose". #prison #justice #sentencing

Storm Austen is set to arrive overnight, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. It’s the first named storm of the season, and will mainly affect southwestern areas. Good Morning Britain’s Weather Presenter Laura Tobin explains. #stormausten #weather #storm

Strictly Come Dancing contestants Cach and Maddie were on the Good Morning Britain sofa where they talked about Cach’s viral Frank ‘Sriracha’ slip-up and also took the chance to show-off some dance moves.

TV star Trisha Goddard gives an update on living with Stage 4 breast cancer, and she wants to spread the message that everyone should check their breasts, even those who have had cancer before. Trisha also shares her concerns around assisted dying after Esther Rantzen called for it again before she passed away last month.

The Government has approved a controversial new gas drilling operation in the North Sea. Jackdaw, about 150 miles east of Aberdeen, is a gas field that will now start to supply gas to British homes and businesses from the end of this month.

The first storm of the season is on its way with yellow weather warnings in place for Friday but how and why do we name our storms? Laura Tobin breaks it down for us:

The Prime Minister has hosted a reception for this year’s Pride of Britain winners. Among them were Zac Howells who steered his mum’s car to safety after her she passed out, Ellen Roome who has campaigned to make the internet safer after losing her son, and the GP Dr Eleanor Prior who helped dozens after a train crash in Bedford. Ashna Hurynag was at Downing Street for the reception

The King, Queen and Prince of Wales will join politicians, survivors and bereaved families in remembering the 116 children and 28 adults killed in the Aberfan disaster as people come together to mark the 60th anniversary. An entire generation was almost wiped out when thousands of tonnes of coal waste slid down the hillside before engulfing Pantglas Junior School on October 21 1966.

A 13-year-old from Wales has won a Pride of Britain Award after steering a car to safety after his mum suddenly passed out behind the wheel. Zac Howells, then 12, and his mum, Nicola Crump, were driving on a highway at about 60 mph on their way to Wellesbourne Market when Nicola started to feel unwell. After she passed out, Zac took over the wheel before calling 999.

The government is moving to close the loophole that allows killers and violent offenders detained in hospital to claim up to £800 a month in taxpayer-funded benefits. It's a move that the parents of Grace O'Malley-Kumar have long campaigned for. Grace was killed by Valdo Calocane, who has schizophrenia, in Nottingham in 2023 alongside Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates. Dr Sinead O’Malley and Dr Sanjoy Kumar joined Good Morning Britain to discuss the loophole

After a week of campaigning and public voting, Irlam in Manchester has been crowned the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion. Following over 150 nominations from across Britain, a judging panel selected 20 stations for the public vote. Irlam progressed to the final alongside Berney Arms, Brookwood, Cardross and Yatton, before securing 4786 votes to take the title.

Yellow weather warnings have been issued across parts of the country for later in the week, with stormy weather due. Alex tells us what to expect from the days ahead

Drivers are set to get new rights to challenge unfair private parking charges, including a guaranteed five minutes to decide whether to park, the Government has announced. Motorists will also be given 10 minutes to leave car parks without facing a penalty once their session ends under a new private parking code of practice. Jasmine breaks down what it means for you

A huge storm has caused flooding at Ibiza airport with torrential rainfall seen across other parts of Spain. Laura looks at what to expect over the coming days

Norway is planning a ban on smart glasses in some public places, after rising concern at the spread of the AI-enabled recording devices. Teenager Beth Knight says she felt 'exploited' when she discovered she had been secretly filmed in London by someone using a pair of smart glasses when she was 17 years old.

The black cab rapist John Worboys reportedly may be leaving jail for a secure hospital.  Becki Houlston, who says Worboys drugged her in Bournemouth, reacts to the news and speaks about what she says is his 'manipulative' nature.  The ex-London cabbie is serving life for attacking 16 women, although police believe the true number is around 100. In Becki’s case, the Crown Prosecution Service said there was not enough evidence to prosecute.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed the public’s “anger” and “shame” over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. At least 2,400 people were arrested. Speaking in an address to the nation on October 18, Macron said that “those who looted will have to pay back for the damage, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable.”

People who play music out loud on buses could face £100 fines in a crackdown on antisocial behaviour. Local authorities are being encouraged to use new powers to levy fines for nuisance behaviour on buses, including littering, vaping and listening to music without headphones. A campaign is being launched to remind people to use headphones on trains, telling passengers to “share the journey, not the noise” or face fines of up to £1,000.