In Pictures

UK year in pictures 2017

  • 28 December 2017

We've picked a selection of our favourite pictures taken during the past year around the United Kingdom.

A red deer is pictured on frosty ground in Richmond Park. Image copyright Jack Taylor/ Getty Images
Image caption A red deer in Richmond Park, London, is seen as thick fog and temperatures below freezing swept across parts of the UK in January.
A competitor plunges into the mud during the Tough Guy Challenge. Image copyright Dan Mullan/ Getty Images
Image caption A competitor plunged into the mud during the Tough Guy Challenge, an extreme obstacle course, at South Perton Farm in Staffordshire.
Saffiyah Khan (left) faces down English Defence League (EDL) protester Ian Crossland during a demonstration in the city of Birmingham, in the wake of the Westminster terror attack. Image copyright Joe Giddens/ PA
Image caption During an English Defence League protest in Birmingham, activist Saffiyah Khan faced down protestor Ian Crossland.
The funeral cortege leaves St Columba's Church and makes it way to Derry City Cemetery on 23 March 2017 in Londonderry-Derry, Northern Ireland. Image copyright Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Image caption The funeral of Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness took place at Saint Columba's Church in his native Derry. The former IRA leader turned peacemaker died at the age of 66.
Theresa May signs the letter which will trigger Article 50, confirming the UK's departure from the EU. Image copyright Christopher Furlong/ Getty Images
Image caption On 29 March, Prime Minister Theresa May signed the letter triggering Article 50, confirming the UK's departure from the EU.
A passenger plane, with a full Harvest moon seen behind, made its final landing approach towards Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, 5 October 2017. Image copyright TOBY MELVILLE/Reuters
Image caption A passenger plane, with a Harvest moon behind, prepares to land at Heathrow Airport in London.
Dogs and owners arrive for the first day of Crufts Dog Show at NEC Arena on 9 March 2017 in Birmingham, England. Image copyright Matt Cardy/Getty Images
Image caption Dogs and owners took centre stage at the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham. Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world. The annual four-day event features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of Best in Show.
Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn is startled by Cody the Dachshund. Image copyright Dan Kitwood/ Getty Images
Image caption Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was startled by Cody the dachshund during a campaign event outside the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth, England.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh raises his hat in his role as Captain General. Image copyright Hannah McKay/ Reuters
Image caption Prince Philip met Royal Marines on his final solo engagement before retiring from public duties on 2 August. Buckingham Palace said the Duke, who is 96, may still attend certain events with the Queen.
Wrestlers perform at an all female wrestling event in London Image copyright Neil Hall/ Reuters
Image caption Two competitors grappled with each other at an all-female wrestling event in London.
Leader of the Liberal democrats Tim Farron celebrates his win Image copyright Dave Thompson/ Getty Images
Image caption In Kendal, Cumbria, the then leader of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron celebrated his win in the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency. Independent candidate Paul Ellis, also known as Mr Fish Finger, managed to win 309 votes, prompting international bafflement.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with 13-week-old twins Catherine and Sam Shepherd. Image copyright Jane Barlow/ PA
Image caption First Minister Nicola Sturgeon held 13-week-old twins Catherine and Sam Shepherd from Kirkintilloch. Despite losing more than 20 seats in the snap election, the SNP remain the third largest party in the UK.
Horse and riders take part in the Riding of the Marches ford on the River Esk, alongside the Roman Bridge in Musselburgh, East Lothian, during the annual Musselburgh Festival Image copyright Jane Barlow/ PA
Image caption Horses and riders participated in the Musselburgh Festival in East Lothian, Scotland. Participants in the Riding of the Marches ceremony cross the River Esk beside the Roman bridge.
A member of the public passes flowers and tributes left for victims of the London Bridge terror attacks Image copyright EPA
Image caption Tributes were left for the victims of the London Bridge terror attack in June in which eight people died and 48 were injured.
Nicola Adams throws a punch at Virginia Noemi Carcamo. Image copyright Mark Robinson/ Getty Images
Image caption At Manchester Arena, Nicola Adams threw a punch at Argentine Virginia Noemi Carcamo during their International Flyweight Contest. The double Olympic gold medallist marked her professional debut with a 40-36 points victory.
A fire in Grenfell Tower, in west London, in June, claimed the lives of 71 people, including 18 children. The blaze in the north Kensington tower block started in the early hours of 14 June. Image copyright Victoria Jones/ PA
Image caption A fire in Grenfell Tower, west London, claimed the lives of 71 people, including 18 children. The blaze in the north Kensington tower block started in the early hours of 14 June.
A player goes to hit a cricket ball as the sun goes down over the Solent. Image copyright Hannah McKay/ Reuters
Image caption At low tide, the Brambles sandbank briefly appears in the middle of the Solent. It is the location of an annual cricket match held between the Royal Southern Yacht Club, Southampton, and the Island Sailing Club, Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Carnival performers participate in the parade on the main day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on 28 August 2017. Image copyright TOLGA AKMEN/ afp
Image caption Hundreds of thousands of revellers descended on Notting Hill in west London for the final day of the annual carnival.
The Duchess of Cambridge dances with a costumed figure of Paddington Bear. Image copyright Jonathan Brady/ PA
Image caption The Duchess of Cambridge joined Paddington Bear for a dance on a platform at Paddington Station. She and Princes William and Harry were there to meet a group of children who have been helped by charities they support.
A row of students in red gowns walk along the harbour wall. Image copyright Jane Barlow/ PA
Image caption To celebrate the start of the academic year, new students at the University of St Andrews took part in the customary Pier Walk. They made their way along the town's harbour walls in the traditional red gowns, worn only by undergraduates.
A man holds a piece of paper with P45 written on it as Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May (L) delivers her speech on the final day of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Britain, 04 October 2017. The P45 is a reference code for a form on 'Details of employee leaving work' and usually associated with a termination of employment. The conference ran from 01 to 04 of October 2017 Image copyright FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/ EPA
Image caption Theresa May's speech to the Conservative Party conference was interrupted by a heckler who handed her a sheet marked P45 (an end-of-employment form). The man, later identified as comedian Simon Brodkin, said "Boris asked me to give you this" before being bundled out of the hall.
A portrait of Billy Connolly, by artist Jack Vettriano, one of three giant murals more than 50ft high that have been unveiled in the east end of Glasgow. Image copyright Jane Barlow/PA
Image caption A portrait of Billy Connolly, by artist Jack Vettriano, was one of three giant murals put up in Glasgow city centre as a tribute to the comedian who turned 75 this year.
A woman looking up at a giant pendulum, part of a large-scale interactive installation by Danish collective SUPERFLEX, during the unveiling of the Tate Modern Hyundai Commission 2017, at the Tate Modern in central London. Image copyright Yui Mok/PA
Image caption A woman looks up at a giant pendulum, part of a large-scale interactive installation by Danish collective SUPERFLEX, during the unveiling of the Tate Modern Hyundai Commission 2017, at Tate Modern in central London.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during an official photo call to announce their engagement Image copyright Chris Jackson/ Getty Images
Image caption Prince Harry said he was "thrilled" after announcing his engagement to American actress Meghan Markle. The couple smiled as they posed for photographs outside Kensington Palace in London, where they will live following their wedding at Windsor Castle on 19 May 2018.
Galatea passing along the north Wales coast and steaming past Conwy Castle Image copyright Charlotte Graham/ REX/ Shutterstock
Image caption The LMS Jubilee Class locomotive Galatea was seen steaming past Conwy Castle in north Wales.
Queen Elizabeth inspects The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery during the The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery 70th parade in Hyde Park in London, 19 October 2017. Image copyright Hannah McKay/ Reuters
Image caption In London's Hyde Park, the Queen inspected the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery during its 70th anniversary parade.

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