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SAS had golden pass to get away with murder, inquiry told
In a closed-door hearing, a former senior UK Special Forces officer tells a public inquiry he believes the SAS "was carrying out murders".
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:13:45 GMT
Men on secret 1970s pro-paedophile list could still work with children today
A small number have been identified from a 300-strong group of adults who called for legal sex with children.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:02:45 GMT
Sub-zero temperatures across UK as floods remain
Weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued across many parts of the UK.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:32:24 GMT
'Music is back' as sales hit a 20-year high
Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:05:14 GMT
Musk's 'disinformation' endangering me, says Phillips
The tech billionaire and Trump adviser has fiercely criticised the safeguarding minister in recent days.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:43:13 GMT
Heads say they face tough choices on school spending as costs rise
A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:28:50 GMT
Meghan 'devastated' after death of rescue dog
The duchess said on Instagram she had 'cried too many tears to count' since the death of her beagle, Guy.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:27:37 GMT
Rolls-Royce factory to expand for more bespoke cars
The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:59:15 GMT
Boy, 14, stabbed to death on London bus
Boy died at scene of stabbing in south-east London, the Metropolitan Police says.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:17:39 GMT
McDonald's boss says 29 people fired over abuse
It comes after workers at the fast-food chain told the BBC they are still facing sexual abuse and harassment.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:54:57 GMT
UK special forces investigated over Libya operation
Members of the Special Boat Service are facing a probe over an operation two years ago.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:32:00 GMT
Search for Britons missing in Italian mountains
Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on 1 January and never boarded a flight home.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:28:39 GMT
Send is the 'biggest issue' for schools - Ofsted
Ofsted's chief inspector says a new inspection system should reward more inclusive mainstream schools.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:45:37 GMT
Andrew reported after 'false' business name claim
Prince Andrew has been accused of using a 'false name' in how a business was registered.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:30:51 GMT
Patients facing two-day waits in A&E
Patients in A&E at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:18:18 GMT
Man pleads not guilty to helping Daniel Khalife after escape
Imran Chowdhury of Chingford pleaded not guilty to a charge of assisting an escaped prisoner.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:05:54 GMT
Record year for wind power in 2024
Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:49:20 GMT
The latest forecast covering the UK
BBC weather presenter Darren Bett has the latest UK forecast for Tuesday.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:06:51 GMT
Aerial footage shows severe flooding in Leicestershire
Large swathes of the Leicestershire countryside have been inundated by floodwater.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:33:10 GMT
'My drive is reviving the culture of stone lifting'
A Cumbria farmer is on a mission to track down England's ancient lifting stones.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:12:44 GMT
Explosion caught on doorbell camera
Residents in the village were shocked after hearing a very loud bang and seeing a large orange flame.
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 17:41:48 GMT
The road plagued by works for 23 years
The roadworks have been in place since before wifi, smartphones and social media.
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:05:11 GMT
BBC Sound of 2025: Barry Can't Swim is a new dance music superstar
The producer and DJ from Edinburgh is revealed in third place on the BBC's Sound of 2025 list.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:51:55 GMT
The Papers: 'Meta reins in fact-checking' and A&E 'flu crisis'
A change in moderation policy by the owner of Facebook and pressures on the NHS lead the papers.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:37:51 GMT
'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'
Divorcing teachers say they are living in limbo waiting for pension valuations to be calculated.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:10:17 GMT
Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:26:05 GMT
Snowed-in pub guests become 'friends for life'
Guests at the Tan Hill Inn in the Dales are making the most of being stranded, the manager says.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:30:52 GMT
Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:50:13 GMT
Once 'dismal' John O' Groats is bouncing back
The village was given an embarrassing award in 2010 - but has since been transformed by a series of regeneration projects.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:04:35 GMT



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