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William and Starmer join mourners at Pope's funeral
The Prince of Wales represents his father, the King and head of the Anglican church, at the funeral.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:31:50 GMT
Head teacher in love triangle jailed for wrench attack on rival in school
Anthony Felton's attack was motivated by jealousy and "entirely without precedent", a judge says.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:59:04 GMT
Gregg Wallace defends himself against allegations
Wallace stepped away from presenting MasterChef last November in the wake of the claims against him.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:38:37 GMT
Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces
It follows the UK Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:51:04 GMT
BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary
Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:41:17 GMT
Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers
Women were trafficked to the UK from Romania and lived with their "controllers" at rented properties.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:57:11 GMT
Boy discovers Jurassic fossils in his own garden
The limestone rocks are full of ammonites, which experts believe are about 140 million years old.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:34:48 GMT
M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack
The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:42:17 GMT
Man who killed estranged wife jailed for 27 years
Paul Butler has been sentenced for the murder of Plymouth University lecturer Claire Chick.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:37:28 GMT
Celebrity Big Brother 2025 winner revealed
Viewers vote for their favourite in Friday's final out of the six stars left in the reality TV house.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:40:56 GMT
Art Deco venue up for sale with no guide price
Offers are invited for the seafront Art Deco building as council report warns of £800k repair bill.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:23:59 GMT
UK claims 90% drop in mail-order cannabis from Thailand
UK Border Force seized 15 tonnes of cannabis in post from Thailand in the last three months of 2024.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:34:50 GMT
Where it will be warmest next week as UK to bask in mini heatwave
Temperatures are set to rise next week. Darren Bett and Sarah Keith-Lucas have the details.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:44:38 GMT
Liverpool to introduce 'tourist tax' for visitors
Liverpool hoteliers back plans for overnight visitors to the city to be charged a £2 fee from June.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:17:58 GMT
Reeves suggests UK trade with EU more important than US
The chancellor indicates that moving closer to the EU on trade is a bigger priority than the US.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:30:42 GMT
Indefinite hospital order for mum who killed son
Karolina Zurawska, 42, killed Aleksander Zurawski at their home in August 2024.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:23:16 GMT
Post Office paid £600m to stay shackled to the faulty Horizon system
Not owning crucial code has meant it has been unable to replace the system that led to a scandal.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:46:24 GMT
Cyclists who kill could face life sentence
The amendment would also see increased sentences for deaths and serious injury caused by cyclists.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:29:07 GMT
Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups
New powers mean law-breaking executives can be sent to prison for up to two years.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:43:00 GMT
Eubank defiant after £375,000 fine for being 0.05lb over weight
Chris Eubank Jr will be fined £375,500 after weighing 0.5lb too heavy for Saturday's grudge match with Conor Benn.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:20:18 GMT
The hunt for glow-in-the-dark caterpillars
Two wildlife charities are recruiting volunteers to help spot the creatures using ultraviolet lights.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:15:02 GMT
Missing convicted murderer caught on Edinburgh bus
Raymond McCourt, who shot a shopkeeper in 1993, was reported missing from HMP Castle Huntly on Tuesday.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:23:09 GMT
King and Queen to host VE Day tea party for war veterans
National commemorations and events will begin on 5 May with a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 02:29:07 GMT
Archive: Watch the moment a fighter jets lands on a motorway
The M55 opened to motorists just a few weeks after a military jet landed on it and took off again.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:32:41 GMT
Three brothers drive tiny bus from Land's End to John O'Groats
James, Andrew and Will Emerton from Cheshire took it in turns to drive the miniature petrol-powered bus.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:22:55 GMT
CCTV shows head attacking love rival teacher with wrench
Anthony Felton is jailed for attacking his friend and colleague in his office at school.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:21:17 GMT
Reeves: There is a deal to be done with the US
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the BBC ahead of talks with her US counterpart in Washington on Friday.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:50:29 GMT
What's been learnt from paddleboard tragedy that claimed four lives?
As a woman is jailed, how did this tragedy happen and how can we prevent it happening again?
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:10:32 GMT
Thunderbolt Florence Pugh 'always had star quality'
Ahead Thunderbolts* release the BBC traces Florence Pugh's journey from Oxford schoolgirl to Hollywood star.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:36:28 GMT
Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers
A spell of hot weather will give a boost to nature as migratory birds return and butterflies emerge.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:47:24 GMT
With three weeks to go until Eurovision, Remember Monday recreate spoof song
Remember Monday travelled to Iceland to film a cover of My Hometown, from Netflix's Fire Saga movie.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:30:47 GMT
Scots in Rome and at home mark Pope's funeral
First Minister John Swinney is among the Scots who have travelled to the Italian capital for the ceremony.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:03:48 GMT
Rome says farewell to the 'people's Pope'
BBC News NI's William Crawley reflects on the mood in the city ahead of the late pontiff's funeral.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:15:09 GMT
What's been learnt from paddleboard tragedy that claimed four lives?
As a woman is jailed, how did this tragedy happen and how can we prevent it happening again?
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:10:32 GMT
Gangster who ordered acid attacks caught after five-year hunt
Convicted gang boss Philip Waugh told a hitman he wanted one of his enemies to be "cooked" with acid.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:37:33 GMT



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