Oxford English Dictionary is hoaching with new Scottish words

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 13:28
Shoogly, skooshy, beamer and bummer are among 13 new entries added by editors at the OED.

UK to host Trump for full state visit later this year

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 13:20
The dates of the US president's stay are yet to be confirmed, but September is said to be most likely.

Rogue bears' honey supply replenished by donations

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:46
The boss of a wildlife park where two bears escaped and gorged on honey thanks people for donations.

UK to host Trump for full state visit later this year

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:34
The dates of the US president's stay are yet to be confirmed, but September is said to be most likely.

Welsh ministers express major concerns over benefit cuts

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:28
They warn disabled people fear planned welfare changes will leave them unable to make ends meet.

Three network phone calls down but data still working

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:15
The phone operator said it was "aware of an issue affecting voice services" and apologised for disruption.

Double murderer will not be allowed to appeal sentence

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 11:42
Hazel Stewart claimed she was under the coercive control of Colin Howell when their partners' deaths were plotted.

Wendy Alexander 'was asked to leave' Dundee uni role over finance questions

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 11:37
The former MSP, who was the university's vice principal international, said it followed her "uncomfortable" questions over its finances.

Funeral director in court facing 63 charges

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 11:36
The hearing follows an inquiry into a Hull funeral directors in which police removed human remains.

More Labour MPs join benefit revolt despite ministers' appeals

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 11:10
More than 130 MPs have signed an amendment opposing the government's welfare reform legislation.

I paid £15,000 for IVF - then the concierge clinic went bust

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 10:49
Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated by the fertility watchdog.

Post Office scandal victims claims not chased due to harassment fears

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 09:38
The government has been criticised for not chasing up sub-postmasters to apply for compensation

Watch: Glastonbury opens its gates for 2025 festival

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 09:05
Glastonbury 2025 is here! Thousands of people are heading to Worthy Farm ahead of a weekend of music.

British man charged over mock Disneyland wedding to child had been investigated by BBC

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 08:01
Jacky Jhaj, a convicted paedophile, has staged several elaborate productions involving children and young people since he was released from prison.

British man charged over mock Disneyland wedding to child had been investigated by BBC

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 08:01
Jacky Jhaj, a convicted paedophile, has staged several elaborate productions involving children and young people since he was released from prison.

New reward to find murdered British backpacker's remains

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 07:05
Police have announced a new reward to find Peter Falconio body, 24 years on from his outback murder.

Man calls for tougher drugs sentences after son's death

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:34
Tom McGrath says he is concerned that many people who deal drugs don't end up serving jail time.

Our neighbour threatened my dad with a knife - why won't the housing association act?

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 06:11
People contacted the BBC about relentless noise, vandalism, death threats and physical assaults by neighbours.

'Dad, tell me where you buried mum before you die'

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 05:59
Samantha Gillingham asks her mother's killer to finally reveal the truth after 40 years.

'Dad, tell me where you buried mum before you die'

BBC - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 05:59
Samantha Gillingham asks her mother's killer to finally reveal the truth after 40 years.