Tourism tax 'risky economic move', says holiday let firm

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 22:00
The UK's largest holiday let provider warns a tourism tax would be a 'very risky economic move'.

British man, 27, killed by avalanche in French Alps

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 20:54
The man was near the roadside at the Val Thorens resort when he was swept 15 metres (50ft) in an avalanche, officials say.

Millions get away for Easter bank holiday weekend

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 17:43
There are warnings of disruption on the roads and railways, while weather could also cause delays.

Senior police officer sacked for sexual misconduct

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 17:40
Tom Simons engaged in sexual behaviour without consent, a misconduct hearing finds.

Eyesight rules for motorists unsafe, says coroner

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 16:25
Visual legal standards for motorists is "ineffective and unsafe", a coroner says.

Migrant dies in Channel crossing attempt

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 15:25
Police say they are trying to establish the identity of a man who died crossing the English Channel.

Migrant dies in channel crossing attempt

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 15:25
Police say they are trying to establish the identity of a man who died crossing the English Channel.

Migrant dies in channel crossing attempt

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 15:25
Police say they are trying to establish the identity of a man who died crossing the English Channel.

Three charged with firearms offences after Edinburgh raid

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 15:18
The two men and a teenage girl are set to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Saturday.

Toblerone dark chocolate bar discontinued in the UK

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 14:25
Mondelēz International, which owns the brand, says it took the "difficult decision" to axe the 360g bar.

Toblerone dark chocolate bar discontinued in the UK

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 14:25
Mondelēz International, which owns the brand, says it took the "difficult decision" to axe the 360g bar.

Former Rochdale midfielder Thompson dies at 36

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 13:03
Former Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has died at the age of 36 after being diagnosed with cancer for a third time.

Bottlenose dolphins spotted killing dolphin calf

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 12:43
Rare attack seen by dolphin spotting tour could become more common as the seas warm, an expert says.

Council bought unsafe homes for Grenfell survivors

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:59
More than 290 properties were bought by Kensington and Chelsea after the 2017 Grenfell fire.

No-fly zone over Sandringham after drone sightings

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:39
It follows requests by security services after the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

No-fly zone over Sandringham after drone sightings

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:39
It follows requests by security services after the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Eyesight rules for motorists unsafe, says coroner

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:18
Visual legal standards for motorists is "ineffective and unsafe", a coroner says.

Trump suggests UK state visit set for September

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:07
Earlier this year, King Charles III invited Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit.

Easter travel disruption expected on rail and roads

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:04
The weather could also cause disruptions with rain and possible flooding in already saturated areas.

Easter travel disruption expected on rail and roads

BBC - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:04
The weather could also cause disruptions with rain and possible flooding in already saturated areas.