Schools to close as rare red weather alert issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 12:50
The Met Office has issued the "danger to life" warning with gusts reaching up to 100mph in parts.

No plans to join Europe trade scheme, says minister

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 12:37
It comes after the EU's trade chief says the UK could join a customs union as part of post-Brexit "reset".

PM vows to curb 'Nimby' legal blocks on infrastructure

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 11:58
No 10 says it is targeting "cynical" appeals against new nuclear power stations, roads, rail lines and wind farms.

Murder suspect manhunt after woman dies in Plymouth

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 11:52
Police say the man they are searching for was known to the woman who died after she was attacked in the street.

National Care Service expected to be scrapped

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 11:00
Social Care Minister Maree Todd is to update the Scottish Parliament on the government's flagship policy.

Murdered teenager's family condemn killer's parole

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 10:15
Michelle Stewart's family have campaigned for victim's relatives to have greater recognition in parole decisions.

Enhanced monitoring of Met Police comes to an end

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 10:02
The force was under so called 'special measures' for two and a half years, following a series of scandals including the murder of Sarah Everard

Royal Armouries stamp collection unveiled

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 09:51
Twelve stamps are being issued to celebrate the UK's national museum of arms and armour.

How to protect your home before, during and after a storm

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 09:37
The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and business properties.

Rock legend Jeff Beck's collection sells for £8.7m

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 09:00
Folly Wildlife Rescue in Tunbridge Wells benefits from more than £125,000 raised in the auction.

Creator of deepfake images of MLA yet to be found

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 07:28
East Londonderry MLA Cara Hunter was targeted in a fake pornographic video three years ago.

Creator of deepfake images of MLA yet to be found

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 07:28
East Londonderry MLA Cara Hunter was targeted in a fake pornographic video three years ago.

Misbehaving Welsh politicians may face recall vote

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 07:05
Members of the Senedd could face a referendum on their future if they are suspended.

The Papers: Harry's 'historic' court win and 'We can sea you, Vlad'

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 06:55
Thursday's headlines cover the Duke of Sussex's settlement and the spotting of a Russian spy ship.

Mystery over 200-year-old bottle of urine

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 06:40
The bottle was unearthed by builders and is believed to to have been buried to ward off witches.

Could you pass an English exam from 1913?

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 06:22
Three teachers sat - and failed - the first Cambridge English exam 112 years ago. How would you do?

My eye-opening day at overrun A&E department

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 06:13
Staff say they can't always give the fundamentals of care and the challenge feels insurmountable.

How Southport murders have 'forever changed' town

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 06:12
Still picking up the pieces from the atrocity, residents of the town tell of their continued grief.

How Southport murders have 'forever changed' town

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 06:12
Still picking up the pieces from the atrocity, residents of the town tell of their continued grief.

Millennium Bridge to undergo £3.5m refurbishment

BBC - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 06:10
A contractor is wanted to resurface the 25-year-old bridge's deck and repaint the steelwork.