Bin strike end in touching distance, says union

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:13
Unite agreed to mediation after talks with the city council broke up within 45 minutes on Wednesday.

Water back for some but schools closed after burst

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:11
South West Water plans to connect remaining customers on Wednesday as the network fully recharges.

10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 15:45
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

Teenager killed after jet ski crashes into pier

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:51
A 17-year-old youth was also taken to hospital following the incident, which happened at about 16:00 in Gremista.

Prince Louis photo marks seventh birthday

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:45
A photograph taken in Norfolk this month has been released to mark the birthday of Prince Louis.

PM lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:41
The PM says the Supreme Court ruling brought clarity and now is the time to "lower the temperature" on the debate.

Lawyers got most of £25m to settle legacy cases - PSNI chief

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 13:00
Jon Boutcher said lawyers received almost £18m - more than double the amount obtained by victims.

Letter reveals Shakespeare did not abandon his wife

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:36
New analysis of a letter suggests that the couple's relationship was closer than previously thought.

'Extraordinary world-views': Turner Prize nominees revealed

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:56
The four artists in the running for this year's prestigious art award are revealed.

GB Energy to be blocked from using slavery-linked solar

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:04
The government says it has listened to MPs who called for a ban on panels linked to slave labour.

10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:39
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

Prince Louis photo marks seventh birthday

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:33
A photograph taken in Norfolk this month has been released to mark the birthday of Prince Louis.

Scotland's values under threat from 'hard right' - Swinney

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:19
The first minister is hosting a forum of political, civic and faith groups in Glasgow.

Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:13
The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs.

Self-styled 'Rocky' jailed over guns and drugs

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:04
MMA fighter Pietro Menga, who also called himself The Italian Stallion, was caught on Encrochat.

The battle to ban greyhound racing in Scotland

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:57
The country's last track is closed indefinitely, but campaigners are determined to outlaw the sport for good.

Talks to resume as Birmingham bin strike enters sixth week

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:29
Negotiations between the city council and the Unite union are due to resume on Wednesday afternoon.

London Marathon 2025 - everything you need to know

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:32
Everything you need to know about the 2025 London Marathon including the route, elite fields, record attempts, celebrity runners, weather forecast and how to watch on the BBC.

Nissan boss says building cars in UK too expensive

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:17
The Sunderland factory pays more for electricity than any other Nissan plant, the executive says.

The fatal van crash that left a city horrified

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:19
Three-year-old Louisa Palmisano was struck and killed as she walked with her parents in Manchester.
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