Firefighters still battling dozens of wildfires

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 12:47
Firefighters have been dealing with grass fires across the country.

Murder investigation begins after man shot dead

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 12:34
A 27-year-old man suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in Tottenham on Thursday, say police.

Man arrested after explosive substance found

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 12:09
Police declare a major incident after evacuating residents in St Leonards for "their own safety".

Boy left with brain injury after choking on food

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 12:06
A mother shares her story in the hope it prevents other familes going through the same nightmare.

Scotland fans stuck in Greece 'staying for a party' as Heathrow flights disrupted

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 11:11
Flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness to and from Heathrow have been grounded because of a substation fire.

Broadcasters fined £4m for freelance pay collusion

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 10:45
The UK competition regulator says the BBC, BT, IMG and ITV illegally shared information about fees.

Government borrowing higher than expected in February

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 10:19
The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.

Government borrowing higher than expected in February

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 10:19
The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.

Saffron Walden named best place to live in the UK

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 08:53
Judges say the Essex town has a flourishing High Street full of independent businesses.

Sightings of escaped prisoner after van getaway

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 07:24
Jamie Cooper has been on the run since leaping from a prison van on the M55 in Preston on Wednesday.

NI airport tells Heathrow-bound passengers not to travel

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 07:23
Heathrow Airport will be closed all day Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation.

Heathrow Airport closed all day over power outage

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 06:48
It comes in response to a "significant" outage linked to a fire at a nearby electrical substation.

Heathrow Airport closed all day over power outage

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 06:48
It comes in response to a "significant" outage linked to a fire at a nearby electrical substation.

Cocaine being dropped at sea for UK drug gangs to collect

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 06:32
South American drug gangs are smuggling large amounts of cocaine into the UK in waterproof parcels fitted with trackers.

New national forest to see 20m trees planted

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 06:06
The government says the new Western Forest project will help the UK meet its tree-planting targets.

Watch: Large fire breaks out at substation near Heathrow Airport

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 05:57
London's Heathrow Airport is closing Friday due to a significant power outage caused by a nearby fire at an electricity substation.

Watch: What does a £115 melon taste like?

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 05:28
A shop owner selling melons for £115 each says his customers include footballers and film stars.

Why was a white balloon flying across the UK?

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 05:26
Onlookers spot a mysterious hot air balloon travelling across skies and question where it is going.

Why was a white balloon flying across the UK?

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 05:26
Onlookers spot a mysterious hot air balloon travelling across skies and question where it is going.

Why was a white balloon flying across the UK?

BBC - Fri, 03/21/2025 - 05:26
Onlookers spot a mysterious hot air balloon travelling across skies and question where it is going.