Paddleboard firm owner jailed over river deaths of four people

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:17
Nerys Lloyd is sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter.

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.

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.

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.
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