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Watch: How inquest into Jay Slater's death unfolded

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 18:00
The BBC's Fiona Trott explains a coroner's conclusions about the 19-year-old's death last year.

Asylum seekers refusing to leave hotels risk homelessness

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 18:00
The Home Office says new guidance will establish "clear consequences for those who game the system".

Two teens who murdered boy, 14, on bus sentenced to life

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 17:52
Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed 27 times as he travelled home on a bus in south-east London on 7 January.

Failings in care of cricketer who died, coroner says

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 17:30
The ex-cricketer's wife said his mental health declined after losing his job as a batting coach.

Missed chances to save daughter found dead with mum

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 17:28
An inquest finds authorities should have done more to help Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and Loraine Choulla.

Teens detained for machete murder of boy on bus

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 17:12
Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed 27 times as he travelled home on a bus in south-east London on 7 January.

Driver jailed after e-bike crash kills young mum

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 17:03
Keaton Muldoon was found not guilty of murder, but admitted causing death by dangerous driving.

Driver jailed after e-bike crash kills young mum

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 17:03
Keaton Muldoon was found not guilty of murder, but admitted causing death by dangerous driving.

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward charged with rape

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 16:49
The Bafta winner, who faces rape and sexual assault allegations, denies "the charges against me entirely".

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward charged with rape

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 16:49
The Bafta-winning star is known for shows and films including Top Boy, Small Axe and Blue Story.

Airport brawl officer 'was bully with a badge'

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 16:14
Two brothers are on trial following a violent disturbance involving police at Manchester Airport.

Airport brawl officer 'was bully with a badge'

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 16:14
Two brothers are on trial following a violent disturbance involving police at Manchester Airport.

Stevie Wonder among gigs without planning permission

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 15:40
Blackweir Fields was affected for 37 days, nine days longer than allowed under planning law.

UN human rights chief criticises UK Palestine Action ban

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 14:28
Volker Turk urges the UK government to lift the "unnecessary" ban on the group.

UN human rights chief criticises UK Palestine Action ban

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 14:28
Volker Turk urges the UK government to lift the "unnecessary" ban on the group.

Veteran jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine dies aged 97

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 14:09
She was the first British singer to win a Grammy in a jazz category and performed with all the greats.

River Island plans to close 33 shops - but why is it in trouble?

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 13:56
The future of the chain is in the balance ahead of a crucial court ruling on its restructuring plans.

Former MP Mhairi Black announces she has left the SNP

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 13:26
The SNP's former Westminster deputy leader said she disagreed with the party's stance on trans rights and Palestine.

Around 6,000 porn sites start checking ages in UK

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 12:30
Despite the law some remain sceptical about the effectiveness of porn age checks.

Jay Slater died an accidental death, coroner rules

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 12:24
Jay Slater's friend Lucy Law begged him to get back to safety after he ventured off a mountain road.