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What we learnt from Nicola Sturgeon's memoir

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 06:27
The much anticipated book by the former first minister is now on sale - and the BBC's Scotland editor James Cook has been doing some speed-reading.

High pollution warning issued for London

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 06:23
City Hall says strong sunshine and hot weather are expected to trigger high ozone levels.

Dig reveals slipway where Nelson's ships were made

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 06:14
Archaeologists from the University of Southampton uncover a slipway from the 18th Century.

Dig reveals slipway where Nelson's ships were made

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 06:14
Archaeologists from the University of Southampton uncover a slipway from the 18th Century.

Campers treating Dartmoor 'like a festival site'

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 06:06
The Devon moor has seen people bringing generators and mini fridges with them during visits.

Knee implant used by NHS known for years to be faulty

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 06:00
Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.

Knee implant used by NHS known for years to be faulty

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 06:00
Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.

Rapper Fekky goes from south London to farming

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 05:29
Fekky, who has collaborated with some of the big names in rap, began his journey in lockdown.

Hot weather to peak amid water shortage fears

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 01:15
After a warm night, temperatures are set to rise across the UK on Tuesday when the heat will peak for most.

Staff fear UK's Turing AI Institute at risk of collapse

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 00:01
A complaint raises concerns about the funding risks and a "toxic" culture at the Alan Turing Institute.

The Papers: 'Don't trust Putin' and 'Two weddings and a feud'

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 23:59
Starmer's warning to Trump for his meeting with Putin and the Peltz-Beckham vows make Tuesday's papers.

How a Red Bull can helped solve mystery of missing cyclist

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 23:41
Dr Caroline Muirhead helped lead police to the spot where Tony Parsons had been buried after a confession from her boyfriend.

How a Red Bull can helped solve mystery of missing cyclist

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 23:41
Dr Caroline Muirhead helped lead police to the spot where Tony Parsons had been buried after a confession from her boyfriend.

University applications from Wales fall again

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 22:59
Young people consider the next steps as Ucas data shows declining university applications.

Chancellor to meet NI ministers on first official visit to Belfast

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 22:33
Rachel Reeves is expected to meet Finance Minister John O'Dowd and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly in Northern Ireland.

Murdered man was 'much loved father and loving grandfather'

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 20:02
Stephen Brannigan's body was found at a house in Marian Park, Downpatrick, County Down, at about 12:00 BST on Sunday.

More celebrities unveiled for Strictly Come Dancing

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 19:30
Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will be taking to the BBC show's dance floor.

Drivers warned about scam car finance payout calls

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 18:07
The warning comes after the watchdog announced it would set up a compensation scheme for motorists who were sold car finance deals that were unlawful.

Harry and Meghan sign new multi-year Netflix deal

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 18:06
It's a looser arrangement than their previous deal - and comes ahead of a second series of Meghan's cookery show being screened later this month.

Shopkeeper defends 'scum bag' shoplifter signs

Mon, 08/11/2025 - 17:58
Rob Davies will not remove the signs despite suggestions they "could be seen as provocative and offensive".