Counter-terror scheme missed chance to intervene in life of Southport killer, says review

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 18:02
A major review found the counter-terror scheme could have potentially turned the killer away from violence.

Airport reopens after four killed in plane crash

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 17:44
An investigation into how the medical evacuation plane came to crash in Essex continues.

Athlete dies after competing in Swansea Ironman

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:55
The athlete, who received medical care halfway through the swim section, died on Wednesday.

Athlete dies after competing in Swansea Ironman

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:55
The athlete, who received medical care halfway through the swim section, died on Wednesday.

Athlete dies after competing in Swansea Ironman

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:55
The athlete, who received medical care halfway through the swim section, died on Wednesday.

Watch: Moment tractor swerves off road into homes

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:55
A drug-driver is sentenced for causing the crash in Chester after running a red light.

Trans changing room row nurse cleared of misconduct as tribunal resumes

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:28
The hearings for Sandie Peggie's case against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth Upton began in February.

Scottish MP criticises Labour policies after suspension

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:28
Brian Leishman has lost the whip after repeatedly criticising Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Starmer suspends four Labour MPs for breaching party discipline

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:24
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell all voted against welfare reforms.

Counter-terror scheme missed chance to treat Southport killer, says review

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:06
A major review found the Prevent system could have potentially turned the killer away from violence.

Physician associates need new job title, says review

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 15:02
It also recommends PAs and AAs wear standardised clothing and badges to distinguish them from doctors.

Boy admits throwing seat off Westfield's top floor

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 14:41
A 15-year-old who threw a seat off the top floor of a shopping centre told police "it's not that deep", a court hears.

Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 14:10
In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.

Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 14:10
In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.

Serious questions for Tories over Afghan data breach, says PM

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 14:04
Details of thousands of Afghans who supported UK forces were mistakenly leaked under the last government.

The Afghan data breach explained... in one minute

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:48
The BBC's Tom Symonds examines the controversy surrounding the breach, which was kept hidden for years.

Appeal to extend teenage killer's sentence refused

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:39
An attempt to turn a triple-murderer's 49-year minimum jail term into a whole-life order is rejected.

The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:25
Police say they will not stop searching for Peter Falconio's remains, after the man convicted of his murder died.

Grey-Thompson humiliated by blame for flight delay

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:25
The former Paralympian is looking at how airlines can better support disabled passengers.

Outback victim's family 'relief' after killer dies

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 13:14
Bradley Murdoch, who killed Peter Falconio in Australia in 2001, has died in prison.