Scotland has hottest day of year as temperature tops 30C

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 14:49
The heat could peak at 31C in Perthshire and inland Aberdeenshire, with 27C expected in the Central Belt and north east Scotland.

Stereophonics gig disruption as heat damages rail track

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 14:32
Fans heading to a Stereophonics gig in Cardiff have been warned to plan their travel in advance.

Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 14:22
Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed.

Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 14:22
Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed.

Men in court after women die following care home crash

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 14:19
Two care home residents, a woman in her 80s and another in her 90s, died a day after the crash.

Labour not defending workers, says Unite after Rayner row

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 12:23
The union could consider its future relationship with the party, General Secretary Sharon Graham says.

How the 'proper English' mantra is lifting Lionesses

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 12:09
The Lionesses have adopted a new mantra: 'proper English'. Where has it come from and how is it helping them in their Euros title defence?

Homes evacuated after Glasgow tenement collapses

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 11:20
The derelict building, which was damaged by fire during lockdown, crashed to the ground shortly after midnight.

'Challenging' Eleventh night for Northern Ireland Fire Service

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 10:05
The Northern Ireland fire service says it received 277 emergency calls, 72 of which were bonfire related.

How dry has it really been and do we need more hosepipe bans?

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 09:47
Analysis shows that it has been one of the driest periods on record since autumn last year.

In Pictures: Fans feel the heat at Scotland's biggest music festival

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 09:33
The three-day festival on Glasgow Green includes headliners 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol.

Heatwave set to peak with 34C temperatures possible

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 09:06
Scotland and Northern Ireland could see their hottest days of the year, while heat health alerts are in place for many.

Men charged after women die following care home crash

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 07:57
Two care home residents, a woman in her 80s and another in her 90s, died a day after the crash.

Men charged after women die following care home crash

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 07:57
Two care home residents, a woman in her 80s and another in her 90s, died a day after the crash.

Game changers: The players saving money by going retro

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 07:22
How retro gaming is helping players save money to cope with the rising cost of living.

Warning as man says ketamine 'stripped him to bone'

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 07:17
Ethan Humphreys, 25, lives in daily pain after he started taking the Class B drug as a teenager.

Hairy Biker widow 'still cannot watch' last series

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 07:13
Ahead of a re-run, Dave Myers' widow says watching the Hairy Bikers' final series is too difficult.

Al Fayed family battle over luxury penthouse with 'leaky roofs and noisy lifts'

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 06:19
An exclusive Park Lane address owned by the Fayed family is at the centre of an eight-year dispute.

Al Fayed-owned Mayfair penthouse has 'leaky roofs and noisy lifts'

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 06:19
An exclusive Park Lane address owned by the Fayed family is at the centre of an eight-year dispute.

'Splash and burn' and 'Tax time bomb'

BBC - Sat, 07/12/2025 - 05:19
The third heatwave engulfing the UK features prominently on the front pages of Saturday's papers.