Van hit level crossing after 'dog chewed handbrake'

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 13:37
Train lines between Harrogate and York have reopened but a reduced service is operating.

Heat health advice as temperatures set to soar

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 13:14
People are urged to take care as parts of the country could reach 30C during a possible three-day heatwave.

Heatwave to peak this weekend as temperatures soar to 34C

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:51
Parts of the UK are already experiencing heatwave conditions, which could continue into early next week.

Bella Culley trial postponed over evidence issues

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:17
The trial of 19-year-old in Georgia is postponed due to issues with the evidence.

Royal Mail to scrap second-class post on Saturdays

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:35
Regulator Ofcom says fewer second class deliveries will help Royal Mail cut costs.

Sexual abuse claims against former bishop and vicar investigated

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:02
Church in Wales sex abuse claims investigated by police

Plan for electricity bills based on region dropped

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 10:52
Zonal pricing supporters say the proposal would have meant lower bills, but critics say it could have scared off investment.

Royal Mail to scrap second-class post on Saturdays

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 08:59
Regulator Ofcom says fewer second class deliveries will help Royal Mail cut costs.

North Sea operators 'running out of time' to plug old oil wells

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 06:11
Industry regulator The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has identified a backlog of more than 500 wells that require plugging.

'People can hug the Sycamore Gap tree again'

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 06:06
A piece of the Sycamore Gap tree trunk is unveiled at its new home near Hadrian's Wall.

Chris Mason: Reform's momentum is making the political weather

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 05:42
Nigel Farage's party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response

After a high-profile Tory defection, Reform is making the political weather

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 05:42
Nigel Farage's party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response

Chris Mason: Reform's momentum is making the political weather

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 05:42
Nigel Farage's party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response

How was wanted man who left online clues free to kill Anita Rose?

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 05:28
A man is convicted of murdering a dog walker while on Suffolk Police's most wanted criminals list.

How was wanted man who left online clues free to kill Anita Rose?

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 05:28
A man is convicted of murdering a dog walker while on Suffolk Police's most wanted criminals list.

Ban some foreigners from sickness benefits, Tories urge

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 04:11
Leader Kemi Badenoch will set out her plans to restrict welfare payments in a speech on Thursday.

The Papers: F1's Horner 'shunted out' and 'work doesn't pay'

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 01:05
Thursday's front pages focus on Red Bull's removal of Christian Horner and fresh analysis of benefits payments

Joe Locke set for West End after shooting Heartstopper movie

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 00:09
Joe Locke will star in Clarkston, about two young men who bond while working night shifts at Costco.

Historical sexual abuse claims against former bishop and vicar investigated

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 00:07
Four people tell the BBC about abuse being ignored at the crisis-hit Church and call for inquiry.

Historical sexual abuse claims against former bishop and vicar investigated

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 00:07
Four people tell the BBC about abuse being ignored at the crisis-hit Church and call for inquiry.