More asbestos fragments found near south Belfast bonfire

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 23:29
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency says fragments of suspected asbestos were found at five locations on the site at Broadway Industrial Estate.

Sites chosen for new state-backed Welsh windfarms

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 23:01
Wales' new renewable energy developer announces where it will build its first wind farm projects.

Police issue anti-social behaviour warning as heatwave hits

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 23:01
The force will increase patrols in the area surrounding Loch Lomond during the summer months.

Kneecap advert 'banned' on London Tube network

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 21:27
The band claims the advert ban amounts to "censorship" but TfL says it would cause "serious offence".

UK to return some migrants to France within weeks - PM

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 21:03
The PM says the "one in, one out" deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be "in vain".

When to book and where to stay: Six ways to save money on your summer holiday

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 19:25
Package holidays from the UK to popular destinations are more expensive but there are ways to cut costs.

What is Flying Ant Day?

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 19:00
Flying Ant Day usually falls in mid-July, when queens and males take flight to start new colonies.

PC punched in airport brawl 'absolutely terrified'

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 18:58
Mohammed Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, deny assaulting police officers in Terminal 2.

Police Scotland can deal with Trump visit, says chief

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 17:25
Senior officer insists a visit from the US President would not come at the expense of communities, despite warnings from the Scottish Police Federation.

Police Scotland can deal with Trump visit, says chief

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 17:25
Senior officer insists a visit from the US President would not come at the expense of communities, despite warnings from the Scottish Police Federation.

Seafront funfair to shut after more than 100 years

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 17:22
Coney Beach Amusement Park in Porthcawl is to close in October, the owners announce.

Man fatally stabbed outside Knightsbridge hotel

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 16:43
The man, aged 24, died at the scene outside the five-star Park Tower Hotel on Wednesday night.

Man fatally stabbed outside Knightsbridge hotel

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 16:43
The man, aged 24, died at the scene outside the five-star Park Tower Hotel on Wednesday night.

Heatwave to peak this weekend as temperatures soar to 34C

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 16:41
Parts of the UK are already experiencing heatwave conditions, which could continue into early next week.

School suspensions rise to nearly a million in England

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 16:00
Suspensions and exclusions rose in the last school year - with a significant increase among primary-age pupils.

School suspensions rise to nearly a million in England

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 16:00
Suspensions and exclusions rose in the last school year - with a significant increase among primary-age pupils.

Watch: BBC sees Border Force take migrants to Dover from Channel

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 15:30
The arrivals come as UK and French leaders finalise a migrant return plan.

Two arrested as car crashes into care home

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 15:14
Residents at the property in Sunderland have been moved to temporary accommodation, the owner says.

Two arrested as car crashes into care home

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 15:14
Residents at the property in Sunderland have been moved to temporary accommodation, the owner says.

UK faces rising and unpredictable threat from Iran, report warns

BBC - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 15:07
A wide-ranging report by an intelligence committee has set out the risks Iran poses to the UK.