Security alert at castle and country park ends

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:55
A security alert in north Belfast has now ended after "a number of viable pipe bomb type devices" were discovered.

Man who stabbed girl, 9, in attempted murder jailed

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:50
Jordan Wilkes, 29, was found guilty of attempted murder following a trial.

Private prison to face prosecution over Covid death

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:46
The lord advocate launched the move over alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis in HMP Addiewell.

Private prison first in Scotland to be prosecuted over Covid death

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:46
The lord advocate launched the move over alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis in HMP Addiewell.

Paddleboard firm owner jailed over river deaths

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:17
Nerys Lloyd is sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter.

Paddleboard firm owner jailed over river deaths of four people

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:17
Nerys Lloyd is sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter.

Bin strike end in touching distance, says union

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:13
Unite agreed to mediation after talks with the city council broke up within 45 minutes on Wednesday.

Bin strike end in touching distance, says union

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:13
Unite agreed to mediation after talks with the city council broke up within 45 minutes on Wednesday.

Bin strike end in touching distance, says union

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:13
Unite agreed to mediation after talks with the city council broke up within 45 minutes on Wednesday.

Water back for some but schools closed after burst

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:11
South West Water plans to connect remaining customers on Wednesday as the network fully recharges.

10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 15:45
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

Teenager killed after jet ski crashes into pier

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:51
A 17-year-old youth was also taken to hospital following the incident, which happened at about 16:00 in Gremista.

Prince Louis photo marks seventh birthday

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:45
A photograph taken in Norfolk this month has been released to mark the birthday of Prince Louis.

PM lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:41
The PM says the Supreme Court ruling brought clarity and now is the time to "lower the temperature" on the debate.

Lawyers got most of £25m to settle legacy cases - PSNI chief

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 13:00
Jon Boutcher said lawyers received almost £18m - more than double the amount obtained by victims.

Letter reveals Shakespeare did not abandon his wife

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:36
New analysis of a letter suggests that the couple's relationship was closer than previously thought.

'Extraordinary world-views': Turner Prize nominees revealed

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:56
The four artists in the running for this year's prestigious art award are revealed.

GB Energy to be blocked from using slavery-linked solar

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:04
The government says it has listened to MPs who called for a ban on panels linked to slave labour.

10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:39
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

Prince Louis photo marks seventh birthday

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:33
A photograph taken in Norfolk this month has been released to mark the birthday of Prince Louis.