Peter Murrell granted legal aid over embezzlement charge

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 10:38
The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was charged in a police investigation into SNP finances.

TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 09:11
The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.

Heathrow substation fire caused by moisture in electrics, reports says

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 08:10
A report found that moisture affected parts at a nearby electrical plant that supplies Heathrow with power, causing a fire.

Murderer, 92, to be investigated over cold cases

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 07:26
Ryland Headley, who has been convicted of a decades-old murder, is to be investigated over unsolved offences.

Spike in arson attacks on 5G masts 'impacting thousands'

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:43
Police say they are increasing security at 5G masts following after six attacks in the last three weeks, mostly in west Belfast.

Train named after Lioness ahead of Euro 2025

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:18
England defender Jess Carter has her name printed on a new West Midlands Railways train.

Don't call him Oliver - the British qualifier aiming to stun Alcaraz

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:17
From off-the-radar teenager to US college star - British qualifier Oliver Tarvet is aiming to stun Carlos Alcaraz.

At least 180 aircrew pursuing Ministry of Defence after cancer diagnoses

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:14
Zach Stubbings, who died in January, is one of at least six who have received a settlement from MoD.

Woman abused by mum wants sentence guidance review

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:09
Caroline Eshghi, 57, was beaten, burned and starved as a child by her mother during the 1970s and 80s.

Woman abused by mum wants sentence guidance review

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:09
Caroline Eshghi, 57, was beaten, burned and starved as a child by her mother during the 1970s and 80s.

Vulnerable patients told secure ward to close within weeks

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:09
A secure hospital ward for people with complex learning disabilities was found to fall short of standards.

Parking fines soar in Skye tourist site crackdown

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:09
Highland Council says penalty notices for parking violations have increased significantly over last five years.

Parking fines soar in Skye tourist site crackdown

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:09
Highland Council says penalty notices for parking violations have increased significantly over last five years.

Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 01:49
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.

Will there be a drought where I live?

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 00:09
We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.

The Papers: 'Starmer guts welfare reform' and 'Buggy useless'

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 00:01
Last-minute changes to the welfare cuts bill and migrant channel crossings make Wednesday's front pages.

Banknotes are getting a makeover - and the Bank of England wants your help

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 00:00
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.

Banknotes are getting a makeover - and the Bank of England wants your help

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 00:00
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.

At least 180 aircrew pursuing Ministry of Defence after cancer diagnoses

BBC - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 22:59
Zach Stubbings, who died in January, is one of at least six who have received a settlement from MoD.

We've been fighting to get our son out of hospital but not like this

BBC - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 22:56
A secure hospital ward for people with complex learning disabilities is to be closed within weeks.