Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:04
A new video game has brought the 1957 disaster in Cumbria back into the spotlight.

Whisky barrel scam cons victims out of life savings

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:00
Investors were duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.

Whisky barrel scam cons victims out of life savings

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:00
Investors were duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.

The Papers: 'On the backs of the poor' and 'tax rise fears'

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 23:42
Reaction to the chancellor announcing billions in cuts and gloomy economic forecasts dominate the front pages.

Reeves squeezes benefits as 2025 growth forecast halved

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 23:17
The chancellor unveils defence spending boost and welfare changes in Spring Statement.

Fears historic canal could start to run dry in days

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 22:58
The operators of a 225-year-old canal warn of an "urgent" water shortage without imminent rainfall.

More than 60 firefighters tackle three blazes on Slieve Binnian

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 22:32
The three separate blazes on the mountain are believed to have been started deliberately, the NIFRS area commander says.

Arrests after woman killed during police car chase

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 21:52
Two men, 18 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Arrests after woman killed during police car chase

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 21:52
Two men, 18 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Next free speech fine may cost millions, unis told

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 19:30
The regulator has fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for failing to protect free speech on campus.

Next free speech fine may cost millions, unis told

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 19:30
The regulator has fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for failing to protect free speech on campus.

Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 19:19
The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.

Families set to return home after sinkhole

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 18:51
Surrey County Council says it still does not know what caused the High Street collapse.

Inquest into girl's death will 'focus on TikTok'

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:45
A coroner is to instruct Ofcom to request data from the online accounts of 13-year-old Maia Walsh.

Inquest into girl's death will 'focus on TikTok'

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:45
A coroner is to instruct Ofcom to request data from the online accounts of 13-year-old Maia Walsh.

Appeal for mother of newborn boy found dead in bag

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:41
The baby's body was found in a shopping bag outside a church by a council refuse worker on Tuesday.

Cuts needed to fund UK tax hike, says Robison

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:36
The finance secretary says her government is facing a "major shortfall" after the chancellor's Spring Statement.

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:23
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:23
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:23
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.