Murder and rape arrest after death of girl, 13

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 18:48
The girl was found unresponsive at a flat in Huddersfield and died in hospital, police say.

Girl's death after hospital failings ruled unlawful

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 18:04
An inquest jury finds 14-year-old Ruth Szymankiewicz was unlawfully killed.

King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 18:00
A service of remembrance on Friday will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.

Watch: Every angle of largest cooling tower collapse

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 18:00
Contractors say the flattening of eight structures was the largest ever simultaneous demolition of cooling towers.

Five key takeaways from 2025's A-level results

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 16:00
Top A-level results have risen again. Here's what you need to know.

Five key takeaways from 2025's A-level results

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 16:00
Top A-level results have risen again. Here's what you need to know.

Putin must 'prove he is serious about peace,' says Starmer

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 15:50
Sir Keir Starmer staged a show of unity with the Ukrainian president ahead of Friday's summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

More than 11,000 no-fault bailiff evictions in past year

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 15:47
In its manifesto, Labour vowed to ban Section 21 orders which allow landlords to remove tenants without a reason.

Trial date set for three children accused of murder

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 14:58
Alexander Cashford, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene in Leysdown-on-Sea in Kent, police said.

Families fear maternity review 'doomed' to fail

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 13:55
Families say they are "upset and angry at the way we have been treated as bereaved parents" by government

From sixth form to Formula 1: A-levels mark new chapter

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 13:44
The nervous wait for many students ended at 08:00 BST when the results were released.

Second MasterChef contestant edited out of new series

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 13:13
The show's production company says another chef decided not to be included "given recent events".

Second MasterChef contestant edited out of new series

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 13:13
The show's production company says another chef decided not to be included "given recent events".

Woman arrested at anti-abortion protest faces no further action

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:55
Rose Docherty, 75, was the first person to be charged under a new law that created buffer zones outside clinics.

Thirteen children injured in amusement park ride derailment

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:27
Footage from Coney Beach appears to show adults helping a number of children off the ride.

Former snooker champion Graeme Dott to face child sex abuse trial

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:26
The 48 year-old is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards two children between 1993 and 2010.

Hospital treatments failing to meet demand, say experts

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:20
A small rise in the NHS backlog prompts questions about how well ministers are doing on improving waits.

Hospital treatments failing to meet demand, say experts

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:20
A small rise in the NHS backlog prompts questions about how well ministers are doing on improving waits.

UK economic growth slows but beats forecasts

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:08
The economy expanded by 0.3% in the April-to-June period, ahead of economists' expectations.

Liverpool parade accused faces 24 new charges

BBC - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 11:21
Paul Doyle became tearful as he was asked to confirm his identity at Liverpool Crown Court.