Litter picking on mountain like 'sinking ship'

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 23:00
Campaigners say a deposit scheme for plastic, glass and cans will make a big difference to litter levels.

Former UUP MP Rev Martin Smyth dies aged 94

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 22:54
As well as representing Belfast South in parliament, he served as the Grand Master of the Orange Lodge at the height of the Troubles.

Former UUP MP Rev Martin Smyth dies aged 94

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 22:54
As well as representing Belfast South in parliament, he served as the Grand Master of the Orange Lodge at the height of the Troubles.

'We're a forever home for animals no-one else can take'

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 22:54
Halfpenny Farm Animal Sanctuary in Aberdeenshire began life almost by accident more than 20 years ago.

Woman jailed for race hate post says she was political prisoner

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 22:45
She gives her first newspaper interview after being released from prison.

Woman jailed for race hate post says she was political prisoner

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 22:45
She gives her first newspaper interview after being released from prison.

Man charged with murder after west Belfast stabbing

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 21:37
The incident happened in Mulberry Park in Twinbrook at about 20:15 BST on Thursday.

Woman found dead was 'cherished friend and daughter'

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 20:33
South Wales Police were called to South Morgan Place in Riverside, Cardiff, on Thursday morning.

Home Office seeks to appeal against court ruling on Epping asylum hotel

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 19:15
The High Court refused a last-minute request by the Home Office to intervene in the Epping asylum hotel case.

Home Office seeks to appeal against court ruling on Epping asylum hotel

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 19:15
The High Court refused a last-minute request by the Home Office to intervene in the Epping asylum hotel case.

Home Office to stop using hotel for asylum seekers

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 19:12
The decision is welcomed by South Norfolk Council, which had opposed housing single men there.

Travellers warned of bank holiday disruption

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 18:32
A rail strike and works are expected this weekend as millions begin their bank holiday getaways.

Speeding driver high on cocaine injured six in M8 crash

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 17:32
Dylan Hood ploughed into an unmarked police vehicle as officers were dealing with another driver.

Man appears in court over Palestine Action RAF break-in

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 17:18
Muhammad Umer Khalid is one of five accused of involvement in the June incident.

Man appears in court over Palestine Action RAF break-in

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 17:18
Muhammad Umer Khalid is one of five accused of involvement in the June incident.

She travelled eight hours by bus for violin lessons. Now she's playing Wembley with Coldplay

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 16:59
Musician Pathrycia Mendonça will play with the band as part of Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.

Are girls being left behind in school? Experts are sounding the alarm

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 16:57
Girls are still more likely to pass GCSEs, but why is the gender gap now the lowest on record?

Are girls being left behind in school? Experts are sounding the alarm

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 16:57
Girls are still more likely to pass GCSEs, but why is the gender gap now the lowest on record?

Royal Mail and DHL halt some deliveries to US over tariffs

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 16:38
Services including Royal Mail and DHL say they are suspending deliveries until they have proper systems in place.

Royal Mail and DHL halt some deliveries to US over tariffs

BBC - Fri, 08/22/2025 - 16:38
Services including Royal Mail and DHL say they are suspending deliveries until they have proper systems in place.