Girl, 15, raped by masked man who led her from bus stop

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 17:27
The man, who was wearing a balaclava, approached the 15-year-old at a bus stop on Princes Street in Edinburgh.

Constance Marten's partner previously convicted of rape in US, retrial told

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 17:18
Gordon, who is on trial with his partner Constance Marten over the death of their child, was previously jailed in the US.

Constance Marten's partner previously convicted of rape in US, retrial told

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 17:18
Gordon, who is on trial with his partner Constance Marten over the death of their child, was previously jailed in the US.

Body found in reservoir search for teenage girl

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 17:02
Emergency crews were called to Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden on Wednesday afternoon.

Murder suspect was on the run from police, court told

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 14:55
Roy Barclay is accused of murdering Anita Rose in July last year.

Douglas Ross questions Holyrood neutrality after FMQs ejection

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 14:10
The ex-Tory leader questioned the conduct of the Scottish parliament's presiding officer after he was ordered to leave the chamber.

Nine-year-old youngest injured in Liverpool parade crash

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 12:59
The ages of those injured range from nine to 78 after a car crashed into Liverpool fans on Monday.

Farage would crash economy like Truss, says Starmer

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 12:56
The prime minister's comments suggest he sees Reform UK as his principal political adversary.

Centuries-old ring found 'gleaming in the sunshine'

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 09:23
Metal detectorist Malcom Weale says he "did a bit of a dance" after finding a gold mourning ring.

UK turns to AI and drones for new battlefield strategy

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 09:14
The strategic defence review, announced by the government last July, will be published on Monday.

Reeves outlines plan for £25bn pension 'megafunds'

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:45
The government says its overhaul of retirement savings will boost growth and pension pots.

Starmer to liken Farage to Truss in policy attack

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:10
The PM's comments suggest the prime minister sees Farage as his principal political adversary.

'I didn't know my hoarding was a mental illness'

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 06:12
Susan Lindon hopes to help other hoarders while tackling her own problem with the disorder.

Wales could lose £466m in welfare reforms

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 06:09
Almost 190,000 people are likely to be affected by disability welfare reforms, new analysis has found.

Government fast-tracks two new reservoirs to shore up water supply

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 02:49
Changes to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting.

Golden eagles soaring south back to English skies

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 02:44
Golden eagles reintroduced to southern Scotland start to spread their wings back into English skies.

Golden eagles soaring south back to English skies

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 02:44
Golden eagles reintroduced to southern Scotland start to spread their wings back into English skies.

The Papers: '£123m down the drain' and 'Better than a slap'

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 01:19
Thames Water faces a major fine and France's president cosies up with his wife on Thursday's front pages.

Planning change to make installing heat pump easier for millions

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 00:11
The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.

Kemi Badenoch's missteps are a 'total disaster' for Conservatives, say insiders

BBC - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 00:07
The party is at a 'hugely important crossroads'. But is Badenoch helping or, as some suggest, adding to the challenge - and what does it mean for her future as Tory leader?