Leaders condemn sectarian attacks on homes

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 15:30
Politicians call for a strong response after masonry was thrown at homes in north Belfast.

Mayor backs report's call for cannabis law reform

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 14:51
The London Drugs Commission is calling for possession of cannabis for personal use to be decriminalised.

Police given more time to question Liverpool parade suspect

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 14:21
Police get an extension to continue questioning a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Woman's neglect caused hungry boy to eat paint from ceiling

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 13:54
The boy and three other children suffered neglect and physical abuse while living with Yvonne Keenan in Glasgow.

First minister calls for end to two-child benefit cap

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 13:49
Eluned Morgan says she's "very worried" about child poverty and the "damaging" benefit cap.

Thames Water fined £122.7m in biggest ever penalty

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:56
Thames Water must pay a £104.5m penalty for sewage breaches and £18.2m relating to shareholder dividends.

Second dig to begin in search for missing woman

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:49
A search for a woman missing since 1996, now believed murdered, moves to the Slieve Bloom Mountains.

UK temps to hit 26C this weekend after sunniest spring on record

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:38
Temperatures are set to rise across England and eastern Wales over the next few days, as this spring is confirmed as the sunniest on record.

UK temperatures set to hit 26C but is a 'mini-heatwave' likely?

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:38
Temperatures are set to rise across England and eastern Wales over the next few days, as this spring is confirmed as the sunniest on record.

Rules that force small housebuilders to improve wildlife habitats to be reviewed

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:24
Ministers are considering how costs can be reduced for small firms to help them build more homes.

Four in hospital after stabbing in Gloucester

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:14
One person is being treated for life-threatening injuries and several roads have been closed.

Anti-crime pledges will not be met without extra money, warns Met chief

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 11:59
Sir Mark Rowley says forces grappling with years of cuts need more money to meet the government's "ambition".

Thousands to get payouts over forced prepayment meter fitting

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 11:46
More than £70m is being paid to customers who were forced to switch to prepaying for energy.

Senior police raise concern over early prisoner release plans

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 11:45
Senior officers sent a letter to the Ministry of Justice before the announcement on sentencing changes last week.

Senior police raise concern over early prisoner release plans

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 11:45
Senior officers sent a letter to the Ministry of Justice before the announcement on sentencing changes last week.

Thames Water fined £122.7m in biggest ever penalty

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 08:13
The company has been fined for breaching rules over wastewater operations and dividend payments.

'I built a tiny castle for mice in my garden'

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 07:44
Christie Barnes hosts a family of mice and voles in an extravagant castle filled with food.

Anti-crime pledges will not be met without extra money, warns Met chief

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 06:53
In what amounts to a direct plea to the chancellor, Sir Mark Rowley says the police are "overstretched".

Mayor backs report's call for cannabis law reform

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 06:30
The London Drugs Commission is calling for possession of cannabis for personal use to be decriminalised.

I reported my offensive colleague to the Met - why did he get his job back?

BBC - Wed, 05/28/2025 - 06:28
Issy Vine reported a colleague who made discriminatory remarks but resigned after he was reinstated.