The former BBC News presenter has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court filmed by TV cameras, photographers and watched by journalists.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4g99v0p3leo
Monday 16 September 2024
Man due in court charged with murder of mother and siblings
Nicholas Prosper, 18, is accused of murdering his mother and teenage siblings at a tower block.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g003lnkm9o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g003lnkm9o
Sunday 15 September 2024
Ben Whishaw makes promise to Paddington fans over Aunt Lucy
The actor, who is the voice of the marmalade-loving bear, tells fans they will get answers.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2y32w71k3o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2y32w71k3o
Sam Tompkins reunited with items stolen in raid
The singer is reunited with jewellery and his acoustic guitar after the Brighton burglary.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0m0nd8wzylo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0m0nd8wzylo
Saturday 14 September 2024
Four die in Romanian floods as rain lashes Europe
Evacuations are underway in Poland and the highest flood alert is active in 38 locations in the Czech Republic
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l1l8ng2edo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l1l8ng2edo
Labour MPs 'shocked' at no full winter fuel assessment
Labour MPs are not speaking out publicly despite concerns, as some hope mitigations will come in the Budget next month.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3dgvzy6do
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3dgvzy6do
Fake retro video game ring worth €50m smashed in Italy
More than 47 million pirated copies of games including and Mario Bros. and Street Fighter II were seized in raids across Italy.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k7387pmrpo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k7387pmrpo
Friday 13 September 2024
Prison population falls by more than 2,000 after early release scheme
The drop follows the mass early release of offenders to deal with prison overcrowding this week.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rdr092p9wo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rdr092p9wo
China raises retirement age - from as low as 50 - for first time in 70 years
The plan, which will set in from January, has been on the cards for a few years as China's population ages.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62421le4j6o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62421le4j6o
Teenager invents robot to solve Rubik's Cube
Ruarcc, from St Malachy's College, started to create puzzle-solving robot prototypes aged 12.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20rqyk27rvo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20rqyk27rvo
Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger
Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlrl009kwxo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlrl009kwxo
Thursday 12 September 2024
Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?
His packed trip to Asia involves three countries in which Catholics are a minority.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgjvel0pynqo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgjvel0pynqo
Wednesday 11 September 2024
What are Harris and Trump's policies?
Economy, immigration, abortion and other top issues - here is where the two candidates stand.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy343z53l1o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy343z53l1o
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Inside Britain's Prison Crisis
Violence, over crowding and self-harm - we go inside one of the UK's most dangerous jails.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00238h2
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00238h2
Monday 9 September 2024
GB win medals in all but one sport - best Paris 2024 stats
BBC Sport rounds up some of the best stats from an "incredible" Paralympic Games in Paris.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c4gq1qwwev5o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c4gq1qwwev5o
International hunt for man who threw hot coffee on baby
The man is accused of leaving the baby with severe burns requiring multiple surgeries.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8drzm09j0o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8drzm09j0o
‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to hear from healthcare staff
The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrlv0enpeno
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrlv0enpeno
Sunday 8 September 2024
Your pictures on the theme of 'still life'
A selection of photos from our readers on a set theme.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyw9v2xypeo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyw9v2xypeo
Three killed in attack at West Bank-Jordan border
Israeli officials say a gunman approached from the Jordanian side and opened fire.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qexxqdxvdo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qexxqdxvdo
All-rounder Moeen retires from England duty
England all-rounder Moeen Ali retires from international cricket, saying "the time is right" to move on.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cy4yz17ye31o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cy4yz17ye31o
Saturday 7 September 2024
Carsley and the British national anthem - explained
England interim manager Lee Carsley will not sing the British national anthem before Republic of Ireland game.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c17gj5e1krdo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c17gj5e1krdo
Liverpool legend Yeats dies aged 86
Legendary former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats dies at the age of 86.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c62348nw4yqo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c62348nw4yqo
Woodhall claims Paralympic gold month after wife's Olympic triumph
American Hunter Woodhall storms to victory in the T62 400m at the Paralympics in Paris, a month after his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic long jump gold.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/cj9lxew2377o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/cj9lxew2377o
Starmer's 'blame the Tories' strategy will not hold forever
The government’s message has focused on its challenging inheritance - but responsibility and blame will ultimately shift.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx28d72948vo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx28d72948vo
Friday 6 September 2024
Storey wins 19th Paralympic gold in thrilling road race
Sarah Storey wins a record-extending 19th Paralympic gold medal as she claims victory in the cycling road race.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/articles/ce8d5l77rg1o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/articles/ce8d5l77rg1o
'Our future is over': Forced to flee by a year of war
The BBC sees first-hand the desperation of Sudanese people affected by the civil war and hunger crisis.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewlrxrk5p5o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewlrxrk5p5o
Sir Terry Wogan's widow Lady Helen dies aged 88
Lady Helen Wogan has died at the age of 88, eight years after the death of her husband Terry.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy5l3279gjo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy5l3279gjo
Thursday 5 September 2024
What we know about the Apalachee High School shooting victims
Students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo were killed, as were teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33n0elyp6ro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33n0elyp6ro
Boy, 14, in court charged with murder of 80-year-old
Bhim Kohli died in hospital after being attacked while walking his dog in a park.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15g1497d15o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15g1497d15o
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Drone footage shows sunken Greek village re-emerge from lake
The ruins of the Greek village of Kallio have re-appeared after decades, after record temperatures caused a major reservoir to partially dry up.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c15gyq7d715o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c15gyq7d715o
Nvidia plunges almost 10% as global markets fall
The artificial intelligence chip giant saw $279bn wiped off its stock market value in New York.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlrw01g45ro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlrw01g45ro
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Hostage killings leave Israeli protesters at 'breaking point'
The discovery of six hostages killed in Gaza has increased the pressure on Israel's prime minister.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20l22jnj6go
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20l22jnj6go
Cathay Pacific grounds planes after engine problem
The Airbus A350-1000's Trent XWB-97 engines were made by UK-based engineering giant Rolls-Royce.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yd7w0dzpwo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yd7w0dzpwo
Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack
The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c984rz0ypeno
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c984rz0ypeno
Monday 2 September 2024
'My aim on this earth is to find my missing son'
Six months on, the family of the missing student are "no further forward" in knowing where he went.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k3pkywv3no
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k3pkywv3no
Sunday 1 September 2024
Football pays tribute to 'great man' Bamba
The football world is paying tribute to Sol Bamba who has passed away aged 39.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cm2n9dz8n2jo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cm2n9dz8n2jo
Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest
Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria after a nationality row forced her out of the Miss South Africa contest.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly967e7en1o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly967e7en1o
Saturday 31 August 2024
The Indian rapper who overtook Kendrick Lamar on music charts
With his song Big Dawgs, Hanumankind has fast become a name to reckon with in the global hip-hop scene.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2ljxj3wrxo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2ljxj3wrxo
Doctor bailed over Matthew Perry drugs death
Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star's death in Los Angeles last year.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k3rjwlx8do
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k3rjwlx8do
What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK's future
In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxjd1lr5lro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxjd1lr5lro
Charity campaigner dies after accident in Jordan
Claire Lomas's family say they are "absolutely devastated" following her death.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rwjdwj7dvo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rwjdwj7dvo
Friday 30 August 2024
Molly-Mae Hague speaks out on her 'very sad' split
The influencer says it "doesn't feel right" to talk publicly about why she split with Tommy Fury.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlr4e6lnw0o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlr4e6lnw0o
Tory MP's smoking ban tweet branded 'repugnant' by Jewish leaders
Esther McVey used a poem about the Holocaust to criticise proposals for tougher rules on outdoor smoking.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c703nlle72wo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c703nlle72wo
Thursday 29 August 2024
'Are we the next Grenfell with our flammable flats?'
Philip Chapman is worried about the fire risk to his flat due to the flammable cladding material used.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz73yy497l0o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz73yy497l0o
Wednesday 28 August 2024
South Korea faces deepfake porn 'emergency'
The president has addressed the growing epidemic after Telegram users were found exchanging doctored photos of underage girls.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg4yerrg451o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg4yerrg451o
Amy Winehouse and Marianne Faithfull items to be auctioned
The items are being sold as part of the auction house's inaugural pop culture auction.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr7rj47l37mo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr7rj47l37mo
Delight as painting stolen in 1979 returned
A 17th Century painting is back at Chatsworth House after going missing for more than 40 years.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce312k3gwzdo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce312k3gwzdo
Man charged with attempted murder after mother stabbed at Carnival
The Met Police says the woman, who was with her child, remains in a critical condition in hospital.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y8x4z5njvo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y8x4z5njvo
Tuesday 27 August 2024
WWE icon Sid 'Vicious' Eudy dies aged 63
Sid Eudy's son called him a "man of strength, kindness, and love” who will be “greatly missed”.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxle0vxkyxo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxle0vxkyxo
Lonely dolphin looking for mate blamed for attacks
Japan's Fukui prefecture has seen a rise in dolphin attacks for the third straight year.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpw8kdrev50o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpw8kdrev50o
Top-level meeting shows China - and Xi - still a priority for Biden
US security adviser Jake Sullivan is on his first visit to China for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg58m308glro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg58m308glro
Man Utd agree £42m deal to sign Ugarte from PSG
Manchester United agree a 50m euros (£42.29m) fee with Paris St-Germain for Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5y8dn8z1zqo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5y8dn8z1zqo
Monday 26 August 2024
Maupay responds to fans who verbally abused Everton players
Everton striker Neal Maupay responds to a group of supporters who verbally abused Toffees players at London Euston station.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cz07n1rrgedo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cz07n1rrgedo
Sunday 25 August 2024
Increased police presence in Derry after 'brutal' murder
The police say the victim, who is believed to be in her 40s to mid-60s, suffered a “horrific” death.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg2k4jm34no
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg2k4jm34no
Anthony Fauci recovering from West Nile virus
The former chief medical adviser is now recovering at home after suffering fever and chills.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6280kxvxpro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6280kxvxpro
England call up Hull after Wood ruled out of SL series
England fast bowler Mark Wood is replaced by Josh Hull in England's squad for the remaining two Tests against Sri Lanka.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c8dpr8meyg1o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c8dpr8meyg1o
Saturday 24 August 2024
It's Carnival weekend! - Watch the Premier League's best Caribbean goals
With it being Carnival weekend, BBC Sport looks back as Dwight Yorke, Ricardo Fuller and Michael Antonio feature in the Premier League's best goals by players from the Caribbean.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c1w78zd5vwgo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c1w78zd5vwgo
Explosion outside French synagogue injures police officer
France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin called the incident "an obviously criminal act".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3d4v43gjo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3d4v43gjo
South Africa opposition in turmoil as Malema's deputy jumps ship
South Africa's radical opposition politician Julius Malema suffers a big blow as his deputy ditches him.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77l612r254o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77l612r254o
Friday 23 August 2024
Rapper A$AP Rocky blames leaks for album delay
Don't Be Dumb was expected to be released at the end of August, but the date has been pushed back.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8710ge35o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8710ge35o
Kamala Harris pledges 'new way forward' in historic convention speech
The Democrat formally becomes the first black and Asian-American woman to lead a major presidential ticket.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y58l08082o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y58l08082o
Thursday 22 August 2024
Idris Elba: I know what heartbreak feels like
New play Shifters tells the story of two young black people who meet again after years apart.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrl2gpy5rxo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrl2gpy5rxo
Man charged after nine-year-old girl stabbed
Jordan Wilkes, who is 28 and from Christchurch, is charged with attempted murder.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c17gn48j5lvo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c17gn48j5lvo
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Watch: Thai MP to be investigated for slapping reporter
Former deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwon hit the female reporter on the head while surrounded by media.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cm2nvzn6yn6o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cm2nvzn6yn6o
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Biden’s long goodbye and Hillary takes jabs at Trump
The president gives his farewell speech to Democrats and Hillary fires shots at Trump
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jkh9vh
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jkh9vh
Drug deaths in Scotland increased in 2023
Data for 2023 revealed that 1,172 people died - an increase of 121 on the previous 12 months.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y5ll3ler7o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y5ll3ler7o
Monday 19 August 2024
Mpox: How dangerous is it?
It has been declared a global health emergency twice in two years
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct6dll
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct6dll
Jacob Rees Mogg's son, 16, 'received hate mail after election'
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg tells an Edinburgh audience it was "cowardly" for someone to target his son.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9exlenxrdo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9exlenxrdo
Grealish sends birthday wishes to 106-year-old fan
Mary Spiers celebrates her birthday with a special video message from the midfielder.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gd27q54epo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gd27q54epo
Sunday 18 August 2024
Hotel evacuated after flooding near London's King's Cross
About 20 people have been evacuated from the hotel and specialist teams are on the scene.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rw1jw448jo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rw1jw448jo
The six minute train journey that became a long legal nightmare
Sarah Cook was threatened with a £500 fine and prison for an unpaid ticket but she became a test case that could help thousands.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7lxjz3ek3o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7lxjz3ek3o
I started playing the bagpipes again after having my teeth pulled out
A pipe major was was told he needed surgery on his tongue after being diagnosed with mouth cancer.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33ne6p1n7vo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33ne6p1n7vo
Saturday 17 August 2024
Will Democratic Convention be repeat of 1968, when 'all hell broke loose'?
Veterans of the notorious anti-Vietnam protests say nothing can compare to the 1968 convention.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jl0p4vklyo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jl0p4vklyo
Nigel Farage earning more than £1m a year outside parliament
The Reform UK leader's disclosures were made in parliament's latest Register of Members' Financial Interests.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wjgkr1750o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wjgkr1750o
Allergy training must be better after Costa drink death, campaigners say
The parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse say Hannah Jacobs's death is a "wake up call" for the food industry.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gvkvlp208o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gvkvlp208o
Supplies delivered to ISS as astronauts remain stranded
Progress 89 cargo spacecraft delivers supplies to astronauts on ISS
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jk0p2g
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jk0p2g
Friday 16 August 2024
Army chaplain reportedly attacked at barracks
Irish police are investigating "a very serious incident" at Renmore Barracks in Galway.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg1x6jxrd7o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg1x6jxrd7o
Thursday 15 August 2024
Love Island's Davide says goods worth £930,000 stolen in LA burglary
The Love Island star claimed he had nearly £930,000 worth of possessions stolen from his Los Angeles home.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrgnzr163yo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrgnzr163yo
US-Russian woman jailed for 12 years in Russia for treason
Ksenia Karelina was found guilty of treason for donating $51 (£39) to a charity supporting Ukraine.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9rygl5k4jo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9rygl5k4jo
Cyanide in canal 'could be removed in a week'
Sodium cyanide is one of three substances released into the canal in the incident in Walsall.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1epn5ezx9go
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1epn5ezx9go
What is mpox and how is it spread?
Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is declared a global public health emergency.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxww2dxr3mko
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxww2dxr3mko
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Ten in hospital after suspected overdose at Irish prison
On Wednesday, BBC News NI was told that three prisoners are in ICU and nine are in a stable condition.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyg9klnpe7o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyg9klnpe7o
Moves to reassure public after canal cyanide spill
A major incident is declared in Walsall after sodium cyanide spilled into the canal network.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrj2g29kzxo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrj2g29kzxo
Tuesday 13 August 2024
Sprinter set to be first transgender Paralympian
Valentina Petrillo is set to become the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the Paralympic Games, having been selected to represent Italy in Para-athletics in Paris.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cpvymmpyjeko
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cpvymmpyjeko
Pilot attended party before crashing stolen chopper
The pilot was killed after crashing the chopper into a hotel in northern Australia Monday morning.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62r7lpx421o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62r7lpx421o
BBC to show Champions League highlights this season
The BBC will show highlights of the Champions League this season - with a special highlights show after this Wednesday's Uefa Super Cup.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cd73de95zywo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cd73de95zywo
Monday 12 August 2024
Musk's Trump interview caps months of warming relations
The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgd08np9z1o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgd08np9z1o
Former England batter Thorpe took his own life, family says
Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe, who died last week aged 55, took his own life, his family said.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cy84x7rrppno
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cy84x7rrppno
A-level results day: Timings, grades and clearing explained
When is results day and what should you do if you don't get the grades you need?
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-58026976
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-58026976
Sunday 11 August 2024
Stunning pictures from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Good weekend weather allows hundreds of balloons to fly in mass ascents.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdpllyj82o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdpllyj82o
Disney unveils new Lion King ride for Paris park
Superfans were told guests will go "on a journey through the African savanna" alongside a growing Simba.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9dxkw70qqo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9dxkw70qqo
Iconic Irani cafes serving creamy chai and fresh samosas face extinction in Indian city
The southern city of Hyderabad was once a centre for iconic Irani cafes - now many of them are closing down.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg2rn0kexxo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg2rn0kexxo
Perseid meteor shower: When and how to watch
The Perseids meteor shower peaks between August 11th and 13th this year.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjmm42jmy44o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjmm42jmy44o
Saturday 10 August 2024
Disney unveils Avatar 3's official title and new films
Details of new films including the third Avatar and a new Star Wars are announced at a Disney fan event.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3gyq4y30o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3gyq4y30o
Teenager stole £15k worth of vapes in disorder
The 16-year-old boy also admitted assaulting an emergency worker and causing criminal damage to a police car.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy76k6xj50no
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy76k6xj50no
Funeral held for British teenager Jay Slater
More than 200 people attended a service in Lancashire with many watching on a large screen outside the venue.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ced19q6egzyo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ced19q6egzyo
Friday 9 August 2024
Global stocks climb higher as market jitters ease
US stocks have their best trading day since November 2022, after lower unemployment claims boost sentiment.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dpm9n2g6go
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dpm9n2g6go
Natasha Bedingfield: I felt I wasn't wanted in England
The singer says she never expected Unwritten to still be so popular, 20 years after it was released.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c623gq19npro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c623gq19npro
Thursday 8 August 2024
Why are there riots in the UK?
The killing of three girls in Southport has been followed by the UK's worst unrest in over a decade.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg55we5n3xo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg55we5n3xo
Police hunt ex-Catalan separatist leader after shock return from exile
Officials say Mr Puigdemont is on the run and have ordered police to set up roadblocks around the city.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy4er50ejro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy4er50ejro
Yunus lands in Bangladesh to lead caretaker government
The Nobel laureate, 84, was chosen by student protest leaders after Sheikh Hasina fled the country.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyg7we8xvno
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyg7we8xvno
'We're here to ensure no-one ever pushes us around'
Parents with children, those born locally standing with people from abroad join hundreds turning out.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c623g0xnrero
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c623g0xnrero
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Rioters can expect rapid sentencing, says Starmer
Teenager James Nelson is thought to be the first person to be jailed for their part in the disorder.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kjdjylnqyo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kjdjylnqyo
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Russia-West prisoner swap: An emotional and diplomatic spectacle
The high stakes talks which freed some of Putin's harshest critics
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from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct6dlj
How much sewage is released into rivers and the sea?
Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but the amount spilled has doubled in England.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-62631320
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-62631320
Monday 5 August 2024
Former England batter Thorpe dies aged 55
Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe dies aged 55, says the England and Wales Cricket Board.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c06kkkkjmz6o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c06kkkkjmz6o
Mosque leaders find moments of hope after violent disorder
Photos of mosque worshippers reaching out to an angry mob have been widely shared on social media.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c84jjv7kp1wo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c84jjv7kp1wo
Sunday 4 August 2024
Police called to save cat with jar stuck on head
Officers from Palmhurst Police Department jumped into action when they received an unusual call.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cydvv6qv2n4o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cydvv6qv2n4o
Jay Slater's funeral will 'celebrate his life', say family
Ahead of his funeral on 10 August, relatives release a tribute to the teenager who died in Tenerife.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2gg37ywjqo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2gg37ywjqo
North Korea performs diplomatic gymnastics in Olympic comeback
They cheered Simone Biles and took selfies with their Southern "foes" - is this an-officially sanctioned charm offensive?
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgkk0rle75o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgkk0rle75o
Saturday 3 August 2024
Boxing controversy - what we know and what we don't
The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/cye0ex43k63o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/cye0ex43k63o
Spies' children did not know they were Russian
The Dultsev children thought they were Argentinian all their lives, cannot speak Russian and did not know who was President Putin.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cljyj9jp993o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cljyj9jp993o
Friday 2 August 2024
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c19kdyyxzr3o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c19kdyyxzr3o
'Rate cut might help me move out from my parents'
The first fall in interest rates for four years is a boost for some but is not enough for others.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw0yvzwd8eeo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw0yvzwd8eeo
Thursday 1 August 2024
Hopes for survivors fade after India landslides kill at least 182
Nearly 200 people remain missing after a landslide hit Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2g0jmm7vro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2g0jmm7vro
Wednesday 31 July 2024
What does Haniyeh's killing mean for Gaza ceasefire?
As Hamas's political leader, Ismail Haniyeh was a key interlocuter in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clly4v4l13vo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clly4v4l13vo
Video shows Haniyeh in Iran hours before his death
The Hamas leader was killed in Tehran, after attending the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c724p9pe9z3o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c724p9pe9z3o
Huw Edwards in court for indecent image hearing
The former BBC newsreader is charged with three counts of making indecent images of children.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmj260e54x7o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmj260e54x7o
Tuesday 30 July 2024
Giant Zoom calls fuel record fundraising behind Harris campaign
Big donors helped push Biden out. Now ordinary people have the spotlight as they fundraise for Harris via video calls.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp0843v200lo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp0843v200lo
Monday 29 July 2024
Thousands hit by N Korea floods as Kim calls 'emergency'
A photograph taken by state media shows Kim Jong Un travelling through a flooded area in a Lexus.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c84jnn9llgzo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c84jnn9llgzo
A day in the life of a weather forecaster
Sarah Keith-Lucas takes us through a typical working day at the BBC Weather Centre in London.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/weather/videos/ckmgppzgp3ro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/weather/videos/ckmgppzgp3ro
Sunday 28 July 2024
Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut
Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde is booed as he makes his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/cpd9e0r2dxmo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/cpd9e0r2dxmo
The Palestinians heading to Paris to represent their people
A small number of Palestinians are going to take part in the Olympics, despite the ongoing war.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz475vdd97qo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz475vdd97qo
Saturday 27 July 2024
PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video
A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c19ky4z8kjmo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c19ky4z8kjmo
Questions surround German man sentenced to death in Belarus
A heavily choreographed video shows Rico Krieger apparently confessing to planting explosives, but there is no direct evidence shown.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c28eym731zjo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c28eym731zjo
Canadians mourn as Jasper, jewel of the Rockies, burns
The wildfire destruction to Jasper National Park has reverberated across all of Canada.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp68rz0zrrwo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp68rz0zrrwo
Friday 26 July 2024
Harris tells Netanyahu it is time to end war in Gaza
The US vice-president says she made clear to the Israeli PM her "serious concerns" about casualties in Gaza.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg3eppp0n57o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg3eppp0n57o
Thursday 25 July 2024
Murray out of Olympic singles but will play doubles
Andy Murray withdraws from the singles in the Olympics but will play doubles in what will be the final event of his career.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cjr4pzdlk77o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cjr4pzdlk77o
UK getting more hot and more wet days – Met Office
The increase in the number of 'very hot days' of 30C or more has also been dramatic.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c147v82gxp2o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c147v82gxp2o
Wednesday 24 July 2024
GB's Dujardin given provisional ban and out of Games
Charlotte Dujardin, Britain's joint-most decorated female Olympian, has been provisionally suspended by the FEI.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/equestrian/articles/cd16ll5z086o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/equestrian/articles/cd16ll5z086o
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Ukrainian attack on ferry kills one in Russian port
The attack, which left several injured, occurred on a port near the illegally-annexed Crimean peninsula.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrldn8d65wo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrldn8d65wo
Monday 22 July 2024
Engravings reveal Pepys' lifelong love of fashion
The diarist's fashion print collection reveals his anxiety about dressing appropriately, says expert.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxe2xzxl5evo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxe2xzxl5evo
Hollywood and chart stars praise Biden and rally round Harris
Famous faces are quick to pay tribute to the US president, after he says he won't stand for re-election.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e5x1yyj5xo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e5x1yyj5xo
Sunday 21 July 2024
British woman and husband found dead after trying to cross Atlantic
Sarah Packwood and husband Brett Clibbery had set off from Nova Scotia and were heading for the Azores on their yacht, Theros
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c84jxgy8nmlo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c84jxgy8nmlo
Bangladesh court scraps most job quotas after deadly unrest
More than 100 people have died in the unrest, with at least 50 people killed on Friday alone.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6p27g628k6o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6p27g628k6o
In photos: Colonial India through the eyes of foreign artists
A show in Delhi showcases colourful, rare artworks of colonial India by well-known foreign artists.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c28ejl4nvgyo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c28ejl4nvgyo
Saturday 20 July 2024
Who could replace Biden as Democratic nominee?
Several rising stars in the party could enter the 2024 fray if Joe Biden steps aside.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80ekdwk9zro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80ekdwk9zro
Friday 19 July 2024
Dr Alex George awarded honorary degree
Dr Alex George was "moved to tears" when he received the letter offering him an honorary degree.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw0yw4pzeepo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw0yw4pzeepo
Donald Trump's convention speech: ‘I had God on my side’
The former president described the moment he was shot.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002143w
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002143w
Thursday 18 July 2024
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
It has taken evidence from politicians, officials and experts in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-57085964
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-57085964
Ucas scraps personal statements for university admissions
Ucas says the change will encourage applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply to higher education.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cger11kjk1jo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cger11kjk1jo
Suspected arson attack in Nice kills 7 including children
Seven people have died, including three children, in a fire that broke out in the early hours of Thursday.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51yjpmk70go
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51yjpmk70go
Wednesday 17 July 2024
How quickly are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising has fallen from record highs, meeting the 2% target.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12196322
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12196322
Gay Village mural defaced with homophobic graffiti
A mural of drag star Divina De Campo in Manchester's Gay Village has been defaced.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgr51ey0dyno
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgr51ey0dyno
Tuesday 16 July 2024
What is the King's Speech and why is it important?
Charles will deliver the King's Speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July 2024.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-32816450
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-32816450
Star speaks about 'distressing' Strictly incidents
Zara McDermott, who was partnered with Graziano Di Prima, says she's "gained the strength" to speak up.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck5g1d74je6o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck5g1d74je6o
Monday 15 July 2024
England fan does not regret 'Euro winners' tattoo
Dan Thomas has urged other England fans to get their own tattoo ahead of the Euros 2028.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw0y92zr77do
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw0y92zr77do
Car bomb kills Somalis watching Euro final at a cafe
"I saw injured people screaming for help - it was terrifying," one survivor tells the BBC in Mogadishu.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd163e4yll4o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd163e4yll4o
'Serial killer' arrested after bodies found in Kenya dump
The 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cql8e90gggno
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cql8e90gggno
New dig begins in search for body of UK's first kidnap for ransom victim
Muriel McKay was abducted and murdered more than 54 years ago at a farm in Hertfordshire.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5x2x1xx0zo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5x2x1xx0zo
Sunday 14 July 2024
What are the big security threats coming down the track?
Our BBC Security Correspondent, Frank Gardner, looks at the next foreign policy challenges for Starmer's government.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2g4pjj2gwo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2g4pjj2gwo
Saturday 13 July 2024
MPs' safety 'keeps me awake at night,' says Speaker
Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he has "never seen anything as bad" as the level of threats against MPs.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl5yj83jq2no
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl5yj83jq2no
Man arrested after human remains found in suitcase
The 24-year-old was detained by armed officers in Bristol in the early hours of Saturday.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0xj9vlg763o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0xj9vlg763o
Friday 12 July 2024
Can we change how our brains age? These scientists think it’s possible
Lara Lewington searches for the tech secrets that researchers hope will unlock eternal youth.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0www3qvx2zo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0www3qvx2zo
As Keir Starmer heads to the US, Labour readies for a possible Trump presidency
If Donald Trump returns to the White House the US could become more isolationist
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn05yyn941qo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn05yyn941qo
Democrats look to Kamala Harris - but could she beat Trump?
As Joe Biden fights to stay as his party's nominee, some say his unpopular vice-president is the right person to take over.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgerg7z9vwro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgerg7z9vwro
After France's election shock comes the real power struggle
France’s left-wing bloc has won the election - now the real battle begins, writes Andrew Harding.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0vel0q7jv9o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0vel0q7jv9o
Thursday 11 July 2024
Koeman accuses VAR of 'breaking football' after Netherlands exit
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman criticises the use of video assistant referees for "breaking football" after England were awarded a contentious penalty in their Euro 2024 semi-final on Tuesday.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4ngd96570zo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4ngd96570zo
Wednesday 10 July 2024
President's daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws
Brenda Biya says her family in Cameroon was angry when she posted a photo of her kissing a woman.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1we656754eo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1we656754eo
The secret hospitals offering criminals new faces
The Philippine hospitals are equipped with hair transplant tools and dental implants.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2g7x318r6o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2g7x318r6o
Tuesday 9 July 2024
What to know as Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting trial begins
The actor maintains he never pulled the trigger, which will be a key claim at the centre of the trial.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz47qr0z17lo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz47qr0z17lo
Sunak names new top team as Lord Cameron resigns
The interim shadow cabinet features some new names after 12 former cabinet ministers lost their seats.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgm3g37klko
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgm3g37klko
Monday 8 July 2024
UK music needs 'the next Zayn', says Simon Cowell
The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent boss starts his search for the next big UK boyband in Liverpool.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gwx3x1xllo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gwx3x1xllo
India event organiser arrested after fatal crush
Nearly 121 people died in a crush at a religious gathering in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c725dxwdx19o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c725dxwdx19o
Sunday 7 July 2024
PNG minister charged with assault in Australia
Jimmy Maladina says he is cooperating with police following reports of domestic assault.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyr7x7r26e0o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyr7x7r26e0o
Saturday 6 July 2024
Behind the scenes of election night with Sir John Curtice
John Curtice stays awake for 36 hours analysing the election results.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00216tt
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00216tt
Electioncast Results: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
The Labour prime minister makes his first speech in Downing Street.
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from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0j8lrjf
Friday 5 July 2024
Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo?
A Texas start-up is developing cargo gliders that would be towed behind a jet.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kk4lxe702o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kk4lxe702o
Thursday 4 July 2024
Mbappe v Ronaldo: Real Madrid galacticos past & future meet
Growing up, Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his wall. On Friday they will meet as France play Portugal at Euro 2024.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjl6zr7lp1po
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjl6zr7lp1po
EU hits Chinese electric cars with steep tariffs
The move poses a challenge to Beijing, which hopes EVs will help revive the country's flagging economy.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy99z53qypko
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy99z53qypko
Tracy-Ann Oberman to return to EastEnders
The actress has already started filming for the scenes, which will air in autumn.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd17dg7wj4zo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd17dg7wj4zo
Wednesday 3 July 2024
Jeffrey Donaldson sent for trial on sex offence charges
The ex-MP is charged with rape, four counts of gross indecency and 13 counts of indecent assault.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cql8qyqlj2eo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cql8qyqlj2eo
What we know about the India crush that killed 121
The incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyr7kjvme44o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyr7kjvme44o
Grief and anger after India crush kills 121
Most of the dead were women - killed as crowds left a packed religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh state.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6p231q5gpro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6p231q5gpro
Tuesday 2 July 2024
How a Gaza 'stunt' divided Australia's parliament
A senator says she has been "exiled" for voting against her party to recognise Palestinian statehood.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c880l1ddpzgo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c880l1ddpzgo
Biden says court verdict on Trump undermines rule of law
The US president condemns a Supreme Court ruling that gives his predecessor partial immunity from prosecution.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51yx1n15y4o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51yx1n15y4o
Monday 1 July 2024
Emotional Usher accepts lifetime achievement award
In his acceptance speech, Usher said "getting here hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce789wyny88o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce789wyny88o
Watch: Ed Davey bungee jumps in latest stunt
The Lib Dem leader takes part in the extreme activity as part of his election campaign.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4ngpj07rpjo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4ngpj07rpjo
Glastonbury 2024: 15 magical and memorable moments
From Camila Cabello's ice lollies to Dua Lipa's dreams coming true, Glastonbury Festival had it all.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ve1zn9wlyo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ve1zn9wlyo
Louis Tomlinson brings TV to Glastonbury to watch England
The singer didn't want to miss out on seeing England play against Slovakia in Euro 2024.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cpd9zjv8kero
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cpd9zjv8kero
Sunday 30 June 2024
Jay Slater search called off by Tenerife police
The 19-year-old from Lancashire has been missing on the island of Tenerife for almost two weeks.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpe3nwn5d7wo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpe3nwn5d7wo
Caribbean braces for life-threatening Hurricane Beryl
Communities across the Caribbean are preparing for the arrival of a major storm from Sunday night.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrlk5gp24ro
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrlk5gp24ro
Boy, 13, shot dead by New York police had replica gun, authorities say
Nyah Mway died after police mistook his replica gun for a real firearm and shot him in the chest.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6p2j48g304o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6p2j48g304o
What would Shearer say if he were England captain?
Alan Shearer sits down with Alex Scott to answer fans' questions as he explains what he would say to the current England squad if he were still captain.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c250jzderpjo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c250jzderpjo
Saturday 29 June 2024
Key takeaways from Green and Reform leaders' Question Time
Adrian Ramsay and Nigel Farage are pressed by the audience on their candidates, tax and the US election.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgxq2q1ld4jo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgxq2q1ld4jo
Man dies and seven ill after taking 'contaminated' pills
Police believe a "potentially contaminated" batch of zopiclone may be being shared in Stockon-on-Tees.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c250jpp8eqno
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c250jpp8eqno
Politics 'like a big bingo game' says voter
Trust in politicians has fallen to an "historic low" this general election, a polling expert says.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c28ed9j2d28o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c28ed9j2d28o
Friday 28 June 2024
HSBC and Nationwide hit by banking glitches
HSBC confirms issues with online banking while Nationwide says some customers have not received salary payments.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g03ejjl1yo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g03ejjl1yo
Raducanu faces seed with Murray drawn against Machac
Britain's Emma Raducanu is drawn against Russian 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of Wimbledon.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cy94yz9ellvo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cy94yz9ellvo
Watch: Biden, Trump talk cognitive ability and golf
After Trump challenged Biden to a cognitive test, Biden suggested they should play golf.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/crgedrvpz14o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/crgedrvpz14o
Thursday 27 June 2024
What impact could this election have on Scottish independence?
Whatever the outcome, it seems unlikely that the constitution will vanish as an issue in Scottish politics.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0447rxk7jxo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0447rxk7jxo
Arundhati Roy wins PEN Pinter Prize for 'powerful voice'
Roy is a Booker Prize-winning author and has written about human rights issues, and war and capitalism.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp4w8x4wypeo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp4w8x4wypeo
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Watch as girl, five, declares on air at Glastonbury she has a boyfriend
A little girl shares with a BBC reporter in front of her amused parents that she has her first boyfriend.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c800x2qp12xo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c800x2qp12xo
Boy, 4, left behind at wildlife park after nursery trip
Clare Hodge said staff only returned for her son, Carson Morhulec, 40 minutes after the alarm was raised.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxx511l695o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxx511l695o
How to watch the BBC's TV election debates
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer go head-to-head on BBC One at 20:15 on 26 June.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722nv38j88o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722nv38j88o
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Search for missing Jay Slater enters ninth day
Jay Slater was last heard from when he called a friend to say he had "no idea" where in Tenerife he was.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd119nn782jo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd119nn782jo
LGBT troops on Ukraine's front line fight homophobia at home
Gay marriage is illegal in Ukraine. Activists hope the LGBT troops at the front can change minds.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd1140yv03po
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd1140yv03po
'No-one forced us to make a game with a diverse cast'
Adventure game Dustborn aims to tell a story about a diverse cast trekking across the USA.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nnn69l483o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nnn69l483o
Moment China's lunar probe lands back on Earth
The probe returned with the first ever samples from the Moon's unexplored far side.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cgrr57d7m8jo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cgrr57d7m8jo
Monday 24 June 2024
What is Labour's plan for taxing private schools?
Labour has confirmed it will change the way private school fees are taxed if it wins the election.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c033dp0z1edo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c033dp0z1edo
Injured Murray 'not made decision' on Wimbledon farewell
Andy Murray has not made a decision on whether he will be fit enough to make a planned Wimbledon farewell next week.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cj777kl4nydo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cj777kl4nydo
Sunday 23 June 2024
Labour would pass law to end rental 'bidding wars'
Keir Starmer says he wants to stop landlords encouraging higher rent offers to secure properties.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx00zj59pj8o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx00zj59pj8o
Corbyn would have been better PM than Johnson - Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer was among four leaders to face a grilling from a BBC Question Time audience.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn00dlzexevo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn00dlzexevo
Saturday 22 June 2024
What are the parties saying about housing? - Your questions
Our cost of living correspondent answers your questions about housing and personal finance.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdd30xk04ko
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdd30xk04ko
Friday 21 June 2024
Who should I vote for and what are the parties promising?
Explore each party’s 2024 election manifesto and compare their policies on issues from housing to immigration with this interactive guide from BBC News.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxeez8271nvo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxeez8271nvo
Thursday 20 June 2024
At least 34 die in India after drinking toxic alcohol
Around 80 others have been hospitalised in Kallakurichi district and officials say the toll could rise.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd117j4nplzo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd117j4nplzo
Wednesday 19 June 2024
South Africa's Ramaphosa to be sworn in for second term
Cyril Ramaphosa has been forced to share power after failing to secure a majority in last month's election.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gge414vk9o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gge414vk9o
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Biden to give legal status to undocumented spouses
The White House says more than 500,000 spouses of US citizens will benefit from the new policy.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nnyr4j9w5o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nnyr4j9w5o
'Building pylons in our fields won't benefit our community'
The BBC has spoken to residents in the Towy Valley about their views on a huge wind turbine project.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxwwdpgdjeyo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxwwdpgdjeyo
Monday 17 June 2024
Oil and gas still needed in net zero transition - Swinney
John Swinney refused to confirm whether the SNP would avoid adopting a 'presumption against' new north sea exploration.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9992j2lkvzo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9992j2lkvzo
Sunday 16 June 2024
Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma
Jordan Bardella's rise has been meteoric after being spotted by Marine Le Pen
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvvlp096eko
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvvlp096eko
Reform on the rise: Polling guru looks at this week's figures
Reform on the rise: Polling guru looks at this week's figures
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j4jzk9
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j4jzk9
Saturday 15 June 2024
Raducanu to face Boulter in Nottingham Open semis
Emma Raducanu will face fellow Briton Katie Boulter in the Nottingham Open semi-finals after her last-eight opponent Fran Jones withdrew.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cmjjpy4714jo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cmjjpy4714jo
Ex-Arsenal and Everton striker Campbell dies aged 54
Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell dies at the age of 54.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cqvvyypg33zo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cqvvyypg33zo
Millwall goalkeeper Sarkic dies aged 26
Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies at the age of 26.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cv22z9lgdlxo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cv22z9lgdlxo
Friday 14 June 2024
Family's epic 7,300-mile trip - including armoured bus - from Indonesia to Download
They travelled by plane, train and and an armoured vehicle to join 75,000 other metalheads.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ll3v1qq1do
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ll3v1qq1do
Thursday 13 June 2024
SDP promises to reindustrialise the UK in manifesto
The Social Democratic Party is standing 122 candidates at the election, the most since 1987.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjkk2e6jp8eo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjkk2e6jp8eo
What is National Insurance and how much do I pay?
Two National Insurance cuts came info effect in 2024, but many people are still paying more in tax.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-63635185
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-63635185
Wednesday 12 June 2024
Second man denies felling famous Sycamore gap tree
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers are accused of criminal damage to the tree and to Hadrian's Wall.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0661ndny82o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0661ndny82o
Denmark recalls Korean ramen for being too spicy
The food authorities said the instant ramen contained such high capsaicin levels consumers could be poisoned.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy00gk0kr82o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy00gk0kr82o
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Former Scottish Greens leader Robin Harper joins Labour
The UK's first Green parliamentarian writes to voters in Edinburgh asking them to support Labour.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxx9x773nlo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxx9x773nlo
'Becoming a totalitarian state': UK judge on why he quit Hong Kong court
The departing top court judge says the city's rule of law has been "profoundly compromised".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722094n135o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722094n135o
Monday 10 June 2024
What we learned from gaming's big weekend
Xbox's showcase tops off Summer Game Fest - here are some of the highlights from gaming's big weekend.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8881kndngko
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8881kndngko
O-type blood donors needed after London cyber-attack
The NHS says last week's cyber-attack means blood cannot be sorted at the same frequency.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2eeg9gygyno
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2eeg9gygyno
Sunday 9 June 2024
Farage defends claim PM 'doesn't understand our culture'
Reform leader says by leaving D-Day event early Rishi Sunak showed he is "disconnected by privilege".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx005vdgg5yo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx005vdgg5yo
Palestinians describe chaos and carnage in hostage rescue operation
Scores of Palestinians were killed during a rescue operation in central Gaza on Saturday.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw44ve90dppo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw44ve90dppo
Saturday 8 June 2024
1984: How did the Isle of Jura help shape Orwell's masterpiece?
Orwell's celebrated novel is celebrating 75 years in print but its message is as important as ever.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyrrylklzjdo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyrrylklzjdo
Tick attack: BBC hunts for tiny bloodsuckers as diseases rise
A closer look at the tiny, disease-carrying pests that are becoming more common in the UK.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nnke4m8lko
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nnke4m8lko
'We will not lose hope,' says wife of missing presenter Michael Mosley
Health journalist and presenter Dr Michael Mosley, 67, remains missing on the Greek island of Symi.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ddpwwrp3no
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ddpwwrp3no
Friday 7 June 2024
Watch: Drug dealer jumps into river to flee police
Police use a paddleboard to retrieve a bag containing money and drugs from the branches of a tree.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cz5510vz2r6o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cz5510vz2r6o
Watch: What's at stake in tonight's seven-way debate?
The BBC's Henry Zeffman explains what to expect in tonight's seven-way election debate.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c511p2n05j9o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c511p2n05j9o
Thursday 6 June 2024
Hiker finds pipe feeding China's tallest waterfall
A hiker posted a video showing the water flow of the fall was coming from a pipe built into the rock face.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp99l9gpzwgo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp99l9gpzwgo
Watch: Ex-Post Office chair Alice Perkins giving evidence at inquiry
Alice Perkins was chair during a critical period of the Post Office Horizon scandal from 2011 to 2015.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-69091679
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-69091679
Wednesday 5 June 2024
Ros Atkins on... Your questions about manifestos
The BBC's analysis editor answers your questions about political parties' election manifestos.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c3ggv93ylzlo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c3ggv93ylzlo
Tuesday 4 June 2024
White House expected to unveil sweeping immigration order
Immigration is a top issue for many voters, and a possible threat to Biden's reelection chances.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7227y6nqzmo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7227y6nqzmo
Dear England: Football play returns with potential new ending
The play about Gareth Southgate and the England men’s football team will return next spring.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czdd37931nzo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czdd37931nzo
Monday 3 June 2024
Labour candidate told police not to respond in row
Barking council leader Darren Rodwell told a podcast he planned to confront a resident at their home.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722dzpmrl0o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722dzpmrl0o
MrBeast overtakes T-Series for most YouTube subscribers
Jimmy Donaldson, already the most-subscribed individual on the platform, has claimed another title.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8440yxd92xo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8440yxd92xo
Chris Mason: Why Labour are so keen to talk about defence
Labour sees defence - and its commitment to nuclear arms - as key to shifting voter perceptions of the party.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c877ykydx75o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c877ykydx75o
Sunday 2 June 2024
Police officer 'intentionally' hit by car
The officer was taken to hospital with injuries after attempting to approach the vehicle.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck773p013gyo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck773p013gyo
Beckham swaps beekeeping tips with the King
The former England captain said he met King Charles to talk about the King's Foundation - and beekeeping.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czvve94v9k8o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czvve94v9k8o
SNP's Swinney to urge voters 'to put Scotland's interests first'
The SNP leader is set to formally launch his party's general election campaign at a rally in Glasgow.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crggnq0yq99o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crggnq0yq99o
Saturday 1 June 2024
Lib Dems call for more Premier League games on free TV
The party say rising ticket and streaming prices mean many people are locked out of watching the best teams.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c900kqxw1lzo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c900kqxw1lzo
Man in court over stab murder of woman on beach
Nasen Saadi is charged with murder and attempted murder after two women were stabbed on a beach at night.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czvverz7dv5o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czvverz7dv5o
Transport warning as London hosts Champions League final
The Jubilee and Metropolitan lines are expected to be particularly busy throughout Saturday.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdd27jem92o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdd27jem92o
Friday 31 May 2024
Who's up, who's down in South Africa's election - and why
The ANC's free-fall, the return of Jacob Zuma and a new era of coalitions.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgee5n9jen9o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgee5n9jen9o
A simple guide to the 4 July general election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the UK general election will take place on 4 July.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62064552
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62064552
UK house prices in surprise rise in May
Nationwide building society says prices rose by 0.4% despite buyers facing "affordability pressures".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw55v1e1ppzo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw55v1e1ppzo
Thursday 30 May 2024
Vote Plaid to keep Labour in check, leader says
Plaid Cymru is launching its general election campaign, promising a "positive alternative".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jjn4gk307o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jjn4gk307o
Ex-England star Wilshere speaks to BBC about his daughter's heart defect
Former England and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere speaks to BBC Breakfast about his daughter needing surgery for a congenital heart defect. Wilshere now wants to raise awareness of heart conditions.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c288wml7y13o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c288wml7y13o
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Swinney calls on UK government to recognise Palestinian state
The FM has written to the prime minister and Sir Keir Starmer and urged the UK to follow countries like Ireland.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czqq1q412pjo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czqq1q412pjo
Geissler, Wark and Miller to front BBC Scotland election coverage
Martin Geissler, Kirsty Wark and Laura Miller will lead the corporation's election night coverage.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckdd18994wdo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckdd18994wdo
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Gavin and Stacey finale leak was mean, says Jones
Gavin and Stacey creator Ruth Jones says the news leaking about the finale meant she "had to lie".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511rzyngjeo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511rzyngjeo
The impact of recognising a Palestinian state
Declarations by Ireland, Spain and Norway will put pressure on other countries in Europe.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn44j1njggjo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn44j1njggjo
How rain can make you happier and healthier
Your might not always fancy a walk in a downpour, but scientists believe it can lift your mood.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51157ep524o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51157ep524o
Monday 27 May 2024
US actor shot dead during attempted car theft
General Hospital and Siberia actor Johnny Wactor was killed on Saturday in LA, his family confirms.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrrn8nkj2do
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrrn8nkj2do
Grealish almost falls off bus at Manchester City parade
The midfielder appeared to get caught out as the vehicle started to move from a stationary position.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cw00npg2243o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cw00npg2243o
Martha's rule: Mother 'encouraged' as 143 hospitals sign up
It will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cndd41p5g82o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cndd41p5g82o
Sunday 26 May 2024
Mandatory national service would get young people out of bubble, Cleverly says
National service will engage young people in society again, says Home Secretary James Cleverly.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11qev122yo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11qev122yo
UN fears 670 people buried under Papua New Guinea landslide
The land is still sliding and rescue is difficult, the head of the UN migration agency says.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckkkyxvdv5eo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckkkyxvdv5eo
Police give reassurances following beach murder
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 34-year-old woman was stabbed.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-69063125
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-69063125
Saturday 25 May 2024
Make-up and McDonald's: Dangerous driving caught on camera
National Highways shares video of three dangerous driving incidents to coincide with a safety initiative.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cv22e52e026o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cv22e52e026o
Sunak sees the funny side of Downing Street soaking
The prime minister was meeting constituents when one remarked on the weather when he announced the election.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cw00j40djv8o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cw00j40djv8o
Friday 24 May 2024
Starmer agrees to TV election debates with Sunak
The Conservatives are pushing for six TV debates, but Labour officials will only commit to two run by the BBC and ITV.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2jjvpxxgr5o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2jjvpxxgr5o
April a washout for shops as sales slump
Retail sales fell by much more than expected last month as heavy rain kept shoppers at home.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyee98xe730o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyee98xe730o
Thursday 23 May 2024
Haiti health system on verge of collapse, UN says
Unicef says six out of 10 hospitals in Haiti are barely operational, putting millions of children at risk.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd1138jkjdlo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd1138jkjdlo
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Who could be Chelsea's next manager?
BBC Sport looks at who could replace Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea manager.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crggxgqd2keo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crggxgqd2keo
Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?
How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68079726
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68079726
Grace Beverley broke advert rules with Tala posts
The advertising watchdog said six posts were not clearly marked as adverts and must be taken down.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz55mj5ndv7o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz55mj5ndv7o
Tuesday 21 May 2024
How dangerous are XL bullies and how does the ban work?
Rules restricting ownership of American XL bully dogs are in force in England, Wales and Scotland.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66775985
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66775985
Monday 20 May 2024
Knife attack in China primary school leaves 2 dead
Police say the female suspect allegedly used a fruit knife in the attack which left 10 others hurt.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-69037516
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-69037516
What next for Iran after President Raisi's death?
Raisi's death will test a system where hardliners dominate all branches of power, Lyse Doucet writes.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dd99jgl09o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dd99jgl09o
Flotilla of RNLI boats mark 200 year anniversary
A mix of historic and modern boats take to the water at Poole Quay for a celebratory parade
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgeeyy9yywxo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgeeyy9yywxo
Sunday 19 May 2024
Cold case detectives vow to solve historical sex crimes
Forensic science advances are helping police to secure convictions in unsolved cases spanning 50 years.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-69023887
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-69023887
Fujitsu sacked boss at height of Horizon scandal
Global president Rod Vawdrey then returned to Australia and made millions in a "train wreck" float.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68936973
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68936973
Saturday 18 May 2024
Three Spanish tourists killed in central Afghanistan gun attack
Seven others including four foreigners were injured, Afghan officials say.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wzvlz40wpo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wzvlz40wpo
Usyk v Fury - title fight predictions
As Tyson Fury bids to become undisputed heavyweight champion against Oleksandr Usyk, BBC Sport asks the world of boxing for their predictions.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c1ej20wgw53o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c1ej20wgw53o
Friday 17 May 2024
'I can only eat once a day to make my medication last'
Paul Elcombe takes Creon three times a day after having part of his pancreas removed.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy737x4rry1o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy737x4rry1o
Thiago and Matip to leave Liverpool at end of season
Former Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara and Cameroon defender Joel Matip will leave Liverpool at the end of the season.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjjewq88dl1o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjjewq88dl1o
Thursday 16 May 2024
The Oval Office meeting pivotal to case against Trump
Michael Cohen testified he met Trump weeks into his presidency to talk about hush money.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-69014017
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-69014017
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Sensitive and fraught union talks a sign of things to come for Labour
Union leaders cleared their diary to meet with Sir Keir Starmer.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g55g1p8z8o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g55g1p8z8o
Court delays imposed after pressure on prison places
The measures are expected to be in place for about week in some regions in England where there is a lack of cells.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-69014154
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-69014154
Biden plans to send $1bn arms shipment to Israel
The weapons transfer comes as Israeli tanks were spotted advancing deeper into residential areas of Rafah.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-69013279
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-69013279
Woman aged in 30s shot in the leg
The woman is treated at the scene and taken to an east London hospital.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-69013687
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-69013687
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Montgomery sacked as Hibs head coach
Nick Montgomery is "relieved of his duties as head coach", Hibernian have announced.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cld009k2kv7o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cld009k2kv7o
A split on the sprint and too many races? F1 Q&A before Imola
BBC Sport's F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/ce433l9712lo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/ce433l9712lo
Monday 13 May 2024
Chris Mason: Welcome to the Sunak and Starmer show
The prime minister and opposition leader are road testing their messages ahead of the general election.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyerz0wp2ero
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyerz0wp2ero
Arsenal have ticked off the checklist of champions - Keown
Match of the Day 2 pundit Martin Keown says Arsenal have ticked off "a checklist of what it takes to be champions" after their win at Manchester United.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clw0ep977leo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clw0ep977leo
Sunday 12 May 2024
'Ruthless England make right decision on Anderson'
Telling James Anderson it is time to step aside shows a ruthlessness from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes that should end suggestions of a cosy England dressing room, writes Stephan Shemilt.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c4n1rp41de8o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c4n1rp41de8o
Crack in US-Israel alliance for first time in decades
President Biden's decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel has shaken the bedrock of a decades-old alliance.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4n14merj97o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4n14merj97o
Saturday 11 May 2024
Dannii Minogue on music, Kylie and dating show I Kissed a Girl
Singer and TV host Dannii Minogue on how Kylie convinced her to do The X Factor, her battles with the press and her new show I Kissed a Girl.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/articles/c72pg6wk0p2o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/articles/c72pg6wk0p2o
Where can I see the Northern Lights tonight?
Missed the Northern lights last night? Don't worry, there will be another opportunity to see them tonight. Here's how.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68995042
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68995042
Friday 10 May 2024
Taylor Swift changes Eras tour setlist for Europe
The star kicks off the latest leg of her tour in Paris, adding new songs and cutting some favourites.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp0grg871dlo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp0grg871dlo
Thursday 9 May 2024
Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as Tory MP at election
"My mistakes have been mine", says the ex-chancellor who will stand down as MP at the next election.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68982016
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68982016
Nigeria's love-hate relationship with twins
Two communities with different views about twins that meant the difference between life and death.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68977986
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68977986
Large parcel centre fire causes huge smoke plume
Residents are also urged to close windows and doors due to the smoke from the fire in Cannock.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6py168n988o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6py168n988o
Wednesday 8 May 2024
'I thought they hated me' - Lyon on Ashes, Lancashire and Bazball
Nathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c1362my5pedo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c1362my5pedo
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Rees-Zammit 'picking brain' of Mahomes at Chiefs camp
Louis Rees-Zammit praises the advice of quarterback Patrick Mahomes as he continues his transition to American football with the Kansas City Chiefs.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/cle0pq6q9dyo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/cle0pq6q9dyo
'That's awesome' - Brewers fan celebrates catch in crowd
Watch as a Milwaukee Brewers fan gets hyped after leaping to catch Gary Sanchez's home-run ball.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/baseball/videos/cglxpnng5mpo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/baseball/videos/cglxpnng5mpo
Monday 6 May 2024
'My children cling to me as dogs raid graves near our shelter'
In a tent yards from a cemetery, Rehab Abu Daqqa tries to shield her seven children from Rafah's horrors.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68961719
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68961719
Island's only shop saved from closure after bank returns £12k stolen in fraud
Cyber criminals stole thousands from Rathlin's Co-Op Shop, putting its future in doubt.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c88z1998y4mo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c88z1998y4mo
Sunday 5 May 2024
Sunak needs to own Tory defeats and change course, says Braverman
Tories lost nearly 500 councillors, 10 councils and the West Midlands mayoralty in the elections.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68961195
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68961195
Thousands of homes without water for fourth day
A burst pipe on Thursday is continuing to impact Southern Water supplies in East Sussex.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxwv9elvgdgo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxwv9elvgdgo
Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people
The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68961494
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68961494
Rwanda won't guarantee how many migrants it will take
Government spokesperson Yolande Maloko also feels Rwanda has been "attacked unjustly".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68961058
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68961058
Saturday 4 May 2024
Police seize 22 dogs from illegal XL Bully farm
Officers in Sheffield say six of the animals were so unwell they had to be put to sleep.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-68956350
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-68956350
Farmer bailed after burglary shooting death
The farmer was held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after the shooting in Whaley Bridge.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-68956503
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-68956503
Friday 3 May 2024
Kenya orders flood evacuations as it warns dams could spill
Residents near 178 bodies of water have been told to leave as flooding is set to worsen.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72plp66g5no
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72plp66g5no
Thursday 2 May 2024
Leicester City announces promotion parade details
The Foxes have invited fans to celebrate their Premier League return with a city centre event.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-68941438
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-68941438
Swinney to confirm bid to be Scotland's next first minister
Former deputy FM John Swinney will confirm he is running to succeed Humza Yousaf as the next leader of the SNP.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-68939733
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-68939733
Watch: Inside Lebanon's ghost towns after Israeli strikes
Israel has pounded southern Lebanon almost daily since Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel on 8 October.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68938611
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68938611
Wednesday 1 May 2024
FKA Twigs uses AI to create deepfake of herself
The musician tells a US Senate committee her digital clone will interact with fans and journalists.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6py33gxk74o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6py33gxk74o
SNP leadership race - Swinney says no announcement today
A source close to John Swinney has told BBC News he has no plans to make an announcement today.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-scotland-68932152
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-scotland-68932152
Dublin asylum seekers moved from Mount Street tents
The asylum seekers have been living in a makeshift camp outside the International Protection Office.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4n14g8xqnyo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4n14g8xqnyo
Tuesday 30 April 2024
Archer named in England's T20 World Cup squad
Fast bowler Jofra Archer returns to England's squad for the T20 World Cup in June after more than a year out with injuries.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c6pylnje8d2o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c6pylnje8d2o
Monday 29 April 2024
Train strikes: How May's disruption affects you
Train drivers are staging strikes and an overtime ban around the May Bank Holiday.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959
At least five dead after tornadoes hit central US
Clean up operations are under way in states including Oklahoma and Iowa following the severe storms.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68918103
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68918103
Sunday 28 April 2024
Jet with 500 toy giraffe passengers takes flight
RAF Voyager, transporting 500 toys, takes off from Brize Norton to raise money for charity.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68911682
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68911682
The cargo ship that became an iconic music venue
Bristol's iconic floating venue Thekla celebrates four decades of music, cabaret and more.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-68817491
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-68817491
Jet with 500 toy giraffe passengers takes flight
RAF Voyager, transporting 500 toys, takes off from Brize Norton to raise money for charity.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68911682
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68911682
Minister defends NHS record after MP defects to Labour
Chris Philp denies Tories are deprioritising the NHS, after Dan Poulter says "patients deserve better".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68915259
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68915259
Saturday 27 April 2024
Four held over small boat crossing Facebook ads
A joint UK-French investigation arrests a suspected people smuggling group targeting Vietnamese people.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-68905725
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-68905725
Friday 26 April 2024
Home and Away star arrested after Australian manhunt
The actor was taken into custody on Thursday after failing to front court on assault charges.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68902803
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68902803
Thursday 25 April 2024
Spain's PM halts public duties as wife faces inquiry
Pedro SĂ¡nchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68887669
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68887669
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Tevez admitted to hospital with chest pains
Former West Ham, Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is admitted to hospital after suffering chest pains.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c51n7ny9d1no
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c51n7ny9d1no
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Chris Mason: Measure draws election dividing line
Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68880167
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68880167
Monday 22 April 2024
13 Times Taylor Swift Made History
From dizzying records to becoming a billionaire: we're bringing up Taylor Swift's history.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001ytqx
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001ytqx
Seven killed as race car hits crowd in Sri Lanka
The car ploughed into the crowd at the Fox Hill Supercross event, killing officials and spectators.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68869318
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68869318
Sunday 21 April 2024
Garcia floors Haney three times in points victory
American Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times in a majority points win over his compatriot on a dramatic night in Brooklyn, New York.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/68867643
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/68867643
Final Glastonbury tickets sell out in 22 minutes
All resale tickets for the world-famous music festival are now gone.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-68850139
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-68850139
Saturday 20 April 2024
Explosion hits Iraq base housing pro-Iranian militia
The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq's military said it did not detect drones or jets in the area.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68863981
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68863981
Everything you need to know about the 2024 London Marathon
Tributes will be paid to Kelvin Kiptum, a world record could be set and famous faces take to the start line - here's everything you need to know about this year's London Marathon.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/68826412
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/68826412
Three men killed in retail park car crash named
The car they were travelling in broke through a fence at a retail park and hit a footbridge.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2jd0rlv4g8o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2jd0rlv4g8o
Friday 19 April 2024
Stalker who sent Harry Styles 8,000 cards is jailed
Myra Carvalho had hand-delivered two of the letters to the pop star's address, a court hears.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0l38jp19vo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0l38jp19vo
Thursday 18 April 2024
Weight loss 'spiral' led to Lanning's retirement
Former Australia captain Meg Lanning says a struggle with weight loss and insomnia led to her international retirement.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/68843285
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/68843285
Wednesday 17 April 2024
China's newest ally in the Pacific goes to the polls
The impoverished Solomon Islands is holding its first election since the country's pivot to Beijing.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68824299
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68824299
Lioness Stanway tattoos someone for the first time
England and Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway discusses life in Germany and gives her first tattoo to her teacher and friend, Linus Rudel.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68830531
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68830531
Tuesday 16 April 2024
First arrests made under new Scottish fox hunt laws
Police have made two arrests following investigations into six alleged breaches of the new legislation.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g5q07j9d9o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g5q07j9d9o
Monday 15 April 2024
Boycott of Downing Street Eid celebration planned
The BBC understands some Conservative politicians as well as business and charity leaders will not attend.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68811437
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68811437
Sunday 14 April 2024
Charities plan legal action against Rwanda removals
The move comes as legislation to revive the removal scheme is expected to pass in the coming days.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68809947
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68809947
Why did all the Little Chefs disappear?
At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68796980
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68796980
Saturday 13 April 2024
'I'm right there' - Woods eyes sixth Green Jacket
Tiger Woods believes he can still tie Jack Nicklaus' record of six Masters wins after making a record 24th consecutive cut at Augusta National.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68800572
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68800572
Ten Hag targets new Man Utd striker in summer window
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is targeting a striker in the next transfer window.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68802425
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68802425
Friday 12 April 2024
Star Trek's Scotty played by a Scot for first time
The famous Star Trek character is being played by a Scottish actor for the first time.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72kn4gzq8no
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72kn4gzq8no
Harry Kane says his children are 'fine' after crash
A spokesperson for the Bayern Munich star says his three eldest children are fine after the collision.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68794743
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68794743
Thursday 11 April 2024
We want to push for titles - Spurs captain England
Tottenham captain Bethany England knows what it takes to win silverware - but being in a Women's FA Cup semi-final with Spurs is new territory.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68781691
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68781691
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Eurovision condemns online abuse of contestants
The organisers' statement comes amid reports that Israeli entrant Eden Golan received death threats.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68777801
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68777801
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Guides wanted for Harry Styles village tours
A group needs volunteers to help guide thousands of visiting "Harries" around Holmes Chapel.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-68764110
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-68764110
Monday 8 April 2024
What's Kendrick Lamar’s beef with Drake and J Cole?
A seemingly innocuous lyric has erupted into a flurry of back-and-forth insults between the rappers.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68739398
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68739398
Sunday 7 April 2024
Actor Cole Brings Plenty found dead in Kansas
The US star of popular TV series 1923 was named a suspect in a domestic violence inquiry last week.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68749822
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68749822
Arsenal beat Brighton to move top of Premier League
Arsenal maintained their pursuit of a first Premier League title for 20 years as they moved top of the table with an impressive away victory over Brighton.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68697130
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68697130
Saturday 6 April 2024
Premier League: Crystal Palace v Man City - Haaland, De Bruyne & Stones return
Follow live text and radio coverage as Manchester City visit Crystal Palace, plus build-up to six more Premier League games.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/68429018
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/68429018
Dundee v Motherwell to undergo third pitch inspection
Dundee's Scottish Premiership match with Motherwell at Dens Park will undergo another pitch inspection at 13:00 BST on Saturday.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68748080
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68748080
County Championship day two - radio & text
Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from day two of the opening round of the 2024 County Championship.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cricket/68472012
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cricket/68472012
Friday 5 April 2024
County Championship: First day of the season - radio & text
Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from the first day of the 2024 County Championship season.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cricket/68453279
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cricket/68453279
Dev Patel: I want to create own story, not be James Bond
Dev Patel aims to broaden horizons with his new action film "so we're not fighting over the same role".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68730714
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68730714
Thursday 4 April 2024
'Joining Rahm's team pivotal to Hatton's LIV move'
England's Tyrrell Hatton opens up on his decision to leave the PGA Tour at the start of 2024 and join his Ryder Cup team-mate Jon Rahm at LIV Golf.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68730943
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68730943
Comeback in my thoughts but not priority - Vettel
Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel says he has been thinking about coming out of retirement but it is not his "number one priority".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68729123
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68729123
Wednesday 3 April 2024
Irish basketball teams to replay final 0.3 seconds
Two Irish basketball teams have been ordered to replay the final 0.3 seconds of a match which finished in controversy.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/basketball/68715301
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/basketball/68715301
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Florida voters to have say on six-week abortion ban
The state's top court approves one of America's strictest abortion laws - but Floridians will be consulted.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68710223
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68710223
Germany kit option blocked over Nazi symbolism
Media said the number 44 on the shirts resembled the symbol used by WW2-era Nazi SS units.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68708981
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68708981
Monday 1 April 2024
Who killed the last wolf in Wales?
Wild dogs were a nightly source of terror for people living in ancient Wales.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceke1g5503mo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceke1g5503mo
Sunday 31 March 2024
'Congratulations Leverkusen' - Bayern boss Tuchel concedes title
Thomas Tuchel says "congratulations to Leverkusen" as he concedes the Bundesliga title race is over after Bayern Munich lose Der Klassiker to Borussia Dortmund.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68694295
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68694295
Saturday 30 March 2024
Military camp to be used to house Afghan escapees
It will house 50 people, who helped the UK in the war in Afghanistan, by the end of March.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68694674
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68694674
Why are electric car fires so hard to deal with?
Dealing with an electric car fire takes up to 10 times longer than tackling a conventional fire.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-66866327
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-66866327
Friday 29 March 2024
Liverpool expect Alonso to stay at Leverkusen
Liverpool expect Xabi Alonso to stay at Bayer Leverkusen this summer and are set to look at other candidates to replace manager Jurgen Klopp.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68690445
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68690445
Thursday 28 March 2024
Sam Bankman-Fried's multibillion dollar FTX fraud
What the Crypto King's fall from grace means for the future of cryptocurrency
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hm5w7w
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hm5w7w
Baltimore Bridge Collapse
An investigation into the container ship crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001y66t
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001y66t
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Why some Tory MPs are stepping down
We shouldn't be surprised that some MPs are thinking of leaving as a general election approaches.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68673256
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68673256
Local elections 2024: Is there an election in my area?
Enter your postcode to see if there is an election in your area on 2 May
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8v36l6d54do
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8v36l6d54do
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Westwood and McCartney take over Blenheim Palace
Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney and Zandra Rhodes are transforming rooms at Blenheim Palace.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68618649
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68618649
Moment bridge collapses after being struck by ship
A large ship has struck the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, causing a major collapse.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68663488
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68663488
Ukrainian soldiers film dangerous front-line mission
A BBC documentary follows soldiers on their mission to protect Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68640892
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68640892
Monday 25 March 2024
Hunt’s pension promise: Triple lock will be in manifesto
The chancellor tells Laura pensions would rise by at least 2.5% under Tories.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hlm7jr
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hlm7jr
Olivia Colman: I'd be paid more if I was Oliver
The Oscar-winning British actress says Hollywood would pay more if she was a man called Oliver.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68654311
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68654311
Sunday 24 March 2024
Unique Roman helmet found in field on display again
The helmet, found more than 20 years ago, is being displayed again at a museum.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-68627992
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-68627992
Saturday 23 March 2024
The places helped by 'lifeline' Captain Tom cash
Volunteers, health and charity workers tell the BBC about the positive impact the money is having.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68634762
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68634762
Kew Gardens: New display showcases the sound of blossom
A new immersive experience brings the spring blossom to life using specially composed music.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68638854
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68638854
Friday 22 March 2024
Ex-boss of Poundland owner dies of gunshot wound
Markus Jooste dies one day after being ordered to pay a $25m fine for accounting fraud in South Africa.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68636325
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68636325
Blackouts hit Ukraine after wave of Russian strikes
Ukraine says Russia trying to cause failure of country's energy system after widespread attack.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68634444
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68634444
Vodafone-Three merger could lead to higher prices
Merger of two of the UK's biggest mobile network providers could now face an in-depth investigation.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68630954
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68630954
Thursday 21 March 2024
Millions of women waiting for pension decision
How were women born in the 1950s affected by bring the retirement age in line with men?
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0056kp0/millions-of-women-waiting-for-pension-decision
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0056kp0/millions-of-women-waiting-for-pension-decision
Chris Mason: Delay to Rwanda bill gives Sunak time to plan
The government's flagship Rwanda bill will be back before MPs after Easter, following a series of heavy defeats in the Lords.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68623831
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68623831
Wednesday 20 March 2024
What is Labour's Reeves-onomics?
And the shortage of childcare places worsens
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hkn7cj
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hkn7cj
Watch: Kim Jong Un oversees rocket launcher drills
Video shows the North Korean leader speaking to military officials as rockets fire into the sky.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68611316
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68611316
Tuesday 19 March 2024
Labour MP apologises for swearing in Commons
Clive Lewis, the MP for Norwich South, says he is sorry for his "outburst" as he left the chamber.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-68604698
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-68604698
And Me
Inside the world of one of the fastest growing fertility treatments in the UK.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001xnxz
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001xnxz
Unilever to cut jobs and split off ice cream unit
Wall's, Ben & Jerry's and Magnum are among the brands that will be spun-off as part of a restructuring plan.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68595206
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68595206
Monday 18 March 2024
Drive Fast Die Young
The story of a teenage road death told by his family and first responders.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001xpft
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001xpft
Sunday 17 March 2024
US announces charter flight from Haiti amid unrest
Violence grips the streets of Port-au-Prince as police try to arrest gang leader "Barbecue".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68586068
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68586068
Saturday 16 March 2024
Hong Kong court jails 12 over legislature protest
Pro-democracy demonstrators broke into Hong Kong's legislature in 2019 during months-long protests.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68583190
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68583190
Boeing tells pilots to check seats after plane drops
It comes during an ongoing investigation into how a Latam flight suddenly dropped injuring 50 people.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68580950
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68580950
Friday 15 March 2024
Putin: From Russia's KGB to a presidency defined by war
Vladimir Putin has been in power since 2000, longer than any Kremlin leader since Joseph Stalin.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15047823
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15047823
Thursday 14 March 2024
How are the child benefit rules changing?
Changes announced in the Budget mean people earning up to £80,000 will be able to claim the benefit.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68500022
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68500022
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Neil Young to rejoin Spotify after Joe Rogan row
The star had removed his music in a protest over vaccine misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68552631
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68552631
Police record 21% rise in dog attacks
The family of Frankie Macritchie who was killed by a dog say owners should face manslaughter charges.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68503779
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68503779
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Watch: ‘We don’t feel the joy of Ramadan’
Displaced people in Rafah prepare meals using the limited food available to mark the start of the Muslim holy month.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68541353
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68541353
Neighbour saves family from devastating dryer fire
The family-of-four were at home when a neighbour messaged to say there were flames in their kitchen.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9z3065g3go
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9z3065g3go
Monday 11 March 2024
£117m to protect mosques and Muslim schools
The package will be spent on CCTV cameras, alarms and new fencing, the government says.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68529601
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68529601
Centre right wins Portugal election as far right surges
Portugal heads for a minority government after a tight vote in which the far right makes big gains.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68526833
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68526833
Sunday 10 March 2024
Irish voters reject amendments to constitution
Voters in the Republic of Ireland reject proposals to alter the wording on family and care.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68484651
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68484651
Stars gather for Oscars after huge year for cinema
As Hollywood's finest get ready for the big night, we bring you the lowdown on what to look out for.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68401220
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68401220
Saturday 9 March 2024
Americast
Joe Biden delivered a fiery address in a high-stakes pitch to Congress and beyond.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001wy56
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001wy56
Friday 8 March 2024
Five ways to save on train tickets as fares rise
As rail fares rise on Sunday, we find the ways passengers can keep journeys as cheap as possible.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64827711
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64827711
Thursday 7 March 2024
Police feared 'Brummie' accent bias in call bot
West Midlands Police trialled the non-emergency call-answering AI voice assistant for two months.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68466369
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68466369
West African juntas to form anti-jihadi joint force
Niger's army chief says it will be operational as soon as possible, without giving details of its size.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68498472
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68498472
Wednesday 6 March 2024
MP says Milton Keynes misrepresented by EastEnders
One viewer says the programme portrays the city as a "slum".
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68483686
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68483686
Boy, 11, found dead at house as police investigate
The boy's death is being treated as unexplained and is being investigated by police.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-68488698
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-68488698
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Five ways to save on train tickets as fares rise
As rail fares rise on Sunday, we find the ways passengers can keep journeys as cheap as possible.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64827711
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64827711
Councils to be told to cut diversity plans in Budget
The chancellor will urge councils to reduce wasteful spending but councillors say it is a distraction.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68477450
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68477450
Cautious backing for rise in physician associates
The doctors’ union is concerned about patient safety because of a new law regulating those roles.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68194718
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68194718
'We feel like it's us repaying Birmingham's debt'
Residents of the Druids Heath housing estate share their concerns as the council prepares huge cuts.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7z3lp0y1eo
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7z3lp0y1eo
Monday 4 March 2024
Engaged couple replace Greg James at Brit Awards
The Radio 1 DJ gave the tickets to them as an engagement gift and babysat their daughter instead.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68463775
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68463775
Man accused of murder after woman dies and one hurt
Wendy Francis, 61, was found with fatal injuries at an address in Worcester on Saturday.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-68466227
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-68466227
Sunday 3 March 2024
UK-owned ship hit by Houthis sinks off Yemen coast
Rubymar's cargo of fertiliser presents a threat to marine life, Yemen officials and green groups say.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68457445
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68457445
Saturday 2 March 2024
Bahrain Grand Prix - radio & text
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from the Bahrain Grand Prix.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/67915015
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/67915015
Father wants cyber-bullying law after Mia's death
Mia Janin, 14, took her own life after being targeted by a group of pupils at her London school.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68456057
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68456057
Counting begins in Iran parliamentary vote
Unofficial reports suggest the turnout for Friday's national poll was the lowest since the 1979 revolution.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68456715
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68456715
Felled Sycamore Gap tree to go on public display
The largest section of the Sycamore Gap tree's trunk will be on display at The Sill from September.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crg45l285q0o
from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crg45l285q0o
Friday 1 March 2024
Bankrupt Price to lose 40% of OnlyFans income
The model has been ordered to pay 40% of her income from the site after failing to repay her debts.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68445076
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68445076
UN chief urges probe into Gaza aid convoy incident
At least 117 people were killed on Thursday as crowds gathered round aid lorries in Gaza City.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68443883
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68443883
Thursday 29 February 2024
Police assessing Lee Anderson's 'Islamists' comments
The Metropolitan Police says a report of hate speech was made against the Ashfield MP on Saturday.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-68433463
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-68433463
Why Iranians look dimly on first chance to vote since unrest
Turnout is seen as a crucial test for the regime - but how far is the choice a real one?
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68422071
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68422071
Benefits Street tarred area's reputation - TV exec
A producer of the controversial 2014 series says the name of street could have been withheld.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-68406648
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-68406648
Wednesday 28 February 2024
Grenfell-style cladding fear after Valencia fire
Construction pictures suggest the cladding used on the building may be of a type now banned in the UK.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68415802
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68415802
#Merky Books winner on 'writing for lads like me'
Sufiyaan Salam has just won the New Writers' Prize from the annual award set up by rapper Stormzy.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68414828
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68414828
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Terror charges after 'right-wing activity' probe
Three men suspected of preparing an act of terrorism were arrested at their homes, police said.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68411163
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68411163
India names astronauts for maiden space flight
The Gaganyaan mission aims to send astronauts to an orbit of 400km and bring them back after three days.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68411095
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68411095
Monday 26 February 2024
Chase & Status win Brit Award for best producer
The drum and bass duo pick up an early prize ahead of the main ceremony in London this weekend.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67283906
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67283906
Thousands stuck on cruise ship over cholera fears
Some passengers are believed to have developed mild symptoms of stomach illness during a trip to South Africa.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68401264
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68401264
Sunday 25 February 2024
In pictures: Celebrating the Lantern Festival
The festival marks the end of Lunar New Year festivities - this year is Year of the Dragon.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68397159
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68397159
Israel mulls ceasefire plan as progress reported
It comes as police break up protests in Tel Aviv calling for the prime minister's resignation.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68396335
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68396335
Police search for boy missing at lake
Three boys are spotted in the water but only two get out, prompting the hunt by emergency crews.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-68396843
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-68396843
Deputy PM declines to say whether MP's remarks were Islamophobic
The comments from suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson about Sadiq Khan have led to a wave of criticism.
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68396559
from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68396559
Saturday 24 February 2024
How a gay TV drama changed people's lives
First broadcast 25 years ago, Queer as Folk depicted three gay men in a way not seen on TV before.
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from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68385229
Defeat to Trump looms for Nikki Haley. So why stay in the race?
The Republican presidential candidate has vowed not to quit, raising speculation about her long shot campaign.
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Friday 23 February 2024
Tony's Chocolonely sued over copycat campaign
Milka-maker Mondelez is taking legal action, claiming Tony's mimics its bar in a new campaign.
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Thursday 22 February 2024
India state bans candy floss over cancer risk
Tamil Nadu bans the pink sugary treat for containing a carcinogen, while others are planning to do so.
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Wednesday 21 February 2024
Wales sees average speed drop 4mph after switch to 20mph
The new limit has proved controversial and led to protests, while ministers say it will save lives.
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Tuesday 20 February 2024
Emotional Susanna Reid announces Robin Windsor's death
The presenter, who danced with Windsor in Strictly Come Dancing, pays tribute on Good Morning Britain.
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Monday 19 February 2024
Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth: Shortlist announced for 2026 and 2028 sculptures
Two sculptures from a shortlist of seven will be picked to stand in Trafalgar Square for two years.
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Newcastle United put Dan Ashworth on gardening leave amid Manchester United interest
Newcastle United's sporting director Dan Ashworth is placed on gardening leave after telling the club he wants to join Manchester United.
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Sunday 18 February 2024
Nansledan: Prince William to build homes for homeless on Duchy land
The Duchy of Cornwall announces plans to build accommodation for homeless in Newquay.
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Currys rejects £700m takeover approach from US firm Elliott
The electrical goods retailer says the proposal "significantly undervalued" the business.
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Saturday 17 February 2024
Alexei Navalny's life in 'Polar Wolf' remote Arctic penal colony
Only those accused of the very worst crimes are sent to IK-3, the strictest penal colony imaginable.
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Bafta nominations 2024: The full list of film contenders
Oppenheimer and Poor Things are the leading contenders for this year's British Academy Film Awards.
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Friday 16 February 2024
Radio 1: Jamie Laing to replace Jordan North
Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing will join Vick Hope to host Going Home on Radio 1 from March.
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Israel-Gaza war: Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps
BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza.
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Prince Harry interview: Duke of Sussex set to speak about King's health
The prince's appearance on Good Morning America is expected to touch on his father's cancer diagnosis.
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Thursday 15 February 2024
Fani Willis: Judge considers removing Georgia attorney from Trump case
A defendant has accused Ms Willis of an improper romantic relationship with a prosecutor she hired.
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Israel special forces enter besieged Nasser hospital
Israel's military says its special forces are inside Gaza's besieged Nasser hospital
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Wednesday 14 February 2024
What shoppers never saw - glimpses inside historic Edinburgh store Jenners
BBC Scotland News is granted rare access to the historic department store during a huge refurbishment.
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Tuesday 13 February 2024
Wrexham's Hollywood owners donate £10k to disabled four-year-old fan
Louis Perrin's parents say they are "blown away" by the donation to adapt their home.
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The Body Shop: What went wrong for the trailblazing chain?
As the UK business is expected to go into administration, we look at what went wrong.
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Monday 12 February 2024
Boy, 10, returns home after successful Arctic trek in memory of father
Caeden, whose family was told he may not walk, trekked in the Arctic in tribute to his late father.
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Pakistan election: What happens after Imran Khan vote surprise?
Days after the vote, Pakistanis still don't know who will form their next government.
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Israel says rescued hostages 'in good condition'
The military says the pair are in "good medical condition"; meanwhile deadly attacks have been reported in Gaza.
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Firearm police called for 'man with knife' - but it's Potter fan with wand
Officers thought they were being called to deal with a man carrying a large knife.
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Sunday 11 February 2024
Sinéad O'Connor nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Other nominees include Mariah Carey, Oasis, Ozzy Osborne and Cher, who has previously vowed not to accept.
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Saturday 10 February 2024
Michael Jackson: Stake in catalogue sells for $600m
Sony Music Group has reportedly bought half of the King of Pop's catalogue.
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Meet Fluffy the alligator snapping turtle found in Urswick Tarn, Cumbria
A dog walker found the exotic animal, which is native to swamps and rivers in parts of the US, in a lake.
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Dover farmer protests organiser says action could escalate
Jeff Gibson hopes the action by farmers at Dover will get the government to start taking notice.
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Friday 9 February 2024
Scottish farmers win battle over food subsidies
The first minister announces that farmers will continue receiving most of their existing subsidies for growing food.
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Doctor's lost ring found at hospital 100 miles away
The diamond ring was left in the pocket of surgical scrubs which were sent away to be cleaned.
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Thursday 8 February 2024
Horse that led Queen's funeral procession to Windsor Castle dies
Police horse Aurora led the procession down the Long Walk as the Queen made her final journey.
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Putin challenger says he is barred from election
Russia's election commission has rejected anti-war challenger Boris Nadezhdin as a presidential candidate.
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Wednesday 7 February 2024
'My journey from racist abuse at the tills to property tycoon'
Sanmi Adegoke explains how he built a property empire without any contacts in the field.
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Trapped orcas escape from drift ice near Japan
The pod of about a dozen killer whales were first spotted stranded on Monday north of Hokkaido.
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Tuesday 6 February 2024
Country music legend Toby Keith dies aged 62
Toby Keith, one of country music's biggest stars, dies aged 62 - he had previously revealed he had stomach cancer
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Rishi Sunak says he was taken by surprise on £1,000 Rwanda bet
Rishi Sunak says he took the bet with Piers Morgan to "underline" his commitment to the Rwanda policy.
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Monday 5 February 2024
Worthing man running length of Africa announces end date
Russell Cook has been forced to extend the length of his 360 marathon challenge.
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Sunday 4 February 2024
Chile wildfires: 51 dead as wildfire tears through Valparaiso region
Officials have warned the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams reach the hardest hit areas.
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Essex dog attack: Man arrested after woman dies in Jaywick
A 39-year-old man is arrested following the death in the Essex village of Jaywick on Saturday.
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Saturday 3 February 2024
Clapham chemical attack: Search for suspect Abdul Shokoor Ezedi continues
Police are trying to piece together Abdul Shokoor Ezedi's movements after he was captured on CCTV in King's Cross.
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Woman campaigns to introduce baby boxes in the UK
Toyin Odumala, who was left outside flats in London in 2001 when she was a baby, starts a petition.
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Who was William? The forgotten face of a prison tragedy
William Brown took his own life in jail at the age of 16 despite never having been convicted of a crime.
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Paris knife attack: Three wounded at Gare de Lyon station
One suspect is arrested following the attack at Gare de Lyon, which wounded three people.
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Friday 2 February 2024
Watch: Tesla Norway fjord crash passengers saved by floating sauna users
The users of a sauna boat came to the rescue of two people who crashed into a fjord in Oslo.
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Thursday 1 February 2024
Macclesfield vegan restaurant to serve meat due to rising costs
Owner Adonis Norouznia blames the change of menu on the cost-of-living crisis.
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Wednesday 31 January 2024
Barry Robson: Aberdeen sack manager saying eighth place is 'unacceptable'
Aberdeen sack Barry Robson while describing eighth place in the Scottish Premiership as "unacceptable".
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Adele announces 'random' Munich residency
The singer will play four nights in a specially-built stadium in the German city in August.
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Train strike hits Northern and Transpennine Express services
Train firms Northern and TransPennine Express say no services will run on Wednesday.
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Joe Biden v Donald Trump - where contest will be won and lost
A general election showdown between two adversaries is coming into view. Here's what to look for.
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Tuesday 30 January 2024
Texas: Massive fire engulfs chicken farm in Bryan
Huge flames and clouds of smoke are seen as firefighters tackle a blaze at a farm in Bryan.
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Monday 29 January 2024
Nicki Minaj tops Wireless festival line-up with 21 Savage and Doja Cat
Doja Cat, Ice Spice, Asake and Tyla will also be on the line-up at the event in Finsbury Park, London.
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Sunday 28 January 2024
Off-peak Friday fares trial to start for Tube and trains in London
All Friday journeys on trains and the Tube will be priced at the off-peak rate from March.
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Watch: Martin Lewis or Carol Vorderman - voters' ideas for PM
A panel of Labour voters, Tory voters and the undecided say who they think would make a good prime minister.
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Mona Lisa: Protesters throw soup at da Vinci painting
The 16th Century painting by Leonardo da Vinci sits behind protective glass at the Louvre in Paris.
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Saturday 27 January 2024
Football comes first for Devon boy, 12, who scored IQ of 162
Rory Bidwell Rory has joined the ranks of Mensa but says he would prefer a career in football.
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Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne
Aryna Sabalenka underlines why she has been considered the Australian Open favourite by overpowering Zheng Qinwen to retain the women's title.
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Alfie Steele: Murderer threatened to torture grandmother over concerns
The grandparents of Alfie Steele have thanked all those who tried to help the murdered youngster.
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Friday 26 January 2024
Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to step down from the role at the end of the season.
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China reveals British national sentenced to jail in 2022 for spying
The defendant is accused of committed the "crime of illegally obtaining intelligence for overseas actors".
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Thursday 25 January 2024
Australian Open 2024 results: Coco Gauff loses to Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne
Aryna Sabalenka is one win away from defending her Australian Open crown after beating Coco Gauff in this year's semi-finals.
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Madonna 'vigorously' defends late concert start lawsuit bought by fans
Two fans are suing the pop star after her New York show started more than two hours late.
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Wednesday 24 January 2024
Nottingham attacks: Barnaby Webber stood his ground - brother
The younger brother of Nottingham attacks victim Barnaby Webber tells a court he was a "hero".
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Grace O'Malley-Kumar: Parents and brother share their grief in emotional interview
The parents and brother of the 19-year-old student stabbed to death in Nottingham in June speak to the BBC.
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Russian jet crashes carrying Ukrainian PoWs - Moscow
A Russian transport plane with 65 Ukrainians onboard crashes in a region bordering Ukraine, says Russia.
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Tuesday 23 January 2024
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park: Live outside the sweary parrots' enclosure
The birds would be "taken off air" if viewers could hear what they were saying, says the park CEO.
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Nottingham attacks: Court accepts triple killer’s guilty plea
Valdo Calocane's manslaughter pleas are accepted on the basis of "serious" mental illness.
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