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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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