Mistaken identity probe and four more arrests after woman shot dead

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 18:02
Police are investigating if Joanne Penney was a victim of mistaken identity when she was shot dead.

Government backs miscarriage bereavement leave

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 17:57
A group of MPs want workers to get the right to leave if they suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks.

Government backs paid miscarriage bereavement leave

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 17:57
A group of MPs want workers to get the right to leave if they suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks.

Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 17:37
Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.

Baby's death a 'tragic accident', Constance Marten and Mark Gordon retrial told

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 17:06
Constance Marten's lawyer says the death was caused by her "falling asleep and compromising her baby’s breathing".

'You killed three beautiful Mockingbirds': John Hunt's victim statement in full

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 16:50
The racing commentator directs his victim statement to the man who murdered his wife and two daughters.

'You killed three beautiful Mockingbirds': John Hunt's victim statement in full

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 16:50
The racing commentator directs his victim statement to the man who murdered his wife and two daughters.

Man jailed for 15 years for murder of Denis Shearer

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 15:14
Walker attacked Mr Shearer at a property on Fernmore Road on 28 February, leaving him fatally injured.

HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 15:00
The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.

Watch: King Charles refreshes his CPR skills

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 14:06
The King performed CPR on a mannequin when he visited the Royal College of Nursing.

Dundee University to cut 632 jobs to plug £35m deficit

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 13:41
The University and College Union condemned the "devastating" cuts, which will affect about 20% of the workforce.

Police investigate MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 13:40
The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman.

Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 13:27
Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts.

Dementia scares me, says ex-footballer Dean Windass after diagnosis

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 13:00
The former footballer has been speaking about his future after stage two diagnosis.

Man Utd plan to build 'iconic' £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 12:56
Manchester United announce plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK - an "iconic" new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford.

Who can get weight loss drugs on the NHS in Scotland?

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 10:40
Medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy have been hailed as "game changers" for tackling obesity.

Nationwide customers to get £50 each after Virgin deal

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 10:33
More than 12 million members will receive the money directly into their accounts by the end of April.

Watch: Charred cargo ship and oil tanker seen from above

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 09:02
The two ships collided in the North Sea on Monday and the cargo ship is still on fire.

Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 07:36
Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely.

Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 07:36
Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely.