MPs criticise 'wealth-hoarding' boomers stereotype

BBC - Wed, 02/19/2025 - 09:13
A report from the Commons' women and equalities committee says age discrimination is widespread.

Mum of Southport victim: 'Alice loved to dance'

BBC - Wed, 02/19/2025 - 07:53
Alice da Silva Aguiar's mother says the Southport community has offered "incredible" support.

RSPCA's 'thinnest dog' ready for forever home

BBC - Wed, 02/19/2025 - 06:13
Peanut the lurcher is nursed back to health after being found close to death on a country lane.

Man fined for housing 18 people in three-bed home

BBC - Wed, 02/19/2025 - 06:12
Charles Egbiremolen operated eight bedsits without a licence in a converted three-bedroom house.

The Papers: 'Zelensky could fall' as price of peace', as US and Russia agree more talks

BBC - Wed, 02/19/2025 - 04:59
High-level talks over ending the Ukraine war dominate the papers on Wednesday.

The Jam drummer Rick Buckler dies aged 69

BBC - Wed, 02/19/2025 - 02:13
Tributes pour in, with bandmate Bruce Foxton remembering him as a "good guy and a great drummer".

MPs criticise 'wealth-hoarding' boomers stereotype

BBC - Wed, 02/19/2025 - 01:54
A report from the Commons' women and equalities committee says age discrimination is widespread.

Gay kiss 'furore' to domestic violence: How EastEnders shattered taboos

BBC - Wed, 02/19/2025 - 01:43
EastEnders stars and commentators reflect on times the soap tackled social taboos over 40 years.

Cancer patients not getting right treatment, say doctors

BBC - Wed, 02/19/2025 - 00:07
Experts highlight particular problems with prostate, kidney and colon cancer in England and Wales.

Cancer patients not getting right care, say doctors

BBC - Wed, 02/19/2025 - 00:07
Experts highlight particular problems with prostate, kidney and colon cancer in England and Wales.

Retailers selling knives online face stricter laws

BBC - Wed, 02/19/2025 - 00:04
Retailers must report suspicious purchases and there will be tougher sentences for selling to under-18s.

Central Cee makes history at Mobo Awards

BBC - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 23:03
The rapper has matched Stormzy's record of seven awards, after winning best male act for the second year running.

Central Cee makes history at Mobo Awards

BBC - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 23:03
The rapper has matched Stormzy's record of seven awards, after winning best male act for the second year running.

How a plan to land £100m of cocaine on a Highland beach went wrong

BBC - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 23:00
In the 1990s a Scottish gang attempted to smuggle cocaine from Colombia into Scotland.

'I discovered my fat build-up condition after a Love Islander had it'

BBC - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 23:00
Emma found out she had a little-known condition and "wasn't obese" after watching a reality show.

'I discovered my fat build-up condition after a Love Islander had it'

BBC - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 23:00
Emma found out she had a little-known condition and "wasn't obese" after watching a reality show.

British Army 'absolutely ready' if ordered to deploy to Ukraine

BBC - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 22:00
It comes as 2,500 UK troops take part in Nato's largest exercise this year near Ukraine's border.

British Army 'absolutely ready' if ordered to deploy to Ukraine

BBC - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 22:00
It comes as 2,500 UK troops take part in Nato's largest exercise this year near Ukraine's border.

Controlling husband who murdered wife and stepson jailed for 34 years

BBC - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 19:57
Calogero Ricotta repeatedly stabbed his wife Maria and her son Giuseppe Morreale at their home in Essex.

Thames Water secures £3bn lifeline after court ruling

BBC - Tue, 02/18/2025 - 19:38
The UK's largest water and waste company was set to run out of money by the end of March.