Thousands of children to sit first 2025 transfer test

BBC - Sat, 11/15/2025 - 00:03
Over 13,000 children in primary seven sit the first transfer test of 2025 on Saturday 15 November.

I fell 130ft from a cliff and now I have to learn to walk again

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 22:51
Mum-of-two Leah says she's lucky to be alive after slipping from a cliff edge into a river.

Blue Islands ceases trading and cancels flights

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 22:41
The airline employed about 100 staff and operated flights across the British Isles, and beyond.

What's behind Rachel Reeves's 'hokey cokey' on income tax rises?

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 22:03
The bond markets selling UK debt, which the chancellor had spent months courting, reacted badly to her change of heart on income tax rises

What's behind Rachel Reeves's 'hokey cokey' on income tax rises?

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 22:03
The bond markets selling UK debt, which the chancellor had spent months courting, reacted badly to her change of heart on income tax rises

UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 22:00
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.

Reform councillor expelled after video leak

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 20:08
Isabella Kemp said she "strongly" denied accusations that she had been involved with the leak.

Man charged following suspected fake admiral at Remembrance event

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 19:58
Police said the incident at the Remembrance Sunday event caused "significant public concern".

Peers call for more time to debate assisted dying bill

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 18:52
Lords have proposed more than 900 changes to the legislation, with supporters worried this could stall its progress.

Sarah Ferguson's new book withdrawn from sale, says Nielsen

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 18:22
The latest children's book by the former duchess had already been delayed.

Sarah Ferguson's new book withdrawn from sale, says Nielsen

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 18:22
The latest children's book by the former duchess had already been delayed.

Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 18:08
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the five-day strike by resident doctors is "completely irresponsible".

Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 18:08
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the five-day strike by resident doctors is "completely irresponsible".

Man admits sex offences against boys at summer camp

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 17:46
Jon Ruben, 76, pleads guilty to a series of charges including sex offences against two young boys.

Man admits lacing sweets with sedatives and assaulting boys at summer camp

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 17:46
Jon Ruben, 76, pleads guilty to a series of charges including sex offences against two young boys.

UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil's worst environmental disaster

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 17:39
The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.

'Prolific' rapist who drugged women gets life term

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 17:24
"Incredibly dangerous" multiple rapist Chao Xu is ordered to spend a minimum of 14 years in prison.

'Prolific' rapist who drugged women gets life term

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 17:24
"Incredibly dangerous" multiple rapist Chao Xu is ordered to spend a minimum of 14 years in prison.

Arrest after man suspected of posing as navy admiral at Remembrance event

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 17:11
Police said a naval uniform and a selection of medals were seized from the man's home.

Arrest after man suspected of posing as navy admiral at Remembrance event

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 17:11
Police said a naval uniform and a selection of medals were seized from the man's home.