Tropical parakeets ruffle feathers at Belfast park

BBC - Thu, 04/17/2025 - 00:02
It's estimated that about 15 parakeets have found a new home in north Belfast.

Members of British Jewish body condemn Israel's Gaza offensive

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 21:16
Thirty-six members of the largest body representing Jews in the UK warn "Israel's soul is being ripped out".

Watch: Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman... in 65 seconds

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 21:02
Watch: Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman... in 65 seconds

Five key takeaways from Supreme Court ruling

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 19:15
BBC social affairs editor Alison Holt looks at what the key takeaways of the Supreme Court ruling are.

UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 19:10
People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Woman hit by van on golf course dies

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 18:35
She had been left in a critical condition after being struck by a van involved in a police chase.

Birmingham bin strike to continue as talks collapse

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 18:12
The leader of Birmingham City Council says refuse collectors need not lose a penny.

Birmingham bin strike set to continue as talks collapse

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 18:12
The leader of Birmingham City Council says refuse collectors need not lose a penny.

Council to spend £500,000 on urgent school repairs

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 18:00
A survey carried out at Ysgol Greenhill found 750 areas of concrete in "poor condition".

Prison staff could die if security not improved, officer warns after Abedi attack

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 17:48
A prison officer calls for "urgent change in security measures" after an attack on three colleagues by inmate Hashem Abedi.

'Utter carnage': Man relives moment he ran into Nottinghamshire house explosion

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 17:32
Johnny Wharmsby entered the house after the explosion, which killed 53-year-old David Howard.

Councillor who gave reference for soldier jailed for rape reinstated

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:13
Brian Tierney was suspended by the SDLP after providing a character reference for an Irish soldier jailed for rape.

UK Supreme Court rules legal definition of woman is based on biological sex

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:12
The landmark ruling could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales.

Supreme Court backs 'biological' definition of woman

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:12
The landmark ruling could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales.

UK and France in talks over migrant returns deal

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 15:16
The scheme would return illegal migrants who cross the Channel in exchange for the UK taking legal migrants.

Craig David makes social housing plea at former home

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 14:48
The singer returns to his childhood home in Southampton in a film for housing charity Shelter.

Court asked to extend sentence of Nicholas Prosper

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 14:30
Prosper is currently serving a minimum of 49 years in prison for murdering three family members.

Doctors in two end-of-life cases can be named

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 14:22
Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the Supreme Court rules.

Tommy Robinson loses appeal against prison sentence

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:02
The far-right activist had argued his segregation in jail was damaging to his mental health.

EY faces investigation over Post Office Horizon audit

BBC - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 11:22
The UK accounting regulator says it will look at whether EY met accounting standards.