How plan to scrap not proven verdict could shake up Scots law

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 22:40
Plans to scrap the not proven verdict and raise the bar for a guilty verdict are facing a final vote at Holyrood.

Two arrested over murder of man in Lisburn

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 22:37
A murder inquiry begins after a 42-year-old man found with serious injuries dies in hospital.

Hillsborough Law will include duty of candour

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 22:30
The proposed law would force public bodies to co-operate with investigations into major disasters.

Hillsborough Law - what is it and how did we get here?

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 22:30
Following the news that an agreement has been reached on the long-awaited Public Authority (Accountability) Bill, the BBC's Judith Moritz looks at its history.

Duchess of Kent's coffin brought to cathedral ahead of funeral

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 20:47
The Requiem Mass will be held on Tuesday and attended by the King, Queen and other senior royals.

Shameless star to play King Lear in Manchester theatre return

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 20:00
Actor David Threlfall was a regular at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester in the 1980s and 90s.

UK jets to defend Polish skies after Russian drone incursion

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 18:53
Tensions have risen across Europe after 19 drones entered Poland's territory earlier this month

UK jets to defend Polish skies after Russian drone incursion

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 18:53
Tensions have risen across Europe after 19 drones entered Poland's territory earlier this month

Mum of Southport victim demands truth from inquiry

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 18:00
The parents of the girls murdered in the attack demanded "real change" and "accountability".

Mum of Southport victim demands truth from inquiry

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 18:00
The parents of the girls murdered in the attack demanded "real change" and "accountability".

Eurovision has never been about politics, says BBC boss Tim Davie

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 17:50
The director general says the corporation is "aware of the concerns" around Israel's participation.

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon jailed for 14 years over baby's death

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 17:31
The couple were found guilty in July after a lengthy retrial at the Old Bailey.

Man 'stole Banksy for collection of love hearts'

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 17:18
Girl with Balloon, valued at £270,000, was taken from the Grove Gallery in central London.

Tory MP and shadow minister Danny Kruger defects to Reform

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 17:17
The East Wiltshire MP said the Conservatives were no longer the main party of opposition.

Beauty chain Bodycare to shut a further 30 stores

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 16:43
Administrators say they are hopeful the chain's remaining 85 stores can be saved.

Beauty chain Bodycare to shut a further 30 stores

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 16:43
Administrators say they are hopeful the chain's remaining 85 stores can be saved.

Bloody Sunday deaths 'unnecessary and gratuitous', court told

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 16:25
The non-jury trial is taking place at Belfast Crown Court with the former soldier accused of two murders and five attempted murders.

Bloody Sunday deaths 'unnecessary and gratuitous', court told

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 16:25
The non-jury trial is taking place at Belfast Crown Court with the former soldier accused of two murders and five attempted murders.

PM: I would never have appointed Mandelson had I known full Epstein links

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 16:14
The PM says a due diligence process was gone through before Lord Mandelson was appointed US ambassador.

Bus maker to keep Scottish sites open after £4m furlough pledge

BBC - Mon, 09/15/2025 - 16:04
The company had set previously out plans to close the plant with the loss of 400 jobs and move production to Yorkshire.