Banksy mural scrubbed from Royal Courts of Justice

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 13:13
The artwork of a judge hitting a protester with a gavel has been removed from the listed building.

TV presenter Jay Blades denies rape charges

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:34
The TV presenter faces a trial at Shrewsbury Crown Court in September 2027

Police should stop logging non-crime hate incidents, watchdog says

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 10:44
Sir Andy Cooke says the current legislation puts police officers in an "invidious position".

Oldest Post Office scandal victim questions PM's dismissal of minister

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 10:43
The 92-year-old says the relationship built up with Gareth Thomas is "all lost".

Pulp, CMAT and Wolf Alice nominated for Mercury Prize

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 10:37
Past winners Pulp and Wolf Alice are up for the music award alongside CMAT, PinkPantheress and Pa Salieu.

Domes, decorating and Simon Cowell: Meadowhall turns 35

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 09:26
The mall, built on a former steelworks, is part of the county's financial and cultural landscape.

GPs 'angry, disappointed and disrespected' by imposed contract

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 06:53
There are concerns the continued "stalemate" between GPs and the Department of Health is damaging patient care.

How 'BMX in a wheelchair' became an online sensation

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 06:50
WCMX - short for wheelchair motocross - is the para-sport taking social media by storm. So what is it, and what is its future?

Alleged abusers may get share of Jesus Army wealth

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 02:33
Survivors of the cult accuse members of feathering their nests.

Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 01:36
Scientists leading the trial at University College London believe the blood test could improve the accuracy of diagnosis of the disease to more than 90%.

The Papers: 'Qatar fury' and 'Trump condemns Israeli air strike'

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 01:00
Israel's strike on Doha dominates the headlines on Wednesday.

Contactless card payments could become unlimited and £100 cap scrapped

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 00:10
Card providers would be allowed to set their own contactless card payment limit, under the regulator's plans.

Approving China embassy would be unlawful, UK government told

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 00:02
Opponents are battling China's plan for a mega embassy in London's historic Royal Mint Court.

British racing on strike - what's the background?

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 00:02
British horse racing is staging a one-day strike on Wednesday over a proposed rise in betting taxes.

Finest England night leaves Tuchel with selection dilemmas

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 23:41
England thrash Serbia 5-0 to give Thomas Tuchel his best night since he took charge - but that comes with big selection decisions, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Lifelong sentences can be 'inhuman and degrading', campaigners warn

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 23:06
Concerns have been raised about how orders for lifelong restriction are being implemented in Scotland.

Reeves tightens departmental spending ahead of budget

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 23:00
Ahead of the Autumn budget, the chancellor is limiting access to the Treasury's emergency funds.

Solar farms threaten rare wildlife, say campaigners

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 22:52
Gwent Wildlife Trust says solar farms could cause rare wildlife habitats to come "crashing down".

Starmer to meet Israel's president in Downing Street

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 22:10
The PM will stress the "the action Israel must take to end the horrific suffering" in Gaza, No 10 said.

Early skirmishes in Labour race highlight government headache

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 22:02
The ripple effects of the Angela Rayner saga roll on as six candidates make their pitch for deputy.