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.

Teen nursery worker sentenced for child rape and abuse

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 17:08
Thomas Waller, 18, was arrested after a boy told his mother he had been abused in a school toilet.

Man guilty of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 16:53
Edward Brandt, 61, is cleared of the more serious charge of stalking involving serious distress.

Search for driver after car goes into River Nairn

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 16:42
Martin Hannah, 59, is believed to have been the driver of a car that entered the water near Howford Bridge.

Reeves backs away from income tax rates rise after improved economic forecasts

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 16:20
The chancellor had been widely expected to increase income tax rates, which would have broken a manifesto promise.

Fly-tippers bury field in 'shocking' mountain of waste

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 15:27
The enormous pile of rubbish is called an "environmental catastrophe unfolding in plain sight".

New photo of King on his Sandringham estate released for 77th his birthday

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 15:25
The King has visited south Wales as a new photo is published for his 77th birthday.

New photo of King on his Sandringham estate released for 77th his birthday

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 15:25
The King has visited south Wales as a new photo is published for his 77th birthday.

'Real concern' about political appointees on BBC board, Nandy says

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 15:15
The culture secretary also suggests appointing senior BBC leaders who have a "journalistic background".

Sale of Daily Telegraph collapses after US firm pulls out

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 14:43
US investment group RedBird Capital has abandoned its attempt to buy the UK newspaper.

Man pleads not guilty to three counts of death by dangerous driving

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 12:40
Josh McGleenan pleaded not guilty to causing the deaths of three people in a crash near Markethill in 2023.

Aberdeen to trial alcohol sales at Scottish Premiership match

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 06:20
Supporters will be able to buy alcoholic drinks at the game against Kilmarnock next month.

Suspected fake officer at Remembrance event prompts investigation

BBC - Fri, 11/14/2025 - 06:19
Members of the Royal Naval Association in Llandudno spotted a man wearing an unusual uniform.