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Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 11:42
Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".

Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 11:30
Providers will be able to encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".

Teenager charged over Primrose Hill stabbing

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 11:28
An 18-year-old is accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, following the death of Finbar Sullivan.

Misconduct inquiry over fatal schoolgirl crash

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 11:02
The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed.

Harry and Meghan mix charity and business on Australia visit

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:45
There are questions over whether local taxpayers are picking up any of the bill for policing the visit.

We will name police and social workers unless action taken, lawyer for Southport families says

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:45
Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.

We will name police and social workers unless action taken, Southport families lawyer says

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:45
Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.

We will name police and social workers unless action taken, Southport families lawyer says

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:45
Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.

Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:41
BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.

Why one school has banned phones for some pupils - but not others

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 08:48
Schools across Wales say phone bans improve behaviour but can mean conflict with pupils and parents.

Oasis among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 08:10
Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.

I was minutes from dying - then I heard the lifeboat crewman's voice

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 06:29
A woman is reunited with the lifeboat crew who saved her life after her paddleboard was swept out to sea

The small town hoping to stop its young people leaving

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 06:20
An abandoned garage site in a Galloway town could be used to help rejuvenate the local population.

Unsung Titanic hero's gold watch could go for £100k

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 06:06
The item was awarded to John Richardson for his efforts in rescuing survivors of the 1912 disaster.

Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being leveraged

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 06:04
Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes.

‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 00:40
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Australia.

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 00:06
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.

MLA targeted in misogynistic online attacks after one day in the job

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 00:01
On Monday, it was confirmed that Julie Middleton had replaced her husband Gary as the DUP assembly member for Foyle.

The small town hoping to stop its young people leaving

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 22:58
An abandoned garage site in a Galloway town could be used to help rejuvenate the local population.

Chagos deal paused over Trump opposition, minister confirms

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 22:15
Legislation ratifying the agreement will not progress this parliamentary term due to a stand-off with the White House.