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The Papers: 'Regime teeters in Tehran' and 'Clearing the heir'

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 05:53
A number of the papers splash on the ongoing demonstrations across Iran.

Fidget spinners, filters and carefree fun. What's behind 2016 nostalgia?

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 02:09
Fidget spinners, filters and feeds that worked. Why are young people pining to go back a decade?

Doctors said I might not make my second birthday with muscle disease SMA. Now I'm 25

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 01:49
The BBC's Ben Morris describes living with spinal musclar atrophy, after Little Mix's Jessy Nelson spoke about it.

Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 01:28
The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 00:08
Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.

'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 00:08
Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.

'The online system for a gun licence is just too hard to use'

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 00:02
The PSNI is asked to consider if it is doing enough to provide an alternative system for people struggling to register firearms.

We've battled through Scotland's snow every single day of 2026

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 22:56
BBC Scotland News reporter Ken Banks takes a look back at what life has been like in Aberdeen's snow.

How a friend request led a beauty queen to uncover Scotland's most prolific catfish

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 22:48
Abbie Draper spent a decade trying to expose the person pretending to be hospital doctor David Graham.

How a friend request led a beauty queen to uncover Scotland's most prolific catfish

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 22:48
Abbie Draper spent a decade trying to expose the person pretending to be hospital doctor David Graham.

X could face UK ban over deepfakes, minister says

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 19:44
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

Major fire breaks out at industrial estate

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 19:27
The fire service are at the scene in Bangor and residents nearby are advised to keep their windows closed due to smoke.

Man admits racist abuse of footballer Jess Carter

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 18:13
Nigel Dewale made derogatory comments about the Lioness star's skin colour.

Tens of thousands without power as snow and ice warnings cover most of UK

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 17:35
Yellow weather warnings for most of the UK remain until Saturday afternoon, with a further warning for some parts on Sunday.

Tens of thousands without power as snow and ice warnings cover most of UK

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 17:35
Yellow weather warnings for most of the UK remain until Saturday afternoon, with a further warning for some parts on Sunday.

How a football pitch turned Birmingham's snowy sky pink

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 17:21
The phenomenon was seen by thousands, from Birmingham city centre to parts of Staffordshire.

Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 17:19
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".

Man found guilty of trying to rape woman on flight

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 17:04
The 45-year-old, from Italy, moved seats to sit beside the woman during the night-time journey to Edinburgh.

UK facing £28bn defence spending gap claims

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:32
The MoD believes it requires an extra £28bn over the next four years, according to reports.

UK facing £28bn defence spending gap claims

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:32
The MoD believes it requires an extra £28bn over the next four years, according to reports.