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Snow, ice and colder weather to bring in the new year with warnings issued

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 12:55
It is set to turn much colder across the UK for the start of the new year with warnings issued for cold weather, snow and ice.

Woman dies three weeks after car crash

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 11:15
Hanna Tanasova was taken to hospital after the crash in Lisnaskea but died from her injuries last week.

How does the UK honours system work?

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 08:11
How the New Year, King's Birthday, and other honours are decided and awarded.

CBE honour for Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 07:52
"It means a lot and I am very privileged and honoured to accept it," says the BBC commentator.

'It's amazing' - Torvill and Dean recognised in New Year Honours

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 07:21
The ice-skatinhg duo are best known for their winning performance at the 1984 winter Olympics.

Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 06:42
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.

Rows over flags, football and censoring Christmas cards - inside the first executive

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 06:33
Files released by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland show arguments within the first power-sharing executive.

Honours for football executives who helped save Celtic and Hearts

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 06:10
Former Celtic chief executive Fergus McCann and ex-Hearts chair Ann Budge have been recognised in the New Year Honours.

Why did Edinburgh become the home of Hogmanay?

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 06:01
The history of New Year's Eve street parties in Edinburgh goes back centuries.

The Papers: Anthony Joshua in 'horror crash' and honours for 'pride of England'

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 05:43
Anthony Joshua survives fatal Nigeria car crash and the King's New Year Honours lead today's papers.

Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 03:07
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 03:07
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 03:07
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 2025

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 01:34
More than 30 new laws have been created this year, including these lesser-known bits of legislation.

Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after 'error'

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 01:04
Documents mentioning Andrew were briefly released before being withdrawn from the National Archives.

Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after 'error'

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 01:04
Documents mentioning Andrew were briefly released before being withdrawn from the National Archives.

Photographing the hidden world of slime mould

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 00:51
Meet Barry Webb and his award-winning images of the tiny world of slime mould.

How does the UK honours system work?

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 22:30
How the New Year, King's Birthday, and other honours are decided and awarded.

Torchlight procession kicks off Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 22:27
Thousands of people carrying flaming torches marched through the streets of the city to kick off the annual Hogmanay festival.

Torchlight procession kicks off Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 22:27
Thousands of people carrying flaming torches marched through the streets of the city to kick off the annual Hogmanay festival.