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Jethro Tull founding member dies aged 82

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 17:45
Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was "vitally important" to the band's early line-up.

Jethro Tull founding member dies aged 82

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 17:45
Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was "vitally important" to the band's early line-up.

Family 'deeply concerned' about missing boy, 13

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 17:44
Abdul was last seen by his family in Islington on 13 December, but police say he could be in Hounslow.

Ex-poker player Bord is preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 16:16
Former professional poker player James Bord is chosen as the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday, BBC Sport can confirm.

Flu cases in Scotland drop by more than a third

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 15:59
Laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus drop for the second week in a row, but experts warn the flu season is not over.

UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 15:09
The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 15:09
The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

British boy, 13, fatally stabbed in Portugal

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 15:08
Tributes have been paid to the boy who has been named by a local basketball club as Alfie Hallett.

British boy, 13, fatally stabbed in Portugal

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 15:08
Tributes have been paid to the boy who has been named by a local basketball club as Alfie Hallett.

Busiest ever Christmas Eve for air travel, says civil aviation body

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 14:21
Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.

Busiest ever Christmas Eve for air travel, says civil aviation body

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 14:21
Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.

Jewish community praises police for foiling gun plot

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 13:26
The Jewish Representative Council warns the government to address the "root cause" to prevent future attacks.

Stokes calls for empathy for his players after Ashes criticism

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 13:18
Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.

Boat stranded on canal hole edge pulled to safety

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 13:12
The boat, which is a family's home, will be refloated in the new year.

Boat stranded on canal hole edge pulled to safety

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 13:12
The boat, which is a family's home, will be refloated in the new year.

Car-chase driver who dragged wrong man from bed jailed for 14 years

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 11:37
Michael Dumbuya attacked the wrong man after driving to south Wales to recover an apparent drug debt.

'Santa has come early for farmers' after inheritance tax climbdown

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 10:35
County Down farmer Libby Clarke says Monday's announcement by the UK government is welcomed but more changes are needed.

Starmer backs down in farm tax row - but why now?

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 10:26
A U-turn on inheritance tax plans for farmers raises more questions about political judgement in government.

Does religion have a role to play in sport?

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 09:59
Athletes and footballers tell us if talking about their faith impacts how they are treated in sport.

Andrew and Epstein is the story that will not go away

Wed, 12/24/2025 - 07:58
There are more questions for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the latest documents from the Epstein files.