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Giorgio Locatelli replaces John Torode as co-host of Celebrity MasterChef

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 09:44
The Italian restauranteur will join Grace Dent on the series, following Torode's exit last year.

'Absolute chaos': Town centre road shuts with 50-mile diversion

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 06:27
Businesses in Sanquhar say the closure of the A76 through the heart of their town is a "shambles".

Watch: Protesters and riot police clash near home of Nowak's killer

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 06:13
BBC correspondent Peter Cooke reports from protests in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak.

Ex-BBC presenter John Humphrys on being drunk during live Nixon resignation report

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 06:12
The former Today presenter has released a new podcast in which he talks about growing up in Cardiff.

Police sent personal details to the wrong person, says alleged Al Fayed victim

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 06:05
Joanna Brittan says notes about her alleged abuse were sent by the Met to another alleged victim in error.

Postman jailed for £200k illegal sport streaming business

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 06:04
Michael Barrow ran a sophisticated piracy business targeting Sky, BT and TNT sports content.

Meta's targeted baby ads are like 'a cot in your front room', say grieving parents

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 05:53
Michelle Welsh says targeted adverts are like "putting a cot in the living room" of bereaved families.

Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 00:44
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.

More heatwaves likely as warmer-than-normal summer forecast

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 00:37
Long-range summer forecasts have been issued and they point to warmer and drier conditions compared to average, as Simon King explains

More heatwaves likely as warmer-than-normal summer forecast

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 00:37
Long-range summer forecasts have been issued and they point to warmer and drier condtions compared to average, as Simon King explains

'Difficult' day for passengers due to Tube strike

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 00:12
Transport for London apologises as commuters face another planned walkout on Thursday.

Teachers may strike over 'unsustainable' workload

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 00:05
The five main teaching unions in Northern Ireland are to ballot their members from 10 June.

Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 00:02
A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 00:02
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 00:02
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

Search operation launched after fishing boat sinks

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 23:47
One person was rescued by a local boat and there is an ongoing operation on Carlingford Lough to recover the second person.

Search operation launched after fishing boat sinks

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 23:47
One person was rescued by a local boat and there is an ongoing operation on Carlingford Lough to recover the second person.

We now know how Peter Murrell embezzled from the SNP - but not why

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 23:00
Details revealed in court show the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the former chief executive.

We now know how Peter Murrell embezzled from the SNP - but not why

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 23:00
Details revealed in court show the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the former chief executive.

Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 22:32
Sir Keir Starmer says the question of "how accusations of racism informed decision making" must be addressed, as protesters clash with police in Southampton.