Arrests as two assaulted outside Iranian embassy

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 16:25
The altercation involved protesters supporting and opposing the Iranian monarchy, police believe.

Sister charged with murder in missing Rolex case

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 16:21
A 69-year-old woman appeared before Highbury Magistrates' Court and was remanded into custody.

Council leader sorry for 'poor people' social post

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 15:17
Kay Mason Billig says her Facebook post showing a steak and wine dinner was "a private joke".

Chris Mason: Profound social change that is now likely to become law

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 14:36
MPs back assisted dying - the second vote this week that takes the UK in a socially liberal direction.

'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 13:47
Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023.

'My life shattered when I saw mum's killer on doorbell'

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 13:13
Dean Mears is sentenced to 27 years for murdering the frail 69-year-old grandmother.

Concern for teens left in 'inappropriate' adult psychiatric wards

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 13:05
An inquiry into a teenager's suicide has concluded that too often young people are being placed in "wholly inappropriate" units.

Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF Brize Norton

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 12:35
Keir Starmer described the "vandalism" as "disgraceful" after Palestine Action activists spray paint on military planes.

MPs set out their views as assisted dying debate begins

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 12:20
MPs are debating the third reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Yellow storm warning issued as UK heatwave intensifies

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 12:09
Hot, dry conditions are set to persist, with temperatures going as high as 32C in central England.

Man in court on terror and arson charges

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 11:36
Ilyas Akhtar, 20, is accused of preparing terrorist acts and starting fires at two leisure venues.

Fresh Meat actress feels 'lighter' after ADHD and autism diagnosis

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 11:09
Kimberley Nixon, star of Channel 4's Fresh Meat, was diagnosed on Wednesday after lots of tests.

'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 11:08
Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023.

Release of inmate who killed hours later reviewed

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 10:50
Liam Matthews killed a man within hours of being freed from prison early under a government scheme.

Woman asked during 999 call to examine husband to confirm his death

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 10:41
Catherine Steele's husband died at home in May from stomach cancer, but no ambulance was available to call to the home.

Woman charged with murder in missing Rolex case

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 10:20
A 69-year-old woman is due before Highbury Magistrates' Court to face the murder charge.

Teen who killed Ava White named for first time

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 09:28
Harry Gilbertson, who is now 18, was just 14 when he stabbed the 12-year-old in Liverpool in 2021.

Teen who killed Ava White named for first time

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 09:28
Harry Gilbertson, who is now 18, was just 14 when he stabbed the 12-year-old in Liverpool in 2021.

Government whip quits over disability benefit cuts

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 08:24
The Labour MP says she could not vote for the welfare bill published by the government earlier this week.

'Our dream holiday was ruined by hotel shoot-out'

BBC - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 06:31
A Bolton couple hid under sun loungers fearing for their lives when shots were fired at their hotel.