Wife blows kiss to murder accused before giving evidence

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 17:34
Betty Campbell gave evidence at the trial of her husband David, who is accused of murdering Brian Low.

'We warned nursery about abuser Vincent Chan - they dismissed us,' parents tell BBC

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 17:33
The parents of two children who say they warned nursery staff about Chan tell the BBC they felt ignored.

Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 17:16
"We are sorry," says operator after plan to restrict queuing access for people with autism, ADHD and anxiety sparked criticism.

XL bully owner jailed over dog attack death

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 16:55
The court hears that the dogs who killed Ian Price in Staffordshire had previously attacked other people and pets.

Search operation after reports of man overboard on Larne-Cairnryan ferry

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 16:53
Emergency services are responding to reports of a man overboard from a ferry travelling between Scotland and NI.

Killer of 12-year-old Leo Ross named

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 16:53
The judge said Kian Moulton appeared to get "pleasure from seeing the consequences" of his actions".

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 16:49
Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 16:49
Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.

Lorry driver who prepared for 'race war' jailed

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 16:06
Thomas McKenna, 60, had set up a gun-conversion factory in a caravan in South Ockenden, Essex.

Lorry driver who prepared for 'race war' jailed

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 16:06
Thomas McKenna, 60, had set up a gun-conversion factory in a caravan in South Ockenden, Essex.

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 14:11
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

Porn site fined £800,000 for not rolling out age checks

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 14:04
Separately, message board 4chan says it will refuse to pay an expected £520,000 fine from the media regulator.

Strictly star Robin Windsor 'took own life after mental health deterioration'

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:58
The dancer was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury says.

Strictly star Robin Windsor 'took own life after mental health deterioration'

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:58
The dancer was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury says.

Boy, 13, stabbed pupil in neck, court hears

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:26
The two victims are said to be in a stable condition in hospital following the attack on Tuesday.

Radio 1 DJ Greg James comes out of 'challenge retirement' for Comic Relief

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:23
The Radio 1 breakfast show DJ is going to cycle 630 miles (1,000km) across the UK on a tandem bike.

Reeves says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growth

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:23
The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.

Don't change rules for migrants already in UK, Labour MPs tell Mahmood

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 13:04
Some 35 Labour MPs are among those who have written to the home secretary to raise concerns about the plans.

Footballer Thomas Partey facing two additional rape charges

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 12:55
The former Arsenal midfielder is set to appear in court on 13 March.

Prince Harry thanks bereaved families taking on social media firms

BBC - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 12:09
The Duke of Sussex addressed parents claiming Instagram and YouTube damage young people's mental health.