Beach huts worth £250k get buried in sand

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 13:38
Harsh winter storms leave the owners needing more than a bucket and spade to dig them out.

Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 10:42
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.

Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home after latest Epstein files

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 08:54
The former prince's move to a temporary property on the Sandringham Estate follows the latest disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein files.

Hospital told to improve safety probes a decade after baby deaths

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 07:42
The report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland made 16 requirements for improvement at Crosshouse maternity unit in East Ayrshire.

No-one knows what to expect when you're dying - but hospices helped me

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 06:17
Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is "unsustainable".

Woman's narrow escape from serial killer Steve Wright

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 06:11
Steve Wright's attempted kidnap victim arms herself with a stick and hides from him during a close encounter.

Woman's narrow escape from serial killer Steve Wright

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 06:11
Steve Wright's attempted kidnap victim arms herself with a stick and hides from him during a close encounter.

Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 05:58
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.

Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 05:58
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.

'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 05:58
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.

'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 05:58
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday from Hertfordshire in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.

Alleged bullying, harassment and toxic culture at hospital revealed in leaked report

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 05:57
A leaked review uncovers "bullying and harassment" and "violent behaviour" at Wales' largest hospital.

Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 04:28
An independent review made 130 recommendations - including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM - to improve the efficiency of the system.

Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 03:15
The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media.

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 02:14
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 02:14
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

Investigator 'did unlawful stuff' regarding Harry, court hears

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 01:51
In written evidence, Dan Portley-Hanks said the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday were his "best client and biggest payer".

How we decluttered our home and you can too

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 00:40
Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.

Police told to reinvestigate man's death after suspected blackmail on Grindr

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 00:36
A new report says police missed opportunities to gather evidence and took too long to deal with complaints.

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England

BBC - Wed, 02/04/2026 - 00:34
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.