Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses

BBC - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 01:31
Are golf courses the right places to build housing, or are they simply a soft target?

Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

BBC - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 00:11
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

Lonely veterans' activity fund spent on Royal British Legion building upgrade

BBC - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 00:01
A branch in County Armagh was awarded £140,000 from a charity to deliver three projects for veterans, but internal reports show that only £41,000 went on these schemes.

Taxpayers' money given to help lonely veterans spent on revamping branch building

BBC - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 00:01
A branch in County Armagh was awarded £140,000 from a charity to deliver three projects for veterans, but internal reports show that only £41,000 went on these schemes.

Pet owners hit with steep bills after EU passport rule change

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 22:48
Rule change affects dogs, cats and ferrets, with some owners telling the BBC new health certificates cost hundreds of pounds.

Pet owners hit with steep bills after EU passport rule change

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 22:48
Rule change affects dogs, cats and ferrets, with some owners telling the BBC new health certificates cost hundreds of pounds.

I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 22:38
Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 people in Wales waiting for any type of NHS treatment.

UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 22:31
The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.

PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 22:10
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

Two more arrests over alleged arson plot on Jewish site

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 22:05
Two men are held over an alleged plan to commit arson at a site connected to the Jewish community.

Scottish activist enduring 'psychological torture' in Indian jail

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 21:56
UN experts speak out in suport of Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton who was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017.

Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 21:34
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.

Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 21:34
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.

'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 21:13
Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

Girl, 6, has sight restored through gene therapy

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 20:31
Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".

Analysis: Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 19:23
Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

King awarded Blue Peter Green badge for environmental work

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 18:35
Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.

Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 16:55
A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.

Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 16:34
Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it.

Council failing led to tree swing death, inquest hears

BBC - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 16:21
Brooke Wiggins, 12, was killed by a branch falling from the tree, which was overdue an inspection.