UK proposes wider ban on bottom trawling fishing to protect seabeds

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 11:42
The government wants to prohibit bottom trawling from more protected areas of UK waters.

Two murder arrests after boy, 14, stabbed to death

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 11:24
A 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman were also detained on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Teen jailed in Dubai over sex with girl makes plea

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 11:21
The Londoner was jailed in December for a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl.

Reform UK row 'storm in a teacup', says Zia Yusuf

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 10:41
Last week Yusuf criticised one of Reform's MPs for asking the PM if he would ban the burka.

NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors as supplies run low

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 09:51
The health service issued an "amber alert" last year and stocks remain low ever since.

Family of Cole Cooper 'shattered' after police find body

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 09:41
Officers notified relatives after a body was found in Banknock, near Falkirk, on Friday, four weeks after his disappearance.

British photographer injured by 'plastic bullet' in LA protests

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 09:09
Nick Stern says he has undergone emergency surgery for his injuries after documenting the protests.

Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 09:08
The ballot is being billed by representatives as the biggest single vote by the profession in the UK.

Nurses to vote on pay deal as potential strike looms

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 09:08
The ballot is being billed by representatives as the biggest single vote by the profession in the UK.

First black Premier League referee Rennie dies aged 65

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 07:51
Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, dies at the age of 65.

Raducanu 'wary' when she goes out after stalking ordeal

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 06:27
Emma Raducanu says she feels "wary" when she goes out and it has been "difficult" to move on after social media abuse and being stalked.

Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums for unwanted power

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 00:01
Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?

'Discrimination' concerns over Stormont constituency jobs

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 00:00
The "essential criteria" for some jobs suggests applicants should hold certain political beliefs.

Brit Awards to leave London for Manchester after 48 years

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 00:00
Next year's Brits are to be held at Co-op Live in Manchester.

Brit Awards to leave London for Manchester after 48 years

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 00:00
Next year's Brits are to be held at Co-op Live in Manchester.

How did abuse of children go undetected for a decade?

BBC - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 00:00
Parents are demanding answers over how Daniel Clarke was able to sexually abuse vulnerable children.

Home secretary yet to agree deal days before spending review

BBC - Sun, 06/08/2025 - 22:50
Housing secretary Angela Rayner reached a settlement with the Treasury on Sunday evening, the BBC understands.

First black Premier League referee Rennie dies aged 65

BBC - Sun, 06/08/2025 - 22:38
Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, dies at the age of 65.

Could Merthyr Tydfil be set for an electoral revolution?

BBC - Sun, 06/08/2025 - 21:57
Voters feel change in the air in a Labour heartland with a long history of political activism.

Murder inquiry launched as teenager dies

BBC - Sun, 06/08/2025 - 20:44
Three people are arrested after a boy was killed in north Manchester, police say.