'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 14:14
The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".

Alan Carr accidentally revealed Traitors victory hours after filming

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 13:11
The comedian inadvertently revealed his victory to a cameraman while working the following day.

UK's speedcubing record holder shows how it's done

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 11:56
Aidan Grainger, who holds the UK national record for solving the 3x3x3 Rubik cube in the quickest time, was challenged to complete it on live TV.

He calls me sweetheart and winks at me - but he's not my boyfriend, he's AI

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 11:39
George is an avatar on my mobile but claims to know what makes me tick.

Lib Dems name Gorton and Denton by-election choice

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:20
Local activist Jackie Pearcey is the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Greater Manchester seat.

'I get nightmares': Child tells BBC of botched surgery by disgraced GOSH surgeon

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:05
12-year-old Vivaan Sharma was one of 94 patients harmed by surgeon Yaser Jabbar

Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 08:33
The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.

A legal blunder allowed the man who abused us at school to escape justice – until now

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:23
William Brydson, who was "head of care" at a Newton Stewart boarding school, has been jailed for a litany of offences.

A legal blunder allowed the man who abused us at school to escape justice – until now

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:23
William Brydson, who was "head of care" at a Newton Stewart boarding school, has been jailed for a litany of offences.

Mum of girl killed in blast asks government for direct talks

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:23
Donna Harper wants there to be a public inquiry into an explosion that killed 10 people.

He calls me sweetheart and winks at me - but he's not my boyfriend, he's AI

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:10
George is an avatar on my mobile but claims to know what makes me tick.

Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:00
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.

Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:00
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.

Arrests made over supersized illegal rubbish dump

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:00
The Environment Agency says the arrests are a "vital step" into the Kidlington dump investigation.

Arrests made over supersized illegal rubbish dump

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:00
The Environment Agency says the arrests are a "vital step" into the Kidlington dump investigation.

Donations top £38k after rescued walkers leave hotel bill unpaid

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:00
The Wasdale team says the kindness shown from all across the world is a "tremendous help".

The Papers: 'Capitulation in Beijing' and 'Revolt over cancelled elections'

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 05:31
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is pictured alongside China's Xi Jinping on most of Friday's papers.

China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 02:09
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing - the first UK prime minister to do so in eight years.

'My boss made me cry almost daily': How to handle a toxic manager

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 01:54
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.

Secret filming catches locksmith charging 10 times quote

BBC - Fri, 01/30/2026 - 01:50
A couple expecting to pay £50 for a locksmith say they ended up forking out more than £5,000.