New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year

BBC - Mon, 04/20/2026 - 00:06
Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.

Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads

BBC - Mon, 04/20/2026 - 00:00
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.

Firefighters tackling large blaze at derelict hotel

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 22:00
Firefighters are at the scene of a fire at the former Antrim Arms hotel in Ballycastle.

Fake 20mph claims and bogus manifesto among election misinformation

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 21:43
Pages sharing misinformation are shown on the social media feeds of the BBC's fictional voters.

Murder probe launched after woman, 82, found dead on street

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 19:23
Police Scotland confirmed it was hunting a "dangerous" man last spotted in the area around the time Elizabeth Colligan's body was discovered.

Eight activists charged after Crown Jewels and The Ritz targeted

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 18:12
Crumble and custard was flung at the Crown Jewels' display case and manure was poured on the floor of hotel in December 2025.

Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after new synagogue arson attempt

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 18:03
The warning comes after a north-west London synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight.

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 16:48
The incident took place in central London in the early hours, leaving a woman in a critical condition.

Singer appeals after car with medical equipment is stolen

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 12:22
Jesy Nelson offers a £10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside.

Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after new synagogue arson attempt

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 11:13
The warning comes after a synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight, a Jewish community body said.

Arson attempts 'gathering momentum' Chief Rabbi says

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 11:13
The warning comes after a synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight, a Jewish community body said.

Jesy Nelson's car 'stolen' with medical kit inside

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 10:51
Jesy Nelson offers a £10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside.

Police hunt 'dangerous' man last spotted at scene of woman's death

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 10:45
Grant McKinnon, 30, was last seen in the Cardowan Road area of Carntyne, Glasgow at about 04:00 on Saturday.

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson over vetting failure, ministers say

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 10:44
The prime minister says he only learned of security concerns around the ex-US ambassador earlier this week.

Rory McIlroy's success is 'priceless' for golf tourism

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 06:45
Rory McIlroy's Masters win is an added bonus for Northern Ireland's thriving golf tourism industry.

Why was an EasyJet plane too heavy for take-off?

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 06:17
The weather, length of runway and number of passengers can all impact a plane's ability to fly.

Police treating arson attack as antisemitic hate crime

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 01:15
It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.

Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 00:36
It became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but has been attracting visitors for longer.

Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far - and learning to skateboard

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 00:33
The youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.

Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested

BBC - Sun, 04/19/2026 - 00:09
The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.