Cooper urges full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz

BBC - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 09:14
The foreign secretary also calls for Lebanon to be "urgently included" in the ceasefire agreement.

I want my heart attack story to inspire people to live life

BBC - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 06:35
Faith Harrison survived a seven-hour heart attack at the age of 22.

Bored retiree creates supersized household objects

BBC - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 06:17
He lives in his home among huge objects including a giant pencil, clothes peg and a 13-amp plug.

Families fear for future of centre for severely disabled children

BBC - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 06:14
One of NHS Lothian's respite care facilities for severely disabled children could face closure due to a squeeze on health budgets.

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans

BBC - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 01:01
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans

BBC - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 01:01
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'

BBC - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 00:02
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 23:08
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 23:08
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

He killed my sister in a crash but is still allowed to drive

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 22:51
Jay Bayliss is unfit to face criminal proceedings but successfully reapplied for his driving licence.

RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 21:00
The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.

'Titan of a man' - tributes to actor with MND who played Richard III in wheelchair

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 20:20
Michael Campbell, also known as Michael Patrick, died on Tuesday at NI Hospice.

Teen tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, court told

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 19:39
The court hears he was caught by MI5 operatives in a supermarket car park trying to buy the gun.

Maritime drone sector to get £50m boost

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 18:20
An MP welcomes the investment but says more needs to be done so industry can stay afloat.

Government approves UK's largest solar farm

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:15
The Springwell solar farm in North Kesteven would cover an area the size of 1,700 football pitches.

Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:09
Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.

Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:09
Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.

Man jailed after blowing up his home

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:03
Police said Paul Solway caused the blast by tampering with a gas pipe and setting fire to a chair.

Temperature exceeds 26C on the warmest day of the year so far

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 16:45
Temperatures peaked above 26C (79F) in some places on Wednesday but it will feel much fresher on Thursday and for the rest of the week.

I Am Maximus heads Grand National field

BBC - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 16:31
The past two winners of the Grand National - I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - head the field for Saturday's race at Aintree.