Ex-Tory MP joins Ukraine military to support war effort

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 10:34
He was an MP until the 2024 general election when Labour's candidate secured victory.

Man who ran length of Africa reveals new challenge

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 09:05
Russ Cook, aka Hardest Geezer, is to run the length of New Zealand on the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail.

Martin never remorseful for shooting, says reporter

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 08:42
A journalist who spent two weeks living with Tony Martin says the farmer believed he was the victim.

'My son was 18 and went to Ukraine as cannon fodder'

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 08:34
James Wilton, from Huddersfield, volunteered to fight so he could make a difference, says his father.

UK not choosing between US and EU, says Starmer

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 07:49
US President Donald Trump threatens EU with trade taxes but hints he could reach a deal with the UK.

Debenhams site to become VR defence training base

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 06:18
BAE Systems says it is "extremely proud" to contribute to the "Barrow town centre regeneration".

Man About The House star Brian Murphy dies aged 92

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 06:09
The actor and comedian had worked closely with theatre director Joan Littlewood in his early career.

Celebrity butt-lift injector who left women with sepsis exposed by BBC

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 06:03
Ricky Sawyer gave out medication illegally and some of his clients needed emergency hospital treatment.

Tributes paid to boy, 15, after school stabbing

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 04:44
The boy, named locally as Harvey Willgoose, is described as a "lovely lad" and the "life of a party".

Tributes paid to boy, 15, after school stabbing

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 04:44
The boy, named locally as Harvey Willgoose, is described as a "lovely lad" and the "life of a party".

Major breast cancer screening AI trial to begin

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 01:55
Almost 700,000 women to be recruited to study as government fires starting gun on cancer strategy.

Major breast cancer screening AI trial to begin

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 01:55
Almost 700,000 women to be recruited to study as government fires starting gun on cancer strategy.

The Papers: 'Markets rebound' and 'crawling back to EU'

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 01:37
The threat of US tariffs and potential political headaches for Sir Keir Starmer lead many of the papers.

Weight-loss jab checks to be tightened by pharmacies

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 00:38
Online pharmacies will no longer be allowed to use customer pictures or questionnaires as evidence.

Weight-loss jab checks to be tightened by pharmacies

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 00:38
Online pharmacies will no longer be allowed to use customer pictures or questionnaires as evidence.

Four rescued from Dungannon house fire

BBC - Tue, 02/04/2025 - 00:11
They were treated by the ambulance service and several officers suffered smoke inhalation.

Starmer denies breaking Covid rules with voice coach

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 23:17
Leonie Miller was invited to coach the then-opposition leader on his response to Johnson's Brexit deal.

Colleague saved my life, says stabbed teacher

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 22:52
Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin, as well as an unnamed pupil, were hospitalised after the attack.

Strategy and risk sees Swinney seal Budget success

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 22:40
The government's tax and spending plans will be debated at Holyrood but the final outcome is already secured.

Millions face council tax rise of more than 5%

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 22:07
The government has allowed six areas to bypass the usual 5% cap on council tax increases.