How a football pitch turned Birmingham's snowy sky pink

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 17:21
The phenomenon was seen by thousands, from Birmingham city centre to parts of Staffordshire.

Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 17:19
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".

Man found guilty of trying to rape woman on flight

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 17:04
The 45-year-old, from Italy, moved seats to sit beside the woman during the night-time journey to Edinburgh.

UK facing £28bn defence spending gap claims

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:32
The MoD believes it requires an extra £28bn over the next four years, according to reports.

UK facing £28bn defence spending gap claims

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:32
The MoD believes it requires an extra £28bn over the next four years, according to reports.

Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:22
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.

Doctors strike in Scotland called off as union backs latest pay deal

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:06
Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.

Doctors strike called off as union backs latest pay deal

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 16:06
Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.

Concerns over Bakerl0.0 line advertiser's rebrand

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 15:53
Some signs at Bakerloo line Tube stations are changed as part of a Heineken 0.0 advertising deal.

New York man jailed for London hoax bomb calls

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 15:37
The man targeted a variety of locations, including including Guy's and St Thomas' hospital.

'It is disgusting hotel refused me for being homeless'

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 14:21
Calumn Donaghey arrived to check-in at the Oxford Road hotel only to be rejected for being homeless.

'It is disgusting hotel refused me for being homeless'

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 14:21
Calumn Donaghey arrived to check-in at the Oxford Road hotel only to be rejected for being homeless.

Man jailed for making woman have sex with strangers

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 13:03
Rodney Johnston recorded the abuse as the victim was coerced into sex with 100 men, a court hears.

'A beautiful spirit' - the Northern Ireland Christian work of woman shot dead by ICE

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:57
Becca Hainsworth shared a room with Good during one of her stays in Northern Ireland and said her soul is crushed at the loss of her friend.

'A beautiful spirit' - the Northern Ireland Christian work of woman shot dead by ICE

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:57
Becca Hainsworth shared a room with Good during one of her stays in Northern Ireland and said her soul is crushed at the loss of her friend.

Watch: Rowers capture close encounter with whales

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:38
Footage shows the mammals diving alongside the boat, which one of the rowers called "surreal".

Gabby Logan pays tribute to her 'warrior' dad Terry Yorath

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:35
The presenter describes her dad as a "generous man" who instilled a "lifelong love of sport" in her.

Catherine marks birthday with message on healing power of nature

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 11:57
The message is part of a video series which has seen Catherine reflect on the importance of nature to her, during her recovery from cancer treatment.

Catherine marks birthday with message on healing power of nature

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 11:57
The message is part of a video series which has seen Catherine reflect on the importance of nature to her, during her recovery from cancer treatment.

Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack

BBC - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 11:21
Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.