Widow says her life can't 'go back' to normal until brain tumour treatment changed

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 06:35
Ellie James said her husband wasn't told freezing more of his brain tumour tissue could be used for a vaccine before he died.

Is a Welsh accent a help or a hindrance in The Traitors?

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 06:26
From hiding their jobs, to secret relationships and faking accents, many contestants have trialled strategies to gain people's trust.

'I've been denied cervical screening four times'

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 06:14
A woman who uses a wheelchair says she is unable to have a smear test due to inaccessible facilities.

Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 06:02
The discoveries are "extraordinarily rare", say the archaeologists who helped find them.

Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 06:02
The discoveries are "extraordinarily rare", say the archaeologists who helped find them.

'Boots on the ground' and 'one for the road'

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 05:29
Plans for British troops in Ukraine and a tightening of drink-driving laws lead Wednesday's papers.

Poor decisions in extending prison lease, MPs say

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 01:48
A committee report says "poor commercial decisions" were made when the lease was signed.

Award-winning actor 'regains feeling in feet' with new MND drug

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 00:02
Belfast actor Michael Campbell, also known as Michael Patrick, was diagnosed with the terminal disease in February 2023.

Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill

BBC - Tue, 01/06/2026 - 23:29
Concern is growing among supporters the bill won't pass parliamentary hurdles in the allotted days.

Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill

BBC - Tue, 01/06/2026 - 23:29
Concern is growing among supporters the bill won't pass parliamentary hurdles in the allotted days.

US may intercept and seize oil tanker sailing near UK, reports say

BBC - Tue, 01/06/2026 - 19:47
US officials have a warrant to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.

UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed

BBC - Tue, 01/06/2026 - 19:34
The announcement is made by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

No conspiracy over Israeli football fans ban, West Midlands Police say

BBC - Tue, 01/06/2026 - 19:16
Senior police officers reiterate banning Israeli fans from the Villa game was "based on safety".

Multi-year budget plan 'will transform public services'

BBC - Tue, 01/06/2026 - 19:05
John O'Dowd has published details of a draft multi-year budget for 2026 to 2029/30, but it has not been agreed by other parties yet.

Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test

BBC - Tue, 01/06/2026 - 19:00
A minimum learning period of up to six months could be introduced for learner drivers

New CCTV released in hunt for absconded murderer

BBC - Tue, 01/06/2026 - 18:39
Two absconded prisoners are believed to have been spotted a number of times in recent days.

New CCTV released in hunt for absconded murderer

BBC - Tue, 01/06/2026 - 18:39
Two absconded prisoners are believed to have been spotted a number of times in recent days.

Fujitsu 'not a parasite' over Horizon scandal

BBC - Tue, 01/06/2026 - 17:56
Fujitsu's European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.

A heated igloo and snow rollers: Scotland makes the most of cold snap

BBC - Tue, 01/06/2026 - 17:41
An Orkney stonemason has turned "snow mason" to build an impressive igloo with a working fireplace.

Man Utd hold talks with trio over caretaker role

BBC - Tue, 01/06/2026 - 17:12
Manchester United hold talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about becoming the club's caretaker manager.