Passenger accused of trying to rape woman on flight to Edinburgh

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 18:29
A 45-year-old man stands trial, accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a plane flying from Naples to Scotland.

Two taken to hospital after suspected gas explosion

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 18:25
Two people are treated in hospital following a blast at a house on Lower Braniel Road, east Belfast.

First person charged under new crossing law

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 18:07
Aman Naseri, 18, denies endangering 46 people during a boat crossing to the UK on 5 January.

Man jailed for supplying gangs with thousands of Channel small boats

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 17:57
Police described Adem Savas as "without a doubt the most significant supplier" to Channel people smugglers between 2019 and 2024.

US planes land at Scottish airport during operation to seize tanker

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 17:42
Three U-28A Dracos - used by the US Air Force special operations command - stopped at Scottish -government owned Wick airport before heading north.

UK forces helped US seizure of tanker, says MoD

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 17:28
Venezuelan-linked Marinera was stopped by the US Coast Guard as it travelled through waters between Iceland and Scotland.

Man jailed for selling chemicals online to help people kill themselves

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 17:03
Miles Cross admitted selling the fatal chemicals to people he had met on an online forum.

Man jailed for selling chemicals online to help people kill themselves

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 17:03
Miles Cross admitted selling the fatal chemicals to people he had met on an online forum.

Beach hut owners hit back at council over 'second home' tax plan

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 16:56
Beach hut owners in Mudeford say they will look at the legality of plans to double their council tax.

Prince Harry not planning to meet King on UK visit

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 16:43
The King is expected to keep his distance during Harry's court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail.

Young people say new driving rules are condescending and expensive

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 16:12
Young drivers have spoken to the BBC about how the proposed changes could affect them.

Murderer and fellow inmate who absconded are caught

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 15:50
Murderer Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne are arrested on suspicion of escaping lawful custody.

Murderer and fellow inmate who absconded are caught

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 15:50
Murderer Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne are arrested on suspicion of escaping lawful custody.

How the new road safety measures could affect you

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 15:37
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

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

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 15:26
Belfast actor Michael Campbell was diagnosed with the terminal disease in February 2023.

Police told wrong family teen had died in crash

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 15:11
South Yorkshire Police says it mixed up the identities of the teen with another male in the car.

More snow and ice across UK as cold snap continues

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 15:10
Fresh amber warnings for snow and wind have been issued for parts of the UK on Thursday.

Teen who died fleeing police tried to escape before

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 14:38
Tamzin Hall, 17, had tried to flee a moving car four times before, a pre-inquest hearing has heard.

School coach crashes in icy conditions as 18 injured

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:43
Two people are taken to hospital following a crash between a school coach and a bus that injured 18.

I would have been selfish not to share twins' muscle disease diagnosis, Jesy Nelson says

BBC - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:10
The former Little Mix star recently revealed her twin baby daughters have been diagnosed with SMA.