Watch: Key moments from the local elections so far... in 92 seconds
From a recount in Runcorn to a change of council control in Staffordshire, see what's been happening so far.
Russell Brand's court appearance explained... in 50 seconds
The BBC's Charlotte Gallagher reports from outside Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, as Brand faces multiple charges.
Princess Charlotte photo released to mark 10th birthday
The picture was taken by her mother, the Princess of Wales, during a trip to Cumbria earlier this year.
Russell Brand granted bail after court appearance
The broadcaster, comedian and actor faces charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.
Can this lynx born in a zoo learn to live in the wild?
It has been moved to Germany's Black Forest in preparation for its release
One-year-old died after being hit by vehicle, inquest told
Mabel Elizabeth Baldini died in hospital on Monday after being struck by a vehicle at a campsite.
What happened in the elections overnight and what's still to come?
Reform UK wins its first Parliamentary by-election and makes early gains in council elections.
Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories
Damian Grammaticas reports from the Runcorn and Helsby by-election count after a knife-edge victory for Reform.
M&S working 'day and night' over cyber attack
The boss of the retailer says he is "really sorry" for the disruption which caused it to pause its online operations.
Reform's Sarah Pochin becomes party's 5th MP after close by-election
Sarah Pochin overturns a huge 14,696 majority to win Reform UK’s first by-election.
Sir John Curtice: Reform challenging traditional party dominance
Reform has won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by just six votes - one of the closest parliamentary elections ever
'Lives will be lost' unless services are restored at hospital
Politicians tell a public meeting they support proposals to restore emergency surgery services at Swah.
Liverpool fans' celebrations during title win caused earth tremors
Celebrations at Liverpool's title-clinching win at Anfield showed up on the Richter scale.
Maternity staff given apology for 'toxic' workplace culture
A whistleblowing report revealed staff shortages and workplace relationships had compromised patient safety.
Dramatic drop in temperatures to mark May Bank Holiday weekend
Elizabeth Rizzini with what the weather this early May bank holiday has in store.
Four ways the film Conclave sheds light on the secretive way popes are chosen
The Bafta award-winning film gives viewers a window into a "highly secret and a deeply private process".
David Bowie to Doctor Who: Famous faces come to life in art show
The first immersive exhibition to use one of Britain's national art collections will go on a UK tour.
Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.
Streeting accused of 'betrayal' over maternity funding plan
Campaigners say the move will “rip the heart out of any moves to improve maternity safety”.
Lynx could be first UK zoo-born cat freed into the wild
It has been moved to Germany's Black Forest in preparation for its release
