I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writer
Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell says the Irish actor "stood out a mile" long before break out Normal People role.
UK welcomes new year with celebrations across the country
Millions around the UK have attended firework displays and street parties to usher in 2026.
Fifty-seven people died on NI roads in 2025
The figures have been released as Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins urged the public to focus on road safety in 2026.
Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message
The PM acknowledges "things have been tough" but says 2026 will see "positive change".
Community key to good healthcare, says incoming Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally, a former NHS nurse, said in a New Year address that community can help deal with the "root causes" of many hospital admissions.
The Papers: PM's 'year of proof' and 'fight' with judges over Shamima Begum
Sir Keir Starmer's New Year promise to voters and developments in the case of Shamima Begum lead Thursday's papers.
Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery
There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash
Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash
Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.
Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants
A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.
Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants
A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.
Watch: London rings in 2026 with spectacular fireworks
Watch: London rings in 2026 with spectacular fireworks
Scotland rings in new year as weather warning kicks off 2026
A yellow weather warning for heavy snow and wind covers much of Scotland for the first four days of the new year.
The Archers cast recreate first episode for 75th anniversary
The recording of the first episode didn't survive, so the current cast have recreated the opening scene.
Children from struggling families to be offered jabs at home
The scheme is being tested in some areas of England as part of a government plan to prioritise children's health.
Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall
Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.
We fought for 33 years to abolish not proven verdict after our daughter's murder
The centuries-old verdict has been scrapped after decades of controversy about its use in Scottish criminal trials.
How the 'postcode lottery' of parenting really impacts young children
BBC Radio 4's Today will follow six parents for five years, chronicling the ups and downs of looking after a young child in modern Britain.
How the 'postcode lottery' of parenting really impacts young children
BBC Radio 4's Today will follow six parents for five years, chronicling the ups and downs of looking after a young child in modern Britain.
Strictly's Ellie and Vito still dancing together every week
From Strictly sequins to presenting dreams, Ellie Goldstein speaks about her future ambitions.
