Convicted murderer missing from open prison in suit and tie

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 09:40
Raymond McCourt was given a life sentence in 1993 for killing a shopkeeper and wounding two other people.

Choosing a Pope: 'Conclave is quite intimidating'

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 09:21
Cardinal Vincent Nichols rules himself out of being the next pontiff as he prepares to vote.

Ofcom finalises rules to protect children online

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 09:07
Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

Two arrests as crash leaves seven in hospital

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 08:28
Two people are arrested on suspicion of causing serious injuries by dangerous driving.

Woman who tricked her way into men-only Magic Circle finally allowed in

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 08:21
Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to join the Magic Circle in 1991, when female magicians were not allowed membership.

More than 53,000 NHS patients removed from dentist lists

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 06:43
Out of the 360 dental practices in Northern Ireland, only two are now fully NHS.

'We all eat chocolate digestives wrong'

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 06:16
The digestive biscuits were originally intended to be eaten with the chocolate side facing down.

Baby 'born twice' after rare cancer surgery

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 06:15
Lucy's son was "born twice" as she underwent a five-hour surgery to treat ovarian cancer.

Vehicles to be freed from car park after two years

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 06:11
It is thought up to 40 vehicles have been trapped in a building complex car park since December 2022.

Killers and stalkers should live in restricted zones, say victims

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 06:03
Rhianon Bragg, who was stalked by her ex-partner, felt "trapped" when he was released from prison.

'We'll do Paddington proud' - Tom Fletcher reveals details of musical

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 05:57
The McFly star says he is "so lucky and honoured" to have written the music and lyrics for the new show.

'Our daughters will be with us,' say dads of Southport victims running London Marathon

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 05:45
David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar tell BBC daughters will be with them in spirit during London race.

'Our daughters will be with us,' say dads of Southport victims running London Marathon

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 05:45
David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar tell BBC daughters will be with them in spirit during London race.

Why are people living in the shadow of 'mega-sheds'?

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 05:29
Real estate experts say online shopping is driving demand for more, and often larger, warehouses.

The Papers: 'Crimea is lost' and Reeves 'ready to cut tariffs'

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 05:23
Donald Trump's warning to Volodymyr Zelensky and Rachel Reeves's latest trade moves make Thursday's front pages.

Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 03:29
Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told.

Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 03:29
Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told.

Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 03:29
Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told.

Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 02:15
NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired decision-making.

Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 02:15
NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired decision-making.