Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 12:08
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C

BBC announces editor of Radio 4's Today programme

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:58
Rebecca Keating has worked at the BBC for 20 years and calls her new role an "immense privilege".

Storm Dave set to batter UK with gales and blizzards over Easter weekend

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:57
Damage and travel disruption are likely in the north of the UK with a Met Office named storm expected to sweep through on Saturday.

How memories of my grandma are tainted by funeral boss's crimes

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:54
Families of the dead tell of the agony caused by "horror show" funeral director Robert Bush.

Funeral director admits preventing 30 burials and theft

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:31
Robert Bush pleads guilty to charges relating to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.

Funeral director admits preventing 30 burials and theft

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:31
Robert Bush pleads guilty to charges relating to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.

Three arrested overnight following shooting

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:33
A man in his 20s, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, is one of those now in custody.

Plan for Irish street sign near Stormont is voted down

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:20
A survey of the street showed that, under council rules, there was the necessary support for the sign – 15% or more .

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:08
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

Family find dead lambs in bag on country road

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:00
A number of dead lambs were put into a bag and left on the side of the road in County Tyrone.

UK to host talks on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 09:48
The virtual summit will consider what diplomatic steps can be taken, though the US is not expected to attend.

BBC sacked Scott Mills after learning alleged victim in police investigation was under 16

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 09:21
It comes as Mills released a statement saying he had "fully cooperated and responded" with the police investigation in 2018.

London Pride boss sacked after allegedly spending donations on perfume

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 09:00
The organisation has been in a protracted legal battle with its former chief executive.

London Pride boss sacked after allegedly spending donations on perfume

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 09:00
The organisation has been in a protracted legal battle with its former chief executive.

How wee collected at festivals could help with a project to grow a new forest

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 08:31
Scientists behind a project to turn human wee into plant fertiliser hope to grow their first forest.

Human wee made into fertiliser to help grow new forest

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 08:31
Scientists behind a project to turn human wee into plant fertiliser hope to grow their first forest.

Spectacular Pink Moon lights up UK night sky

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 08:10
Did you catch a glimpse of this month's full Moon? Here's a selection of BBC Weather Watcher pictures for you to feast your eyes on.

The Papers: 'Trump goes to war on Nato' and 'Scott breaks silence'

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 07:46
The US president's comments on considering withdrawing the US from Nato dominates Thursday's papers.

Lollipop man, 91, on final patrol after 28 years

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 06:21
Reg Bown, 91, is retiring from crossing duties after almost three decades of service as a lollipop man.

The remarkable rise of the only English coach in Tuchel's team

BBC - Thu, 04/02/2026 - 06:11
Ten years after playing for Accrington, Anthony Barry is hoping to help Thomas Tuchel win the World Cup for England.