Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:01
Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.

Security alert at castle and country park ends

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:55
A security alert in north Belfast has now ended after "a number of viable pipe bomb type devices" were discovered.

Man who stabbed girl, 9, in attempted murder jailed

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:50
Jordan Wilkes, 29, was found guilty of attempted murder following a trial.

Private prison to face prosecution over Covid death

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:46
The lord advocate launched the move over alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis in HMP Addiewell.

Private prison first in Scotland to be prosecuted over Covid death

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:46
The lord advocate launched the move over alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis in HMP Addiewell.

Bin strike end in touching distance, says union

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:13
Unite agreed to mediation after talks with the city council broke up within 45 minutes on Wednesday.

Bin strike end in touching distance, says union

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:13
Unite agreed to mediation after talks with the city council broke up within 45 minutes on Wednesday.

10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 15:45
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

Teenager killed after jet ski crashes into pier

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:51
A 17-year-old youth was also taken to hospital following the incident, which happened at about 16:00 in Gremista.

Prince Louis photo marks seventh birthday

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:45
A photograph taken in Norfolk this month has been released to mark the birthday of Prince Louis.

Lawyers got most of £25m to settle legacy cases - PSNI chief

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 13:00
Jon Boutcher said lawyers received almost £18m - more than double the amount obtained by victims.

Letter reveals Shakespeare did not abandon his wife

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:36
New analysis of a letter suggests that the couple's relationship was closer than previously thought.

'Extraordinary world-views': Turner Prize nominees revealed

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:56
The four artists in the running for this year's prestigious art award are revealed.

GB Energy to be blocked from using slavery-linked solar

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:04
The government says it has listened to MPs who called for a ban on panels linked to slave labour.

Self-styled 'Rocky' jailed over guns and drugs

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:04
MMA fighter Pietro Menga, who also called himself The Italian Stallion, was caught on Encrochat.

The battle to ban greyhound racing in Scotland

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:57
The country's last track is closed indefinitely, but campaigners are determined to outlaw the sport for good.

Talks to resume as Birmingham bin strike enters sixth week

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:29
Negotiations between the city council and the Unite union are due to resume on Wednesday afternoon.

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks in London downgraded

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:27
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff are no longer attending the talks.

Higher pay and benefits drives government borrowing higher

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:28
The government borrowed £151.9bn in the year to March, which marked the third highest on record.

Nissan boss says building cars in UK too expensive

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:17
The Sunderland factory pays more for electricity than any other Nissan plant, the executive says.