Thousands of drivers paying invalid fines, AA says

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 06:07
Penalties were imposed on drivers despite traffic cameras lacking updated certification, the AA says.

Two IDs plan to stop under-age online knife sales

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 03:21
Anyone wanting to buy a blade online would have to complete two age verification checks under government plans.

Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:56
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:55
The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:55
The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

Thousands on hold to HMRC 'cut off after 70 minutes'

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:06
HMRC denies running a "deliberately poor" phone service in an attempt to push customers online.

Alan Cumming: 'I'm the Pied Piper of Pitlochry'

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 23:00
The US Traitors host and Hollywood star took over at Pitlochry Festival Theatre last year.

Mum killed after doing school run, court hears

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 22:52
Sophie Evans’s family has said they are “heartbroken by her loss” and that she will be missed.

How do you take care of an elderly polar bear?

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 22:51
The Highland Wildlife Park's female bear Victoria has reached the grand old age of 28.

How 'Live Aid II' was pulled off in three weeks

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 22:48
It was one of the biggest charity gigs ever to be held in the UK - but it very nearly didn't happen.

Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 22:40
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.

Offshore wind firms told WWII bomb disposals must be less noisy

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 22:37
The government says the industry must find ways to clear the explosives without disrupting marine life.

Tensions over when to make Southport details public

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 21:24
Questions continue over why UK authorities did not publish key details about Axel Rudakubana earlier than they did.

Storm Éowyn set to batter the UK with up to 90mph winds

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 20:01
It is going to turn stormier in the UK this week as Storm Éowyn moves in from the Atlantic.

Southport killer admitted carrying a knife more than 10 times

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 18:26
Public bodies failed to identify the threat posed by Axel Rudakubana, says Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.

Southport killer admitted carrying a knife more than 10 times

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 18:26
Public bodies failed to identify the threat posed by Axel Rudakubana, says Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.

Prince Harry case against Sun publisher delayed

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 17:37
Prince Harry's barrister said there was potentially a "good prospect" of an agreement that would save the court time.

Bodies of man and six-year-old girl found in house

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 16:59
Police are treating the deaths of the 36-year-old man and six-year-old girl as unexplained.

Far-right group exposed in undercover BBC investigation

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 15:40
Undercover reporter infiltrated far-right group and exposed group's extreme views in secret filming.

Woman told friends she murdered somebody, court told

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 15:29
The body of Robert Wilkin was discovered in July 2023 in the sea at the foot of Slieve League.