Royal Christmas cards have a touchy-feely look this year

BBC - Tue, 12/23/2025 - 00:06
Correspondent Sean Coughlan takes a look at the themes in some of this year's royal cards from across Europe.

Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over

BBC - Tue, 12/23/2025 - 00:01
Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.

Clinics in GB supply almost half of NI's private ADHD drugs

BBC - Tue, 12/23/2025 - 00:00
Last year almost 4,000 prescriptions for ADHD medication were issued by private clinics to people in Northern Ireland, up from just six in 2019.

2025 likely to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office

BBC - Tue, 12/23/2025 - 00:00
Scientists could not be clearer that human-caused climate change is driving the UK's warming trend.

Sports stars fear disappearance of playing fields amid reforms

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 22:59
A host of top sports stars and governing bodies express fears that playing fields across England could be built on and disappear if proposed planning reforms come into force.

Sports stars fear disappearance of playing fields amid reforms

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 22:59
A host of top sports stars and governing bodies express fears that playing fields across England could be built on and disappear if proposed planning reforms come into force.

Two men jailed for Grindr targeted thefts

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 21:27
The Met says the men were part of an organised gang who would arrange to meet their targets at home.

Third Palestine Action hunger striker on remand ends protest

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 19:48
A third individual on remand for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group has ended a hunger strike after 49 days.

We stripped down to our pants - Brydon of new series of The Trip

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 19:41
The Welsh actor and comedian has been speaking about his latest series with Steve Coogan.

Cat poo row goes to high court after neighbours kick up a stink

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 19:29
Cats from a home in Caerphilly county allegedly kept pooing in a neighbour's garden, the court hears.

Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 18:25
The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.

Major incident declared over giant hole at canal

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 18:14
Two boats have been left at the bottom of the cavity, where water has drained away.

Major incident declared over giant hole at canal

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 18:14
Two boats have been left at the bottom of the cavity, where water has drained away.

Cowboy builder jailed for 14 years for £1.25m fraud

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 18:10
Mark Killick, who has now been convicted of fraud for a fourth time, used multiple names.

Two identical Banksy murals appear in London

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 18:05
Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London.

Two identical Banksy murals appear in London

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 18:05
Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London.

Husband and five other men charged with sex offences against ex-wife

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 17:58
Philip Young is charged with offences including rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy.

Husband and five other men charged with sex offences against ex-wife

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 17:58
Philip Young is charged with offences including rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy.

Lib Dems write to human rights watchdog over election delays

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 17:53
The government has indicated it would postpone elections if requested by local authorities.

Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 17:07
The singer died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said in a statement.