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.

Zendaya and Tom Holland in surprise curry house stop

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 15:44
The famous couple turned up at the restaurant in Leicestershire while visiting the area to see a show.

Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 15:05
The rock and blues singer's love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs.

Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 15:05
The rock and blues singer's love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs.

Gun attacks linked to 'toxic world of drugs' - DUP MLA

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 14:52
Brian Kingston told BBC News NI those involved needed to "get off the backs" of people in the community.

Resident doctor pay talks to continue over Christmas as strike looms

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 14:52
Scotland's resident doctors have voted to strike in January, but the health secretary says it is an outcome both sides want to avoid.

British woman detained in Iran shares pain in poem

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 14:45
Lindsay Foreman is being held in Tehran's infamous Evin prison alongside her husband.

'Year of octopus' declared after warmer seas leads to record numbers in UK

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 12:49
The Wildlife Trusts say its is 'flabbergasted' by the sighting of the highest number of octopuses since 1950

Ex-BNP leader Nick Griffin accused of stirring up racial hatred with cartoon

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 12:45
Nick Griffin appeared in court via video link in a private prosecution by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.

TV presenter used to dread Christmas Day with her abusive ex

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 10:55
Weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth says the festive season can be a misery for domestic abuse victims.

'We've spent so much money already' - England fans head Down Under, but Ashes already over

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 07:51
Four siblings from Lancashire are still flying out to Australia despite England's Ashes loss after booking tickets for fourth and fifth Tests "12 months ago".

Find the attacker who took my son's life twice

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 05:58
Leon Adams, 24, was paralysed in a brutal attack and needed 24/7 care until he died last December.

'Two pairs of leggings ended up costing me £5,000'

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 05:51
Clare Lane says she had "no idea" she signed up to a subscription when she bought the items online.

'Two pairs of leggings ended up costing me £5,000'

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 05:51
Clare Lane says she had "no idea" she signed up to a subscription when she bought the items online.

Doctors return to work in England after five-day strike

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 05:31
Resident doctors in England who went on strike over ongoing pay disputes will return to work on Monday.

White Christmas unlikely for most in UK but a few flakes of snow are possible

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 04:19
With the weather set to turn colder during Christmas week, will it be cold enough for snow?

White Christmas unlikely for most in UK but a few flakes of snow are possible

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 04:19
With the weather set to turn colder during Christmas week, will it be cold enough for snow?

The Papers: 'No coherent plan for social mobility' and Strictly fix claim 'boshed'

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:57
Monday's papers include a warning from the government's social mobility commissioner that Sir Keir lacks a clear strategy to tackle entrenched inequalities.

University threatened with legal action after protest at academic's talk

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:08
Prof Alice Sullivan says her talk at the University of Bristol became like a "zombie apocalypse" during the protest.

Why do we stop singing when we reach secondary school?

BBC - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:03
New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.