How a cigarette butt helped solve a 30-year murder mystery

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 23:13
Serial sex offender Graham McGill was on parole when he murdered mother-of-11 Mary McLaughlin in 1984.

'Katie was my sister and best friend - the justice system killed her'

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 23:01
On the day a determination is due on three deaths at Polmont YOI, Scott Allan says the prison destroyed his sister.

Fed up villagers turn pot holes into attraction

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 22:52
Residents have set up Pothole Land after what they say is years of inaction on their rural road.

US woman to face shop owner murder plot charge

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 21:53
Aimee Betro, from Wisconsin, is due in court over matters dating back to 2019, prosecutors say.

Police chief suspended for alleged gross misconduct

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 21:33
Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Jason Hogg leads England's largest non-metropolitan force.

'No dignity in this', say staff on stretched A&E

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 19:35
While the number of patients with flu are declining, a cold snap has again placed nurses under extreme stress.

Man who abused mum before she took own life jailed

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 19:24
Ryan Wellings was cleared of manslaughter but "set the scene" for Kiena Dawes' death, a court heard.

Sara Sharif's killers in sentence appeal bid

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 17:49
Sara's father, stepmother and uncle are seeking permission to appeal against their sentences.

UK pledges support for Ukraine with 100-year pact

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 17:23
Sir Keir Starmer visits Kyiv amid concerns the incoming Trump administration may reduce aid.

Gang detained over transgender student stab attack

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 17:22
The victim was repeatedly stabbed and beaten after being lured to a car park, a court hears.

Bride 'shocked' after 1960s wedding video found

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 16:54
Beryl Davies married Griff at Cilfowyr Chapel near Cardigan in October 1966.

Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 16:36
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.

Police chief suspended for alleged gross misconduct

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 16:09
Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Jason Hogg leads England's largest non-metropolitan force.

Teenager guilty of murdering girl, 15, outside shopping centre

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 16:06
A jury rejects Hassan Sentamu's defence of diminished responsibility over Elianne Andam's stabbing.

Boy, 14, stabbed more than 25 times on bus - court

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 15:39
Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed repeatedly on the Route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Street.

Actor and TV personality Paul Danan dies at 46

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 15:31
The actor and reality TV star is remembered as "a genuine and caring man" who had a "heart of gold".

UK must rejoin EU customs union, says Lib Dem Davey

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 14:46
Sir Ed also called for Donald Trump to be offered a state visit to the UK, but only if he delivered support for Ukraine.

'She was a miracle baby': Murdered teen had dreams of law career, aunt tells BBC

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 14:44
The 15-year-old's aunt says her smiling and talented niece loved helping people and wanted to be a human rights lawyer.

UK will 'never let up' on Ukraine support, says Starmer

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 14:43
It is the prime minister's first visit to Ukraine since taking office six months ago.

Businesses and schools shut as thousands lose water

BBC - Thu, 01/16/2025 - 14:39
Crews are working on repairs, Welsh Water says, with work not expected to be finished until later.