Man accused of violent disorder at asylum hotel

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 14:14
Keith Silk, 33, is also accused of damaging a sign at the Bell Hotel in Epping.

Body found in lake in search for missing mum

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 13:51
Rachel Booth, 38, went missing in the early hours of Saturday, prompting a widespread search.

Mother jailed after violently shaking baby to death

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 13:26
Melissa Wilband is described as "despicable" after being jailed for 15 years for manslaughter.

London Waterloo: Cancellations due to signal issue

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 13:16
The issue has been fixed, but people should avoid travelling for the time being, Network Rail says.

People retiring in 2050 will be worse off than pensioners today, government warns

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 12:31
Future pensioners are set to be worse off than today's with four-in-10 not saving enough for retirement, says the DWP.

£1m spent trying to save dangerous flats

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 12:05
The cash from tenants and taxpayers has been spent trying to fix Beech Rise and Willow Rise.

£1m spent trying to save dangerous flats

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 12:05
The cash from tenants and taxpayers has been spent trying to fix Beech Rise and Willow Rise.

Harvie sees off Green challenge for top election spot

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 12:01
Self-described "radical" party members who were critical of his leadership had sought to replace the MSP.

Inquiry to be held into 1980s violent miners' strike clashes at Orgreave

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 11:29
Police violently clashed with striking miners at Orgreave in South Yorkshire on 18 June 1984.

Wales name Tandy as new head coach

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 11:28
Steve Tandy is appointed Wales men's head coach and will lead the side into the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

Five key takeaways from the landmark water sector review

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 11:07
The wide-ranging review was launched amid growing public concern about sewage spills and rising bills.

Will the water industry proposals make any difference?

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 08:27
The Cunliffe report has proposed reforms that are deep and wide, but they will take time to take effect.

Teens stranded in cave after canoe capsizes rescued as mum raises alarm

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 07:49
The pair waited hours for rescue after getting into difficulty during a slate mine adventure.

Reburial service held for World War One soldiers

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 06:17
Men from Essex and Bedfordshire regiments are laid to rest after their remains are found in France.

Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 06:01
Transport company KNP forced to shut down after international hacker gangs target thousands of UK businesses.

Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 01:13
Future pensioners are set to be worse off than today's with four-in-10 not saving enough for retirement, says the DWP.

HS2 was doomed to be a mess, say insiders - due to a 'problem in this country'

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 00:03
"There's a fundamental problem in the UK with the cost of building anything," says one insider. Then there are questions about the planning system

Girlguiding unveils 72 new badges including 'fandoms' and 'laughter'

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 00:00
It is only the second time in the organisation's 116-year history that it has released new badges.

Battle of Orgreave national inquiry confirmed

BBC - Mon, 07/21/2025 - 00:00
Police violently clashed with striking miners at Orgreave in South Yorkshire on 18 June 1984.

New water ombudsman will tackle leaks and overcharging

BBC - Sun, 07/20/2025 - 22:30
The new consumer champion is being launched as part of wider plans to overhaul the water industry.