Sturgeon wishes she had not kept Murrell on as SNP chief executive

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:49
The former first minister says she didn't think it was fair that Murrell - who embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP - should lose his job when she became SNP leader.

Man accused of carrying out attack on behalf of Iran says his friend did it

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:27
Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was left with three stab wounds after the attack in March 2024.

I'll wear it to bed, says Emma Thompson after award win at Hay Festival

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:24
The actress and writer speaks about novels she loves and the books that inspired her.

Labour reports Farage's alleged Russian phone hack to police

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:02
On Sunday, Reform sources claimed to a newspaper that their leader's phone may have been hacked.

Boy, 17, found dead in Pick Mere was 'full of light'

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 17:29
David Tita Jr, 17, died after getting into the water at Pick Mere in Cheshire.

Body of 16-year-old boy recovered from water near Callander

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 17:18
Charlie Noble's body was recovered from the water at Bracklinn Falls following reports of concern for a person.

Mum and son jailed for ramming driver after 13-mile chase

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 17:04
Hollie Dance is the mother of Archie Battersbee, whose death attracted global headlines in 2022.

Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:51
Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

Badenoch tells Blair not to waste his time calling for Labour to change

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:35
The Tory leader sends an open letter to former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair following his critique of the government.

Child among three dead in tower block fall

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:11
A man, a woman and a child were pronounced dead at the scene in Elephant and Castle.

No second retrial for men accused of airport brawl

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:09
Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz denied assaulting a Greater Manchester Police officer in 2024.

Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:43
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

'Golf ball-sized' hailstones damage roofs and cars

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:40
Residents in Melksham and the surrounding areas are counting the cost after a sudden "rare" hailstorm.

Watch: AI versions of Churchill, Kahlo and Gandhi on Question Time

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:25
An unusual start to the programme, which this week debates concerns around artificial intelligence.

Stalker jailed for murdering ex-girlfriend

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:24
Yurii Muzyka murdered his ex-girlfriend in a rage after he found out she was seeing a new partner.

Four people sentenced over murder of 'gentle giant'

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:21
Steven Peck, 33, was attacked on a laneway in Ballymoney in January 2021.

Inquest opens for three sisters who died in sea

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:39
Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters, and Rebecca Walters died off Brighton beach on May 13.

Murder accused fails to appear in court

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:27
Jemele Rhone's solicitor tells a court his client's mental health meant he could not attend hearing.

Amputee surgeon struck off for posing extreme risk

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 13:37
Neil Hopper is struck off after he was deemed an extreme risk to public protection.

Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears

BBC - Fri, 05/29/2026 - 12:51
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.