Sensitive data stolen in West Lothian cyber attack

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 22:26
The council's education IT network was hit by a suspected ransomware attack two weeks ago.

Low chance of tornado, with rain over bank holiday weekend

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 21:38
Forecasters say the chance of a tornado on Wednesday is extremely low and a warning has not been issued.

Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 21:19
The move follows political pressure in recent weeks after Labour losses at England's local elections.

Cross-sex hormones for under 18s could be restricted or banned

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 21:12
The government is "actively reviewing" private prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s, the High Court hears.

'Lives at stake' in tower block with broken lifts

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 20:13
Residents of the 26-storey tower in Poplar say they have been stranded after both lifts went down.

Member of hip-hop group Kneecap charged with terror offence

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 19:52
Liam Ó hAnnaidh, 27, has been charged after allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, the Met Police says.

Kneecap member charged with terror offence

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 19:52
Liam Ó hAnnaidh, 27, has been charged after allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, the Met Police says.

Bicester firefighter was true hero, family says

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 18:11
Martyn Sadler's family said they were "immensely proud of him and his unwavering bravery".

Jay Slater's mum pleads for witnesses to attend inquest

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 16:48
A coroner investigating the teenager's death said renewed efforts would be made to find witnesses.

Mark Gordon blames baby's death on police manhunt, court hears

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 16:45
Gordon, 50, gives evidence for the first time in his retrial over the death of his newborn daughter.

Inflation surprise suggests the outlook could be gloomier than we thought

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 16:16
Bills, food prices, and service costs are all rising - but there is some good news

Tommy Robinson charged with harassment

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 15:51
He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 June, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

Man appears in court after £18.5m cocaine seizure

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 15:19
The seizure is the largest Class A drug find by authorities in Northern Ireland.

National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 14:41
The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.

Drug gang trio jailed for killing woman in car attack

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 14:02
A drug dealer and his two accomplices were sentenced to 11 years for killing 27-year-old Amy Rose Wilson in a car chase.

Drug gang trio jailed for killing woman in car attack

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 14:02
A drug dealer and his two accomplices were sentenced to 11 years for killing 27-year-old Amy Rose Wilson in a car chase.

Chris Brown freed on £5m bail by London court

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 13:25
The US singer is accused of assault at a nightclub in central London in 2023.

Third man charged over fires at homes linked to PM

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 13:13
Petro Pochynok, 34, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.

Inquest opens into death of couple in cable car crash

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 13:07
Graeme and Elaine Winn were said to be on a "dream holiday" in Italy when they died.

Supreme Court backs wild camping on Dartmoor

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 12:21
The Supreme Court upholds the legal right to wild camp on Dartmoor in Devon.