Prosecution to open case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial

BBC - Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:44
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.

Woman admits guilt in fatal XL bully attack

BBC - Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:28
Morgan Dorsett, 19, from Shrewsbury, died after the attack in Bishopsworth, Bristol, in 2025.

Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest

BBC - Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:15
The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest

BBC - Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:15
The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

Man charged over fatal shooting of award-winning farmer

BBC - Wed, 05/27/2026 - 11:04
The body of Charles Kinston, 23, was found in a field in Derbyshire on 29 January 2024.

'Unimaginable grief' after boy's reservoir death

BBC - Wed, 05/27/2026 - 10:42
Reco Puttock, 13, died after swimming in a reservoir near Halifax on Monday, police say.

Woman, 21, described as 'perfect in every way' after Australia crash death

BBC - Wed, 05/27/2026 - 09:49
Annie Evans-Lewis's car left the road and hit a tree in East Pingelly, south-east of Perth.

Woman, 21, described as 'perfect in every way' after Australia crash death

BBC - Wed, 05/27/2026 - 09:49
Annie Evans-Lewis's car left the road and hit a tree in East Pingelly, south-east of Perth.

Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits

BBC - Wed, 05/27/2026 - 08:39
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says

BBC - Wed, 05/27/2026 - 00:42
The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.

'Shocking' rise in school suspensions for racist, ableist and homophobic abuse

BBC - Wed, 05/27/2026 - 00:36
Education experts and charities are calling for a national anti-bullying strategy in schools.

Speed up £250 cap on leasehold ground rent, MPs urge

BBC - Wed, 05/27/2026 - 00:31
A committee of MPs says leaseholders have been waiting too long for governments to tackle the issue.

Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair

BBC - Tue, 05/26/2026 - 23:26
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.

Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans

BBC - Tue, 05/26/2026 - 23:03
Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.

Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans

BBC - Tue, 05/26/2026 - 23:03
Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.

Our best friend fell 200ft to his death on a mountain but wouldn't want us to stop hiking

BBC - Tue, 05/26/2026 - 23:00
Two men who watched best friend Jack Carne fall to his death off Glyder Fawr won't stop adventuring.

Green jobs contributing £10.2bn to Scotland's economy, says CBI

BBC - Tue, 05/26/2026 - 22:44
An industry report suggests that the net-zero economy is already established and employs more than 105,000 people.

Body found in search for boy, 12, missing in river

BBC - Tue, 05/26/2026 - 22:30
Police and fire crews with underwater units launched a major search until a body was recovered on Tuesday night.

UK's hottest May day record broken for second day in a row

BBC - Tue, 05/26/2026 - 22:25
Temperatures soared to 35.1C in Kew Gardens, south-west London, according to provisional figures.

UK's hottest May day record broken for second day in a row

BBC - Tue, 05/26/2026 - 22:25
Temperatures soared to 35.1C in Kew Gardens, south-west London, according to provisional figures.