'I was punched in the face for driving at 20mph'

BBC - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 06:29
A man says he was punched for sticking to the speed limit while driving to a hospital appointment.

From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world

BBC - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 06:23
Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.

'I am no spy': Courier in Russian exploding parcels plot against UK talks to BBC

BBC - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 06:00
Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.

The Papers: 'US bombers take off' and 'Heading out - at last'

BBC - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 05:41
US fighter jets leave UK airbase and British warship sails to Mediterranean -Wednesday’s papers.

Gale-force winds to batter UK as snow and cold set for comeback

BBC - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:29
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range

BBC - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:24
Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear

Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn

BBC - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:11
The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.

MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs

BBC - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:09
The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.

Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes

BBC - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:07
The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.

The Aldi-style insurgents who could be about to shake up the vets market

BBC - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:05
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

University tuition fees system is a 'mess', says Clegg

BBC - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:02
The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement

'My epileptic daughter died in her sleep, with no warning'

BBC - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:00
Jo-Ann Burns is claiming her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:35
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.

Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:32
Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.

Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 20:39
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.

HMS Dragon departs UK for eastern Mediterranean

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 19:39
The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.

Mail editor kept Catherine's pregnancy secret for days, court hears

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 19:00
Charlotte Griffiths says she never hacked a phone or used a private investigator as she gave evidence in the privacy trial brought by figures including Prince Harry and Sir Elton John.

British Airways to suspend UK repatriation flights - latest on travel from Middle East

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 18:01
BA cancels more Middle East flights until 28 March, following Iranian strikes across the region in retaliation to US and Israeli bombardment.

Meeting my death-row pen pal after 20 years

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 18:00
Rhys Williams became friends with convicted killer Roderick Orme after the pair began exchanging letters.

Glasgow Central's main station to remain closed until next week

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:53
A huge fire destroyed a neighbouring building but Network Rail staff believe the station has not been seriously damaged.