Man arrested after 'axe carried into mosque'

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 20:42
Manchester Central Mosque said the "swift actions of its volunteers" had "contained the situation".

Man and woman arrested on suspicion of Lisa Dorrian's murder

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 20:35
A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Bangor, County Down and a 42-year-old man was arrested in Scotland on Wednesday.

Met apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 20:30
It comes after Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirmed he gave information to the force suggesting the peer could be a flight risk.

Killer left partner to die after attacking her at home

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 19:55
Stephanie Blundell, 41, was found with more than 100 injuries after she was attacked by Tony Devenport.

BBC broadcast of racial slur at Baftas unacceptable, says culture secretary

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 19:55
The broadcast of a racial slur at the Bafta Film Awards was "completely unacceptable and harmful", the culture secretary says.

BBC broadcast of racial slur at Baftas unacceptable, says culture secretary

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 19:55
The broadcast of a racial slur at the Bafta Film Awards was "completely unacceptable and harmful", the culture secretary says.

Home Office allowed to appeal Palestine Action court ruling

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 18:21
The government will be allowed to challenge a decision by senior judge's to quash a ban on the group.

Home Office allowed to appeal Palestine Action court ruling

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 18:21
The government will be allowed to challenge a decision by senior judge's to quash a ban on the group.

'One-off' Led Zeppelin album photo sells for £16k

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:51
There was "fierce bidding" for the photo which inspired the album artwork, the auction house says.

Man accused of driving wife to suicide claims she lied about abuse, jury told

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:24
Christopher Trybus, 43, is charged with manslaughter, coercive control and two counts of rape.

Man accused of driving wife to suicide claims she lied about abuse, jury told

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:24
Christopher Trybus, 43, is charged with manslaughter, coercive control and two counts of rape.

John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:14
The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.

John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:14
The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.

Scottish government orders public inquiry into grooming gangs

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:02
Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth says the government will "act decisively" to protect children from harm.

UK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, despite minister's comment

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:38
It come after a minister said the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.

'Jekyll and Hyde' killer guilty of shooting ex-colleague on remote country path

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:33
Former gamekeeper David Campbell murdered Brian Low in Aberfeldy two years ago then tried to cover his tracks.

'Jekyll and Hyde' killer guilty of shooting ex-colleague on remote country path

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:33
Former gamekeeper David Campbell murdered Brian Low in Aberfeldy two years ago then tried to cover his tracks.

Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:32
Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.

Life sentence for man who shook girlfriend's five-month-old baby to death

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:20
Thomas Morgan's "rage-filled attack" left the five-month-old boy with catastrophic injuries.

Life sentence for man who shook girlfriend's five-month-old baby to death

BBC - Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:20
Thomas Morgan's "rage-filled attack" left the five-month-old boy with catastrophic injuries.