Madeleine McCann suspect faces new unrelated charge

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 17:22
Christian Brückner is the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance in Portugal in 2007.

Talks with US over digital services continue, says PM

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 17:14
The government continues to push for a wider US trade pact after cutting car and steel tariffs.

UK prepared to pay to access EU defence programmes

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 17:07
Defence secretary John Healey has told the BBC the UK will pay its "fair share" but wants a say in decisions.

UK to see temperatures rise for the weekend

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 16:17
Warming up but with a risk of rain in some areas. Darren Bett looks ahead to the weather this weekend.

Bargain Hunt expert admits terror offence after sales to 'Hezbollah financier'

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 15:46
Oghenochuko Ojiri, who has been an expert on the BBC programme, has admitted eight offences.

Pair guilty of cutting down Sycamore Gap tree

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 15:01
Prosecutors say the pair thought it was "a laugh", but the "mindless thuggery" sparked global fury.

Pair guilty of felling world-famous Sycamore Gap tree in 'mindless act of destruction'

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 15:01
Prosecutors say the pair thought it was "a laugh", but the "mindless thuggery" sparked global fury.

Rose named after Princess of Wales to celebrate 'power of nature'

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 14:00
The RHS said 'Catherine's Rose' will raise awareness of how nature and gardening can help to heal.

Five-year sentence for man who 'catfished' girls online

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 13:20
Max Hollingsbee of Orient Circle, Lurgan, was sentenced for his crimes against 14 girls and young women.

Trial date set for man accused of bank murder

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 13:00
Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur, of Western Road in Derby, will provisionally stand trial in the New Year.

Bargain Hunt expert pleads guilty to terror financing-related offences

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 10:44
Oghenochuko Ojiri, who has been an expert on the BBC programme, has admitted eight offences.

Archbishop welcomes 'unexpected' Pope

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 10:32
Catholics across Northern Ireland react to the news of a new Pope.

Rediscovered Thomas & Friends pilot to be released

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 09:41
The original episode of the fictional train, voiced by Ringo Starr, arrives on YouTube on Friday.

'He found strong, empathetic women - then destroyed us'

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 06:40
Three women have bravely shared their story after being abused by convicted murderer Kieron Goodwin.

My abuser would be charged under new Scottish law

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 06:18
Emma Bryson feels "vindicated" knowing changes to the law she helped effect could have given her own case a different outcome.

Teen girls report more social media issues than boys

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 06:10
One in five girls aged between 13 and 15 reported problems compared with one in 10 boys that age.

Litter 'nightmare' as street cleanliness worst on record

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 06:08
Residents say litter near their homes is "heart-breaking" as survey finds worst situation on record.

Litter 'nightmare' as street cleanliness worst on record

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 06:08
Residents say litter near their homes is "heart-breaking" as survey finds worst situation on record.

London mayor to 'explore' building on green belt

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 05:58
Sir Sadiq Khan says building on brownfield sites alone is not enough to deliver 88,000 homes a year.

The Papers: US trade deal 'made by Brexit' and 'Holy smoke'

BBC - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 05:15
The UK has won the global race to "shake off worst Trump trade tariffs" and a new pope is elected.