Killer should have been arrested before murder, watchdog says

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:28
Mikey Rainsford, 20, was killed in his family home by a gang member searching for revenge against rivals.

Weekly quiz: Which star showed off her baby bump at the Met Gala?

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 19:06
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 18:11
A group of MPs urge the PM to delay any decisions until impact assessments of the changes are published.

Constance Marten cross-examined by partner Mark Gordon

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 18:04
Marten criticised her "biological family" during extraordinary cross-examination by her partner and co-accused.

Four in 10 universities in England face financial challenges

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 17:16
A drop in international student numbers has driven the worsening financial position, a report says.

Woman found not guilty of having illegal abortion in UK lockdown

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 16:54
Nicola Packer took abortion medicine at home when she was about 26 weeks pregnant, her trial heard.

Woman found not guilty of having illegal abortion in UK lockdown

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 16:54
Nicola Packer took abortion medicine at home when she was about 26 weeks pregnant, her trial heard.

PC seen punching man in video cleared of assault

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 16:33
PC Richard Williams says he used necessary force during the arrest of a man in Porthmadog, Gwynedd.

Watch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving service

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 15:43
The service, held at Westminster Abbey, marks 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe

Five talking points from Lions squad announcement

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 15:34
Big-name casualties, Farrell circus avoided and Williams doubles Wales contingent - the talking points from the British and Irish Lions squad announcement.

Scotland's First Minister Swinney will not support assisted dying bill

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 15:28
Legislation to allow terminally ill people in Scotland to take their own life is being put forward by the Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur.

Swinney will not support assisted dying in Scotland

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 15:28
Legislation to allow terminally ill people in Scotland to take their own life is being put forward by the Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur.

Bargain Hunt expert charged with terror offences

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:55
Oghenochuko Ojiri is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday, the Met Police says.

Heathrow shutdown cause still unknown, report says

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 11:56
An interim report finds power was restored to Heathrow seven hours before flights resumed.

Rooney speaks of relief at end of Wagatha legal saga

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 11:39
Coleen Rooney says the latest ruling "brings closure" after her legal battle with Rebekah Vardy.

Heathrow shutdown cause still unknown, report says

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 10:25
An interim report finds power was restored to Heathrow seven hours before flights resumed.

The make-up artist using colours she can't see

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 10:04
While she cannot see every colour, this 20-year-old from Belfast is determined to create bold looks.

Man charged with murder after stabbing at bank in Derby

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 09:18
Gurvinder Johal died after being attacked at the branch in Derby city centre on Tuesday afternoon.

Man charged with murder after stabbing at bank

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 09:18
Gurvinder Johal died after being attacked at the branch in Derby city centre on Tuesday afternoon.

Northern Ireland marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

BBC - Thu, 05/08/2025 - 09:18
A number of events, including historical talks, parades and services, are being held across Northern Ireland.