Peter Murrell granted legal aid over embezzlement charge

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 10:38
The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was charged in a police investigation into SNP finances.

TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 09:11
The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.

Murderer, 92, to be investigated over cold cases

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 07:26
Ryland Headley, who has been convicted of a decades-old murder, is to be investigated over unsolved offences.

Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:52
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.

Don't call him Oliver - the British qualifier aiming to stun Alcaraz

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:17
From off-the-radar teenager to US college star - British qualifier Oliver Tarvet is aiming to stun Carlos Alcaraz.

Woman abused by mum wants sentence guidance review

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:09
Caroline Eshghi, 57, was beaten, burned and starved as a child by her mother during the 1970s and 80s.

Vulnerable patients told secure ward to close within weeks

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:09
A secure hospital ward for people with complex learning disabilities was found to fall short of standards.

Parking fines soar in Skye tourist site crackdown

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:09
Highland Council says penalty notices for parking violations have increased significantly over last five years.

Will there be a drought where I live?

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 00:09
We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.

The Papers: 'Starmer guts welfare reform' and 'Buggy useless'

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 00:01
Last-minute changes to the welfare cuts bill and migrant channel crossings make Wednesday's front pages.

Banknotes are getting a makeover - and the Bank of England wants your help

BBC - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 00:00
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.

At least 180 aircrew pursuing Ministry of Defence after cancer diagnoses

BBC - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 22:59
Zach Stubbings, who died in January, is one of at least six who have received a settlement from MoD.

We've been fighting to get our son out of hospital but not like this

BBC - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 22:56
A secure hospital ward for people with complex learning disabilities is to be closed within weeks.

Government wins welfare bill vote after big concessions to rebels

BBC - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 22:45
MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.

Family pay tribute to girl, 7, killed by falling tree

BBC - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 22:03
Leonna Ruka died after being injured in a Southend park and her family calls her "a light in our lives".

Family pay tribute to girl, 7, killed by falling tree

BBC - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 22:03
Leonna Ruka died after being injured in a Southend park and her family calls her "a light in our lives".

Family pay tribute to girl killed by falling tree

BBC - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 22:03
Leonna Ruka died after being injured in a Southend park and her family calls her "a light in our lives".

Former Irish swimming coach George Gibney arrested in US

BBC - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 21:36
Mr Gibney is wanted in the Republic of Ireland to face more than 50 historical sexual abuse charges.

TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal

BBC - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 21:01
The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.

Man charged with murder of pregnant mother of two

BBC - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 19:49
The 28-year-old has also been charged with child destruction after the mother-of-two died.