Russell Brand granted bail after court appearance

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 11:53
The broadcaster, comedian and actor faces charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.

Can this lynx born in a zoo learn to live in the wild?

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 11:02
It has been moved to Germany's Black Forest in preparation for its release

One-year-old died after being hit by vehicle, inquest told

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 09:39
Mabel Elizabeth Baldini died in hospital on Monday after being struck by a vehicle at a campsite.

What happened in the elections overnight and what's still to come?

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 09:15
Reform UK wins its first Parliamentary by-election and makes early gains in council elections.

Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 09:00
Damian Grammaticas reports from the Runcorn and Helsby by-election count after a knife-edge victory for Reform.

M&S working 'day and night' over cyber attack

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 08:58
The boss of the retailer says he is "really sorry" for the disruption which caused it to pause its online operations.

Reform's Sarah Pochin becomes party's 5th MP after close by-election

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 08:55
Sarah Pochin overturns a huge 14,696 majority to win Reform UK’s first by-election.

Sir John Curtice: Reform challenging traditional party dominance

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 08:10
Reform has won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by just six votes - one of the closest parliamentary elections ever

'Lives will be lost' unless services are restored at hospital

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 06:48
Politicians tell a public meeting they support proposals to restore emergency surgery services at Swah.

Liverpool fans' celebrations during title win caused earth tremors

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 06:13
Celebrations at Liverpool's title-clinching win at Anfield showed up on the Richter scale.

Maternity staff given apology for 'toxic' workplace culture

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 06:13
A whistleblowing report revealed staff shortages and workplace relationships had compromised patient safety.

Dramatic drop in temperatures to mark May Bank Holiday weekend

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 05:55
Elizabeth Rizzini with what the weather this early May bank holiday has in store.

Four ways the film Conclave sheds light on the secretive way popes are chosen

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 00:43
The Bafta award-winning film gives viewers a window into a "highly secret and a deeply private process".

David Bowie to Doctor Who: Famous faces come to life in art show

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 00:30
The first immersive exhibition to use one of Britain's national art collections will go on a UK tour.

Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 00:16
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.

Streeting accused of 'betrayal' over maternity funding plan

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 00:14
Campaigners say the move will “rip the heart out of any moves to improve maternity safety”.

Lynx could be first UK zoo-born cat freed into the wild

BBC - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 00:03
It has been moved to Germany's Black Forest in preparation for its release

Husband says family shocked after 'lovely' wife found dead in France

BBC - Thu, 05/01/2025 - 23:39
Karen Carter, 65, was found with stab wounds in Trémolat in the Dordogne on Tuesday evening.

Two Gazan girls first to arrive in UK for medical treatment

BBC - Thu, 05/01/2025 - 23:01
The children have been granted temporary visas to receive private medical treatment in the UK.

Harrods latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack

BBC - Thu, 05/01/2025 - 20:47
The firm told the BBC it had restricted internet access in its stores following an attempted cyber attack.