Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess

BBC - Fri, 10/31/2025 - 00:34
A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.

Appeal over 'savage' murder on Halloween night 2001

BBC - Fri, 10/31/2025 - 00:00
Detectives are appealing for information on the 24th anniversary of the murder of a man in east Belfast.

Andrew stripped of 'prince' title and will move out of Royal Lodge

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 23:20
The dramatic move follows weeks of intense scrutiny over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Edinburgh firework ban zones come into force

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 22:53
The zones are a response to years of violence and disruption caused by gangs using fireworks.

Garden bonfire exploded 'like a bomb' in my face

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 22:47
Siân Morgan is still being treated by burns specialists after a "very traumatic" bonfire incident.

Watch: Question Time audience reacts to Andrew news

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 21:59
A recording of the programme was interrupted on Thursday as the news broke.

England's most deprived areas named - see how your area is affected

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 21:40
Jaywick, a seaside town in Essex, has been named the most deprived area for a fourth time in a row.

UK pledges £4m to clear land mines to help flow of aid in Gaza

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 18:00
It will allow a UN body to clear land mines and allow the safe passage of aid to Palestinians.

Nearly 40,000 prisoners released early under government scheme

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 17:58
The early release scheme was launched in September 2024 as an emergency measure to tackle overcrowding.

England's most deprived areas named - see how your area is affected

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 17:37
Jaywick, a seaside town in Essex, has been named the most deprived area for a fourth time in a row.

Man dies and three injured in helicopter crash

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 17:14
Emergency services were called to Ings Lane in Bentley at about 10:15 GMT, police say.

Man dies and three injured in helicopter crash

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 17:14
Emergency services were called to Ings Lane in Bentley at about 10:15 GMT, police say.

Alleged McCann stalker tells court 'I'm exhausted'

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 16:47
Julia Wandelt, 24, breaks down in tears and says she should not be in the witness box.

Alleged McCann stalker tells court 'I'm exhausted'

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 16:47
Julia Wandelt, 24, breaks down in tears and says she should not be in the witness box.

UK charters flights to get Britons out of Jamaica

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 16:11
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says "many British nationals were there" during the hurrican's devastation.

William and Kate win legal battle over ski holiday pictures

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 15:48
The images of the royal couple and their children had appeared in a French magazine in April.

William and Kate win legal battle over ski holiday pictures

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 15:48
The images of the royal couple and their children had appeared in a French magazine in April.

Tonne of fireworks seized ahead of Bonfire Night campaign

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 15:25
Police are preparing for Bonfire Night after previous years saw disorder break out around Scotland.

£4.3m bill for Soldier F defence 'sickening', says MP

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 14:45
The figure was revealed in a parliamentary answer to a question asked by Foyle MP Colum Eastwood.

Developer puts up 100ft union jack after council row

BBC - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 14:31
The giant flag has been put up on the side of a former council building in Chesterfield.