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Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say ...

2026-05-26T08:54:50+02:00

Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.

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Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say ...

2026-05-26T03:13:57+02:00

Man charged with allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ...

2026-05-08T00:39:19+02:00

Man charged with allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Alex Jenkinson, 39, of Stowmarket, Suffolk, has been remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0d1wp6g8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Bank of England signals rate rises are likely as Iran war ...

2026-04-30T13:27:29+02:00

Bank of England signals rate rises are likely as Iran war continues

The Bank of England votes for no immediate change to borrowing costs as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7p89mp2rjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Reform pledges to review all asylum claims for past five years if ...

2026-04-20T13:17:48+02:00

Reform pledges to review all asylum claims for past five years if it wins power

The current Labour government has already announced major crackdowns on immigration, including disrupting gangs.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rxd5wpyqwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' ...

2026-04-20T13:08:51+02:00

Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads

BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8lp0pz3y9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Voters shown fake 20mph claims and a bogus manifesto on social ...

2026-04-20T12:13:04+02:00

Voters shown fake 20mph claims and a bogus manifesto on social media

Pages sharing misinformation are shown on the social media feeds of the BBC's fictional voters.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrll7d9jeyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Two arrested over Kenton synagogue attack A bottle containing a ...

2026-04-20T12:02:49+02:00

Two arrested over Kenton synagogue attack

A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown at the synagogue in Harrow, north-west London.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6l9wdpqgdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians The incident ...

2026-04-20T11:44:16+02:00

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

The incident took place in central London in the early hours, leaving a woman in a critical condition.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2kgvlrmdeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

London Tube strikes: What you need to know London Underground ...

2026-04-20T10:54:29+02:00

London Tube strikes: What you need to know

London Underground drivers who are RMT members are set to strike in April, May and June over working hours.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ljyd03n88o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Reform pledges to review all asylum claims for past five years if ...

2026-04-20T09:56:54+02:00

Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over ...

2026-04-20T08:54:51+02:00

Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal

The prime minister said he was "staggered" to find out last week that civil servants in the Foreign Office withheld information from him.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yw6egnjg2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Reform pledges to review all asylum claims since 2021 if it wins ...

2026-04-20T08:14:45+02:00

Reform pledges to review all asylum claims since 2021 if it wins power

The current Labour government has already announced major crackdowns on immigration, including disrupting gangs.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rxd5wpyqwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Our dream family home is beside a dead animal dumping ground ...

2026-04-20T08:06:09+02:00

Our dream family home is beside a dead animal dumping ground

Further incidents of animal carcass waste dumping have been uncovered in rural parts of County Tyrone.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2kpjmrx5ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Fake 20mph claims and bogus manifesto among election ...

2026-04-20T07:14:32+02:00

Fake 20mph claims and bogus manifesto among election misinformation

Pages sharing misinformation are shown on the social media feeds of the BBC's fictional voters.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrll7d9jeyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Reform pledges to review all asylum claims since 2021 if it wins ...

2026-04-20T07:00:50+02:00

Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising ...

2026-04-20T07:00:02+02:00

Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism

British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyxxjgdn94o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Fake 20mph claims and bogus manifesto among election ...

2026-04-19T22:43:40+02:00

Firefighters tackling large blaze at derelict hotel Firefighters ...

2026-04-19T22:41:42+02:00

Firefighters tackling large blaze at derelict hotel

Firefighters are at the scene of a fire at the former Antrim Arms hotel in Ballycastle.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1j715kd728o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Murder probe launched after woman, 82, found dead on street ...

2026-04-19T20:23:25+02:00

Murder probe launched after woman, 82, found dead on street

Police Scotland confirmed it was hunting a "dangerous" man last spotted in the area around the time Elizabeth Colligan's body was discovered.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwj9zvwx88o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after new ...

2026-04-19T19:03:47+02:00

Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after new synagogue arson attempt

The warning comes after a north-west London synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce35qwk9k5do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Arson attacks 'gathering momentum', Chief Rabbi says The ...

2026-04-19T19:03:47+02:00

Arson attacks 'gathering momentum', Chief Rabbi says

The warning comes after a north-west London synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce35qwk9k5do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians The incident ...

2026-04-19T17:48:52+02:00

Arson attacks 'gathering momentum' Chief Rabbi says The ...

2026-04-19T16:39:54+02:00

Arson attacks 'gathering momentum' Chief Rabbi says

The warning comes after a north-west London synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce35qwk9k5do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after new ...

2026-04-19T16:39:54+02:00

Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after new ...

2026-04-19T15:02:26+02:00

Arson attacks 'gathering momentum' Chief Rabbi says The ...

2026-04-19T15:02:26+02:00

Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after new ...

2026-04-19T13:25:52+02:00

Arson attacks 'gathering momentum' Chief Rabbi says The ...

2026-04-19T13:25:52+02:00

Singer appeals after car with medical equipment is stolen Jesy ...

2026-04-19T13:22:35+02:00

Singer appeals after car with medical equipment is stolen

Jesy Nelson offers a £10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg40dqe4265o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Police hunt 'dangerous' man last spotted at scene of ...

2026-04-19T11:45:06+02:00

Police hunt 'dangerous' man last spotted at scene of woman's death

Grant McKinnon, 30, was last seen in the Cardowan Road area of Carntyne, Glasgow at about 04:00 on Saturday.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp84xedr2gno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson over vetting failure, ...

2026-04-19T11:44:41+02:00

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson over vetting failure, ministers say

The prime minister says he only learned of security concerns around the ex-US ambassador earlier this week.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80m2z42pr1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Another attempted arson attack on synagogue reported A synagogue ...

2026-04-19T11:30:42+02:00

Another attempted arson attack on synagogue reported

A synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight, a Jewish community body said.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce35qwk9k5do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Another attempted arson attack on London synagogue reported A ...

2026-04-19T11:10:05+02:00

Another attempted arson attack on London synagogue reported

A synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight, a Jewish community body said.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce35qwk9k5do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

How Wales' most obese area is declaring war on junk food ...

2026-04-19T08:16:04+02:00

How Wales' most obese area is declaring war on junk food

Blaenau Gwent is the birthplace of the NHS, but 67% of adults in the area are now overweight.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c36r43zjzppo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Police treating arson attack as antisemitic hate crime It comes ...

2026-04-19T02:15:05+02:00

Police treating arson attack as antisemitic hate crime

It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxl1qr11q2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Items found near Israeli embassy are non-hazardous, police say ...

2026-04-18T23:29:00+02:00

Items found near Israeli embassy are non-hazardous, police say

Nearby Kensington Gardens was closed on Friday and specialist emergency services units were deployed to the site.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqx33y5lljo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs ...

2026-04-18T20:51:40+02:00

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kryzd8l7no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs ...

2026-04-18T18:41:33+02:00

Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in ...

2026-04-18T17:01:39+02:00

Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland

It is the first time the prime minister has been north of the border since the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for him to step down in February.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgr54407wxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

What life is like when you have an unfortunate surname For years, ...

2026-04-18T15:11:06+02:00

What life is like when you have an unfortunate surname

For years, Andy Mycock didn't know others found his surname funny. Now, he's the one making the jokes.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cql7eennngvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack It ...

2026-04-18T14:56:27+02:00

Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack

It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxl1qr11q2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack It ...

2026-04-18T13:49:52+02:00

Man denies throwing boiling water over another man at courthouse ...

2026-04-18T13:29:10+02:00

Man denies throwing boiling water over another man at courthouse

The incident happened at Strabane Magistrates' Court, County Tyrone, on Thursday morning.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v6yng792eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs ...

2026-04-18T10:14:00+02:00

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Former Former Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kryzd8l7no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Endangered British dishes - and the home cooks reviving them ...

2026-04-18T09:46:02+02:00

Endangered British dishes - and the home cooks reviving them

Carrageen pudding and Bedfordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cje4pl85pxwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Fears over rogue parking by sunrise-chasers at national park ...

2026-04-18T08:26:14+02:00

Fears over rogue parking by sunrise-chasers at national park after overnight ban

Authorities in Eryri want to crackdown on anti-social behaviour, but there are concerns people would park on local roads.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cew77qq2r7lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'No data gathered' on taxis in bus lanes, despite ...

2026-04-18T07:39:45+02:00

'No data gathered' on taxis in bus lanes, despite Stormont plan

No data has yet been collected on the use of taxis in Belfast bus lanes, a government official says.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9vlrjgmdno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Swinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood election The first ...

2026-04-18T07:00:24+02:00

Swinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood election

The first minister has told BBC News that his party will return at least 65 seats at next month's vote.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wq2jvqqxvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, ...

2026-04-18T02:00:19+02:00

'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM

The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c17v2452vglo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Fears over rogue parking by sunrise-chasers at national park ...

2026-04-17T23:57:59+02:00

Club to celebrate moment it made football history Ex-players are ...

2026-04-17T21:44:51+02:00

Club to celebrate moment it made football history

Ex-players are back to commemorate when sponsors were added to shirts.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y97nn5jpjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Nurse punched neighbour and forced her way into her home in row ...

2026-04-17T21:03:22+02:00

Nurse punched neighbour and forced her way into her home in row over parking

Christine Sharman demanded her neighbour move his car, before lunging at his wife and punching her in the chest.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw8gdwwp7xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Embassy drone threat' closes Kensington Gardens It comes ...

2026-04-17T21:01:30+02:00

'Embassy drone threat' closes Kensington Gardens

It comes after a group claimed to have targeted the Israeli Embassy in an online video post.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj60p6zldzgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting It's ...

2026-04-17T20:55:49+02:00

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

It's emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qd2gjrv4ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth Young people ...

2026-04-17T20:48:19+02:00

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth

Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrlperqkjgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested ...

2026-04-17T18:37:57+02:00

Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai, police say

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g4yl5dd4do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, ...

2026-04-17T18:23:47+02:00

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting It's ...

2026-04-17T18:07:50+02:00

Man guilty of 2003 rape that saw innocent Andrew Malkinson jailed ...

2026-04-17T18:02:59+02:00

Man guilty of 2003 rape that saw innocent Andrew Malkinson jailed

Paul Quinn, 52, is found guilty of the rape for which Andrew Malkinson was jailed for 17 years.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c145vjr3j8ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

What we know about Mandelson's vetting and security clearance ...

2026-04-17T17:54:37+02:00

What we know about Mandelson's vetting and security clearance

The former US ambassador was given a security clearance despite concerns being raised during checks.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0n5700nrpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28 The actor, known ...

2026-04-17T17:47:18+02:00

Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28

The actor, known for his role in BBC police drama Hope Street, has died "peacefully at home".

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedepz85l0lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Running champion died on Cape Wrath trail two weeks before ...

2026-04-17T17:37:37+02:00

Running champion died on Cape Wrath trail two weeks before wedding

Jade Lau said her partner David Parrish was "full of life, funny and loving" and that he was "buzzing" in the weeks leading up to the run.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c393ykz2w73o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Man guilty of 2003 rape that saw innocent Andrew Malkinson jailed ...

2026-04-17T17:29:35+02:00

Man guilty of 2003 rape that saw innocent Andrew Malkinson jailed

Malkinson had protested his innocence but was wrongly picked out in an identity parade and jailed for 17 years.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c145vjr3j8ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Hope Street actor dies aged 28 Finnian Garbutt, known for his ...

2026-04-17T17:17:46+02:00

Hope Street actor dies aged 28

Finnian Garbutt, known for his role in BBC police drama Hope Street, has died "peacefully at home".

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedepz85l0lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth Young people ...

2026-04-17T17:02:28+02:00

'Embassy drone threat' closes Kensington Gardens It comes ...

2026-04-17T16:59:00+02:00

Man guilty of 2003 rape Andrew Malkinson wrongly jailed for Paul ...

2026-04-17T16:50:19+02:00

Man guilty of 2003 rape Andrew Malkinson wrongly jailed for

Paul Quinn, 52, is found guilty of the rape for which Andrew Malkinson was jailed for 17 years.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c145vjr3j8ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Three charged with arson on Persian media offices Two teenagers ...

2026-04-17T16:18:18+02:00

Three charged with arson on Persian media offices

Two teenagers and a 21-year-old man appear in court charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyv24lx1r8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Embassy drone threat' closes Kensington Gardens It comes ...

2026-04-17T15:47:33+02:00

Woman arrested over death of girl found in pond South Yorkshire ...

2026-04-17T14:30:38+02:00

Woman arrested over death of girl found in pond

South Yorkshire Police say a woman in her 30s has been arrested following Nyla May Bradshaw's death.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7jp7jvgxro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items' It comes ...

2026-04-17T14:21:36+02:00

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'

It comes after a video is shared in which a group claims to have targeted the nearby Embassy of Israel.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj60p6zldzgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged ...

2026-04-17T14:08:18+02:00

Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66

The broadcaster was known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music on BBC Radio 1.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9qprx2ljlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors On the fourth day ...

2026-04-17T12:37:05+02:00

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors

On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c625dd1zjy3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about ...

2026-04-17T12:22:46+02:00

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model

Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ev24yx4rmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Dog walker beaten with hockey stick by top horse trainer says his ...

2026-04-17T12:12:13+02:00

Dog walker beaten with hockey stick by top horse trainer says his jail term is too soft

Martin Dandridge, 72, had his arm broken in the attack, leaving him with “ongoing pain” in his forearm.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg4z0dqne8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors On the fourth day ...

2026-04-17T10:56:47+02:00

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about ...

2026-04-17T10:17:50+02:00

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model

Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ev24yx4rmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Three charged with arson on Persian media offices Two teenagers ...

2026-04-17T10:04:25+02:00

Three charged with arson on Persian media offices

Two teenagers and a 21-year-old man are due in court charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyv24lx1r8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors On the fourth day ...

2026-04-17T08:33:03+02:00

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about ...

2026-04-17T08:25:34+02:00

Nine seats that could decide Scotland's election The key ...

2026-04-17T07:15:18+02:00

Nine seats that could decide Scotland's election

The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyv1m396n3eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Dog walker beaten with hockey stick by top horse trainer says his ...

2026-04-17T07:08:34+02:00

The Papers: 'Starmer in peril' and 'Gunners hero ...

2026-04-17T05:42:19+02:00

The Papers: 'Starmer in peril' and 'Gunners hero dead'

Calls for PM to resign over Mandelson vetting and ex-Arsenal goalie's 'train horror' death leads the papers.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78lqv241zpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors On the fourth day ...

2026-04-17T05:11:38+02:00

The Papers: 'Starmer in peril' and 'Gunners hero ...

2026-04-17T03:18:05+02:00

Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior ...

2026-04-17T02:40:43+02:00

Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior figure effectively sacked

The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dl8l5l008o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Is the UK finally waking up to the power of video games? The ...

2026-04-17T01:56:11+02:00

Is the UK finally waking up to the power of video games?

The UK's biggest video games awards cap off a week of big announcements, but will they change anything?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x7wgerwpzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come ...

2026-04-17T01:55:31+02:00

Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'

The US actress will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyrr10gp2ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says A ...

2026-04-16T23:43:18+02:00

Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says

A decision to go against the recommendation of the vetting agency was taken by officials in the Foreign Office, spokesperson says.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2r15151xgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Dog walker beaten with hockey stick by top horse trainer says his ...

2026-04-16T23:04:17+02:00

Dog walker beaten with hockey stick by top horse trainer says his jail is term too soft

Martin Dandridge, 72, had his arm broken in the attack, leaving him with “ongoing pain” in his forearm.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg4z0dqne8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Police issue disorder warning after rape protest Riot police are ...

2026-04-16T22:25:18+02:00

Police issue disorder warning after rape protest

Riot police are deployed in Epsom after protesters gather to demand descriptions of the suspects.

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Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City Andrew ...

2026-04-16T22:25:16+02:00

Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony".

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Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says A ...

2026-04-16T20:51:37+02:00

Ministers approve £100 oil payment for lower income households ...

2026-04-16T20:22:27+02:00

Ministers approve £100 oil payment for lower income households

It's understood the Executive has pledged £19m to go along with the £17m already set aside for the scheme.

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Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says A ...

2026-04-16T19:30:09+02:00

Minister considers banning over-the-counter flea treatments for ...

2026-04-16T19:18:33+02:00

Minister considers banning over-the-counter flea treatments for pets

Ministers are considering restricting spot-on treatments and collars to prescriptions from vets and medical professionals.

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'My son died alone, scared, and in pain' A Dudley ...

2026-04-16T18:57:23+02:00

'My son died alone, scared, and in pain'

A Dudley nursery, its owner and nursery worker are being sentenced over baby Noah Sibanda's death.

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Islamist group claims arson attacks in London An Islamist group ...

2026-04-16T18:16:13+02:00

Islamist group claims arson attacks in London

An Islamist group with links to Iran has claimed responsibility for three attacks in north London.

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