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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon jailed for 14 years over baby's death

The couple were found guilty in July after a lengthy retrial at the Old Bailey.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 17:31    View Full Story...

PM: I would never have appointed Mandelson had I known full Epstein links

The PM says a due diligence process was gone through before Lord Mandelson was appointed US ambassador.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 18:29    View Full Story...

Musk's language was abhorrent, says home secretary

Shabana Mahmood says the tech billionaire "doesn't get to mess with British democracy" after Musk calls for dissolution of Parliament.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 17:13    View Full Story...

Eurovision has never been about politics, says BBC boss Tim Davie

The director general says the corporation is "aware of the concerns" around Israel's participation.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 17:50    View Full Story...

Mum of Southport victim demands truth from inquiry

The parents of the girls murdered in the attack demanded "real change" and "accountability".
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 18:00    View Full Story...

Cheating scandal rocks world stone skimming championships

Several competitors on the Scottish island of Easdale used stones that were ground down to be perfectly circular.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 12:58    View Full Story...

Beauty chain Bodycare to shut a further 30 stores

Administrators say they are hopeful the chain's remaining 85 stores can be saved.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 16:43    View Full Story...

Duchess of Kent's coffin brought to cathedral ahead of funeral

The Requiem Mass will be held on Tuesday and attended by the King, Queen and other senior royals.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 19:42    View Full Story...

Prince Harry says his 'conscience is clear' over Royal revelations

The Duke of Sussex spoke to the Guardian about his family and the upcoming Associated Newspapers case.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 13:12    View Full Story...

Shameless star to play King Lear in Manchester theatre return

Actor David Threlfall was a regular at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester in the 1980s and 90s.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 20:00    View Full Story...

Man still in prison 20 years after stealing phone

Leroy Douglas' dad says his son is effectively serving a "life sentence" after being handed an IPP.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 06:22    View Full Story...

Tory MP and shadow minister Danny Kruger defects to Reform

The East Wiltshire MP said the Conservatives were no longer the main party of opposition.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 17:17    View Full Story...

Ricky Hatton family says boxer's 'heart as big as his smile'

Ricky Hatton's family pay tribute to the former world champion, who was found dead at the age of 46 at his home in Manchester on Sunday.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 11:04    View Full Story...

Bloody Sunday deaths 'unnecessary and gratuitous', court told

The non-jury trial is taking place at Belfast Crown Court with the former soldier accused of two murders and five attempted murders.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 16:52    View Full Story...

Fourteen NHS trusts' maternity care to be investigated over 'failures'

Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it "not fit for purpose".
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 09:15    View Full Story...

Charges dropped against two men accused of spying for China

Christopher Cash, 30, and Christopher Berry, 33, had previously denied the allegations.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 19:13    View Full Story...

UK and US unveil nuclear energy deal ahead of Trump visit

Key among the plans is a proposal to build up to 12 advanced modular nuclear reactors in Hartlepool.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 12:20    View Full Story...

MI5 'illegally obtained data' from ex-BBC journalist's phone

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal has heard that MI5 conceded unlawfully obtaining communications data twice.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 17:33    View Full Story...

Madeleine McCann suspect refuses Met Police interview

Christian Brückner is due to be released from prison in Germany on a separate offence this week.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 00:50    View Full Story...

'Something had been stolen from me' - children share the lows - and highs - of pandemic

Children describe positive memories of family time, as well as the darker side of pandemic life online.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 00:14    View Full Story...

Aldi warns food prices may rise if Budget lifts costs

Giles Hurley says the chancellor must consider "very carefully" any policies that raise business costs.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 07:03    View Full Story...

Strong winds and heavy rain forecast as stormy weather to hit the UK

Strong winds and heavy rain forecast as stormy weather to hit the UK. Met Office wind warning issued for Sunday night and Monday.
BBC News - Published Sun Sep 14 2025 10:30    View Full Story...

'Killer' child car seats still on sale 10 years on

Which? advised families to buy approved seats with a clear orange label indicating they are safe.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 08:24    View Full Story...

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC

Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 00:08    View Full Story...

We will never surrender our flag, Sir Keir Starmer says

The prime minister said the flag represents "our diverse country" and he will not allow people to feel intimidated.
BBC News - Published Sun Sep 14 2025 15:28    View Full Story...

Beckham and Fury lead tributes to champion boxer Ricky Hatton after his death aged 46

Hatton, known as 'The Hitman', was found dead at home in Manchester earlier. The 46-year-old was set to return to the ring in December.
BBC News - Published Sun Sep 14 2025 14:41    View Full Story...

Rare bat crashes into car after '1,000-mile trip'

The rare bat crash lands into a windscreen before being rescued by volunteers who rehabilitate her.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 06:18    View Full Story...

Watch: Emotional moment missing dog is reunited with family

The search effort to find Molly the cockapoo gained a huge following on social media.
BBC News - Published Sat Sep 13 2025 08:05    View Full Story...

Oldest Post Office scandal victim questions PM's dismissal of minister

The 92-year-old says the relationship built up with Gareth Thomas is "all lost".
BBC News - Published Wed Sep 10 2025 10:43    View Full Story...

Asylum seekers speak to BBC from inside house facing local opposition

Wigan has no asylum hotels but 900 homes in multiple occupation (HMOs), some of which house asylum seekers.
BBC News - Published Tue Sep 9 2025 17:47    View Full Story...

Watch: First meeting of new cabinet inside Downing Street

The gathering follows Angela Rayner's departure from government and a dramatic cabinet reshuffle.
BBC News - Published Tue Sep 9 2025 10:22    View Full Story...

Women travelling for hours to get afro hair care due to lack of salons

A BBC investigation finds only a third of hairdressing colleges in England teach it to students.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 06:19    View Full Story...

How Adolescence pulled off an Emmys sweep

The Netflix drama, starring Owen Cooper, explored the impact of smartphones on teenagers.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 04:40    View Full Story...

Strictly star Dani Dyer on why she'd like to pull dad Danny up on the dancefloor

This year's Strictly contestants spill the beans on the backstage gossip ahead of the show's launch.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 07:28    View Full Story...

'Hatton was the people's champion who fought with every part of his soul'

British boxer Ricky Hatton is remembered as a "warrior" who became the "people's champion" as the sporting world reacts to his death.
BBC News - Published Sun Sep 14 2025 17:24    View Full Story...

I spent £1,000 to go to a hen party. You feel like you have to

What was once a night down the pub has become an entire weekend away. For some, it's all too much.
BBC News - Published Sun Sep 14 2025 05:56    View Full Story...

Trump's coming to Britain. He'll get a spectacular royal welcome but no cheering crowds

If anyone can get the president's attention, King Charles and the Royal Family must be close to the top of the list.
BBC News - Published Sun Sep 14 2025 06:00    View Full Story...

Mum of Southport victim demands truth from inquiry

The parents of the girls murdered in the attack demanded "real change" and "accountability".
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 18:00    View Full Story...

Critically ill children arrive in Scotland from Gaza

The Scottish government has committed to supporting the treatment of up to 20 Palestinian youngsters.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 18:08    View Full Story...

Missing evidence leaves jury unable to find blast cause

Grandfather-of-three Brian Davies, 68, was killed in a fatal explosion in his Morriston home.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 14:57    View Full Story...

Two arrested over murder of man in Lisburn

A murder inquiry begins after a 42-year-old man found with serious injuries dies in hospital.
BBC News - Published Mon Sep 15 2025 19:57    View Full Story...

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