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Two bodies pulled from sea as search continues

Emergency services and HM Coastguard are at the scene in the East Yorkshire resort.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 04:35    View Full Story...

Weather warnings extended as snow and ice blanket parts of UK

Weather warnings are in place for various parts of the UK until Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to hit Scotland.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 06:29    View Full Story...

Officer committed misconduct over mushroom foraging report

Former PC Christopher Vickers was found to have committed gross misconduct over how he issued and recorded a community resolution report.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 03:26    View Full Story...

Thousands of new magistrates wanted to help clear backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy says magistrates serve "a vital role" and "we need more people of every age and background to volunteer".
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 05:07    View Full Story...

Corrie and Emmerdale collide for first time in explosive crossover episode

Characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale come face-to-face for the first time in Corriedale.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 00:34    View Full Story...

Politicians have given away too much power to deliver pledges, says PM's ex-aide

Paul Ovenden, who left Downing Street in September, says the British state has been "emasculating itself".
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 11:59    View Full Story...

Call for circumcision safeguards after baby death

A coroner calls for regulation of male circumcisions after six-month-old Mohamed Abdisamad died.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 12:53    View Full Story...

Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025

Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 11:48    View Full Story...

Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 00:31    View Full Story...

Man shot twice and killed by police named

Tony Keeble died on Sunday after being shot in the chest and abdomen, the IPOC says.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 18:06    View Full Story...

FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time

A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 17:34    View Full Story...

Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert

NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 12:02    View Full Story...

Double record-breaking year for UK as 2025 confirmed as warmest and sunniest on record

Simon King looks back at the extreme weather the UK had during 2025 as the Met Office confirms it as the warmest and sunniest on record
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 13:12    View Full Story...

MP abused by trolls loses 10 stone after taking Mounjaro

MP Carolyn Harris has lost nearly 10 stone on Mounjaro, but warns others wanting to slim down.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 16:08    View Full Story...

Men remanded after pensioner killed in hit-and-run

Retired dental surgeon Tom Wallace was hit in Gillingham on Monday and carried on top of the car.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 15:18    View Full Story...

Mike Nesbitt to stand down as Ulster Unionist Party leader

The current health minister informed assembly members and party officers on Friday morning.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 16:13    View Full Story...

'National treasure' Brighton pier put up for sale

Brighton Palace Pier is now on the market after warnings of "difficult" trading in previous years.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 06:03    View Full Story...

Dentists 'gave patients ultimatum' before sign-up

People say they were told they could not register unless they paid for hygienist appointments first.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 06:30    View Full Story...

Controversial post-Brexit farm subsidy scheme 'landmark moment for Wales'

The post-Brexit subsidy scheme for farmers begins, almost a decade after the vote to leave the EU.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 06:01    View Full Story...

EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding

Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 1 2026 18:06    View Full Story...

Watch: London rings in 2026 with spectacular fireworks

London kicked off new year celebrations with a spectacular 12-minute firework display
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 13:10    View Full Story...

Hunt family bravery prompted me to share assault story, says Queen

Queen Camilla has praised the courage of John and Amy Hunt, whose family were killed last year.
BBC News - Published Wed Dec 31 2025 10:00    View Full Story...

Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.
BBC News - Published Wed Dec 31 2025 15:33    View Full Story...

'It's amazing' - Torvill and Dean recognised in New Year Honours

The ice-skating duo are best known for their winning performance at the 1984 winter Olympics.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 30 2025 07:21    View Full Story...

King urges kindness and resilience in Christmas message

The King's Christmas message calls for unity in a divided world.
BBC News - Published Thu Dec 25 2025 17:33    View Full Story...

The Papers: 'Families cling to hope' after Swiss resort fire and 'Trump warns Iran'

Families' search for loved ones in the aftermath of the Swiss ski resort fire dominates Saturday's papers.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 06:20    View Full Story...

Your photos as snow covers parts of the UK

Overnight snowfall left a covering of snow and ice in some areas
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 11:24    View Full Story...

Tiffany Calver on breaking the glass ceiling as she leaves 1Xtra

Tiffany Calver made headlines when she was announced in 2018 but now she's ready for new challenges.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 09:48    View Full Story...

'Breaking my neck on Harry Potter hasn't changed me as a person'

Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 05:39    View Full Story...

'I swapped my personal trainer for AI - and it's working'

Could AI be changing the fitness industry by offering a cheaper alternative to personal trainers?
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 06:11    View Full Story...

Two bodies pulled from sea as search continues

Emergency services and HM Coastguard are at the scene in the East Yorkshire resort.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 04:35    View Full Story...

Mike Nesbitt to stand down as Ulster Unionist Party leader

The current health minister informed assembly members and party officers on Friday morning.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 16:13    View Full Story...

Trains cancelled and roads treacherous as heavy snow hits Scotland

Vehicles including a snow plough have become stuck as snow blanketed parts of the north east, Highland and central areas.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 17:56    View Full Story...

Learners causing 'chaos' in village where test centre offers 'easier' test

Miskin has seen high numbers of people learning to drive in recent years amid long wait times across the UK.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 22:50    View Full Story...

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