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Burnham faces deadline on by-election decision

The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to stand in the Gordon and Denton seat.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 13:42    View Full Story...

Pier washes away and railway sea wall crumbles in storm

Part of a historic pier washes away and a sea wall next to a railway line crumbles as Storm Ingrid lashes Devon and Cornwall.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 14:14    View Full Story...

Labour wants to shake up the police - but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?

The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 12:27    View Full Story...

NHS cancer gene database to identify patients at risk

Thousands of people in England will be able to check whether they have genes linked to cancer.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 09:28    View Full Story...

'He should apologise': Anger of veterans and relatives at Trump Nato remarks

A total of 457 British service personnel were killed fighting in Afghanistan.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 22:10    View Full Story...

Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal

The plans are part of a raft of measures aimed at the reform of police forces in England and Wales.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 13:36    View Full Story...

Sisters see each other for first time since dad murdered their mum 50 years ago

Janet and Theresa were just five and seven when their mum was killed at their family home.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 07:38    View Full Story...

Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'

The US president's comments have been condemned by international allies, including UK veterans and politicians.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 21:50    View Full Story...

Why are there so few South Asian footballers at the top?

There are more South Asian players in English football than ever before - but many feel there is more work to do.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 10:51    View Full Story...

Man shot in 'targeted' city centre attack

The victim was shot in the leg in the city's gay village at about 05:00 GMT, police say.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 11:05    View Full Story...

Man pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife

Philip Young admitted committing a number of sexual offences against Joanne Young over 13 years.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 18:18    View Full Story...

Teenagers charged with murder of 15-year-old

A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy have been charged after the teenager died in Guildford.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 21:18    View Full Story...

Police admit overstating Maccabi fan ban evidence

West Midlands Police also says it would have cost more than £5m to police the match without the ban.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 21:59    View Full Story...

Eilish McColgan: 'I've got a big year of sport but no wedding plans'

The Scottish athlete announced her engagement in May but is focused on a home Commonwealth Games.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 09:18    View Full Story...

Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance

The groom has said his mother Victoria "danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone".
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 13:10    View Full Story...

Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill

The legislation was due to be debated in Lords on Monday.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 22:48    View Full Story...

Hundreds of illegal waste tips operating in England - including 11 'super sites'

A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 08:19    View Full Story...

Missed opportunity to take footballer to hospital

Although a coroner says she cannot be sure Luke Abrahams' death could have been prevented.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 16:52    View Full Story...

250 councillors could serve seven year terms, after election delays

Nearly 30 councils will no longer hold elections this year due to a major rejig to simplify structures.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 18:28    View Full Story...

'I was in bed': How British-born actor Delroy Lindo heard about Oscar nomination

Lindo and his Sinners co-star Wunmi Mosaku are the only two UK actors nominated for an Oscar this year.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 04:08    View Full Story...

Stunning skies as Northern Lights seen in the UK and Channel Islands

Video footage shows dazzling hues of green and pink over several parts of the UK and the Channel Islands on Monday evening.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 20 2026 14:10    View Full Story...

Mum meets rescuers who saved baby from burning car

Alex McClean thanked strangers Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding, who rescued her nine-month-old baby from her burning car.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 18 2026 14:22    View Full Story...

Love of US folk parade sees gran, 93, fly for first time in 30 years

A YouTube rabbit hole leads Avril Made Davidge to be obsessed with a US folk parade.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 17 2026 07:29    View Full Story...

Moment 12-year-old calls 999 from motorway after steering unconscious mum's car to safety

Zac, 12, called 999 after calmly steered a speeding car into a central reservation when his mother fainted behind the wheel.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 15:52    View Full Story...

Explosive bust-ups, secret relationships and extreme reactions: The Traitors' best moments

As another series ends, we look back at the most memorable moments from Stephen's facial expressions to Matt's proposition.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 00:12    View Full Story...

Chris Mason: Starmer's strongest rebuke yet for Trump

This past week could mark a turning point in the relationship between the UK prime minister and the US president.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 22:04    View Full Story...

Women filmed secretly for social media content - and then harassed online

So-called manfluencers wearing smart glasses approach women and then post videos to TikTok.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 06:00    View Full Story...

Pokémon cards: The 'liquid asset' increasingly attracting criminals

Cards related to the popular Japanese animation franchise have soared in value over recent years.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 13:36    View Full Story...

Suit us, Sir - how social media gained The Fast Show a new audience 30 years on

The sketch show was ahead of its time, says co-creator Paul Whitehouse as its 30-year anniversary tour comes to Scotland.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 09:18    View Full Story...

Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer

Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government - and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 18:15    View Full Story...

Pier washes away and railway sea wall crumbles in storm

Part of a historic pier washes away and a sea wall next to a railway line crumbles as Storm Ingrid lashes Devon and Cornwall.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 14:14    View Full Story...

Man arrested after fire at bungalow

The fire happened in Crannog Way, Dungannon. No one was in the house or injured.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 12:47    View Full Story...

Sturgeon denies using pressure to open Glasgow hospital early

The former first minister's remarks came as oral submissions ended in the inquiry into the design and construction of Scotland's largest hospital.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 23 2026 18:26    View Full Story...

Sisters see each other for first time since dad murdered their mum 50 years ago

Janet and Theresa were just five and seven when their mum was killed at their family home.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 07:38    View Full Story...

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