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Al Quds Day march to be banned after government approves Met request

The government grants a request from the Metropolitan Police to ban a march due to take place in London on Sunday.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 08:26    View Full Story...

First Mandelson files to be published on Wednesday

The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 08:15    View Full Story...

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes

The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 23:02    View Full Story...

MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs

The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:09    View Full Story...

Gale-force winds to batter UK as snow and cold set for comeback

Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:29    View Full Story...

The Aldi-style insurgents who could be about to shake up the vets market

As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:05    View Full Story...

Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes

The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:07    View Full Story...

Glen Sannox ferry needs £3.2m repairs after one year in service

MSPs have been told the troubled CalMac vessel needs new propellors as part of multi-million pound repairs.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 07:13    View Full Story...

UK ticket holder wins £181m EuroMillions jackpot

Tuesday's win is the third-largest in UK National Lottery history, operator Allwyn says.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 06:44    View Full Story...

University tuition fees system is a 'mess', says Clegg

The ex-deputy PM told the BBC he would "take on the chin" any criticism surrounding his involvement
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:02    View Full Story...

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range

Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:24    View Full Story...

Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn

The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:11    View Full Story...

Watch: Fire crews fight blaze near Glasgow Central Station

The dome of a neighbouring building has collapsed as ScotRail says no trains will operate in or out of the station on Monday.
BBC News - Published Mon Mar 9 2026 00:53    View Full Story...

UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.
BBC News - Published Sun Mar 8 2026 11:13    View Full Story...

The karting track where F1 drivers race

Kimi Antonelli is just one of the many F1 drivers who have honed their skills on a 'challenging" track.
BBC News - Published Sat Mar 7 2026 12:08    View Full Story...

Reporter told police about Ian Huntley's troubling tale

Journalist Brian Farmer recalls the day an interview with murderer Ian Huntley raised deep suspicion.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 28 2026 13:22    View Full Story...

Meeting my death-row pen pal after 20 years

Rhys Williams became friends with convicted killer Roderick Orme after the pair began exchanging letters.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 10 2026 18:00    View Full Story...

'We deserve better after a year of all-out Birmingham bin strike'

Householders describe recycling piled up in homes, sporadic waste collections and rat problems.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 08:45    View Full Story...

'I am no spy': Courier in Russian exploding parcels plot against UK talks to BBC

Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 06:00    View Full Story...

The Papers: 'US bombers take off' and 'Heading out - at last'

US fighter jets leave UK airbase and British warship sails to Mediterranean -Wednesday’s papers.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 05:41    View Full Story...

From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world

Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 06:23    View Full Story...

'We deserve better after a year of all-out Birmingham bin strike'

Householders describe recycling piled up in homes, sporadic waste collections and rat problems.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 08:45    View Full Story...

'My epileptic daughter died in her sleep, with no warning'

Jo-Ann Burns is claiming her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 00:00    View Full Story...

Glen Sannox ferry needs £3.2m repairs after one year in service

MSPs have been told the troubled CalMac vessel needs new propellors as part of multi-million pound repairs.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 07:13    View Full Story...

I was punched in the face for driving at 20mph

A man says he has become anxious and dislikes driving after he was punched in the face for driving at 20mph.
BBC News - Published Wed Mar 11 2026 06:29    View Full Story...

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