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Storm Chandra brings flooding and road closures with warnings across UK

Weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds are in place during the third major storm to hit to the UK this month.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 10:06    View Full Story...

Tearful Carol Kirkwood announces she will leave BBC

The 63-year-old said it had been an "absolute privilege" to bring viewers the weather every day.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 10:56    View Full Story...

Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders

The reforms for England and Wales also include proposals to ban the sale of new leasehold flats.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 10:00    View Full Story...

Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision

Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 06:54    View Full Story...

UK can't ignore China, says Starmer ahead of Beijing trip

The prime minister insists the UK will not be forced to choose between China and the United States.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 11:00    View Full Story...

Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims

Passengers accuse carriers of "confusing" them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 00:00    View Full Story...

NI to become first in the UK to introduce graduated driving licences

The new rules will be introduced in October and are described as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues

Nearly 50 MPs have written to the chancellor calling for music venues to be exempted from a hike in business rates.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 10:46    View Full Story...

Friends remember pair killed in Anthony Joshua crash

Friends of Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele pay tribute to Joshua's team members who died in December.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 06:01    View Full Story...

Only one known person in the world can save my life

Sian Chathyoka is preparing to receive a lifesaving donation from a "selfless stranger".
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 06:07    View Full Story...

'Thieves broke into my car - to take parcel shelf'

The "crazy" situation of cars broken into for parcel shelves that are listed for sale hours later.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 06:00    View Full Story...

Erosion victim warns 'trauma tourists' to stay away

Shelley Cowlin says people are taking photos of demolished or threatened properties, and stealing.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 09:38    View Full Story...

Singing can overcome teenage isolation, says Grammy-winner

Jacob Collier, speaking at the launch of BBC Get Singing, says music "embeds confidence" in young people.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 02:34    View Full Story...

US set to move tanker captain from UK waters 'imminently', court hears

Lawyers have argued that the detention of Avtandil Kalandadze is unlawful under the European Convention of Human Rights.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 26 2026 22:01    View Full Story...

Beckhams seen together in Paris for first time since Brooklyn row

Sir David and Lady Beckham were seen with their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 26 2026 22:05    View Full Story...

Braverman accuses Tories of betrayal as she defects to Reform

The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 26 2026 23:52    View Full Story...

Treat Barron Trump account of alleged attack with caution, says judge

President Trump's youngest son told UK police he had seen a friend being attacked during a video call.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 26 2026 21:17    View Full Story...

Over 700,000 graduates out of work and claiming benefits, analysis suggests

The government says it has commissioned a review into "what's holding the younger generation back".
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 26 2026 16:03    View Full Story...

Revolution Bars to enter administration with 2,200 jobs at risk

The pub and bar group has blamed government policy for its issues as it searches for a buyer.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 26 2026 17:19    View Full Story...

'Low pay and boredom led me to get a secret second job'

Imtiaz had a public sector job but said the pay was low, he took another job in the private sector.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 26 2026 06:46    View Full Story...

Alfie rides his unicycle to school every day

"I make it look easy and I kind of feel like it's easy, but I know it's really not."
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 11:50    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...

Eilish McColgan: 'Life has taken over so wedding plans are non-existent'

Eilish McColgan tells The Saturday Show how she’s preparing for a “big year of sport” – but her mum Liz has been making sure she keeps on top of wedding planning.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 24 2026 10:48    View Full Story...

Drone footage shows 'devastating' fly-tipping on mountainside

Travel blogger Nathan Dixon says the mess could be seen from three to five miles away.
BBC News - Published Wed Jan 21 2026 12:23    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...

I accused a police officer of rape, but I ended up on trial

How a secret audio recording played in court helped clear a woman accused of making a false rape allegation.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 06:01    View Full Story...

The Papers: 'Burnham rebellion growing' and 'Clan united'

Fallout following the decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in a forthcoming by-election has continued.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 05:35    View Full Story...

What to expect from today's Bafta nominations

Emma Stone, Timothée Chalamet and Wunmi Mosaku are among the actors who could be nominated later.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 00:07    View Full Story...

Chris Mason: Both Tories and Labour feel the Reform heebie-jeebies

Both of Westminster's mega brands, Labour and the Conservatives, are feeling discombobulated, the BBC's political editor writes.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 03:50    View Full Story...

Travelling with a man I'd known for two days changed my life forever

Three people share how one event reshaped their lives and how they rebuilt their identity and confidence.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 02:26    View Full Story...

Travel disruption as Storm Chandra brings strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Scotland

Ferries and flights are cancelled and roads closed as the latest named storm sweeps across Scotland.
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 10:49    View Full Story...

Only one known person in the world can save my life

Sian Chathyoka is preparing to receive a lifesaving donation from a "selfless stranger".
BBC News - Published Tue Jan 27 2026 06:07    View Full Story...

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