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Call for thorough investigation after ferry grounding

The MV Pentalina had 60 people on board when it grounded at St Margaret's Hope on Saturday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VX5w16R

Caerphilly: Baby in hospital after dog attack

The baby's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, say police. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/yn5Jham

Call for thorough investigation after ferry grounding

The MV Pentalina had 60 people on board when it grounded at St Margaret's Hope on Saturday night. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/VX5w16R

Caerphilly: Baby in hospital after dog attack

The baby's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, say police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yn5Jham

Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N7rTPhw

Sudan crisis: Air strikes and fighting in Khartoum as truce collapses

The army says it is attacking the capital from all directions to flush out its paramilitary rivals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5ZvbqV3

Richard Sharp: PM should not appoint BBC chair, says David Dimbleby

The veteran broadcaster calls for a "cross party" public commission to ensure the BBC's balance. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/mKGLiws

Richard Sharp: PM should not appoint BBC chair, says David Dimbleby

The veteran broadcaster calls for a "cross party" public commission to ensure the BBC's balance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mKGLiws

Scotland’s last pearl fisherman

Bill Abernethy found Scotland’s largest freshwater pearl in living memory. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Zo3u9tw

Ukraine war: Crimea oil tank set ablaze by reported drone

Flames engulf the facility in Russian-held Sevastopol, a day after a wave of strikes across Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fbgKFxj

Seven Sisters: Explosion victim looks forward new home

Jessica Williams and her two sons were at home when it was turned to rubble by a gas explosion. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/K18olMX

The aurora hunters chasing the perfect pictures of the Northern Lights

Photographers speak about their quests to capture the beauty of the Northern Lights. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Iyr8wmp

The aurora hunters chasing the perfect pictures of the Northern Lights

Photographers speak about their quests to capture the beauty of the Northern Lights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Iyr8wmp

The film studio bringing the ocean to deepest Basildon

The BBC takes a look behind the scenes at the Underwater Studio, a place where movie magic happens. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/kXcuvQR

'I was told my heart might fail within a year'

BBC journalist Chris Slegg explains the impact of learning he might need a heart transplant aged 43. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eUBxi5J

BBC reporter spins out of control in zero gravity

The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle struggles during her first experience of weightlessness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i4dFWBN

BBC reporter spins out of control in zero gravity

The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle struggles during her first experience of weightlessness. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/i4dFWBN

MP Julian Knight faces fresh misconduct allegations, BBC is told

Julian Knight strongly denies any wrongdoing, after police dropped an investigation into him. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/RpMzTya

James Corden gets choked up in last Late Late Show song

The British comedian hosts the US talk show for last time after more than eight years in the chair. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/yHbgLzk

Teachers’ strike dates: When and where are schools affected?

Schools face full or partial closures as teachers strike again in England. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/upgDPkM

Ted Lasso's Colin: My nan recorded my audition that got me the role

Billy Harris, who plays Colin Hughes, talks about his real-life football skills from his self-tape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0EAwD65

From the Ashes: Glenn McGrath on what happened after his 2005 injury at Edgbaston

Glenn McGrath's freak injury before the second Test of 2005 is etched into Ashes lore, but standing on a stray cricket ball was only the beginning of the story. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LzF97Qv

Ted Lasso's Colin: My nan recorded my audition that got me the role

Billy Harris, who plays Colin Hughes, talks about his real-life football skills from his self-tape. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/0EAwD65

Eating fish same as eating cats, Cleethorpes animal rights poster suggests

The poster in Cleethorpes, by an animal rights charity, urges people in the town to "go vegan". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/DP5lSyf

Formula 1 sprint races: New format to be introduced for 2023's six events

Formula 1 is to introduce a new format for 'sprint' races, starting at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kQ0arSw

Government hits 20,000 new police officers pledge

The Conservatives made an election pledge to recruit thousands of police officers. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tE3oYT4

Lucy Bronze: England and Barcelona defender has keyhole knee surgery

England and Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze undergoes keyhole knee surgery and will miss the second leg of the Women's Champions League semi-final, her club confirms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UYDoNq4

Not proven verdict to be scrapped in Scottish courts

The move is one of a series of sweeping reforms to the country's justice system in a new government bill. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/KU2Gzfi

King Charles: Chocolate bust created to celebrate coronation

Miniature bars including Twix and Milky Way feature on the chocolate bust of King Charles. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/nR6NMSY

Not proven verdict to be scrapped in Scottish courts

The moves is one of a series of sweeping reforms to the country's justice system in a new government bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KU2Gzfi

How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/y7NB1xG

Lung cancer: Liquid biopsies could speed up treatment

Liquid biopsies could replace the need for invasive procedures under general anaesthetic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ieZ9Jjf

England v France: Shaun Wane names 15 uncapped players for Test

England coach Shaun Wane names 15 uncapped players in his 19-man squad to face France in a mid-season Test on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/65383302?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

'Care homes are being deprived of dental services'

A care home manager says it is an "impossibility" to get NHS dentists to visit her residents. from BBC News - Health https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-65322860?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

UK government borrowed less than expected last year

The government borrowed £139.2bn in 2022-23 - significantly less than forecast at the time of the Budget. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xICWS0V

Sudan: UK government begins large-scale evacuation of British people

The government has come under pressure to help UK citizens stuck in Sudan after fierce fighting. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/dO6T8M2

In pictures: Northern lights display sends the skies purple

Photographers and sky watchers are treated to a purple display in the night sky. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9MZm8Du

Ex-Strictly head judge Len Goodman dies at 78

Former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman has died at the age of 78, his manager says from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/K6EAQpu

The tech entrepreneur betting he can get younger

Millions of dollars are being poured into research to find ways of making lives longer and healthier. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EJbjBzY

Goldman Prize honours indigenous woman who stopped mining giant

Alessandra Korap Munduruku's defence of her group's territory led to a U-turn from Anglo American. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6JlYvj4

Dale Meeks: Ant and Dec lead tributes to Emmerdale and Byker Grove star, who has died aged 48

Meeks, who starred in Emmerdale and Byker Grove, has died aged 48. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/rf3GdbV

Jack Teixeira: The video game players sharing secrets online

Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bO4hdl5

Diane Abbott suspended as Labour MP after racism letter

Diane Abbott is suspended as a Labour MP pending an investigation into a letter she wrote about racism. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Qp2oqfF

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/JpOaMGc

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JpOaMGc

Ofsted boss defends inspection after teacher death

Amanda Spielman says she has no reason to doubt school inspection, after its headteacher took her life. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/mwvxDti

Ofsted boss defends inspection after teacher death

Amanda Spielman says she has no reason to doubt school inspection, after its headteacher took her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mwvxDti

I have no reason to doubt the school's inspection - Ofsted chief

Amanda Spielman speaks to Laura Kuenssberg in her first interview since the death of headteacher Ruth Perry. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Y8JlpwR

Ryan Reynolds gatecrashes post-match presser for player's shirt

The Wrexham co-owner demands the shirt from goalkeeper Ben Foster after their promotion win. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/DpuhYtb

SNP appoint MP Stuart McDonald as new treasurer after Beattie resignation

Mr McDonald replaces Colin Beattie, who quit after being arrested amid a probe into party finances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YDoe4ZL

M20: Driver clocked speeding at 160mph on motorway

A BMW driver is stopped by police on the M20 at Wrotham after being caught speeding. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Iw6KNpd

Coachella 2023: Inside the festival's brand houses

The main event at the music festival sometimes called the "influencer Olympics" is a big money game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wlQN4Os

Dominic Raab dismissed my behaviour warnings - Lord McDonald

A former top civil servant describes Mr Raab as a "tough taskmaster" while he was at the Foreign Office. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/cgb3XU2

UK Army member charged under Official Secrets Act

A serving member of the UK armed forces is charged after an investigation by counter terror police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TVu7I6Q

Hollywood Beach: Waterspout crashes onto beach full of people

Strong winds send a man flying, luckily to no harm, while sun chairs get scattered along Miami beach front. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j31LNqm

Woman's bowel cancer spotted by artificial intelligence

The AI flags up tissue of concern to the medic carrying out the colonoscopy, missed by the human eye. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1OkoJec

Rachel Weisz on graphic birth scenes and playing twins in Dead Ringers

Actress Rachel Weisz's upcoming TV drama Dead Ringers sees her portray identical twin obstetricians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wcGHk3N

Thomas Cashman: Appeal lodged to extend jail term for Olivia killer

Thomas Cashman was ordered to serve a minimum of 42 years for shooting Olivia Pratt-Korbel. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/93cINsk

Sudan fighting: The unsung heroes keeping Khartoum residents alive

WhatsApp groups and social media are brimming with offers of help for those without food or medicine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sSUk5a

UK sandwich chain Pret A Manger launches in India

This week, US technology giant Apple also opened its first two retail outlets in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yRbZgMp

Rainfall washes out retail sales in March

Department stores and clothing shops blame wet weather for a sharp fall in demand. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/menyv0f

Insomnia: 'My brother killed himself after sleep struggle'

Charlene Marsden is sharing her brother's story after battling for years with her own sleep issues. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Di8R2Kt

India population: The job crisis driving millions to big cities

Indians are migrating to big cities in search of a better life - but are there enough jobs for them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AJv9xwS

Quiz: Can you spot an AI-generated image?

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/56vpNwz

Doncaster rapist taxi driver jailed for spate of sex attacks

Derek Bilby, 64, is jailed for 12 years after admitting grooming and assaulting two disabled women. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/E5FjXmh

Gender reform law block 'irrational' - Scottish ministers

The Scottish government publishes legal arguments in its bid to overturn a block on gender reform legislation. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/JaMr8WL

Afghan interpreter Jamal Barak who was shot twice denied compensation

Jamal Barak, who moved to Coventry, was shot twice while working with the Army in Afghanistan. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/mnNOT8e

More ambulance workers to strike after early May bank holiday

Unite union announces industrial action across the south of England and West Midlands. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/glAeixy

Ellis Genge: England and Bristol prop given three-week ban for dangerous tackle

England prop Ellis Genge is banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle on Tom Curry during Bristol's defeat by Sale. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DKZJnT8

Frozen food beating fresh as shoppers seek savings

Chicken, chips, pizza and ready meals are the most popular frozen items, supermarket data shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wDds8Sg

Birmingham dog attack victim feared for schoolchildren

Simon Edge was one of six people bitten by two dogs which got loose near a school in Birmingham. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/pBXorML

'I was Emma Watson's body double in Harry Potter'

Flick explains how she featured in three of the movies but has mixed feelings about a TV adaptation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Blf2wYz

UK inflation dips but remains above 10%

Inflation, which measures the rate of price rises, fell to 10.1% in the year to March. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xorzAY2

Apple in Mumbai: Tim Cook inaugurates first store in India

The Apple CEO greeted customers who visited the store and posed for selfies with some of them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QXjRxH9

Drake and The Weeknd AI song pulled from Spotify and Apple

The song, which cloned the stars' voices, is removed from streaming platforms after a copyright claim. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a9C7SpH

Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probe

Colin Beattie has been taken into custody by officers investigating the party's finances and funding. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/5ugYzpH

Vishal Mehrotra: Killed boy's family cannot forgive police inaction

The father of Vishal Mehrotra says his death 40 years ago has not been fully investigated by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dL1YGxD

NHS Scotland calls 13,000 women for smear tests after error

A review of cervical screening cases has found thousands were wrongly removed from the system. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WDK1J4y

Bill Clinton optimistic about Stormont restoration

The former US president says he believes problems can be resolved in the not too distant future. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/IT6YZpn

Grand National: Blaming protesters for horse death 'an absolute joke'

"I don't think many viewers will believe Animal Rising caused those accidents," says Ben Newman of the group. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/5a7CzAZ

Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Stones, Fernandes, Enciso, Eze, Haaland

Which Premier League players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make the Team of the Week? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S6eoNiR

Vladimir Kara-Murza: Russian opposition figure jailed for 25 years

The former journalist denies the charges against him, which are linked to his anti-war comments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/khivm2N

'We wish we could go back': Life in war-torn Myanmar

The BBC visits Myanmar, where two years after the coup, fear and quiet defiance are everywhere. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f8FYPqW

SNP says finances are balanced after crisis reports

The party denies reports an exodus of members has left it struggling to balance the books. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/U3J7DWy

SNP says finances are balanced after crisis reports

The party denies reports an exodus of members has left it struggling to balance the books. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U3J7DWy

Heavyweight Joe Joyce says his 'journey will continue' after losing to Zhilei Zhang in London

British heavyweight Joe Joyce says "the journey will continue" after his defeat by Zhilei Zhang in London on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lcDtwmI

Dubai fire: Sixteen killed in blaze at Al Ras apartment building

A statement from Dubai Civil Defence says safety compliance may have been a factor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qfkmhgx

Nurses' strikes could continue till Christmas, warns RCN union leader

Nurses reject a minister's plea to pause a strike, including by staff in emergency care, in two weeks' time. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/14DIqn2

Bradley Lowery: Jermain Defoe reflects on friendship

Six years on from the young Sunderland fan's death, Defoe says he "will always be in my heart". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U8eXhqn

Ramadan: Cathedrals, museums and stadiums host iftar meals

Cathedrals and stadiums host iftar meals for people of all backgrounds as part of the Islamic month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D5Ycs0h

Grand National: Woman arrested in connection with protest

A 33-year-old woman is arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Saturday's Grand National at Aintree. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Qp5wxqv

Woman held over Grand National protest

A 33-year-old woman is arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Saturday's Grand National at Aintree. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qp5wxqv

Sudan: Fighting erupts in Khartoum as army and paramilitary force clash

Battles are reported at several locations in the capital Khartoum and elsewhere in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OKJacV3

Rape tweet Conservative Shaun Slator expelled from party

Bromley councillor Shaun Slator has been expelled from the Conservative Party. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/bFJ35rv

Nurses' strikes over May bank holiday will present serious challenges, says NHS Providers

A 48-hour walkout over the first May bank holiday will include nurses in critical care services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0Ah2YlX

Canary Wharf: Spectacular photos of skyscraper rediscovered

Tony Brien sat in a box 830ft above east London to capture the images of One Canada Square. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ezPYDbi

Blackpool police investigate after man seen pulling seagull with lead

The seagull was rescued by a passer-by but had to be put down after the incident in Blackpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d4L3wRp

Blackpool police investigate after man seen pulling seagull with lead

The seagull was rescued by a passer-by but had to be put down after the incident in Blackpool. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/d4L3wRp

Voter ID: One in four unaware they need ID to vote in May elections

For the first time, people will need to show photo ID before voting in England's local elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i0NKfC1

Grand National 2023: Who could be Aintree headline makers?

A fairytale farewell and poignant victory are among the potential plot lines for the 2023 Grand National at Aintree. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HWXku51

Caerphilly: Man charged after police chase their own patrol car

Dashcam footage captures the moment a police car crashes into a hedge after a chase. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/H7TqcDd

Good Friday Agreement: Growing up after the peace deal

What's it like to be related to a man who played a huge part in bringing peace to Northern Ireland? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/obnzpse

Watch: Man charged after police chase their own car

Dashcam footage captures the moment a police car crashes into a hedge after a chase. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H7TqcDd

Toxic fire from Indiana recycling plant could burn for days

An inferno in Richmond, Indiana, has raised health concerns and sparked evacuation orders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LpeXSOW

Gal-dem closure: Magazine 'was different to everything else we'd seen'

The publication "committed to sharing the perspectives of people of colour" is closing after eight years. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/iRPzZYT

World Snooker Championship 2023: Reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan drawn against Pang Junxu in first round

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is drawn against Pang Junxu in the first round of the World Championship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fExpvnk

Ariana Grande calls for fans to stop body shaming

The US singer and actress says she "wanted to address" concerns after people discussed her weight. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6L5HPBd

UK economy saw no growth in February

Falls in public sector services linked to strikes were offset by growth in the construction industry. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/qxFN1dO

Marcus Rashford: Manchester United forward out for 'a few games' with muscle injury

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford out for "a few games" with a muscle injury but expected to play again this season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/izf03U7

Race sailor from Shropshire rescued after 'life-threatening' storm

Ian Herbert-Jones, who was injured as he fought to control his boat, is picked up by a fishing crew. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/gCMOiUF

New Zealand cabinet reaches gender equality for the first time

The country also has one of the most diverse parliaments in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e74gIGc

Grenfell Tower fire: Civil settlement reached over claims

Cladding giant Arconic is among the companies to agree a civil settlement with more than 900 people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VJKochP

New Forest barbecue and animal feeding fines approved

New Forest District Council says it expects the new restrictions to reduce anti-social behaviour. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/iINcMBr

Grenfell Tower fire: Civil settlement reached over claims

Cladding giant Arconic is among the companies to agree a civil settlement with more than 900 people. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/VJKochP

Russian village under 8.5cm of ash after volcano

Footage shows streets covered in a thick layer of dust as a 10km ash plume rises from the volcano. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P1Fc4o3

CBI boss Tony Danker sacked over misconduct claims

The CBI dismisses Tony Danker following complaints about his conduct involving a female employee. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/w1Yc7KT

Londonderry: Video shows petrol bombs thrown at police van

A police van erupts in flames in what officers have called a "senseless and reckless" attack. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/wONf6S7

CBI boss Tony Danker sacked over misconduct claims

The CBI dismisses Tony Danker following complaints about his conduct involving a female employee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w1Yc7KT

CalMac's biggest ferry MV Loch Seaforth hit by technical fault

Services linking Wester Ross and the Western Isles are cancelled because of problems on MV Loch Seaforth. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/iCYBbpr

Mental health blogger: 'Paddling around Scotland is a delight'

Mental health blogger Nick Ray continues his kayak trip around Scotland, despite a health scare. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/iJGp4e8

Good Friday Agreement: Biden trip reflects enduring US-Ireland bonds

The US president first visits Northern Ireland, then the Republic, but the circumstances aren't ideal. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/QqOAotW

Speedwell Cavern: Walker dies after falling from beauty spot footpath

Rescuers say the hiker "slipped and tumbled a distance", suffering a serious head injury. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/iqlacZQ

China-Taiwan: Beijing rehearses 'sealing off' island in third day of drills

Beijing confirms an aircraft carrier took part in the latest military exercises around the island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CE5bFGl

Super Mario Movie's 'sensational' box office takings defy poor reviews

It has the most successful global opening of all time for an animated film - despite poor reviews. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5fvCKes

World Men's Curling Championship: Scotland topple hosts Canada for gold medal

Scotland clinch the World Men's Curling Championship gold in a dominant victory over hosts Canada. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/hyPtRjZ

Disabled Nottinghamshire mum says she is scared of stepson's abuse

Sarah says she has faced abuse for six years at the hands of her 17-year-old stepson. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/9rLkCW3

Good Friday Agreement: Does the peace deal still work?

On the deal's 25th anniversary, the political institutions it created are nowhere to be seen. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/k3qRAEy

Giant gorilla statue sightings were 'not Gary'

A gorilla was spotted on motorways across England after a theft from a Lanarkshire garden centre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qY6XFQO

Giant gorilla statue sightings were 'not Gary'

A gorilla was spotted on motorways across England after a theft from a Lanarkshire garden centre. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/qY6XFQO

Cambridgeshire busway deaths section concerns safety watchdog

Steve Moir, 50, and Kathleen Pitts, 52, died on the southern part in Cambridge in 2018 and 2021. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Sqw5xo8

Easter sermons: Do not lose heart over conflicts, Archbishop of Canterbury says

He also warns in his Easter sermons that those who oppress others "will face divine justice". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/AKOfjno

English village to return Somme crucifix 107 years on

A British parson is thought to have salvaged the cross from the rubble of a destroyed village. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2DGsRKg

Easter knitted displays 'bring cheer and happiness'

Easter-themed knitted postbox toppers and displays are spotted across the East Midlands. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2mYUGzj

Cardiff: Wheelchair user's shock after shop loses wheel

Holly Greader has been left without her wheelchair wheel since a repair shop permanently shut. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/S5fd9si

Beckton blaze: Boy, 16, bailed after girl dies in flat fire

The teenager, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, is bailed pending further inquiries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WSkZmOw

Vincent Kompany: How did Belgian transform Burnley to Premier League return at first attempt?

After Burnley seal an immediate return to the Premier League, BBC Sport takes a look at how Vincent Kompany transformed the Clarets. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/09uNhmn

Manchester City: Kyle Walker cannot play in current system - Pep Guardiola

Defender Kyle Walker will struggle to get back into the Manchester City team, says manager Pep Guardiola. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZOnmL2k

Boy, 8, cuts 14-inch long hair in aid of seal sanctuary

Ollie's first ever haircut raises about £1,500 for orphaned and injured seal pups. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/XKWxJDk

Mifepristone: US abortion pill access in doubt after rival rulings

A Texas judge orders a hold on approval of the drug, a decision swiftly challenged by another court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D2kWxR

Labour's Lucy Powell challenged over Rishi Sunak attack ad

The shadow culture secretary refused to back the ad's claim when asked about it on BBC Breakfast. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/A8yNMWY

John Lydon's wife Nora Forster dies from Alzheimer's at 80

The former Sex Pistols frontman became a devoted carer for Nora Forster as the illness took hold. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/US4rVwq

John Lydon's wife Nora Forster dies from Alzheimer's at 80

The former Sex Pistols frontman became a devoted carer for Nora Forster as the illness took hold. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/US4rVwq

Labour's Lucy Powell refuses to back claim in Sunak attack ad

Lucy Powell says Labour's ad is "not to everybody's taste" but highlights issues in the justice system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GTfUOml

Abandoned pet becomes award-winning South Yorkshire Police dog

PD Buzz was found wandering the streets before police spotted his crime-fighting potential. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/kqCoN3E

Sheffield: Woman hit by car named after boy, 12, arrested

Marcia Grant, 60, is described as a "warm, loving" pillar of her community. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Ig0S3tA

New tax year: Threshold risk for millions as benefits rise

Frozen thresholds add to the personal income tax burden but the state pension and benefits will rise within days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9R0NBOL

Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley building new re-vetting process

The Met Police has diverted officers from tackling serious crime and terrorism to investigate wrongdoing in the force. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Ehi04f3

Nicola Sturgeon pulls out of event as police search continues

The former Scottish first minister's decision comes the day after her husband was questioned by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LUJ7zld

Rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia hold high-level talks

The foreign ministers from the two bitter Middle Eastern rivals meet for the first time since 2016. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AfL61yT

Good Friday Agreement: Peace deal still example to the world - Tony Blair

The former PM says NI is an example of the only peace process that "really did come to fruition." from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/6saCHpT

Robert F Kennedy Jr to challenge Biden for White House

JFK's nephew said his top priority would be to "end the corrupt merger between state and corporate power". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v7UOwkd

Sepsis: Woman, 24, dies weeks after getting flu symptoms

Bethannie Booth's family want others to be aware of the symptoms of the deadly infection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fB745sy

'I got the chance to thank the man who stopped me taking my life'

Darren Cox, 39, said he had hit rock bottom in 2022 after losing his job and relationship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DQMHKwi

Salcombe named UK's most expensive seaside town

Devon and Cornwall dominate a list of the most expensive seaside spots in Britain. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xE3Ts2i

Donald Trump claims his business fraud indictment is election interference

The former US president speak out after his arrest for 34 felony counts related to business fraud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cstri4y

Local elections 2023: Greens want housing firms to fund more services

The Green Party of England and Wales is campaigning for housebuilders to pay more towards local services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vXVeuji

Men out-earning women: Five things you need to know

Don't just blame companies for the imbalance, society needs to change, say experts. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/q5bjHTr

Ramadan: How to look after your skin during holy month

TikTok's most famous dermatologist Dr Muneeb Shah is sharing his top tips for the holy month. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0lmJCw2

Sport brain injury claims group grows to 378

Legal action is expanded across three sports as former rugby league and football players join ex-rugby union players in filing claims for brain damage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xT8d6gw

Sport brain injury claims group grows to 378

Legal action is expanded across three sports as former rugby league and football players join ex-rugby union players in filing claims for brain damage. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xT8d6gw

Asylum seeker barge plan would face legal challenge

The Home Office reportedly hopes to house 500 people on the Bibby Stockholm off Portland, in Dorset. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rw7ZSYJ

Dutch rail crash: One dead after passenger train derails

The crash happened when a passenger train hit a construction crane near the village of Voorschoten. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MSmPtf7

Elizabeth Gaskell's Manchester explored in new exhibition

A show at the 19th Century novelist's former home looks at how the burgeoning city inspired her. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/rzJH4xI

Cineworld drops sale of UK and US businesses after failing to find buyer

The struggling cinema chain has not yet been able to sell parts of the firm but has secured funding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ae6lkR4

Badminton star sent rape and death threats from gamblers

Commonwealth Games medallist Kirsty Gilmour says she feels violated by sickening messages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fhtlnB5

Braverman says Rwanda is safe after evidence of refugee killings

The home secretary was shown evidence by Laura Kuenssberg that refugees were shot dead by police there in 2018. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/0CmWpQS

Finland election: Three-way race as Sanna Marin fights for survival

A tight race sees right-wing populists and conservatives vying for power with the PM's centre left. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zfiAruC

I am convinced Rwanda is safe - Home secretary

Home Secretary Suella Braverman is asked about her plan to send refugees to Rwanda. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/8vm9c3j

Nicola Sturgeon laughs off having 'secret private life'

The former First Minister tells the BBC about social media gossip and her desire for privacy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VANQPoO

Formula 1: Max Verstappen wins delayed Australian GP after three red flags

Max Verstappen wins a chaotic and controversial Australian Grand Prix that finishes under a safety car after a controversial crash-affected restart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D3VxMKf

Birmingham man to attempt half marathon in ski boots

Tom Bracey hopes his challenge will be a Guinness World Record. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/290yVt6

Cambridgeshire shootings: Man in court over murders

The bodies of Gary and Josh Dunmore were found in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UapGNJ6

Watch: Four times US tornadoes were caught on camera

Amateurs as well as TV crews filmed the tornadoes sweeping across several states. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KF2waMn

Cambridgeshire shootings: Man, 66, due in court charged with murders

Stephen Alderton, 66, is charged over the deaths of Gary and Josh Dunmore in Cambridgeshire. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/HheQTr6

Cambridgeshire shootings: Man, 66, due in court charged with murders

Stephen Alderton, 66, is charged over the deaths of Gary and Josh Dunmore in Cambridgeshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HheQTr6

Manchester becomes first UK city to impose 'tourist tax'

People staying overnight in Manchester will face a £1 levy each night, to fund events in the city. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/9D65BSp

Formula 1: Max Verstappen on Australian Grand Prix pole ahead of George Russell

Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes pole position for the Australian Grand Prix ahead of the Mercedes of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CtiTj6w