Search This Blog

Pages

Wednesday 30 November 2022

Newborn baby's body found at Waterbeach recycling centre

Police are appealing for the baby's mother to get in touch, saying she may need medical care.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2u9q8Rt

Why Nigel Farage is wrong about London being 'minority white'

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage claims London, Birmingham and Manchester are 'minority white'.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m4CBDZk

French baguette gets Unesco heritage status

The loaf "celebrates the French way of life", Unesco's chief says as its inclusion was announced.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eo9w47d

Love Actually director Richard Curtis uncomfortable with movie's lack of diversity

The director admits he feels "a bit stupid" about the festive rom-com movie's lack of diversity.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X9eYqrL

Stormzy 'proud' of Marcus Rashford for standing up for his beliefs

The rapper says he thinks the footballer often hears people telling him to "just shut up and kick your football".

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GBfqcEi

Tuesday 29 November 2022

Immensa lab errors may have led to 23 Covid-19 deaths

A report says 39,000 people may also have been given incorrect PCR results from a private lab.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TVj83wg

Ukraine war: Moldova braces for blackouts

Residents say they are already struggling to cope with soaring energy prices and inflation.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YgUNGQ5

Tilda Swinton: Cinema was a haven and a sanctuary

The actor talks about the importance of cinema and its history as she receives a film archive award.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k34CO19

Leicester one of first cities in UK with no ethnic group majority - data

Four people from Leicester tell BBC News about life in the city and how it’s changed.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NxTsZJH

Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TplGZtc

Monday 28 November 2022

BT and unions agree pay rise to stop more strikes

Most workers will get a wage rise of £1,500 in deal which is set to halt walkouts at the telecoms giant.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cZ7NDiq

Operation Desert Light: Europol take down massive cocaine 'super cartel'

High value targets were detained in Dubai and over 40 arrests were made on the continent, police said.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rL1HmwU

Monkeypox given new name by global health experts

The change to mpox was prompted by concerns over negative connotations from the name of the virus.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YQFvmzn

World Cup 2022: Cameroon 3-3 Serbia - Indomitable Lions fight back

Cameroon keep their hopes alive of reaching the World Cup last 16 as they battle back from two goals down to draw a six-goal thriller with Serbia.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xAIX1So

The Christmas puppy sales funding organised crime gangs

The market for illegally-traded puppies is now worth £13m, according to the Crown Office.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uDmkWg7

Ecuador gangs: Gunmen storm hospital in attempt to kill teen

Gang members took staff hostage and exchanged fire with police before they were arrested.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SA2wGKZ

Sunday 27 November 2022

World Cup 2022: Belgium 0-2 Morocco - Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal seal late win

Morocco cause the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium with late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5xYZcqU

Man arrested after Sheffield double murder inquiry launched

Police launch a double murder inquiry after a man and a woman die in a house in Sheffield.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rWXTS1U

Tory MP Bridgen to fight possible suspension

The cross-party committee found Andrew Bridgen had displayed a "very cavalier" attitude to the rules.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UYAbtgE

At the scene of deadly Ischia mudslide

The BBC's Mark Lowen surveys the damage to homes and cars after a mudslide on the Italian island.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QpALf0K

China Covid: Shocking protests are huge challenge for China's leaders

China's rulers appear to have drastically underestimated growing discontent at Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/npGxmAk

Cost of living: The breakfast club easing the strain

Residents in a housing estate in County Antrim are accessing low-cost hot meals run by a local group.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YZwWUdb

Saturday 26 November 2022

World Cup 2022: Fifa opens disciplinary against Serbia over controversial Kosovo flag

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Serbia's football association after its team hung a controversial flag depicting Kosovo in their dressing room.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EGRhjkM

Naked volunteers pose for Bondi Beach artwork

The installation was designed by artist Spencer Tunick, to raise awareness of skin cancer.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zkbiole

Irene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63

The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/avjnL4p

World Cup 2022: Tunisia 0-1 Australia - Mitchell Duke gives Australians crucial win

Australia hold on to a narrow first-half lead to pick up a crucial victory over Tunisia that keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vtb8V4m

Cruise passenger rescued after 15 hours in the sea

Rescuers say it was a miracle he was saved after disappearing from a ship in the Gulf of Mexico.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SeyuhQz

Friday 25 November 2022

Emma Corrin: The Crown star calls for gender neutral awards

The non-binary star says they find it "difficult to justify being nominated in female categories".

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cvUyH4

Cost of living: 'We've got a spreadsheet to plan Christmas spending'

Braintree village expects more than 11,000 shoppers to visit during Black Friday.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PIXzVFh

Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israeli far-right leader set to join new coalition

Under a deal with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, the head of Jewish Power will be security minister.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yubX41c

Ashford bacteria outbreak: Child recovering after Strep A kills one

One child, believed to be six years old, died after the bacteria outbreak at a Surrey school.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MJ0vQP5

Black Friday: Cost of living crisis may hit sales rush

Retailers are unsure of how the economic downturn will hit spending in shops across the UK.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/csJd8YV

Thursday 24 November 2022

Busiest and quietest railway stations in Britain revealed

London Waterloo had the most passengers and Elton and Orston in Nottinghamshire the least.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/07FIqLl

Shamima Begum joined IS with eyes open, UK lawyers says

Lawyers defending stripping Shamima Begum's citizenship say her age at the time does not matter.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bqmKRWY

Brexit: Don't scrap EU rules, firms and unions say

Business groups and unions warn plans to scrap thousands of EU laws will create "confusion and disruption".

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yx7D5Zl

What is the energy price cap and what will happen to bills?

The energy bill support package will continue after April, but will be less generous.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4PqXlmn

Climate change: Environmental groups need more diversity

Activists say they are becoming concerned about the lack of representation in the UK climate industry.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KgZcHBY

Wednesday 23 November 2022

Manchester United fans on the potential sale of the club

The Glazer family's controversial era could be over after 17 years - but what do the fans think?

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fOGADSd

The puzzle of UK’s half a million missing workers

The number out of work through ill health has been rising sharply - and no-one is really sure why.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jdSImzL

They died suddenly - then the anti-vax trolling started

A new "documentary" falsely blames Covid vaccines for deaths of young people.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W5s1uBZ

Wilko Johnson: Dr Feelgood guitarist dies, aged 75

The musician's choppy guitar style and manic stage presence was a major influence on punk.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vp0rIKl

England's Jack Grealish calls fan who inspired World Cup celebration

The England star tells Finlay he did a "little celebration just for you" after his goal.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aCWPFwt

Tuesday 22 November 2022

Eurovision scraps jury voting in semi-finals

The move comes after several countries had their votes cancelled at this year's contest.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UCQNr6I

Kidderminster man catches giant goldfish

Andy Hackett from Kidderminster lands the "elusive" beast while on a trip to France.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yvlsjg1

Manston processing centre empty after migrants placed in new accommodation

The migrant holding facility no longer has anyone being detained there, Home Office sources say.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eRXF7nl

MPs can claim Christmas parties on expenses, says Ipsa

The body responsible for MPs' expenses say an "office festive event" can include food and decorations.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YFHjZI7

Disqualified driver jailed after crashing stolen car into bus stop

Monica Moss is sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment following the incident in Crawley.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sR6Gztd

Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies aged 79

The guitarist and singer was a key member of Cuba's Nuevo Trova movement after the revolution.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AdgeS6m

Monday 21 November 2022

T. rex auction cancelled after skeleton doubts raised

Christie's auction house says the seller has decided to loan it to a museum instead.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JukqD9Z

World Cup 2022: Iran team do not sing national anthem

Watch as the Iran team do not sing their national anthem in protest about the current political situation in the country, before their opening World Cup match against England.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oWDIiN8

Joe Lycett did not shred £10k in David Beckham Qatar protest

The comedian has donated his David Beckham Qatar World Cup protest money to LGBT charities.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PSAWGc5

Nuclear test veterans to be honoured with medal after campaign

Veterans of Cold War tests will receive special medals after years of campaigning for recognition.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/foLpXjq

American Music Awards: Kelly Rowland asks crowd to 'chill' as they boo Chris Brown

"Excuse me, chill out," says the former Destiny's Child star on stage at the American Music Awards.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EiLK7OT

Stalking victims not protected by police, say campaigners

Only 6% of reported stalking cases end up in charges being brought.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l5GOfK0

Sunday 20 November 2022

Church plans vigil for woman missing in River Don

Police confirm the search has entered its third day at Monymusk as the local community gathers in hope.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SYIsva

Jeremy Hunt has no plan for growth, says CBI boss

Tony Danker tells the BBC the Autumn Statement will tackle inflation but won't revive growth.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6pUiHS8

Met Police passes file on cash-for-honours allegations to prosecutors

It has been alleged a donor to one of the King's charities was offered help securing a knighthood.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bdp3Iwz

Turkey Kurdish raids: Operation Claw-Sword targets militant bases

Operation Claw-Sword targeted sites in Syria and Iraq a week after a deadly bombing in Istanbul.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7h1rZBn

Health Secretary Steve Barclay defends delay to social care cap

The health secretary says the delay is a "difficult decision" but will allow more funding for social care.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rZdQKCk

Cambridge: Three arrested after 'targeted' teenager stab death

Three teenagers are arrested after a 17-year-old dies in a "targeted attack" in Cambridge.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vOFxHBA

Saturday 19 November 2022

Laura Kuenssberg: How much is the Autumn Statement going to hurt?

Do ministers believe pain for people and public services is the price of stability, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JF5AxQo

Iran spreading 'bloodshed and destruction', says foreign secretary

James Cleverly has reaffirmed the UK's commitment to stopping Iran from producing nuclear weapons.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QAeEXzI

Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why was she on trial?

"She just seemed absolutely confident of her own brilliance," a Stanford professor remembers of the former student.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DObG6Jo

Search resumes for woman 'swept away' by river

The woman is reported to have fallen into the water at Monymusk during an Amber weather warning on Friday.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QO5RGVN

Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss

Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KPzemq

Friday 18 November 2022

King Charles: Foie gras banned at royal residences

Buckingham Palace tells animal rights group that foie gras is staying off the royal menu.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pmnBSWf

Is this really the end of Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor looks at claims that Twitter may be heading for calamity.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2trmeLu

US R&B singer B. Smyth dies of rare lung disease at 28

The musician had been signed to Motown Records and worked with artists including 2Chainz and Future.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ytqUr6g

Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

Notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r81DjNe

What is the minimum wage and how much is it?

The minimum wage for over-23s is going up 9.7% in April of next year.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JYPBTL

Thursday 17 November 2022

Lab-grown chicken safe to eat, say US regulators

It is the first time a meat product grown in a lab has been cleared for human consumption in the US.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bcpFWsN

What is the minimum wage and how much is it?

The chancellor announces that the minimum wage is going up 9.7% from April.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JYPBTL

Quick guide: Autumn Statement

The chancellor and his shiny red briefcase - what's it all about?

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R1Vv89P

Celtic ruler's ring goes under hammer for £36,000 at auction

The "jaw-dropping" item could go on display in York after spending 28 years stashed in a cupboard.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7DErbfo

Ukraine war: Bodies found amid reports of Russian atrocities in Kherson

The BBC speaks to people held by Russians in Kherson, amid reports of atrocities in the liberated city.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TiAD8Xl

Wednesday 16 November 2022

Tory MP Esther McVey says she won't back tax rises unless HS2 is axed

Esther McVey warns she will oppose the chancellor's economic plans ahead of the Autumn Statement.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ce0sZxA

Ukraine war: What happened in Poland missile blast?

Last night, a missile landed in Poland, killing two people - here's what we know so far.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bpnXPQ5

Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'

The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ap9diJk

Why did Russia invade Ukraine and has Putin's war failed?

Almost nine months after Putin unleashed war on Ukraine, Russian forces have suffered repeated setbacks.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EDsCmwQ

Asda limits egg sales to two boxes a customer

Retailers are starting to limit the number of boxes of eggs customers can buy due to supply problems.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A6dM8XR

Tuesday 15 November 2022

Lost dog 'hands itself in' at Loughborough Police Station

CCTV footage shows the moment Rosie arrived and waited for officers.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KXAfrbx

Kyiv attacked as world leaders meet at G20

Attacks are also reported in other cities, including Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0e6ELnv

Len Goodman stands down from Dancing With The Stars

The former Strictly Come Dancing head judge is now also stepping away from its US counterpart.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pT1lJbn

Man admits killing parents in Gloucestershire homes

William Warrington admits the manslaughter of Clive Warrington, 67, and Valerie Warrington, 73.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ovSiFlN

Heinz, Dolmio and Anchor: Top food brands see prices soar

The price of some popular branded foods have as much as doubled in two years, Which? research suggests.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VpEZnad

China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain

Anger boils over in the industrial city of Guangzhou, exposing cracks in Xi Jinping's signature policy.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zTI6DUs

Monday 14 November 2022

Website crash shows importance of Scottish Child Payment- Sturgeon

"Massive demand" initially stopped people applying for the £25 weekly benefit which has been extended to under-16s.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6hAqOFv

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos pledges to give away most of his wealth

The Amazon founder says he will give away most of his fortune to help with causes like climate change.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MSZnyfA

UK's warmest ever Remembrance Sunday recorded

The highest ever temperature for this late in the year was recorded on Sunday in north Wales.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7tYZyWP

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SqYW8V0

Istiklal Street: Istanbul's beating heart reels from deadly blast

Locals are returning to Istiklal Street, the busy thoroughfare where six were killed on Sunday.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zeg3zwV

Sunday 13 November 2022

Gwent Police to face misogyny, corruption and racism probe

Gwent Police is investigated after "abhorrent" messages between serving and retired officers emerged.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TN8ZEpU

My Dad Wrote A Porno: Hit podcast series to come to an end in December

The hosts of the podcast, downloaded more than 430m times, hint there's something else to come.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0RIMKj1

Hinkley Point C construction worker killed in 'traffic incident'

Investigations will begin after a construction worker died at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station site.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RzUpM1k

Ros Atkins on… How Qatar got to host the World Cup

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the years of corruption allegations around Fifa awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LXBRh9Y

The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y7nqfub

Lancashire Police officer charged with attempted murder

A woman is in a stable condition in hospital after being injured in a Manchester hotel, police say.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sGv2fAd

Saturday 12 November 2022

Migrants to get diphtheria jab at processing centre after cases spike

Health officials say 39 cases of diphtheria have been found in asylum seekers in England.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QNRv41u

Peter Kay tour: Hundreds of thousands struggle to get tickets

Extra dates are being added to his comeback tour, with some resale sites pricing tickets at £1,100.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/po9IzjF

Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ONhuXyn

King gives up to £600 to staff to help with cost of living crisis

The monarch will use his private income to fund the single payment on top of his staffs' salaries.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C2vwfTj

Dominic Raab under scrutiny after aggressive behaviour claim

A newspaper reports allegations Dominic Raab mistreated staff during a past stint as justice secretary.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TpSqOQM

Kate Winslet covers mum's £17,000 energy bill

The mother's bill was sky-high because she has to run life support equipment for her daughter, age 12.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V9ruDi8

Friday 11 November 2022

Cost of living and rent 'recipe for disaster for young people'

The charity says the cost-of-living crisis is putting more young people at risk of having no home.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yKWFMzo

T20 World Cup: England's Mark Wood struggling to be fit for final against Pakistan

England fast bowler Mark Wood is struggling to be fit for Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Pakistan in Melbourne.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9LQSNCH

Rugby World Cup: England seek revenge over New Zealand in final

There is no hiding England coach Simon Middleton and captain Sarah Hunter's true aim at this World Cup, writes Becky Grey.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KE4aJqe

GB's Fear & Gibson on top of ice dancing world

Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are the world's number one ice dancers, raising hopes of Olympic success not seen since Torvill and Dean.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nBWwpGq

Celtic ruler's 2,000-year-old ring kept in cupboard for 28 years

The "jaw-dropping" ring, originally unearthed in a field in 1994, could now fetch up to £30,000.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dU5c7Mr

Thursday 10 November 2022

T20 World Cup - England v India semi-final: Jos Buttler & Alex Hales star

A blistering partnership between openers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales secures a sensational 10-wicket demolition of India and sends England into the Men's T20 World Cup final.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x2QTD6i

T20 World Cup - India v England semi-final: 'What on Earth?' - England run four as Shami misfields

A bizarre misfield from India's Mohammed Shami allows England to run four as they continue to chase down the winning target in their T20 World Cup semi-final.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aOymLe6

Keith Farmer: Northern Ireland's four-time British motorcycling champion dies aged 35

Four-time British champion Keith Farmer, one of Northern Ireland's most successful motorcyclists, has died aged 35.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wSyDYz9

England v Japan: Sam Simmonds and Jack van Poortvliet to start for hosts

Number eight Sam Simmonds and scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet will start for a much-changed England at Twickenham on Saturday.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d6smulD

Female Royal Navy sailor 'was raped on ship'

Former servicewoman tells BBC she is angry women in the Navy say they are still experiencing abuse.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XR8EcJt

Wednesday 9 November 2022

US midterms: Misleading election claims fact-checked

Several false and unsubstantiated rumours have circulated online during the US midterm elections.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zGJOrnI

Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's family demand proof of life

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have not heard from him since Sunday, when he started refusing water.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mg0l6oM

German footballer condemns Qatar ambassador remarks

Bayern Munich and Germany's Leon Goretzka says comments made by Qatar World Cup ambassador Khalid Salman are "from a different millennium".

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jr2w1Wt

Peter Kay announces monthly residency at London's O2 Arena

The comedian also told Zoe Ball he couldn't believe that news of his return had made the headlines.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qiue9C8

Stormont: NI politicians' pay docked over assembly impasse

The Northern Ireland Secretary is also set to delay the deadline for calling a new assembly election.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BRVofXe

Abortion election results: Kentucky poised for pro-choice win

Four other states have also voted on abortion rights - an issue close to the top of voters' priorities.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kfEN4Jh

Tuesday 8 November 2022

World Cup finals: Why is Qatar 2022 controversial?

Qatar has been criticised for its same-sex relationships ban and its treatment of migrant workers.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0QZGc38

Nurses' strike: Why young NHS workers are voting 'yes'

Staff who've been in the NHS for a short time say they have seen enough to know change is needed.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CrzPFSm

Chhawla rape: India shocked as men sentenced to death freed

The Supreme Court cleared three men of gang rape and murder in a case that made headlines in 2012.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xuFK8ls

Dover migrant centre attack: Firebomber died of asphyxiation, inquest told

Andrew Leak threw up to three incendiary devices at a migrant processing centre in Dover, Kent.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ofq2pGk

I'd rather go to the dentist than have a haircut

Two Edinburgh hairdressers are taking steps to try and help people who dread going to a salon.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fW0w48n

Monday 7 November 2022

Sir Gavin Williamson 'has not apologised' to Wendy Morton, friends say

No 10 says the PM has "full confidence" in Gavin Williamson, despite a complaint about his conduct.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D4XCpEd

I'm A Celebrity: Olivia Attwood withdraws on medical grounds

The Love Island star pulls out of the ITV show after one episode, on medical grounds.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gRMqACs

COP27: We cannot go wobbly on climate change, says Boris Johnson

Speaking at COP27, the ex-prime minster says countries must "double down" on climate change.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c3Slg9i

South Korea's Moon Jae-in to give up dogs gifted by Kim Jong-un

South Korea's ex-leader plans to return the dogs to the state, citing opposition from his successor.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F4ZXJC0

Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hOVKADC

Duran Duran star Andy Taylor has stage four cancer

"There is no cure," the guitarist tells fans as the band join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RDeI9u3

Sunday 6 November 2022

World Cup 2022: 10 European football associations respond to Fifa's 'focus on football' letter

Ten European football associations including England and Wales say "human rights are universal and apply everywhere" after Fifa asked nations competing at the Qatar World Cup to "now focus on the football".

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l9jKqtZ

Rail passengers urged to check Monday travel

Most train companies will operate limited services on Monday despite strikes being called off.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q6xglrO

Ed Davey: Tories have betrayed British people

The Lib Dem leader says his party will "end the chaos" that saw three prime ministers in two months.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/409ajYM

Fireworks thrown at crews tackling bonfire blazes

Crews were targeted and vehicles were damaged on one of the busiest nights for 999 crews.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bTWILH0

Glastonbury Festival ticket sale hit by technical issue

Festival organisers apologised for the problem and announced a ticket resale in spring 2023.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KePO1qj

Tanzanian Precision Air plane crash-lands into Lake Victoria

The plane was carrying 43 people, 26 of whom have been rescued and sent to hospital, a local official told the BBC.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AYeDnf2

New York fire: Moment woman rescued by firefighters with a rope

A woman is pulled from an apartment block in New York after a blaze left at least 38 people injured.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YjPqNuQ

Saturday 5 November 2022

Twitter UK staff get deadline over cuts consultation

Hundreds affected by Twitter's worldwide job cuts have three days to elect a representative.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q4k3xsQ

Jordan Bardella: French National Rally has new leader to replace Le Pen

Jordan Bardella, 27, is the first National Rally leader not to come from the Le Pen family.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ATDG6vM

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill says DUP won't accept her as first minister

The Sinn FĂ©in deputy leader was speaking at the party's conference in Dublin.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EfZUXIR

Could this be the world's smallest pony?

Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BJoh1LF

Kyrie Irving: Nike suspend sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets player

Nike suspends its relationship with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4uPVxTv

Friday 4 November 2022

Spain briefly closes airspace over risks from Chinese rocket debris

Debris from the Chinese rocket is expected to pass over Catalonia and land in the Atlantic.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VGvTRj1

Migrants being stranded in London was a mistake - Chris Philp

The government admits there was a "misunderstanding" that saw people being stuck with no accommodation.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Juh7Esr

English National Opera hit by major funding cut and may move to Manchester

The Arts Council England financial announcement is the biggest shake-up of culture funding in years.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6Ma3hjz

Workers at Heathrow to strike in World Cup run-up

A union says 700 workers at the UK's biggest airport will walk out for three days from 18 November.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8zBScyF

Kyra King: Parents charged over dog attack baby death

Kyra King's parents are due to appear in court after the three month old was mauled to death.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YvrfdFb

Ancient yew in abbey ruins named tree of the year

The Waverley Abbey yew beat trees from Midlothian and Derbyshire for this year's title.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pB1tDrZ

Thursday 3 November 2022

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan shot and wounded at protest march

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is shot in an apparent attempt on his life in Wazirabad.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eIqnmQs

West Lane Hospital: Government apologises after teenager deaths

Health minister Maria Caulfield tells MPs the investigation findings "make for painful reading".

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vs9zIRE

What are interest rates? A quick guide

Why interest rates are so important - especially when they change.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YR9kvnx

Bounty bars removed from Celebrations tubs in trial

Mars Wrigley will remove the bars from its chocolate tubs after finding 40% of people hate the treat.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5JsWgBp

TikTok says staff in China can access UK and EU user data

The Chinese social media giant said the policy is "based on a demonstrated need to do their job".

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XFf82Ju

Wednesday 2 November 2022

NHS boss Amanda Pritchard says patients not always getting care they deserve

Challenge facing health service greater than it was at peak of pandemic, says Amanda Pritchard.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KE3rtsW

Tinder: More pay for dating app despite cost-of-living crisis

But the dating app's owner warns that the global economic slowdown is starting to take its toll.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/azWrCc8

Census: Number of foreign-born people in England and Wales reaches 10 million

The 2021 census counted 10 million people living in England and Wales who were born outside the UK.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jrfOulk

Rishi Sunak is now going to COP27 climate summit

Downing Street had argued the prime minister was too busy preparing for the budget.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sAbpOZz

Woman in pink door row says colour was in guidelines

A house owner in Edinburgh's New Town was upset at being ordered to change the colour of her front door.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aTnWmVr

Tuesday 1 November 2022

Ghosts, monsters and teddies take over New York on Halloween

Thousands of New Yorkers attend the 49th annual Village Halloween Parade.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LesxO41

No evidence of bullying in fracking vote, Commons speaker says

The atmosphere was "tense" but there was no evidence of "undue influence" on MPs, Commons speaker says.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CvQ2MI9

Matt Hancock suspended as Tory MP for joining I'm a Celeb cast

The former health secretary is punished by his party after announcing he will join the reality show.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BTJ6ypH

Italy's right-wing government to criminalise raves

An unlicensed rave is shut down in Modena and hours later a new law proposes jail for organisers.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r5hwE8g

Riot police called as youths rampage in Dundee

Drivers were forced to turn back as fires were lit and fireworks were hurled in the city's Kirkton area.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QnX9ZaC

Italy's World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59

Italian World Cup icon Salvatore Schillaci, the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, dies aged 59. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OT1kFvi