Wednesday 31 January 2024

Six Nations 2024: Robbie Henshaw and Joe McCarthy to start for Ireland against France

Injury to Garry Ringrose means Robbie Henshaw will start in Ireland's Six Nations opener against France, with Joe McCarthy named at lock.

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Tuesday 30 January 2024

Sky to cut 1,000 jobs in move towards digital

The firm will cut 4% of its workforce, mainly from its engineering arm, as fewer people use satellites.

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Sky to cut 1,000 jobs in move towards digital

The firm will cut 4% of its workforce, mainly from its engineering arm, as fewer people use satellites.

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Monday 29 January 2024

Constance Marten trial: Baby wearing only a nappy on cold night, court told

Ms Marten and Mr Gordon are accused of the manslaughter of Victoria, whose body was found in a shed.

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Police face probe over Nottingham killer's alleged assaults

Leicestershire Police investigated Valdo Calocane weeks before he killed three people in Nottingham.

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Police face probe over Nottingham killer's alleged assaults

Leicestershire Police investigated Valdo Calocane weeks before he killed three people in Nottingham.

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Sunday 28 January 2024

Disposable vapes to be banned over fears for children's health

Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.

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Watch: Escaped monkey spotted in Highland village

The Japanese macaque was filmed helping himself from a bird feeder in Kincraig.

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Watch: Escaped monkey spotted in Highland village

The Japanese macaque was filmed helping himself from a bird feeder in Kincraig.

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Escaped monkey on the loose in Highland village

The Japanese macaque escaped its enclosure at the Highland Wildlife Park at Kingussie on Sunday.

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Saturday 27 January 2024

Georgia's stolen children: Twins sold at birth reunited by TikTok video

Thousands of people in Georgia have found out they were stolen from their parents at birth and sold.

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Friday 26 January 2024

Israel reined in by ICJ rulings on Gaza - but will it obey?

The UN court's demands, if implemented, would drastically change the nature of Israel's Gaza campaign.

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'I’m preparing to get bullied' - Mia's final voice note

Schoolgirl Mia Janin's last voice note is released to the BBC as an inquest into her death concludes.

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'I’m preparing to get bullied' - Mia's final voice note

Schoolgirl Mia Janin's last voice note is released to the BBC as an inquest into her death concludes.

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Thursday 25 January 2024

Apple to allow rival app stores on iPhones in EU

iPhone users in the EU will soon be able to download apps from places other than the App Store.

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British man acquitted over London-Spain flight bomb hoax

A judge ruled that Aditya Verma's message, from 2022, about "blowing up" a plane was not a real threat.

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Post Office told robbed postmasters to pay for stolen money

Postmasters tell the BBC the Post Office was ‘not concerned’ about them after they endured armed robberies.

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Wednesday 24 January 2024

Thatchers lose trademark fight with Aldi over rival cider drinks

A High Court judge rules there is a "low degree of similarity" between the two cider products.

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New Wales captain Jenkins 'shaken' by Gatland phone call

Dafydd Jenkins admits he was left "shaking" by the Warren Gatland phone call that asked him to be the new Wales captain for the Six Nations.

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Tuesday 23 January 2024

China appears to U-turn on 'obsessive' gaming crackdown

The video game regulator had drafted rules which would have limited the time and money spent gaming.

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China appears to U-turn on 'obsessive' gaming crackdown

The video game regulator had drafted rules which would have limited the time and money spent gaming.

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Monday 22 January 2024

Bath University makes students resit exam after giving answers

A university accidentally printed the answers on one of their exams and is making students resit.

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Storm Isha: Two dead and thousands left without power

Two men die in separate motoring incidents in Scotland and Northern Ireland during the storm.

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Storm Isha: Two dead and thousands left without power

Two men die in separate motoring incidents in Scotland and Northern Ireland during the storm.

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Families won't miss out on expanded free childcare despite delays, says minister

Parents have been warned they may be unable to access 15 hours per week free childcare due to IT issues and delays.

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Sunday 21 January 2024

Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer

A spokesperson says a cancerous mole was found while the duchess was having reconstructive surgery.

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Norwich: Two of four found dead in house were stabbed - police

Norfolk Police investigating the deaths of four people in Costessey, say two adults died from stab wounds.

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Norwich: Two of four found dead in house were stabbed - police

Norfolk Police investigating the deaths of four people in Costessey, say two adults died from stab wounds.

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Saturday 20 January 2024

Great Yarmouth murder arrest after woman's body found in house

Norfolk Police has referred itself to the independent watchdog due to "previous contact" prior to the death.

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Great Yarmouth murder arrest after woman's body found in house

Norfolk Police has referred itself to the independent watchdog due to "previous contact" prior to the death.

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Friday 19 January 2024

DPD error caused chatbot to swear at customer

The parcel delivery firm says the mistake was a result of a system update, which has been disabled.

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Israeli war leader challenges Netanyahu's Gaza strategy

Gadi Eisenkot condemns the prime minister, who insists Israel's offensive will go on until "complete victory".

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DPD error caused chatbot to swear at customer

The parcel delivery firm says the mistake was a result of a system update, which has been disabled.

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Thursday 18 January 2024

Saltburn director Emerald Fennell on Bafta nominations and infamous bathtub scene

Emerald Fennell's film has received five Bafta Award nominations and become an internet sensation.

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Wednesday 17 January 2024

Frederik X: Danish king's surprise book set to become bestseller

In his book Frederik X discusses Denmark's place in world and his relationship with his wife.

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Frederik X: Danish king's surprise book set to become bestseller

In his book Frederik X discusses Denmark's place in world and his relationship with his wife.

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Tuesday 16 January 2024

Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire rejects fresh criminal charges

Angola's public prosecutor accuses Ms Dos Santos, the former president's child, of 12 crimes.

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Monday 15 January 2024

They were Israel's 'eyes on the border' - but their Hamas warnings went unheard

A unit of young female soldiers warned of a big attack. They were among the first Hamas killed on 7 October.

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Jason Allen-Paisant: Poet's Self-Portrait as Othello wins TS Eliot prize

Jamaican writer and academic Jason Allen-Paisant wins the UK's most prestigious award for poetry.

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They were Israel's 'eyes on the border' - but their Hamas warnings went unheard

A unit of young female soldiers warned of a big attack. They were among the first Hamas killed on 7 October.

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Italian culture minister probed over stolen painting

Vittorio Sgarbi is accused of possessing and exhibiting a 17th Century painting.

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Sunday 14 January 2024

Six held over plot to disrupt London Stock Exchange

Police said the arrests were made in London, Liverpool and Brighton over a "disruptive and damaging stunt".

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Frederik X kisses wife as he becomes King of Denmark

The new monarch blinks back tears as he greets the cheering crowds outside Christiansborg Castle.

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Frederik X kisses wife as he becomes King of Denmark

The new monarch blinks back tears as he greets the cheering crowds outside Christiansborg Castle.

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Saturday 13 January 2024

Newcastle United 2-3 Manchester City: Oscar Bobb scores stoppage-time winner

Oscar Bobb scores a stoppage-time winner at Newcastle as Manchester City move within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.

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US delivers 'private message' to Iran after Yemen strikes

Mr Biden's comments followed a second US strike on the Houthis, who has attacked shipping in the Red Sea.

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US delivers 'private message' to Iran after Yemen strikes

Mr Biden's comments followed a second US strike on the Houthis, who has attacked shipping in the Red Sea.

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Friday 12 January 2024

South Africa's genocide case against Israel: Both sides play heavy on emotion in ICJ hearing

After two days of legal argument, judges must now rule on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

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South Africa's genocide case against Israel: Both sides play heavy on emotion in ICJ hearing

After two days of legal argument, judges must now rule on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

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Shed Seven score first number one album - three decades after debut

The York group's chart success coincides with their 30th anniversary.

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Shed Seven score first number one album - three decades after debut

The York group's chart success coincides with their 30th anniversary.

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Thursday 11 January 2024

Huge ancient city found in the Amazon

The city was built 2,500 years ago but may have been abandoned after a volcanic eruption.

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Wednesday 10 January 2024

Liverpool's Radio City name could go from tower after rebrand

As Radio City changes its name, Bauer Media says it is reviewing the signage on its famous tower.

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Ex-Royal Marine's prosthetic legs stolen in Premier Inn car park

Mark Ormrod said the legs were taken from his car overnight while it was outside a Premier Inn.

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Liverpool's Radio City name could go from tower after rebrand

As Radio City changes its name, Bauer Media says it is reviewing the signage on its famous tower.

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Tuesday 9 January 2024

Trump hearing: Judges sceptical as ex-president presents immunity defence

The justice department called the ex-president's claim of total immunity from prosecution "frightening".

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20mph: Mark Drakeford clear as mud on enforcement - top Tory

Mark Drakeford says people "genuinely confused" about the new speed limit will not face action.

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Trump hearing: Judges sceptical as ex-president presents immunity defence

The justice department called the ex-president's claim of total immunity from prosecution "frightening".

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20mph: Mark Drakeford clear as mud on enforcement - top Tory

Mark Drakeford says people "genuinely confused" about the new speed limit will not face action.

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Monday 8 January 2024

Tiger Woods and Nike end 27-year partnership

Woods, who was first sponsored by Nike in 1996, thanked the company on social media on Tuesday.

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Sunday 7 January 2024

FA Cup 2024: Liverpool reach fourth round after 2-0 victory over Arsenal

Watch highlights as Liverpool progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup after two late goals secures Jurgen Klopp's side a 2-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

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Saturday 6 January 2024

Middlesbrough 0-1 Aston Villa: Matty Cash hits deflected 87th-minute winner

Aston Villa's Matty Cash hits an 87th-minute winner against Middlesbrough to earn his side a first win in the FA Cup since 2016 at a vibrant Riverside Stadium.

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Japan earthquake: Woman in 90s found alive under rubble five days later

More than 120 people have been confirmed dead since Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake.

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Middlesbrough 0-1 Aston Villa: Matty Cash hits deflected 87th-minute winner

Aston Villa's Matty Cash hits an 87th-minute winner against Middlesbrough to earn his side a first win in the FA Cup since 2016 at a vibrant Riverside Stadium.

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Friday 5 January 2024

Iowa school principal distracted gunman before being shot

The principal's daughter said he distracted the shooter to give students an opportunity to escape.

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Liverpool triple shooting probe: Man charged

The disturbance saw gunfire outside Liverpool's Showcase Cinema, a newsagents and a house.

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Liverpool triple shooting probe: Man charged

The disturbance saw gunfire outside Liverpool's Showcase Cinema, a newsagents and a house.

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Thursday 4 January 2024

When are London Underground walkouts?

There will be "little to no Tube service" on the London Underground, Transport for London warns.

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When are London Underground walkouts?

There will be "little to no Tube service" on the London Underground, Transport for London warns.

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Wednesday 3 January 2024

Francoise Bornet: Woman in Robert Doisneau’s Paris kiss photo dies aged 93

Francoise Bornet was part of a young couple who were seen embracing on the street in 1950.

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Statistics watchdog to examine government asylum backlog claims

The Office for Statistics Regulation will investigate whether official announcements were misleading.

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Francoise Bornet: Woman in Robert Doisneau’s Paris kiss photo dies aged 93

Francoise Bornet was part of a young couple who were seen embracing on the street in 1950.

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Tuesday 2 January 2024

Hundreds turn out in Salford for Joe Wicks 5k

The Body Coach helped the people of Salford kick off some new year goals with a 5k run, jog or walk.

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Israel to fight South Africa's Gaza genocide claim in court

South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, triggering Israeli outrage.

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Monday 1 January 2024

Teenager killed in three-car collision on New Year's Day

An 18-year-old passenger was killed and three other people injured in the crash on New Year's Day.

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Man dies in shooting outside Granton pub before New Year bells

Another man is in hospital after what police described as a targeted attack at the Edinburgh bar.

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Man dies in shooting outside Granton pub before New Year bells

Another man is in hospital after what police described as a targeted attack at the Edinburgh bar.

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