How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs
BBC Newsby Paul Glynn25 Aug 2026
- Published The much-loved US singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who has died aged 80, was known as the Queen of Country.
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top 99%Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
BBC Newsby Michelle Roberts25 Aug 2026
- Published Smokers who want to quit have the best chance of doing so if they use nicotine e-cigarettes, a review has found.
The backlash Pride faces from inside and outside the LGBT community
BBC Newsby Darren Milby25 Aug 2026
Matt left Crewe as soon as he could, aged 18, feeling that he wasn't accepted as a young gay man.
UK weather: Met Office warnings in force amid thunderstorm and flood risk
BBC Newsby Ben Rich25 Aug 2026
- Published Downpours and thunderstorms will continue to bring the risk of flooding to parts of the UK on Wednesday.
Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
BBC Newsby Jemma Crew25 Aug 2026
- Published Back to school can stir up many emotions for parents, including anxiety about the extra costs it brings.
Winter energy prices expected to rise to three year high
BBC Newsby Kevin Peachey25 Aug 2026
- Published Energy bills for millions of households are expected to rise this winter to the highest level for three years, under a price cap to be announced by the industry regulator on Wednesday.
Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'
BBC Newsby Laura Bicker25 Aug 2026
- Published At 14, *Xiaomei, a high-performing student from a coastal province in China, decided to overdose on cough medication.
PFA Awards 2026: Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw win player of the year awards
BBC News25 Aug 2026
- Published Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw have won the Professional Footballers' Associations men's and women's player of the year awards.
Spanish government says sorry to people of Ceuta for migrant crisis
BBC Newsby Guy Hedgecoe25 Aug 2026
- Published The Spanish government has apologised to the people of Ceuta for the migrant crisis that has affected the city for weeks and it has unveiled plans to overhaul the country's immigration...
Dolly Parton: A life in pictures
BBC Newsby Emma Lynch25 Aug 2026
Dolly Parton, the country music superstar from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
Dolly Parton obituary: The country legend who sang from the heart
BBC Newsby Tiffany Wertheimer; Emma Petrie25 Aug 2026
- Published Dolly Parton, the country singer from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, will be remembered for her songs that told beautiful stories so honestly, such as Coat of Many Colours, Jolene...
Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
BBC Newsby Paulin Kola25 Aug 2026
- Published US President Donald Trump has said that the US Navy has removed or detonated all mines in the Strait of Hormuz - the vital waterway which Iran has largely closed since the beginning of...
Man Utd transfer news: Will Michael Carrick's side buy a left-back before transfer window closes?
BBC Newsby Simon Stone25 Aug 2026
- Published The signing of Carlos Baleba completes a £155m summer revamp of Manchester United's midfield.
Carlos Baleba: Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder from Brighton in £70m deal
BBC Newsby Paul Battison; Simon Stone; Mohamed Moallim25 Aug 2026
- Published Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70m deal.
Newscast - Is China Replacing Workers With Robots? - BBC Sounds
BBC News25 Aug 2026
Episode details Available for over a year Today, we discuss China’s £14.7bn investment into AI and robotics in the hopes of overtaking the US as the world leader in innovation.
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?
BBC Newsby Mitchell Labiak25 Aug 2026
- Published The US has said "the single greatest financial offensive ever" will help it and Israel end their ongoing war with Iran. However, Iran is no stranger to these tactics.
Nick Faldo: LIV returnees should 'eat humble pie' before rejoining DP World Tour
BBC Newsby Iain Carter25 Aug 2026
- Published Sir Nick Faldo says LIV golfers seeking a return to the DP World Tour may have to "eat a bit of humble pie" before regaining eligibility for the European-based circuit.
Inspectors to assess police following Henry Nowak murder
BBC Newsby Stuart Rust25 Aug 2026
- Published An inspection into how a police force responds to violent incidents has been launched in the wake of Henry Nowak's murder.
Five more arrests in Middlesbrough A66 wrong-way crash investigation
BBC News25 Aug 2026
- Published Five more people have been arrested in an investigation into a wrong-way crash on the A66 in Middlesbrough which killed seven people, including two police officers.
Trump may hope sanctions will pressure regime in Tehran, Iran leaders are betting otherwise
BBC Newsby Amir Azimi25 Aug 2026
- Published The US says it has launched an "economic onslaught against Iran's financial connections around the globe".