Bayeux Tapestry: Blind man threatens British Museum with legal action
BBC News·12d ago
- Published The British Museum says it will provide an audio-described tour of the Bayeux Tapestry after a blind man threatened legal action over a lack of access for visually impaired visitors.
We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early
BBC Newsby Sima Kotecha; Jade Thompson; Claire Ellison·12d ago
- Published Three women who have been told their abusive ex-partners will be released early from jail as part of controversial plans to free up prison space have said they fear for their safety.
Lola Young: Vaping making it harder to breathe, singer says
BBC Newsby Riyah Collins·12d ago
- Published Singer Lola Young has said her breathing feels like a "chore" due to the effects of vaping.
RAF Fairford: Timeline of the incident and investigation
BBC Newsby Florence Freeman; Tiffany Wertheimer·12d ago
- Published The public is slowly getting more information about what happened near the RAF Fairford airbase at the weekend - but many questions remain unanswered.
Andy Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
BBC Newsby Ewan Somerville; Henry Zeffman·12d ago
- Published Andy Burnham has said he would be "really concerned" if Manchester City's owners decide to sell up after the club was found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches.
UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says
BBC Newsby Chris Mason·12d ago
- Published The government believes that Iran played a part in the RAF Fairford incident which resulted in five men being arrested and then bailed, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said.
Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen
BBC Newsby Stephanie Hegarty; Grace Eliza Goodwin·12d ago
- Published The execution of Tennessee inmate Christa Pike has been halted just over an hour before it was due to happen.
East Kent NHS admits 'failing families' over stillbirths
BBC Newsby Michael Buchanan; Mark Norman; Tanya Gupta·12d ago
- Published An NHS trust has apologised after an independent review found that eight babies might have survived with better maternity care, admitting it has "failed families".
UK research funded by China front company being sent to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns
BBC Newsby Dominic Casciani·12d ago
- Published More than 100 academics linked to British institutions have unwittingly assisted China's espionage operations against the UK via a front company working for its intelligence and...
Birmingham and Wales next locations for grooming gangs inquiry
BBC Newsby Amy Walker·12d ago
- Published Birmingham and Wales have been announced as the next locations for local investigations as part of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs.
WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
BBC Newsby Laura Cress·12d ago
- Published WhatsApp is introducing new parental controls for teenagers, as tech companies continue to come under pressure to provide more age-appropriate experiences for children.
EastEnders actor Shane Richie banned from driving after speeding
BBC Newsby Lewis Adams·12d ago
- Published EastEnders actor Shane Richie blamed "baiting" from paparazzi as he was banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding.
Caerphilly thieves target Nissan Jukes as 11 stolen in 24 hours
BBC Newsby Angharad Thomas·12d ago
- Published Car thieves stole 11 Nissan Jukes over a 24-hour period in one county, police said. The crime wave hit Caerphilly county last Thursday and Friday, with security expert Michael Fraser...
Oasis unheard recordings pulled from auction after band 'sue'
BBC News·12d ago
- Published A set of unheard Oasis recordings valued at between £1.2m and £1.6m have been pulled from an auction after the band filed an injunction.
Residents fear new rules could mean dangerous cladding is left on flats
BBC Newsby Phil Hendry·13d ago
- Published When Natasha Parcell first got her foot on the property ladder little did she expect to be one of the latest victims of the cladding crisis.
Republic of Ireland will fulfil second Israel fixture, says head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson
BBC News·13d ago
- Published Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says the team's second Uefa Nations League game against Israel will go ahead as planned.
Jay Slater's mum says retracing his steps has given her 'more closure'
BBC Newsby Rebecca Brahde; Graham Liver·13d ago
- Published The mother of Jay Slater, who died after he went missing in Tenerife, has said retracing his footsteps was "very tough and emotional" but had given her "more closure".
Harry and Meghan: Two men spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school as Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion'
BBC Newsby Noor Nanji; Ella Kipling·13d ago
- Published The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have lashed out at "extraordinarily reckless" photographers after two men were spotted near the grounds of the school attended by their children.
Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bank of England governor
BBC News·13d ago
- Published The Governor of the Bank of England has said regulating artificial intelligence (AI) "is not the right place to start" but instead called first for "rigorous" testing to find...
Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
BBC Newsby Kelly Ng·13d ago
- Published Singapore has rolled out a matchmaking service for its government workers, an initiative that comes as the country wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.
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