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Major incident declared over canal 'sinkhole'

Two boats have been left at the bottom of a sunken hole, where the water has drained from the canal.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 12:16    View Full Story...

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 00:03    View Full Story...

Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike

Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond".
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 09:25    View Full Story...

Plans to end hen cages and pig farrowing crates

The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 12:02    View Full Story...

University threatened with legal action after protest at academic's talk

Prof Alice Sullivan says her talk at the University of Bristol became like a "zombie apocalypse" during the protest.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 11:00    View Full Story...

Find the attacker who took my son's life twice

Leon Adams, 24, was paralysed in a brutal attack and needed 24/7 care until he died last December.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 05:58    View Full Story...

White Christmas unlikely for most in UK but a few flakes of snow are possible

With the weather set to turn colder during Christmas week, will it be cold enough for snow?
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 04:19    View Full Story...

'Two pairs of leggings ended up costing me £5,000'

Clare Lane says she had "no idea" she signed up to a subscription when she bought the items online.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 05:51    View Full Story...

Childbirth epidural kit shortage could last until March, officials say

The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 10:00    View Full Story...

Why do we stop singing when we reach secondary school?

New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 00:03    View Full Story...

No evidence Reform broke electoral law, watchdog says

The Electoral Commission says it had not identified evidence of rule-breaking in Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 21 2025 13:12    View Full Story...

Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender

Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement".
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 21 2025 19:12    View Full Story...

Passenger dies in hospital two days after driver killed in crash

Police say a 64-year-old man died from injuries sustained during the collision, which also claimed the life of a 48-year-old woman.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 21 2025 14:56    View Full Story...

Police continue missing person search after boat found on shore

The vessel ran aground near Inverbervie Beach on Saturday but its sole occupant has yet to be traced.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 21 2025 11:46    View Full Story...

Police seize £10m of cocaine and heroin after house raid

Two men, aged 43 and 22, are due to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday following the operation in Shettleston.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 21 2025 18:59    View Full Story...

Police watchdog may investigate force over Maccabi fan ban

The IOPC says it can exercise its investigatory power if warranted, after its director said she was willing to launch a probe.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 21 2025 20:35    View Full Story...

'I wish I had those times again' - rugby star on losing both parents

Meg Jones won the Rugby World Cup but missing her parents who both died in recent months.
BBC News - Published Sat Dec 20 2025 13:16    View Full Story...

Remembering Dismaland - Banksy's dystopian theme park

The temporary 'bemusement park' opened in Weston-super-Mare in 2015.
BBC News - Published Fri Dec 19 2025 14:54    View Full Story...

Watch: The 'element of fear' as British surfer takes on monster wave

Laura Crane, a 30-year-old from Devon, hopes to have broken a world record for the biggest wave ever surfed by a woman.
BBC News - Published Thu Dec 18 2025 21:41    View Full Story...

Sextortion: 'I don't want any family to go through what we are'

Mother of teenage sextortion victim Murray Dowey encourages parents to have uncomfortable conversations with their children.
BBC News - Published Thu Dec 18 2025 10:21    View Full Story...

'We've spent so much money already' - England fans head Down Under, but Ashes already over

Four siblings from Lancashire are still flying out to Australia despite England's Ashes loss after booking tickets for fourth and fifth Tests "12 months ago".
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 07:51    View Full Story...

Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas

Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year's highlights.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 00:03    View Full Story...

Five ways to avoid falling out with your family over Christmas

Expert tips to keep the festive spirit alive and avoid squabbles with relatives over Christmas.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 00:03    View Full Story...

'You're on standby for Lockerbie' - volunteers recall their role after Pan Am bombing

Amateur radio enthusiasts found themselves acting as a link between emergency crews.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 21 2025 09:27    View Full Story...

In pictures: Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

Thousands take to the Neolithic circle to welcome the sunrise on the shortest day of the year.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 21 2025 15:40    View Full Story...

'A good meal and a good poo': Kate Winslet describes how she dealt with media intrusion

The actor and director recalls being followed by paparazzi, having her phone tapped, and people looking through her bins after she shot to fame.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 21 2025 00:25    View Full Story...

Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years

There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 21 2025 00:25    View Full Story...

The 'winners and losers' in Universal UK's plan to rival Disneyland Paris

Within its first 20 years, Universal is expecting more annual visitors than any park gets in Europe.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 21 2025 01:18    View Full Story...

Booze, beach, beaten - how England lost the Ashes

BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England's Ashes defeat in Australia on and off the pitch.
BBC News - Published Sun Dec 21 2025 06:23    View Full Story...

Major incident declared over Shropshire canal sinkhole

Two boats have been left at the bottom of a sunken hole, where the water has drained from the canal.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 12:16    View Full Story...

'We need a new bridge', say villagers after months of closure

People in Kilrea welcome the reopening of a bridge into the village but say they fear it will not last.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 08:04    View Full Story...

Resident doctor pay talks to continue over Christmas as strike looms

Scotland's resident doctors have voted to strike in January, but the health secretary says it is an outcome both sides want to avoid.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 12:40    View Full Story...

TV presenter used to dread Christmas Day with her abusive ex

Weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth says the festive season can be a misery for domestic abuse victims.
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 10:55    View Full Story...

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