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Teen girl educated in UK confirmed to have died in Swiss bar fire

The family of Charlotte Niddam announced her death "with great sadness" as Swiss authorities confirmed all victims had been identified.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 00:34    View Full Story...

Mother and daughter named as sea tragedy victims alongside man who tried to save them

Mark Ratcliffe and Sarah Keeling died on Friday and the police search for Grace Keeling continues.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 18:19    View Full Story...

Starmer ready for closer EU alignment 'in the national interest'

It is the clearest indication yet the PM wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 15:46    View Full Story...

The myth of willpower - and why some people struggle to lose weight more than others

Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 00:03    View Full Story...

More snow and ice warnings take effect as schools due to return

The Met Office warns of disruption to travel as many people return to work and school after Christmas.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 05:16    View Full Story...

Jesy Nelson told her twin babies may 'never walk'

The former Little Mix star said her girls have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 12:09    View Full Story...

Junk food advert ban comes into force

The government hopes a ban on junk food adverts will prompt manufacturers to develop healthier recipes.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 04:52    View Full Story...

Anthony Joshua posts first picture since fatal crash in poignant tribute

Anthony Joshua posts on social media for the first time since he was injured in a car crash that killed two of his close friends in Nigeria.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 13:33    View Full Story...

Tyson Fury comes out of retirement... again

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 12:19    View Full Story...

UK and France bomb underground IS arms bunker in Syria

RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an Islamic State group arms store in Syria, UK officials say.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 07:22    View Full Story...

Binned sausage rolls served to rail passengers

LNER worker Peter Duffy's claims for unfair dismissal are dismissed by a tribunal.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 08:55    View Full Story...

How to fix frozen water pipes and how to deal with burst ones

Residents are warned to check pipes as rising temperatures after a freeze can cause water bursts.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 07:54    View Full Story...

Engineers working to restore gas to 4,600 homes

Malborough is first in line for reconnection, with vulnerable customers taking priority.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 19:18    View Full Story...

Dogs killed as fire destroys house in Aberdeenshire

The northbound A90 was closed overnight while firefighters tackled the fire but it has now reopened.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 11:29    View Full Story...

Littler masterclass seals back-to-back world titles

Luke Littler produces a stunning display to thrash Gian van Veen 7-1 and win the PDC World Championship for the second year running.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 21:46    View Full Story...

Canal collapse repairs to take most of 2026

New aerial footage shows the extent of the damage on the canal in Shropshire.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 07:33    View Full Story...

Hunt for two prisoners continues as third is charged

Avon and Somerset Police has urged the public to call 999 immediately if the men are spotted.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 13:57    View Full Story...

Drones used to carry blood in trial aimed at saving lives

It is hoped the project could lead to drones delivering life-saving help to the scenes of accidents.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 07:07    View Full Story...

Twins turned truth-or-dare series into dream job

Liverpool twins, Louise and Lyndsey Scott, have turned their passion for pranks into a dream career.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 07:22    View Full Story...

Two die and sea search for third person called off

One witness saw three people in rough seas in Withernsea, with a woman being swept away on Friday.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 16:14    View Full Story...

Teenager who studied in UK missing after Swiss bar fire

Charlotte Niddam previously attended schools in Hertfordshire and London.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 10:26    View Full Story...

Dog rescued from 'filthy house' adopted by her vet

Floss was saved from conditions an inspector describes as one of the "worst jobs" of her career.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 07:10    View Full Story...

Girl, 13, who died in house fire named by police

The circumstances behind the fire are not being treated as suspicious, Kent Police say.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 14:54    View Full Story...

Weather warnings in place as snow and ice blanket parts of UK

Weather warnings are in place for various parts of the UK until Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to hit Scotland.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 14:47    View Full Story...

Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

Watch: London rings in 2026 with spectacular fireworks

London kicked off new year celebrations with a spectacular 12-minute firework display
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 2 2026 13:10    View Full Story...

Hunt family bravery prompted me to share assault story, says Queen

Queen Camilla has praised the courage of John and Amy Hunt, whose family were killed last year.
BBC News - Published Wed Dec 31 2025 10:00    View Full Story...

Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.
BBC News - Published Wed Dec 31 2025 15:33    View Full Story...

'It's amazing' - Torvill and Dean recognised in New Year Honours

The ice-skating duo are best known for their winning performance at the 1984 winter Olympics.
BBC News - Published Tue Dec 30 2025 07:21    View Full Story...

Starmer tells me he'll survive - but can he keep this new year's resolution?

The prime minister discusses the economy, Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 11:17    View Full Story...

The Papers: 'Fresh pressure on Venezuela' and Starmer's 'Brexit betrayal'

New warnings from the US to Venezuela lead most of Monday's papers, while some splash on Sir Keir's comments on closer EU alignment.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 00:36    View Full Story...

Van Tulleken brothers: The three wellness issues we've stopped worrying about

Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken explain why they're not worrying about eating more protein, taking magnesium or avoiding microplastics.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting

Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 00:02    View Full Story...

What is it like being a barrister in a crisis-hit justice system?

Courts in England and Wales are in crisis as they face a backlog of more than 78,000 criminal cases.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 00:33    View Full Story...

The 'happy little town' left reeling from sea deaths

Two people are dead and a third is missing after getting into difficulty in the sea at Withernsea.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 18:39    View Full Story...

Will 2026 be the year MPs and peers agree on how to repair Parliament?

Parliamentarians will shortly have to decide if they should leave their building to allow for billions of pounds of maintenance work to take place.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China

The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.
BBC News - Published Sat Jan 3 2026 23:02    View Full Story...

Mum and daughter named alongside 'selfless hero' as sea tragedy victims

Mark Ratcliffe and Sarah Keeling died on Friday and the police search for Grace Keeling continues.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 18:19    View Full Story...

'My parents didn't know if I was going to live' - chickenpox vaccine welcomed

Emily Walls, who had to learn to walk again after contracting chickenpox aged two, welcomes new free vaccinations.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 00:15    View Full Story...

Schools to stay shut as new amber snow alerts come into force

More heavy snow is expected overnight, after days of difficult conditions in many parts of northern Scotland.
BBC News - Published Sun Jan 4 2026 18:38    View Full Story...

Snow and ice warnings prompt closure of more than 30 schools

Schools have been forced to close across Wales due to hazardous conditions.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 06:46    View Full Story...

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