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Ex-priest found guilty of 17 indecent assaults

Chris Brain abused nine women while head of the Nine O'Clock Service in Sheffield in the 80s and 90s.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 17:01    View Full Story...

'Ice cream man' in fatal Wembley attack named

Shazad Khan, 41, was treated for stab wounds but died at the scene on Tuesday evening, police say.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 20:13    View Full Story...

Badenoch encourages Tory councils to challenge asylum hotels

The Tory leader writes to council leaders after a court blocked a hotel from housing asylum seekers.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 23:12    View Full Story...

Students face nervous wait for GCSE and BTec results

The GCSE pass rate is expected to be broadly similar to 2024, after years of flux during the Covid pandemic.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 16:01    View Full Story...

Government prepares to take over UK's third-largest steelworks

Managers have been lined up to take control in a bid to protect 1,500 jobs at the Yorkshire plant.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 17:36    View Full Story...

Air fares and food prices push up inflation to 3.8% in July

Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since January 2024.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 13:55    View Full Story...

'Chilling' political interference in BBC must stop, says former news boss

The BBC's former director of news James Harding delivers the TV industry's flagship annual lecture.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 19:02    View Full Story...

Decision over Kneecap rapper terror charge delayed

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 16:04    View Full Story...

Man who shot PC with crossbow is jailed

The judge hears Jason King also stabbed a neighbour's partner in the stomach.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 19:45    View Full Story...

Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged over indecent images

The South Scotland representative has been suspended by the party after being arrested in Dumfries.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 17:55    View Full Story...

Human rights regulator criticises Met's use of facial recognition cameras

The Equality and Human Rights Commission says it believes the Met's use of the tech is unlawful.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 17:18    View Full Story...

Scotland's first skatepark to be dug up by archaeologists

A University of Glasgow team will undertake excavation and survey work at the former Kelvin Wheelies park.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 11:29    View Full Story...

Brothers rescue 'terrified' swimmers from dolphin

Rhys and Gareth Paterson say they helped two women while kayaking off the Dorset coast.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 15:17    View Full Story...

More weight-loss drugs could be offered as part of new diabetes care

Diabetes patients should have better and more equal access to newer medicines, says official healthcare body.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 01:51    View Full Story...

Scientists make 'superfood' that could save honeybees

We rely on honeybees to pollinate our crops and a new food could protect them from growing threats.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 16:03    View Full Story...

Leaked report shows 10,000 shortfall in probation staff

There is a shortage of probation staff to manage offenders serving sentences in the community, a report shows.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 06:00    View Full Story...

Sentencing for man who dodged 113 train tickets delayed

Charles Brohiri was granted bail despite clocking up £30,000 in penalty fares.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 18:02    View Full Story...

Final £1 coins featuring late Queen enter circulation

More than 23 million coins are being released, alongside 7.5 million new King Charles III coins.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 01:58    View Full Story...

Pine nuts and goat's milk should get allergy labels, say experts

Warnings for some 'emerging' food allergens should be added to food packaging, researchers suggest.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 12:58    View Full Story...

UK independent space agency scrapped to cut costs

Britain's space agency is set to be scrapped - a scientist fears the UK space sector could fall behind as a result
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 01:35    View Full Story...

Sanex shower gel ad banned over racial stereotype

The TV ad depicted two black models with skin problems and a white model without.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 00:05    View Full Story...

Downton Abbey 'iconic' props and costumes up for auction

Props, costumes and set pieces from the popular British historical drama Downton Abbey are being auctioned for charity in London.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 19 2025 19:51    View Full Story...

Watch: London Zoo's capybaras and tortoises on weigh-in day

London Zoo in Regent's Park holds its annual animal weigh-in, with zookeepers weighing and measuring over 10,000 animals to monitor their health and wellbeing.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 19 2025 16:01    View Full Story...

Tommy Fury: 'Alcohol was the only thing that made me happy'

Professional boxer Tommy Fury has said he turned to alcohol after an injury left him unable to train or compete.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 19 2025 10:44    View Full Story...

Surprise cows visit gives woman mooving experience

A woman has a surprising wake-up call when she hears noises outside and finds cows in her garden.
BBC News - Published Sat Aug 16 2025 10:19    View Full Story...

Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on

The King and Queen led a two-minute silence at a service in Staffordshire to commemorate 80 years since VJ Day.
BBC News - Published Fri Aug 15 2025 23:53    View Full Story...

Watch: Meteor shower seen in skies above UK

The astronomical event was captured on camera at North York Moors National Park on 13 August.
BBC News - Published Thu Aug 14 2025 02:55    View Full Story...

Difficult decisions lie ahead after asylum seeker hotel ruling

The High Court ruling follows an unprecedented backlog in people waiting for a decision on their cases.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 15:58    View Full Story...

What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax?

Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 16:45    View Full Story...

Why are food prices still rising by so much?

Food and drink prices have risen by 4.9% over the last year, according to ONS inflation data.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 15:00    View Full Story...

Jewellery, cash or first cars: Do rewards boost exam grades?

Some parents offer money and gifts ahead of exams results - but does the promise of a reward work?
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 19:20    View Full Story...

MND left her without a voice. Eight seconds of scratchy audio gave it back to her

Sarah Ezekiel was 34 with two children when motor neurone disease took away her ability to speak.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 05:51    View Full Story...

Ex-priest found guilty of 17 indecent assaults

Chris Brain abused nine women while head of the Nine O'Clock Service in Sheffield in the 80s and 90s.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 17:01    View Full Story...

Pupils get GCSE results ahead of major shake-up

Thousands of pupils will find out how they did in their GCSEs, but the qualifications are changing.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 22:49    View Full Story...

Decision over Kneecap rapper terror charge delayed

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 20 2025 16:04    View Full Story...

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