EA investigates after ‘foam’ reported on Birmingham river
The Environment Agency has said it is investigating after concerns were raised about possible pollution in a river…
PDC World Darts Championship: Mensur Suljovic denies slow play ‘cheat’ claim from Joe Cullen
Joe Cullen says opponent Mensur Suljovic’s slow style of play is akin to cheating after the 32nd seed…
Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank
Violence in the occupied West Bank has surged since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, further…
Fatal Sinfin house fire ‘started accidentally’
A fire which resulted in the death of a 72-year-old man in Derby was started accidentally, the fire…
Starc breaks England hearts again as Australia retain the Ashes in tense third Test | Ashes 2025-26
“England are talking themselves up more, they’re confident coming to Australia with the group of players they’ve got…
Saudi Arabia: Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in 2025
The de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman – who became crown prince in 2017 –…
Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy
Hunting with hounds has been a tradition in parts of the UK for centuries, but the 2004 Hunting…
BBC Radio 4 – Desert Island Discs
4. She paid her way through drama school one voiceover at a time Kate attended Redroofs School for…
Upset as four London cafes handed to coffee chain Daisy Green
The couple are concerned the takeover will put jobs at risk. Their three cafes employ about 50 members…
Postcode glitch freezes pensioners out of winter heating benefit
Fuel poverty charity Energy Action Scotland said it was expecting an additional 250,000 households in Scotland to receive…
‘Bills keep going higher’: community ‘warm spaces’ on the rise in the UK | UK cost of living crisis
When Fatma Mustafa began attending Walworth Living Room, a community project in south London, a few years ago,…
Our son had a stroke in the womb – now we want him to have a full life
Emma’s pregnancy was normal up until the 20-week scan, when the couple were told there was a problem.…