Benefits Street tarred area's reputation - TV exec
A producer of the controversial 2014 series says the name of street could have been withheld. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q5pPAyY
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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
#Merky Books winner on 'writing for lads like me'
Sufiyaan Salam has just won the New Writers' Prize from the annual award set up by rapper Stormzy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YvbV3a...
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Terror charges after 'right-wing activity' probe
Three men suspected of preparing an act of terrorism were arrested at their homes, police said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5cvkH6G
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India names astronauts for maiden space flight
The Gaganyaan mission aims to send astronauts to an orbit of 400km and bring them back after three days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fR1L...
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Monday, February 26, 2024
Chase & Status win Brit Award for best producer
The drum and bass duo pick up an early prize ahead of the main ceremony in London this weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ll4YPqi
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Japan Moon lander survives lunar night
Space agency Jaxa said the craft re-established communication after the equivalent of two Earth weeks without Sun. from BBC News https://i...
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Thousands stuck on cruise ship over cholera fears
Some passengers are believed to have developed mild symptoms of stomach illness during a trip to South Africa. from BBC News https://ift.t...
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Sunday, February 25, 2024
In pictures: Celebrating the Lantern Festival
The festival marks the end of Lunar New Year festivities - this year is Year of the Dragon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ird3aIy
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Police search for boy missing at lake
Three boys are spotted in the water but only two get out, prompting the hunt by emergency crews. from BBC News https://ift.tt/75gDdMt
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Deputy PM declines to say whether MP's remarks were Islamophobic
The comments from suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson about Sadiq Khan have led to a wave of criticism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6BUGza3
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Saturday, February 24, 2024
How a gay TV drama changed people's lives
First broadcast 25 years ago, Queer as Folk depicted three gay men in a way not seen on TV before. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wMV7GDQ
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Defeat to Trump looms for Nikki Haley. So why stay in the race?
The Republican presidential candidate has vowed not to quit, raising speculation about her long shot campaign. from BBC News https://ift.t...
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Friday, February 23, 2024
Tony's Chocolonely sued over copycat campaign
Milka-maker Mondelez is taking legal action, claiming Tony's mimics its bar in a new campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zdv3zxc
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
India state bans candy floss over cancer risk
Tamil Nadu bans the pink sugary treat for containing a carcinogen, while others are planning to do so. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQr1fz...
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Wales sees average speed drop 4mph after switch to 20mph
The new limit has proved controversial and led to protests, while ministers say it will save lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2u8wvKj
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Fireball spotted in sky over Lincolnshire
The object was captured on camera as it streaked across the Lincolnshire sky on Monday evening. from BBC News /news/uk-england-lincolnshir...
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Monday, February 19, 2024
F1 pre-season testing: Red Bull main focus as teams prepare for new season
Red Bull will be the focus of attention when Formula 1 pre-season testing starts this week in Bahrain - for reasons both on and off the trac...
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Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth: Shortlist announced for 2026 and 2028 sculptures
Two sculptures from a shortlist of seven will be picked to stand in Trafalgar Square for two years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MO...
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Sunday, February 18, 2024
Nansledan: Prince William to build homes for homeless on Duchy land
The Duchy of Cornwall announces plans to build accommodation for homeless in Newquay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CuSr7Xy
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Currys rejects £700m takeover approach from US firm Elliott
The electrical goods retailer says the proposal "significantly undervalued" the business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JZ...
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Ukraine war: Biden 'confident' Republicans will vote for $60bn aid package
Ukraine's army was forced to withdraw from a key battle due to supply shortages, the US says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aCxz...
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Saturday, February 17, 2024
Alexei Navalny's life in 'Polar Wolf' remote Arctic penal colony
Only those accused of the very worst crimes are sent to IK-3, the strictest penal colony imaginable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/i...
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Moment surprise party is accidentally revealed on BBC News
BBC Weather's Kawser Quamer went into a bit too much detail in her forecast on North West Tonight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Bafta nominations 2024: The full list of film contenders
Oppenheimer and Poor Things are the leading contenders for this year's British Academy Film Awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Friday, February 16, 2024
Israel-Gaza war: Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps
BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bn6TgBY
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Prince Harry interview: Duke of Sussex set to speak about King's health
The prince's appearance on Good Morning America is expected to touch on his father's cancer diagnosis. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Brit Awards: Jack Saunders and Yinka Bokinni to host red carpet show
Jack Saunders and Yinka Bokinni have been announced as red carpet hosts for the awards ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O8Tor...
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Fani Willis: Judge considers removing Georgia attorney from Trump case
A defendant has accused Ms Willis of an improper romantic relationship with a prosecutor she hired. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ha...
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Israel special forces enter besieged Nasser hospital
Israel's military says its special forces are inside Gaza's besieged Nasser hospital from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kRLQjCn
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Intuitive Machines Moon launch: SpaceX blasts private firm's lunar lander into orbit
Intuitive Machines, a private Houston-based company, launches its first lunar lander from Cape Canaveral, Florida. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
What shoppers never saw - glimpses inside historic Edinburgh store Jenners
BBC Scotland News is granted rare access to the historic department store during a huge refurbishment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Wrexham's Hollywood owners donate £10k to disabled four-year-old fan
Louis Perrin's parents say they are "blown away" by the donation to adapt their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/en...
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The Body Shop: Its rise and fall
As the UK business is expected to go into administration, we look at what went wrong. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qfTHWsp
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Monday, February 12, 2024
Pakistan election: What happens after Imran Khan vote surprise?
Days after the vote, Pakistanis still don't know who will form their next government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YpPuAOy
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Israel says rescued hostages 'in good condition'
The military says the pair are in "good medical condition"; meanwhile deadly attacks have been reported in Gaza. from BBC News -...
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Sunday, February 11, 2024
Sinéad O'Connor nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Other nominees include Mariah Carey, Oasis, Ozzy Osborne and Cher, who has previously vowed not to accept. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Jack Leach: England spinner ruled out of remainder of Test series with India through injury
England spinner Jack Leach is ruled out of the remainder of the Test tour of India with a knee injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Saturday, February 10, 2024
Dover farmer protests organiser says action could escalate
Jeff Gibson hopes the action by farmers at Dover will get the government to start taking notice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TVb8S...
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Ros Atkins on… How the Ukraine war has stagnated
Almost two years on from Russia’s invasion, the BBC’s analysis editor examines why the front line has barely moved in 12 months. from BBC ...
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Friday, February 9, 2024
Scottish farmers win battle over food subsidies
The first minister announces that farmers will continue receiving most of their existing subsidies for growing food. from BBC News - Home ...
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Doctor's lost ring found at hospital 100 miles away
The diamond ring was left in the pocket of surgical scrubs which were sent away to be cleaned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JSUAO3g...
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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Kate Garraway 'a little wobbly' on return to hosting duties
The Good Morning Britain host returns to work, a month after the death of husband Derek Draper. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gOU1vK...
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Chinese fury as Messi plays in Japan, days after missing match in Hong Kong
The superstar sat out a Hong Kong match just days before, sparking anger and conspiracy theories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p7B5...
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Horse that led Queen's funeral procession to Windsor Castle dies
Police horse Aurora led the procession down the Long Walk as the Queen made her final journey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8aPrwhl...
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Putin challenger says he is barred from election
Russia's election commission has rejected anti-war challenger Boris Nadezhdin as a presidential candidate. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
'My journey from racist abuse at the tills to property tycoon'
Sanmi Adegoke explains how he built a property empire without any contacts in the field. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5a812zK
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Trapped orcas escape from drift ice near Japan
The pod of about a dozen killer whales were first spotted stranded on Monday north of Hokkaido. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kow8az...
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Taylor Swift reveals new album details as Super Bowl speculation continues
The popstar announced the release of her 11th album in a Grammy Awards acceptance speech on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ma...
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Country music legend Toby Keith dies aged 62
Toby Keith, one of country music's biggest stars, dies aged 62 - he had previously revealed he had stomach cancer from BBC News - Home...
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RAF employee hid in toilet to escape 'constant' sexual harassment from boss
Women tell the BBC they quit the air force after being "seen as trouble" for complaining. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Il...
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Rishi Sunak says he was taken by surprise on £1,000 Rwanda bet
Rishi Sunak says he took the bet with Piers Morgan to "underline" his commitment to the Rwanda policy. from BBC News - Home http...
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Monday, February 5, 2024
Worthing man running length of Africa announces end date
Russell Cook has been forced to extend the length of his 360 marathon challenge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DujTiet
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Sunday, February 4, 2024
Gillian Keegan: I'm confident of 15 hours of free childcare by April
But the education secretary does not confirm the scheme will be ready for all eligible parents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KND5fT...
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Chile wildfires: 51 dead as wildfire tears through Valparaiso region
Officials have warned the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams reach the hardest hit areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l0...
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Essex dog attack: Man arrested after woman dies in Jaywick
A 39-year-old man is arrested following the death in the Essex village of Jaywick on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pweIMfW...
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Saturday, February 3, 2024
Clapham chemical attack: Search for suspect Abdul Shokoor Ezedi continues
Police are trying to piece together Abdul Shokoor Ezedi's movements after he was captured on CCTV in King's Cross. from BBC News -...
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Woman campaigns to introduce baby boxes in the UK
Toyin Odumala, who was left outside flats in London in 2001 when she was a baby, starts a petition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mq...
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Who was William? The forgotten face of a prison tragedy
William Brown took his own life in jail at the age of 16 despite never having been convicted of a crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Paris knife attack: Three wounded at Gare de Lyon station
One suspect is arrested following the attack at Gare de Lyon, which wounded three people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dwm4JGR
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Friday, February 2, 2024
Watch: Tesla Norway fjord crash passengers saved by floating sauna users
The users of a sauna boat came to the rescue of two people who crashed into a fjord in Oslo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G5DdTYA
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Macclesfield vegan restaurant to serve meat due to rising costs
Owner Adonis Norouznia blames the change of menu on the cost-of-living crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7KPgxLj
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