A seaside city in the UK is set for a huge £53m regeneration project. The City Centre North transformation will see hundreds of homes built, the creation of a community space, cafés, shops,...
As millions across England head to the polls today for the local elections, it's important to remember that you must bring valid photo identification in order to vote in person. This requirement has...
When are the 2025 local elections and who can vote?22 hours agoJennifer ClarkeBBC NewsBBCVoters in some parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on Thursday 1 May.These are the first local...
Israeli reservists speak out against Gaza war as pressure on Netanyahu grows2 hours agoPaul AdamsBBC News, JerusalemGetty ImagesIsrael's war in Gaza grinds on, but opposition is growing.In recent...
OVER 20,000 school children are to be given a special introduction to live classical music due to a pioneering new education and family-friendly programming initiative. The City of Birmingham...
The first of May is forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures today potentially soaring to a record-breaking 30C.According to Met Office meteorologist Michael Silverstone,...
There's been a major step toward a peace agreement as Ukraine has signed Donald Trump's minerals deal.On Wednesday, Ukraine finally signed the minerals deal that President Trump had expected Zelensky...
Meta warns of 'worse' experience for European users 48 minutes agoLily JamaliNorth America Technology Correspondent•@lilyjamaliReporting fromSan FranciscoGetty ImagesMeta warned Wednesday that...
A 65-year-old British woman was found beaten to death at her home in southwestern France.A friend found the woman lying near her vehicle with five deep wounds caused by a blunt object in the village...
The last-known Nazi concentration camp guard who “helped kill thousands” has died aged 100. Gregor Formanek, a former SS guard at Sachsenhausen concentration camp, died just before he was due to...
Russell Brand has claimed it was the love of Jesus Christ that rescued him from the “empty pleasure” of porn, in an impassioned new video shared on X. The embattled comedian, 48, who is facing...
The Eurozone’s economy has surprised analysts by growing at a faster rate than expected, despite global headwinds and ongoing economic challenges. However, the United States, previously seen as a...
A shocking clip of a double-decker bus ablaze has been posted online.The short video shows the bus near Colney Hatch Lane, Muswell Hill, North London, burning at the side of the road whilst plumes of...
Giant plumes of smoke have been spotted billowing for miles above hills in Derbyshire with locals being warned to keep their windows and doors closed.A dozen fire engines have rushed to the scene and...
Kemi Badenoch slammed the police watchdog for launching a gross misconduct hearing against the police marksman who shot Chris Kaba. Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake, 41, shot the 24-year-old...
A fresh scandal has erupted in the Channel migrant crisis after a British Border Force vessel was left to rescue asylum seekers from French waters.The dinghy, carrying dozens of people, broke down...
An 11-year-old girl who died after entering the River Thames last month had been attending a birthday party but “never returned home”, her family has said. Police have confirmed that a body found...
Giant plumes of smoke have been spotted billowing for miles above hills in Wales.Those watching wildfires in the area took to social media to share images of the incident.One said: "Huge fire near...
King sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients35 minutes agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentEPAKing Charles has sent a personal message to fellow cancer patients, speaking of the "daunting...
A car struck several pedestrians on Queen Louise’s Bridge in the Danish capital of Copenhagen, with emergency services scrambled. Police said the incident involved an elderly man who appeared to...