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I was in the room when Reform won the by-election – one major thing stood out

It has been a historic night for Reform UK as it gained Sarah Pochin as its fifth MP, beating Labour in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by the skin of its teeth with six extra votes. Throughout...

Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing7 hours agoReha Kansara, Shruti Menon & Mohammad Zubair KhanBBC VerifyBBCIn January a migrant boat was rescued off the north African...

Local elections LIVE: Reform UK on edge of huge victory as Runcorn 'too close to call'

A handful of Kneecap festival performances have been cancelled as counter-terrorism police investigate footage which allegedly shows the band calling for the deaths of MPs and shouting "up Hamas, up...

BBC local elections row leaves Bridget Phillipson fuming at 'hostile' Tory MP

In a fierce election night showdown, Labour's Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson exchanged heated words with Tory MP Richard Holden, accusing him of being "always so hostile" in a cringeworthy...

Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing19 minutes agoReha Kansara, Shruti Menon & Mohammad Zubair KhanBBC VerifyBBCIn January a migrant boat was rescued off the north African...

WHSmith closing two popular stores this weekend as it exits high street

The British high street has been dealt a fresh blow with WHSmith set to close two more of its stores this weekend, speeding up the retailer’s withdrawal from town centres across the UK. Branches in...

When will we know the results?

When will we know the results?56 minutes agoJennifer ClarkeBBC NewsBBCPolls have closed in local council and mayoral elections across parts of England.These are the first local elections since the...

Jury shown film of suspect stabbing man during sex

Jury shown film of suspect stabbing man during sex5 hours ago Albert Alfonso/FlickrA jury has been shown footage of an alleged killer attacking a man in a "frenzied stabbing" while having sex with...

Woman wrongly jailed for murder for five years dies in seaside village

A woman who was cleared of murder after spending five years in prison died after moving to Cornwall where she hoped to start her life afresh, an inquest has heard. Stacey Hyde was just 32 when she...

After 20 years, family favourite The Gruffalo set for new adventure

After 20 years, family favourite The Gruffalo set for new adventure4 hours agoIan YoungsCulture reporterAxel Scheffler/Macmillan Children's BooksAfter more than 20 years roaming the deep dark wood,...

Royal baby makes balcony debut at key family event

Adorable baby Princess Ines of Sweden made her royal balcony debut at her grandfather, King Carl XVI Gustaf's birthday celebrations. On April 30, Sweden's King rang in his 79th birthday, which came...

Is there an election in my area and where can I vote?

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...

Keir Starmer must answer troubling questions about Jimmy Savile scandal

Jimmy Savile's case came before the Crime Prosecution Service when Keir Starmer led it (Image: Express)When Jimmy Savile died in October 2011, stories about his murky past resurfaced but, despite the...

Key royal tradition Princess Kate will be busy doing for Princess Charlotte tonight

Kate spoke of the adorable tradition with Dame Mary Berry back in 2019. She said on A Berry Royal Christmas, "I love making the cake. It's become a bit of a tradition that I stay up 'til midnight...

Jamie Dornan's wife was previously 'married' to another Hollywood actor

Jamie Dornan and wife Amelia Warner have been together since they met at a party in 2010 and tied the knot in 2013. Although they are very private, they appear to have an idyllic relationship and...

Mushroom trial: Rare for alleged killer to host lunch, ex-husband says

Mushroom trial: Rare for alleged killer to host lunch, ex-husband says16 minutes agoSimon Atkinson and Katy WatsonBBC News, MorwellPaul TyquinThe estranged husband of a woman who served a poisonous...

Trump tells business chiefs he needs 'little bit of time' as US economy shrinks

Trump tells business chiefs he needs 'little bit of time' as US economy shrinks2 hours agoChristal HayesBBC News, Los AngelesPresident Donald Trump has asked for more time on the US economy as it...

'A stroke left me completely speechless, unless I was singing Tina Turner lyrics'

A 24 year-old stroke survivor was able to sing before she could speak, when during her recovery she still could not recognise her mum. And Summer Clarke's experience is not unique as the Stroke...

'The Last Nazi' who supported killing of 3,300 dies aged 100

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...

Moment anti-tourist mob fires water pistols at holidaymakers in Spain

The next round of anti-tourist carnage has already begun in Spain, with shocking footage showing a mob of protesters firing water pistols at holidaymakers in Barcelona, outside the iconic Sagrada...