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Keir Starmer leaves Angela Rayner stony-faced as PM snaps in PMQs

Lorraine Beavers, the estimable member for Blackpool North and Fleetwood, who usually looks like she’s just walked out of a Sex Pistols’ gig, talked in PMQ’s today of “toxic stenches causing...

Full list of Wetherspoons pubs opening and closing in 2025 - is one local to you?

A number of J D Wetherspoons pubs could be closing this year. It comes as the popular chain closed 26 of its venues across the nation between 2023 and 2024. However, the company is sticking with its...

Power failure causes major disruption on London Underground

Power failure knocks out Tube and Elizabeth line33 minutes agoHarry LowBBC NewsA power failure is causing major disruption across the London Underground network, London Overground and the Elizabeth...

Met Office urges Brits to fully charge mobile phones today

The Met Office has urged Britons to charge their smartphones today - with powerline and flood-threatening thunderstorms set to strike swathes of the UK. The UK has soaked up days of sweltering...

Wetherspoon to open 15 new pubs across UK - full list of confirmed locations

JD Wetherspoon is set to open 15 new pubs across the UK over the coming months. The chain has confirmed the locations of six sites, while nine more are expected to open doors to punters by July...

What happened in the elections overnight and what's still to come?

What happened in local elections overnight and what's still to come?37 minutes agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesKnife-edge Runcorn by-electionReform UK won its first Parliamentary...

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...

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...

Local elections 2025: Polls to open across England

Local elections 2025: Polls to open across England35 minutes agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaVoters are set to head to the polls for local and mayoral elections being held in some parts of...

Driver sentenced for killing three teens had history of 'showing off'

'Show off' driver who killed three teens sentenced53 minutes agoShehnaz KhanBBC News, West MidlandsJoan CumminsBBC Midlands TodayFamily HandoutA young driver who killed three teens in a crash on...

New driver 'with history of showing off' left 3 dead after horror 64mph head-on crash

A newly qualified driver has been sentenced to two years' detention for killing three other teenagers in a horrific head-on crash. Edward Spencer, who was 17 at the time of the crash, reportedly had...

Nigel Farage tears into Labour over Channel migrant housing plan - 'wrong and unfair!'

Plans to rent houses for Channel migrants are “wrong and unfair”, Nigel Farage has blasted.The Reform UK leader declared Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has “failed completely” on ending the...

Every UK town where taxpayers will pay rent for Channel migrants - is yours impacted?

Labour’s push to pay landlords to house Channel migrants could see thousands given properties in 120 communities, a new list has revealed.Asylum accommodation provider Serco wants more landlords,...

British Paralympian Sam Ruddock missing in Las Vegas after leaving belongings in hostel

Paralympian Sam Ruddock, a 35 year old from Warwickshire who has competed in cycling and shot put, has been reported missing in Las Vegas. He was last heard from over a week ago.His friend Lucy Earl,...

Lib Dems try to woo Tories ‘appalled’ at pact with Reform as election wipeout looms

As Conservative eyes look to Reform UK appearing to overtake them in popularity, they are perhaps not taking enough notice of another, quieter menace. Threat may not be the first word voters...

Village 'worst-affected' by HS2 is cut in half by massive 700m train tunnel

Burton Green, Warwickshire (Image: Emma Trimble / SWNS)The residents of Burton Green, a village in Warwickshire, have spoken out about the nightmare of living in what's been labelled the...

Greggs announces huge menu change with brand new item

Greggs will soon be adding a trial food item to its menu this summer that had left many customers obsessed over the “velvety goodness.”The popular bakery chain has confirmed that it will be...

Local Elections 2025 guide: Full list of councils, dates and how to vote

On Thursday, May 1, local elections will be taking place up and down the country. Not only will there be council and mayoral votes, but a crucial Parliamentary by-election will be held on the same...

Storm forecast as 320-mile rain bomb to drench UK in hours – full list of areas hit

New weather maps show large areas of the UK could be drenched by rain overnight. Rain could fall from England’s south coast to as far north as Belfast at midnight, according to the weather map by...

BBC star chef in row with neighbours over new plans at pub

The Mount by Glynn Purnell in Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, owned by entrepreneur Luke Fryer. (Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)BBC culinary sensation Glynn Purnell, already in the spotlight over his...