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Murdered student told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed

Murdered student told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed

June 02, 2026

An independent investigation into why Henry Nowak was handcuffed by police as he was dying is ongoing.

Murrell used SNP cards for £400,000 spending spree

Murrell used SNP cards for £400,000 spending spree

June 02, 2026

The former SNP chief executive is facing a lengthy jail sentence after admitting embezzling funds from the party.

Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files

Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files

June 02, 2026

A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.

Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins

Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins

June 02, 2026

MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

Body found after river search for missing boy, 11

Body found after river search for missing boy, 11

June 02, 2026

Mackenzie Swift was last seen alive entering the River Don in South Yorkshire on Saturday evening.

Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault

Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault

June 02, 2026

Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.

Idris Elba and Torvill and Dean receive honours at Windsor Castle

Idris Elba and Torvill and Dean receive honours at Windsor Castle

June 02, 2026

Actress and comic Meera Syal was among the other stars to receive honours from King Charles on Tuesday.

Former Lioness Jill Scott to do 388-mile cycle and run challenge for Sport Relief

Former Lioness Jill Scott to do 388-mile cycle and run challenge for Sport Relief

June 02, 2026

Along the way, she will stop at football stadiums and hubs that have been a part of her life.

'A heel prick test might have saved our seven-year-old son's life'

'A heel prick test might have saved our seven-year-old son's life'

June 02, 2026

MLD is a rare metabolic disorder that leads to a progressive loss of physical and mental skills.

Southampton owner will not sack head coach after club spied on rival teams

Southampton owner will not sack head coach after club spied on rival teams

June 02, 2026

Southampton owner Dragan Solak tells BBC Sport he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.

Cave markings dismissed for years confirmed as Britain's oldest prehistoric art

Cave markings dismissed for years confirmed as Britain's oldest prehistoric art

June 02, 2026

Mystery remains around the meaning behind the art more than 17,000 years later.

Families call for stronger allergy protections in NI schools

Families call for stronger allergy protections in NI schools

June 02, 2026

The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in NI schools.

British soldier killed in training exercise accident in northern Iraq

British soldier killed in training exercise accident in northern Iraq

June 01, 2026

The death was announced by the Defence Secretary John Healey in the House of Commons on Monday.

Six people stabbed after Arsenal victory parade

Six people stabbed after Arsenal victory parade

June 01, 2026

The Metropolitan Police said 24 people were arrested on Sunday along or near the parade route.

US political commentators denied entry to UK by Home Office

US political commentators denied entry to UK by Home Office

June 01, 2026

The US citizens and left-wing content creators with huge online followings were due to speak at the SXSW London festival and Oxford this week.

Lady Donaldson 'did nothing about' alleged Sir Jeffrey sex abuse incident, court hears

Lady Donaldson 'did nothing about' alleged Sir Jeffrey sex abuse incident, court hears

June 01, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen's doubles

Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen's doubles

June 01, 2026

Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis for the first time in nearly four years when she plays in the women's doubles at Queen's.

Big salaries, a motorhome and SNP accounts: The Nicola Sturgeon interview unwrapped

Big salaries, a motorhome and SNP accounts: The Nicola Sturgeon interview unwrapped

June 01, 2026

We give some of the background to key quotes from the interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal

June 01, 2026

The UK does not need to pay Rwanda after it pulled a deal between the two countries, a court has ruled.

Watch: Key moments from Nicola Sturgeon's interview with Laura Kuenssberg

Watch: Key moments from Nicola Sturgeon's interview with Laura Kuenssberg

May 31, 2026

Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC in her first interview since her estranged husband Peter Murrell pled guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the SNP

Angler's surprise encounter with pod of dolphins off Welsh coast

Angler's surprise encounter with pod of dolphins off Welsh coast

May 31, 2026

Boater and angler Harvey Clews caught this footage of a pod of dolphins as he was sailing.

Watch: AI versions of Churchill, Kahlo and Gandhi on Question Time

Watch: AI versions of Churchill, Kahlo and Gandhi on Question Time

May 29, 2026

An unusual start to the programme, which this week debates concerns around artificial intelligence.

Girl tells BBC she is 'scared to go out' after teenage rapists spared jail time

Girl tells BBC she is 'scared to go out' after teenage rapists spared jail time

May 28, 2026

She told BBC Newsnight she was living in fear after the attack by teenage boys, whose sentences are being reviewed.

Watch: Top tips for staying safe in the sun

Watch: Top tips for staying safe in the sun

May 26, 2026

As the UK experiences a spell of scorching May weather, the BBC's Elizabeth Rizzini has some useful advice.

How former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spent the £400,000 he embezzled

How former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spent the £400,000 he embezzled

June 02, 2026

BBC Scotland News has collated all of the goods bought by ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in his £400,000 embezzlement.

Toy Story 5 shows 'terror' of children's screen addiction, says Tom Hanks

Toy Story 5 shows 'terror' of children's screen addiction, says Tom Hanks

June 02, 2026

The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.

Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage

Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage

June 01, 2026

When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.

Key messages between Mandelson and ministers

Key messages between Mandelson and ministers

June 01, 2026

The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister.

'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to pregnant women

'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to pregnant women

June 01, 2026

BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Murder victim told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed

Murder victim told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed

June 02, 2026

An independent investigation into why Henry Nowak was handcuffed by police as he was dying is ongoing.

Donaldson rape accuser says he apologised to her years later at a Christian centre

Donaldson rape accuser says he apologised to her years later at a Christian centre

June 02, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, all of which he denies.

Murrell used SNP cards for £400,000 spending spree

Murrell used SNP cards for £400,000 spending spree

June 02, 2026

The former SNP chief executive is facing a lengthy jail sentence after admitting embezzling funds from the party.

Cave markings dismissed for years confirmed as Britain's oldest prehistoric art

Cave markings dismissed for years confirmed as Britain's oldest prehistoric art

June 02, 2026

Mystery remains around the meaning behind the art more than 17,000 years later.

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