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5G: Why Orkney got the latest tech before London

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 12:01
The network has been launched in six major cities - but the technology has been available in some rural areas for months.

Instagram: 'I don't want people to be ashamed of their scars'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 11:39
People with a history of self-harm discuss Instagram's rules over removing images showing healed scars.

Cornwall surfer says RNLI technique saved her life

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 11:20
Ruth Osborne used the float technique taught by the RNLI to "save her life" in the sea.

Steven Donaldson murder: Three jailed for killing oil worker

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 11:05
Two men were convicted of murdering Steven Donaldson, and his ex-girlfriend was convicted of culpable homicide.

Leeds station: Trains cancelled and lines blocked

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 10:45
The man has been "safely removed" but thousands of passengers are still facing delays.

Slips cause majority of coast water deaths, RNLI warns

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 10:34
More than half of those who died ended up in the water unexpectedly, the RNLI says.

Brockworth mum upset Toy Story memento removed from son's grave

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 10:28
Charlene Spackman is distraught a "sentimental" Toy Story figure has been taken from her son Arthur's grave.

5G: EE launches UK's next-generation mobile network

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 10:15
EE switches on its next-generation 5G mobile network with a Stormzy gig.

Eilish McColgan: Olympian's medals stolen in Manchester burglary

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 08:54
Athlete Eilish McColgan said she was "upset and angry" after her home was ransacked.

Bridge cat 'stuck' for six days walks home after failed rescue

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 06:24
Hatty spent six days trapped on a bridge before wandering home to relieved owner Kirsty Howden.

Stormont deadlock: UK, Irish and NI leaders hold round-table talks

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 06:18
It will be the fourth round-table discussion aimed at restoring power-sharing at Stormont.

UK parking space data offered up to app developers

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 03:06
New standards for data on parking spaces could revolutionise how drivers find and pay for parking.

Special needs: Petition demands end to 'national crisis'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 01:51
Thousands sign a petition to be delivered to Downing Street, amid demonstrations in England and Wales.

Online usage grows, but so do social media concerns - Ofcom study

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 01:44
Most people say the internet improves their lives, but 70% would support tougher social media laws.

Eight child stair gate models fail Which? safety tests

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 01:43
Consumer group Which? warns parents of safety risk after eight out of 12 stair gates fail its tests.

Buccleuch to sell off large slice of south of Scotland estate

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 01:33
Buccleuch announces it intends to sell about 25,000 acres of its Borders Estate following a review of land.

Why Scooby missed out on a worldwide hit

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 01:31
Stuart "Scooby" Cochrane was one of the driving forces of Scotland's rave scene in the early 90s.

Brexit: How the timetable to 31 October could unfold

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 01:15
MPs will only sit for about 50 days between now and the 31 October Brexit deadline.

Council houses built in Wales for first time in decades

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 01:00
Some areas of Wales are seeing council homes being built for the first time in decades.

TB outbreak: Residents offered screening at Llwynhendy

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/30/2019 - 00:55
There are 29 cases in a village - including one death - and people are advised to get checked.

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