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Bus services should be designed for young people, says watchdog

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 05/17/2019 - 00:00
Transport Focus says tickets need to be easier to buy and recommends firms install onboard wi-fi.

Newspaper headlines: May's future and Boris Johnson 'targets No 10'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 23:59
The front pages focus on Theresa May's departure date and Boris Johnson's plan to succeed her.

WJEC apology after GCSE computer science exam problem

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 21:17
Errors meant exams were delayed and pupils could not answer one of the questions, parents say.

'I hope you enjoyed it' - £4.5k wine gaffe

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 20:00
Diners were accidentally served a £4,500 bottle of red wine after ordering one worth £260.

Britons killed in Dubai small aircraft crash

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 19:53
Three Britons and a South African killed after small aircraft crashes near Dubai airport, authorities say

British Steel raises funds as it seeks 'permanent solution'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 19:33
The firm has borrowed money from its backers as it seeks a "permanent solution" to its financial woes.

UK to scrap passenger landing cards

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 18:29
Passengers arriving in the UK will no longer have to fill in landing cards from Monday.

'Wimbledon Prowler' admits Boris Becker burglary attempt

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 17:38
The three-time Wimbledon champion's home was targeted by serial burglar Asdrit Kapaj in 2013.

Bishop of Lincoln Christopher Lowson suspended from office

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 17:32
Christopher Lowson says he is "bewildered" to have been suspended by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Hawksmoor wine mistake: How is any bottle worth £4,500?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 17:17
Experts explain why wine can be priced at thousands of pounds, how it tastes, and who buys it.

Bedbugs survived the dinosaur extinction event

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 16:04
The much-maligned bedbug has been around for 115 million years - since dinosaurs ruled the Earth.

Birmingham Star City cinema death man 'was searching for keys'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 15:46
Ateeq Rafiq died a week after his head got stuck in a "Gold Class" cinema seat in Birmingham.

'Queen's bones' found in Winchester Cathedral royal chests

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 13:55
Six chests are thought to hold the remains of some of the early royal families of Wessex and England.

Sir Andy Murray receives knighthood at Buckingham Palace

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 13:50
The tennis star says he is "very proud" to receive the honour at Buckingham Palace.

London Bridge inquest: Nurse asked knifeman, 'what's wrong with you?'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 13:47
Helen Kennett asked the knifeman what was wrong with him before he stabbed her, an inquest hears.

Anti-LGBT school lessons protests spread nationwide

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 13:28
Protests began at schools in Birmingham where the No Outsiders programme was being taught.

Huawei role in UK 5G network an unnecessary risk, ex-MI6 chief says

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 13:27
Giving the Chinese firm a role in the UK's 5G network could threaten national security, ex-MI6 chief says.

Sir Andy Murray receives knighthood at Buckingham Palace

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 13:07
The tennis star attends a ceremony at Buckingham Palace for the award given in the 2016 New Year Honours list.

Banks fined €1bn by EU for currency rigging

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 12:56
The European Commission fines five banks a total of €1.07bn for forming cartels to rig currency trading.

Hawksmoor Manchester: Diners given £4,500 red wine by mistake

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2019 - 12:54
They ordered a £260 bottle but were accidentally served up the pricey 2001 Chateau le Pin Pomerol.

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