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Adam Johnson: Ex-Sunderland and England star released from jail

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 11:08
The dad of the ex-England winger jailed for child sex offences says it is good to have him home.

UVF searches: Six arrests in 'significant' operation

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 08:51
A police operation is under way targeting the criminal activities of the Ulster Volunteer Force in Belfast.

Train punctuality standards to be tightened

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 08:35
Train times will be recorded to the minute at every stop in an attempt to improve train punctuality.

Birmingham mosque sledgehammer attack caught on CCTV

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 08:29
Mosques across Birmingham remain under heightened security ahead of Friday prayers.

Brexit: Theresa May to urge MPs to back deal as delay agreed

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 08:10
Theresa May will once more urge MPs to back her deal after the EU says the UK's departure can be postponed.

World Heavy Metal Congress: First event takes place in London

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 07:27
Bands from around the world are celebrating 50 years of heavy metal at the inaugural World Metal Congress in London.

Influx of dog videos for terminally ill boy after Facebook post

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 02:08
Dog-loving Harvey Hawkins finds comfort in the funny films people are sending him of their pets.

Hounds for Harvey: Pet videos flood in for terminally ill boy

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 02:05
The videos from well-wishers came after a Facebook post about Harvey Hawkins was seen around the world.

Team to retrace Orkney explorer Dr John Rae's Arctic journey

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 01:24
Four men are to recreate a famous journey by Orkney's 19th Century Arctic explorer Dr John Rae.

Sustainable students: How easy is it to be more environmentally-friendly?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 01:20
A student house is challenged to live in a more environmentally-friendly way. How did they get on?

Who is the UK's £100bn benefits bill spent on?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 01:17
A look at how much the UK government spends on benefits reveals big changes over time.

Newspaper headlines: Brexit 'emergency' and 'Break-xit' campaign

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 00:41
Brexit dominates Friday's papers, after the EU confirmed a delay plan.

Hackney death: Met 'too stretched to investigate' murder case

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 00:31
The Met accepted an offer from City of London Police to take on the case of a man's betting shop death.

'Pink tax': Should personal care products for women cost more?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 00:22
Should personal care products marketed to women cost more? And is there actually any difference?

Milton Keynes abortion surgeon Kieron Moriarty suspended

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 00:13
Kieron Moriarty also told a patient that "Muslims are trying to bomb us back to the Dark Ages".

Bin collections are weekly for just one in six councils

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 00:02
At least 10 authorities switched to fortnightly rounds or announced plans to do so in the past year.

Brexit: Three moments that raised a smile

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/21/2019 - 23:37
Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker updated reporters at a press conference which had some lighter moments.

St David Awards: Bravery reward for car attack 'hero'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/21/2019 - 22:15
St David Awards celebrate the achievements of "everyday saints" in Wales from all walks of life.

'Upbeat' refugee tale wins children's book prize

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/21/2019 - 20:54
The Boy at the Back of the Class is "a future classic", Waterstones Children's Book Prize judges say.

Five former Stasi members quizzed over Lockerbie bombing

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/21/2019 - 20:51
Individuals who worked for the East German intelligence service have been questioned as part of the ongoing inquiry.

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