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Service to honour Norfolk 'greatest angler' John Wilson

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 01/19/2019 - 02:01
John Wilson, who was appointed MBE for services to angling, died at his home in Thailand in November.

Brexit worries 'add to car insurance costs'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 01/19/2019 - 01:58
Car insurance premiums climb for the first time since 2017 with Brexit a factor, says AA.

More mental health checks before Superdrug Botox

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 01/19/2019 - 01:55
High Street store to check mental health of customers before giving Botox or fillers.

Differences in GP access across England 'shocking'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 01/19/2019 - 01:54
A BBC analysis suggests there is a shocking variation in access to GPs across England, doctors' leaders say.

University of East Anglia students offered dog walks to beat stress

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 01/19/2019 - 01:36
The initiative is part of a project using physical activity to improve well-being for students.

Crystal Palace to shelter homeless at Selhurst Park stadium

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 01/19/2019 - 01:23
The emergency accommodation at Crystal Palace's stadium can house up to 10 rough sleepers.

800-calorie diet trial to tackle diabetes in north Wales

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 01/19/2019 - 00:36
Shop worker Pat Andrews was "daunted" by the diet trial but lost 14kg and now feels "wonderful".

Cardiff homelessness: Should you donate tents to people?

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 01/19/2019 - 00:26
People are being discouraged from donating tents to the homeless in Cardiff as dozens line the streets.

Meet the Avenue Q puppet coach Nigel Plaskitt

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 01/19/2019 - 00:03
Avenue Q puppet coach Nigel Plaskitt passes on his puppeteering skills to young actors.

The woman with her head in the clouds

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 01/19/2019 - 00:00
Lisa Wood is taking a picture of the sky almost every single day before she loses her eyesight.

Perth and Kinross councillor accuses colleagues of ageism

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 01/19/2019 - 00:00
Since being elected to office at the age of 23, Xander McDade claims he has been the butt of ageist jokes.

Newspaper headlines: Prince Philip gets a new car - but will he drive it?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/18/2019 - 23:42
The Duke of Edinburgh has a new car a day after his crash, but the Queen "wants him to stop driving".

Warrenpoint: Murder investigation after man shot dead

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/18/2019 - 23:12
A woman has been admitted to hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the shooting in County Down.

Changing my name helped me get a job

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/18/2019 - 22:33
Why jobseekers with ethnic names change personal details on their CVs.

'Frail' Edinburgh couple face removal to Iran

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/18/2019 - 22:06
The couple have lived in Scotland for years but their lawyer claims they could "live the rest of their days without their family".

Can pubs stand many more Dry Januarys?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/18/2019 - 22:00
The abstinence campaign may be good for our health but it has left pubs and brewers feeling nervous.

Unlawfully detained couple awarded £90k in damages

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/18/2019 - 21:10
Iwona Deptka and Henry Sadlowski were unlawfully held for 154 days after being found sleeping rough.

Warrington cocaine gang 'instilled fear' in community

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/18/2019 - 20:43
The drug ring used assault rifles and pump-action shotguns to "instil fear in the community".

Man arrested after knife alert at Dartford station

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/18/2019 - 20:30
A Taser stun gun was drawn by officers during the arrest but not deployed, British Transport Police said.

Royal Navy sailor cleared in Canada group sex case

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/18/2019 - 20:05
Darren Smalley had been accused of taking part in a group sex attack on a woman at a Canadian military base.

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