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Ladbrokes owner GVC in talks with MGM Resorts

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 09:19
The UK firm is considering a US joint venture after America's Supreme Court relaxed rules on sports betting.

Water chiefs must 'explain leakage target failures'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 07:57
Customers expect a "reliable and resilient water supply," says the environment secretary.

Fake news 'crowding out' real news

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 05:07
New laws must be introduced to clamp down on the "wild west" social media world, MPs say.

More rain and wind amid 'drastic' weather change

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 03:22
Weather warnings are in place as downpours and gusts continue to see off the heatwave.

Blue badge parking permits to cover 'hidden disabilities' in England

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 01:43
People with autism or mental illnesses will be eligible for the permits that allow free parking.

Online trolls may be barred from being MP or councillor

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 01:34
The government said "talented people" were being put off standing for office by "rising intimidation".

Dermot O'Leary tribute after Battle of Britain ace Tom Neil's death

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 00:59
TV presenter Dermot O'Leary says spending time with the Battle of Britain ace proved truly inspiring.

London cabbie who photographs city

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 00:10
Meet the London black cab driver with an eye for taking a great picture wherever he goes.

Meet the medal-winning 'Ninja Nan'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 00:10
Ede Smith, 75, has bounced back from a battle with cancer to win numerous karate medals.

Miss Varz: Black student aims to make difference at Oxford

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 00:07
Miss Varz blogs about her life at Oxford and encourages more black students to apply.

UK heatwave: All you need to know about snakes

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 00:05
Prof Tim Cockerill of the University of South Wales explains where you can find snakes in the summer.

Scottish government to double funding for breastfeeding

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 00:00
An extra £2m is to be given to health boards in Scotland to offer help to mums who want to breastfeed their babies for longer.

Newspaper headlines: Brexit 'grassroots revolt' and 'a star is born'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/28/2018 - 23:25
A mix of stories lead Sunday's front pages including Brexit warnings and Geraint Thomas's Tour de France triumph.

Blackwall Tunnel: Car fire closes London river crossing

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/28/2018 - 21:09
The northbound tunnel was closed after a car caught on fire, on Saturday evening.

Four charged after police shot at during London car chase

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/28/2018 - 18:23
Four men are charged with three attempted murders and weapons offences.

Tour de France: Geraint Thomas set to win after maintaining lead on stage 20

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/28/2018 - 17:03
Britain's Geraint Thomas is set to win the Tour de France after maintaining his race lead on the penultimate stage of the race - a 31km time trial.

Stanley Metcalf: Applause held for pellet gun death boy

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/28/2018 - 17:02
Hull City fans hold a minute's applause for "football mad" six-year-old Stanley Metcalf.

Meet the girls who have taken up boxing

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/28/2018 - 17:01
A club in Merseyside has started a girls-only boxing night, and its proven a huge success.

Flowers left after Lucy McHugh found dead

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/28/2018 - 16:49
Lucy McHugh's body was found in woodland near Southampton Sports Centre on Thursday.

Sunderland Airshow: Thousands flock to 30th anniversary

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/28/2018 - 16:46
Organisers are hopeful improved conditions will see the schedule be largely unaffected.

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