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Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:35:33 GMT
Prince Philip: Gun salutes planned across UK after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99
The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II's husband of 73 years, died on Friday at the age of 99.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:21:26 GMT
Prince Philip tributes: Royals reflect on the 'rock in the Queen’s life'
The Duke of Edinburgh's children share reflections on his legacy and "astonishing achievement".

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 01:41:18 GMT
Prince Philip: Family visits Buckingham Palace at 1am to lay flowers
Alex and his two children came to lay flowers at 01:00 BST in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:32:22 GMT
Prince Philip: Every living US president pays respects
The Duke of Edinburgh saw 18 presidents elected in his lifetime and met many of them with the Queen.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:49:37 GMT
Duke of Edinburgh: Palace asks public not to lay flowers for Prince Philip
Officials are said to be wary of encouraging large crowds amid pandemic restrictions.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:37:00 GMT
Politicians mark 'extraordinary life' of Prince Philip
Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer lead the condolences, as parties suspend election campaigning.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:38:44 GMT
Belfast riots: Police injured during another night of NI violence
Police appeal for calm after more attacks on officers, this time in north Belfast.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:26:23 GMT
Race report: Boris Johnson urged to withdraw 'whitewashing' inquiry
An open letter signed by 20,000 says a report into racial inequality "provoked national indignation".

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:31:34 GMT
Greensill row: David Cameron 'believes he should have sent letter' to Rishi Sunak, says friend
The former PM now thinks he should have written to the Treasury over Greensill Capital, says a friend.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:06:59 GMT
Lowry Beach Scene bought for £162k for Berwick-upon-Tweed
The "matchstick figures" artist, better known for his industrial scenes, used to holiday in Berwick.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:19:06 GMT
Sir Richard Sutton death: Suspect released from hospital
Sir Richard, one of the UK's richest men, was found dead and a woman hurt at his mansion in Dorset.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:14:54 GMT
'Lockdown taught us we're more than just a gym'
On Monday, businesses will reopen after months of being closed, but can they adapt to the "new normal"?

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:59:21 GMT
Covid-19: People can start thinking about foreign travel - Shapps
The transport secretary says people are no longer being advised against booking holidays abroad.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 02:44:38 GMT
'I went from spreadsheets to proning Covid patients'
Thousands of NHS staff, from dentists to physiotherapists, have been redeployed during the pandemic.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:37:41 GMT
Some Covid rules to be eased early in Wales
Some lockdown restrictions in Wales will be eased earlier than planned due to falling Covid cases.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:57:21 GMT
'I'm on day eight and no Covid test has arrived'
Customers say they are being "scammed" by private firms failing to deliver Covid test kits and results.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:37:12 GMT
Covid-19: Bilston traders 'optimistic' for reopening of shops
The BBC speaks to small business owners in Bilston as non-essential shops prepare to reopen.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:23:21 GMT
Adoption and coronavirus: How has adoption changed in the pandemic?
For some couples the process was fast-tracked, for others it helped them bond with the birth family.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:07:56 GMT
Covid vaccine: Fasting during Ramadan 'should not stop Muslims getting jab'
Islamic scholars and NHS leaders say Muslims can still get the vaccine during Ramadan.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:26:06 GMT
Vaccine centre 'left short' as volunteers return to work
The vaccination roll-out has been helped by volunteers, many of whom will soon return to their jobs

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:18:13 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Uncertainty over reopening islands to tourists
Some tourism businesses in Islay say it would make no sense to keep mainland travel restrictions in place later this month.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:39 GMT
Covid: Unpaid carers 'struggled to get pain relief' for terminally ill
Susan Lowe is among the carers who struggled to get pain relief for a loved one during the pandemic.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:29:34 GMT
The Queen and Prince Philip: An enduring royal romance
During their 73-year marriage, he was the Queen's public support and the person who knew her best.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:23:31 GMT
Prince Philip: What are the plans for his funeral?
What happens next in the days leading up to the ceremonial funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh?

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:13:38 GMT
Obituary: HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, won widespread respect for his steadfast and constant support of the Queen.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:13:27 GMT
Prince Philip: Matt Smith and Tobias Menzies on playing the duke in The Crown
What was it like to take on the part of the Duke of Edinburgh in the award-winning Netflix series?

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:24:20 GMT
Prince Philip tributes: 'A rock, a hero and one of a kind'
Members of the public gather at Buckingham Palace to lay flowers and show support for the Queen.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:15:29 GMT
Prince Philip: An extraordinary man who led an extraordinary life
The Duke of Edinburgh's life was filled with contradictions but will be remembered most for his unstinting support of the Queen.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:35:07 GMT
Duke's close association with Scotland
From his school days onwards, the Duke of Edinburgh had long and close association with Scotland.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:00:48 GMT
Prince Philip: The Duke of Edinburgh and Wales in light and dark times
The Duke of Edinburgh visited and supported Wales during some of its most important moments.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:25:54 GMT
Prince Philip: 99 years, 143 countries and one very famous wife
He was the man beside Queen Elizabeth II - and arguably the world's most famous husband.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:18:10 GMT
Prince Philip: A life in pictures
Key photographs, from his early days in the Greek island of Corfu to school days in Scotland and his life alongside the Queen.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:36:42 GMT
Prince Philip: Officer, husband, father
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, lived most of his life in the public eye.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:17:15 GMT
Wedding venues: 'It's costing me £250,000 a month'
Wedding industry professionals rue their loss of income as the economy slowly reopens after lockdown.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:23:49 GMT
Grand National 2021: NI silversmith designs winner's trophy
Cara Murphy from Hillsborough was commissioned to design the prize for this year's race at Aintree.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:39:16 GMT
Brixton riots: Has enough changed in 40 years?
Some of those at the heart of the 1981 Brixton riots reflect on the past four decades.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:13:51 GMT
Prince Philip: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award 'saved me from jail'
For pals James and Nathan, the awards are about more than hauling badly-packed rucksacks up hills.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:05:41 GMT
Vernon Kay on Game of Talents and why 'autocue ruined T4'
The TV presenter discusses his new ITV game show and why he really, really hates autocue.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:18:28 GMT
Will there be a record number of female MSPs in 2021?
A new crop of MSPs will be elected on 6 May - but how well will they reflect the population voting for them?

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:52:37 GMT
Encephalitis: 'Friendly fire' in my brain saw me sectioned in error
Model Lucy Dawson was 21 when a life-threatening illness was misdiagnosed as a mental breakdown.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:00:19 GMT
Glass Animals: How Heat Waves became the ultimate sleeper hit
From severe injuries to Hollywood A-listers - here's the unlikely story of the ultimate sleeper hit.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:26:59 GMT
What will self-driving trucks mean for truck drivers?
Trucking is a big employer but autonomous trucks are on the horizon - are they a threat?

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:01:30 GMT
NI riots: What is behind the violence in Northern Ireland?
Brexit, paramilitaries and the fallout from an IRA man's funeral lie behind rising loyalist tension.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:19:42 GMT
Prince Philip: Royal family reflect on his life
The four children of Prince Philip reflect on the life of their father.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:18:12 GMT
Prince Philip: Mourners arrive in London and Windsor
'He's someone I look up to as a young person,' said one of the visitors paying their respects to HRH Prince Philip.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:35:11 GMT
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh dies: BBC announcement
The BBC's announcement as Buckingham Palace confirms the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:52:16 GMT
Prince Philip's death: How the day unfolded
He died peacefully on Friday morning at Windsor Castle.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:09:01 GMT
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip married in 1947
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh married in November 1947. Winston Churchill described it as a flash of colour in the grey post-war Britain.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:46:32 GMT
PM Boris Johnson pays tribute to Prince Philip
Prime Minister Boris Johnson pays tribute to Prince Philip outside 10 Downing Street.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 04:46:53 GMT
Newspaper headlines: Tributes to 'beloved' Prince Philip after a 'life of duty'
The death of the Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99 dominates all of Saturday's papers.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:24:34 GMT
Prince Philip: Sir David Hempleman-Adams mourns 'real, wonderful' Philip
The duke was a patron on many of Sir David's expeditions across the world.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:39:48 GMT
Prince Philip: Scotland pays tribute to 'a remarkable man'
Tributes are paid in Scotland to the Duke of Edinburgh following his death at the age of 99.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:57:14 GMT
Prince Philip: Books of condolence opened in NI
People are being invited to pay an online tribute to Prince Philip, who died on Friday at the age of 99.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:42:32 GMT
Prince Philip: Duke's support for Aberfan families remembered
The duke visited the devastated village within hours of the tragedy that claimed 144 lives.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:19:34 GMT
Nikolai Glushkov: Putin critic 'strangled in London home by third party'
Former Aeroflot director and Russian exile Nikolai Glushkov was unlawfully killed, a coroner rules.



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