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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:53:45 GMTOnce-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe
More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:45:52 GMTWatch: Moment 'surreal' solar eclipse witnessed in UK and Europe
More than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in the UK, while a full eclipse was visible in Spain and Iceland.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:21:42 GMTUK economy grows between April and June but experts warn of challenges in coming months
The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:28:40 GMTPolls open in Clacton by-election
Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:03:15 GMTLeading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failings
NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:58:26 GMTI lost my lovely home to road scheme that got shelved
Gail Roberts says the A38 expansion has been a "criminal waste of taxpayers' money".
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:34:46 GMTStreets evacuated after massive fire destroys homes
Residents are evacuated after a large fire involving five homes in Caerphilly county.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:26:23 GMTFirst 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932
Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:06:17 GMTArrest in Thetford migrant address sharing investigation
Police say the sharing of sensitive information led to properties being targeted in Thetford.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:20:48 GMTScottish Labour leader hopefuls warn against party divisions
Monica Lennon, Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are competing to fill the post vacated by Anas Sarwar.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:21:46 GMT'Online trolls who target me are bored and jealous'
Becca Stock says she has received plenty of abuse online, but why do people leave nasty comments?
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:41:22 GMTGB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track
Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:53:31 GMTNew Forest wildfire continues as temperatures rise
A crew of around 100 firefighters have been battling the wildfire since it began on Sunday 9 August.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:46:33 GMTGreen councillor charged with assaults
Siobhan Harper-Nunes is accused of attacking five people including police officers, police say.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:34:22 GMTVictim of fatal Clapham shooting named
A 22-year-old man who attended hospital with a gunshot wound has been arrested, the Met Police says.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:24:52 GMTBungalow destroyed in explosion captured on camera
Footage also shows the home burning after the explosion, thought to have been caused by a gas leak.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:08:10 GMTWhy is Amanda Knox's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe comedy show causing controversy?
Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:35:25 GMTRobbers who pretended to be from Liverpool jailed
The men lived only about five minutes away from the shop they robbed, police say.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:59:56 GMTAerial footage shows wildfire tearing through Suffolk heathland
The Suffolk wildfire has grown to an area equal to more than 200 football pitches, Suffolk's fire service says.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:07:48 GMTMy dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham
The PM says he doesn't think his poodle-mix would "get along" with Larry the cat, who has lived at No 10 for 15 years.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:34:43 GMTResults, appeals and resits - what to do if things don't go to plan
Your full guide to A-level results day, including what to do if you are not happy with your grades.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:40:45 GMTHow to get the most out of clearing
From listing potential outcomes to picking up the phone, these are some top tips for getting through clearing.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:30:21 GMTThe Papers: 'The Sun, the Moon' and 'The greatest show on Earth'
The once in a generation solar eclipse across the UK and Europe dominates Thursday's front pages.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:46:38 GMT'Rot in prison', relatives tell double murderer and rapist
Simon Levy is jailed for life after murdering two women and raping another.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:14:18 GMTActing pals Cumming and Henderson put 40-year friendship onto paper
Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson's acting relationship goes back a long way, mirroring the show the pair have been reunited on.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:04:59 GMTHow affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:31:02 GMTChildren as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:29:31 GMT'Women feel guilt and anger' after taking epilepsy drug that harmed babies
Anna Jamison's mother Susan says she was not told about the possible consequences when she was pregnant and they want families to come forward.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:24:50 GMT'As long as Dad hides Mum's body, he should not be released'
Cat Razzell, who was 13 when her mother was murdered, has spoken out against her father's release from prison.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:58:26 GMTI lost my lovely home to road scheme that got shelved
Gail Roberts says the A38 expansion has been a "criminal waste of taxpayers' money".
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:31:28 GMTA-level grades in Northern Ireland rise again as pupils receive results
Around 30.7% of A-level entries in Northern Ireland have been awarded A* or A grades in 2026 compared to 30.3% in 2025.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:40:24 GMTCloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse hunters
Scotland's best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:34:46 GMTStreets evacuated after massive fire destroys homes
Residents are evacuated after a large fire involving five homes in Caerphilly county.