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Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:48:22 GMT
Elon Musk’s X limits Grok AI image editing after outcry over sexualised deepfakes
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:44:28 GMT
'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026
Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:01:20 GMT
Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinished
A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:50:34 GMT
Arsenal's Martinelli apologises for attempting to push injured Liverpool defender Bradley off pitch
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli is criticised for pushing Conor Bradley while he was down injured - but Liverpool boss Arne Slot defends him.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:31:16 GMT
Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack
Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:12:32 GMT
Dylan Thomas 'plagiarised other poets' repeatedly as schoolboy
He became a literary legend but as a schoolboy the young Dylan Thomas has been found to have copied poems.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:10:40 GMT
Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:39:51 GMT
How a football pitch turned Birmingham's snowy sky pink
The phenomenon was seen by thousands, from Birmingham city centre to parts of Staffordshire.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:59:42 GMT
Cat Burns celebrates 'start of new life' after breast reduction surgery
The singer and recent Celebrity Traitor said her breasts had caused her problems since childhood.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:19:55 GMT
Abandoned baby Elsa to be adopted and regularly see two siblings
Police say all enquiries to find the parents of the abandoned babies have now been "exhausted".

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:19:11 GMT
Saunas and winter swim plans for Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath's Mixed Pond may soon welcome swimmers year-round as open water swimming gains popularity.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:05:09 GMT
Homeless men refused entry to Manchester hotel in sub-zero temperatures
The men were told they could not stay in pre-booked rooms on a night when temperatures hit -6C (-21.2F).

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:08:10 GMT
Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill
Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:01:31 GMT
Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech
Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:10:06 GMT
Watch: London rings in 2026 with spectacular fireworks
London kicked off new year celebrations with a spectacular 12-minute firework display

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:00:05 GMT
Hunt family bravery prompted me to share assault story, says Queen
Queen Camilla has praised the courage of John and Amy Hunt, whose family were killed last year.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:33:33 GMT
Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:21:07 GMT
'It's amazing' - Torvill and Dean recognised in New Year Honours
The ice-skating duo are best known for their winning performance at the 1984 winter Olympics.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:14:40 GMT
Remembering Anne - hoisted to reluctant fame in viral shop shutter moment
When CCTV captured Anne Hughes being hoisted into the air by shop shutters, social media went into overdrive.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:44:26 GMT
The Papers: 'Pub tax U-turn' and 'caring Catherine'
The climbdown on business rates for pubs and the Princess of Wales's praise for NHS workers top Friday's papers.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:45:01 GMT
Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:24:28 GMT
How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut
The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:03:53 GMT
I'm caught in a trademark row with Cambridge University – it's terrifying
The 800-year-old university is in a legal battle with the founder of a rowing company.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:01:37 GMT
GCSE students in NI won't receive exam results online in August
In England, GCSE students can receive results via an app for the first time in 2026.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:17:19 GMT
Labour's plans to get Anas Sarwar into Bute House
Scottish Labour faces a tough fight to win at Holyrood in May but party insiders believe Bute House is within their reach.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:31:28 GMT
Storm Goretti brings school closures, thundersnow and travel disruption
Hundreds of homes are still without power, rail services are hit and dozens of schools closed.

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