Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:40:38 GMT
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:14:13 GMT
The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.
What was behind Dolly Parton's widespread appeal?
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:57:04 GMT
The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Patterson looks at why the singer attracted such a range of fans.
Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:55:49 GMT
The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.
BBC at Dolly Parton's Hollywood star as fans pay tribute
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:37:18 GMT
The BBC's LA correspondent Shaimaa Khalil spoke to fans gathered to mourn the country music star at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Tuesday evening.
A life in pictures
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:34:05 GMT
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:41:13 GMT
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.
Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:08:31 GMT
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:04:52 GMT
Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.
Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary 'tip of the iceberg'
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:53:24 GMT
One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.
