Bayeux Tapestry arrives overnight at British Museum under police guard
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:04 GMT
The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.
Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:08:36 GMT
Ann Widdecombe became a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career.
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:32:43 GMT
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:08:58 GMT
On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.
'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:33:45 GMT
The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.
Twelve die in Spain wildfire as heatwave continues in southern Europe
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:44:18 GMT
Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos, in the province of AlmerÃa.
BBC radio DJ Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:39:35 GMT
In a statement, the presenter said he would continue to present his programmes on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio.
Guehi a doubt for Norway game and Rice ill with bug
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:33:14 GMT
England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.
Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report says
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:29:26 GMT
The Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, saying its own review puts the number of un-monitored individuals at 5,450.
Meghan will not appear at public events during Harry UK trip
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:30:55 GMT
It is not known whether Meghan will still visit the UK for any private visits, following reports she may be coming with the children.
