BBC News An ongoing lack of rain means hosepipe bans are in force for millions of households and dry vegetation has provided fuel for wildfires to burn in a number of areas. Though there was some rain this weekend, the driest locations – including central, southern and eastern England – saw little, if any, meaningful […]
BBC News Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to bring in emergency legislation in order to stop the early release of hundreds of prisoners. Burnham announced last week that he was pausing the scheme, which would have seen about 700 prisoners freed in the first phase in September, following a […]
BBC News The plans for technical education reform will build on local initiatives like the MBacc, or Greater Manchester Baccalaureate, which was announced in 2023 by the now prime minister when he was the city’s mayor. Launched there in September 2024, it has provided a framework for pupils to pick GCSE subjects in both academic […]
BBC News Fashion business owner Jasmine, 27, said she had been attracted to 21-year-old Kavan’s “aura” when speaking to Maya during the final. Viewers were surprised early in the series when Kavan, who was sent in as a bombshell, was revealed to be the brother of day-one contestant Aidan Murphy. Fans said it was reminiscent […]
BBC News Burke’s arraignment is scheduled for 31 August. The trial is to start within 90 days of that date. Prosecutors have alleged Burke stabbed the teen before dismembering her body after years of alleged sexual abuse. They allege he killed her because the teen had threatened to reveal his relationship with a minor and […]
BBC News Ramsay-Peaty is the greatest breaststroker of all time, having gone eight years unbeaten in the 100m and holding the world record in that event and the 50m. He was the defending Commonwealth champion in the 50m and decided to continue in the sport because it was added to the 2028 Olympic schedule. On […]
BBC News England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining the Italian side on a free transfer. The centre-half is a free agent after leaving Manchester City at the end of June. Stones has been the subject of major interest from clubs across Europe, including Chelsea and Juventus. But Serie […]
BBC News US television presenter Savannah Guthrie has made another emotional plea in a video she posted on social media to her mother Nancy’s abductors, asking them to share her mother’s location. “I’m asking you, begging you, to do the right thing now,” she said. “Help us find her – tell us where to look […]
