8 hours ago Calum Leslie,Riyah Collins Kaylee Golding Kaylee’s grandad was infected with hepatitis in the 1970s during treatment for his haemophilia 1Xtra DJ Kaylee Golding has revealed that her grandad was among the victims of the infected blood scandal. A public inquiry published on Monday found decades of failure and denial meant thousands of […]
Rishi Sunak announced last night that a future Conservative government would bring back mandatory national service last night, as he attempted to reignite his election campaign after an error-strewn start. Under the plan, which appeared to be his latest attempt to reduce Tory losses by winning over voters drifting to Reform UK, the prime minister […]
19 hours ago Georgina Rannard,BBC climate and science reporter BBC/Gwyndaf Hughes A plant that went extinct in the wild has been re-introduced to the UK mainland. We can’t tell you the exact location – it’s a secret, to keep it safe. It’s just one small plant but with one in six species in the UK […]
A once-in-221-year convergence of two broods of periodical cicadas are emerging at the same time in the United States. The big effect of the cicadas is the sheer numbers. Trillions are expected to populate 16 states by mid to late June. They can be overwhelming, messy and loud. But individually, up close and personal, a […]
A leading think tank has issued a stark warning about the financial challenges awaiting the next government. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says the state of public finances hangs over the election campaign “like a dark cloud”. It warns more tax rises or cuts to public services could lie ahead. It calls for an […]
Child serial killer Lucy Letby has been denied permission to appeal against her convictions for the murder and attempted murder of babies in her care when she worked as a neonatal nurse. Letby, of Hereford, was convicted in August 2023 of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six others at the […]
New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan listens as Emil Bove, a member of former President Donald Trump’s legal team, argues for his client during Sandoval’s hearing. Jane Rosenberg/AP hide caption toggle caption Jane Rosenberg/AP New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan listens as Emil Bove, a member of former President Donald Trump’s legal team, […]
9 hours ago Emma Grimshaw and PA Media,BBC News, West of England PA Jordan’s Iron Man-style arm means he can now grip his scooter A five-year-old boy born without a left hand is believed to have become the youngest in the world to receive a bionic hero arm. Jordan’s life-changing Iron Man-style arm was an […]
The government has won a legal challenge brought by environmental campaigners over pollution in the River Wye. Campaign group River Action argued that the Environment Agency had not been tough enough on farmers who it said had been spreading too much chicken manure on their fields. But on Friday the High Court ruled that the […]
Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor says he is trying to sell his majority stake in the club and holds an interest in buying Everton, or a club in the Championship. The American businessman owns a 45% stake in Palace with his company Eagle Football Holdings, and has instructed Raine Group to find a prospective buyer. […]