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Preview Julia Donaldson's joyful tale of love 25 Dec 2025, 3:35 pm

Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding – until a rival threatens everything

Quarter of police forces lack basic policies on sexual offences, Sarah Everard inquiry finds 2 Dec 2025, 2:55 pm

The report, four years after the 33-year-old's murder, says urgent action is needed to prevent violent, sexual attacks against women.

Reeves did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official 2 Dec 2025, 2:36 pm

Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced.

US Homeland Security secretary calls for more travel bans 2 Dec 2025, 2:16 pm

Kristi Noem says she will recommend a ban on entry for several countries that she says are "flooding" the US with criminal activity.

Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years 2 Dec 2025, 2:06 pm

The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court.

Officers would have faced misconduct over Hillsborough 2 Dec 2025, 2:05 pm

A long-awaited report finds police chiefs would face gross misconduct cases if still serving.

Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernández released from US prison after Trump pardon 2 Dec 2025, 1:47 pm

Hernández was found guilty in March 2024 of conspiring to bring cocaine into the US, and of possessing machine guns.

Searches for British hiker missing in Romanian mountains 2 Dec 2025, 1:32 pm

His rugby club says its thoughts are with him, family and friends in this "incredibly worrying time".

Friends to leave Netflix in UK at the end of the year 2 Dec 2025, 12:07 pm

The comedy, which is one of the streamer's most popular shows, will leave the platform on 30 December.

Twelve more prisoners released in error, with two still missing, says Lammy 2 Dec 2025, 12:03 pm

The releases happened in the past three weeks, coming on top of 91 prisoners who were freed by mistake between April and October.

Media will not stop us enjoying Australia - Stokes 2 Dec 2025, 12:00 pm

England will continue to enjoy their time off in Australia during the Ashes despite media scrutiny, says captain Ben Stokes.

'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary 2 Dec 2025, 11:28 am

Robin Smith, who has died at the age of 62, was a fearless hero in a struggling England team, but had to battle his own demons after retiring from cricket.

Scotland qualifying for the World Cup put me in hospital 2 Dec 2025, 11:24 am

The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson needed surgery after a mishap ahead of Scotland's World Cup qualifying game.

Former England cricketer Robin Smith dies aged 62 2 Dec 2025, 11:21 am

Robin Smith was a key figure in the England side in the late 1980s and 1990s.

Ex-England player arrested on suspicion of attempted rape 2 Dec 2025, 11:01 am

A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of attempted rape.

Ex-England player arrested on suspicion of attempted rape 2 Dec 2025, 11:01 am

A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of attempted rape.

Tax rises and tighter spending to hold back UK growth, new report warns 2 Dec 2025, 10:42 am

Growth in the UK economy is expected to slow next year, an influential global policy group predicts.

The New Year goal of 'building a better Emma Raducanu' 2 Dec 2025, 10:00 am

Emma Raducanu hopes to develop a better base level in 2026 so she can dictate matches and worry less about her opponents' strengths.

'Hung by my wrists and beaten': Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity 2 Dec 2025, 9:53 am

Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was freed in September, tells the BBC that her two years in captivity left her physically and mentally scarred.

Hegseth authorised Venezuelan boat strikes but admiral ordered second hit, White House says 2 Dec 2025, 8:44 am

The strikes, authorised by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have raised fresh legality questions - but the White House says laws have been followed.

Fashion house Valentino criticised over 'disturbing' AI handbag ads 2 Dec 2025, 8:26 am

Social media users have called the luxury Italian fashion brand's artificial intelligence-made adverts "cheap" and "lazy".

Car made famous by Bond was left to rust on a drive - now it's worth £1m 2 Dec 2025, 6:17 am

Local children jumped on the bonnet, and there was even a mouse nest in the highly-valuable car.

Our teen daughter died from meningitis - we didn't know a booster jab would have saved her 2 Dec 2025, 6:07 am

Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.

Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China 2 Dec 2025, 6:02 am

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Pavarotti statue frozen knee-deep in ice rink strikes wrong note in Italy 2 Dec 2025, 5:19 am

The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.

How to decorate your Christmas tree to create joy 2 Dec 2025, 2:05 am

When you should put the tree up and how whether it's real or fake should change how you decorate it.

Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year 2 Dec 2025, 1:09 am

The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.

Faisal Islam: OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves 2 Dec 2025, 12:29 am

Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

Traitors stars, Sienna Miller's baby bump and more pictures from the Fashion Awards 1 Dec 2025, 11:15 pm

Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.

The Budget: Starmer Defends The Chancellor 1 Dec 2025, 8:26 pm

Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public.

Americanswers… On 5 Live! Why has the US been accused of war crimes off the Venezuelan coast? 1 Dec 2025, 7:12 pm

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has called the claims “fake news”

Ridley Scott's masterful epic of betrayal and vengeance 1 Dec 2025, 12:27 am

Maximus Decimus Meridius, favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed and enslaved.

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