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Plans for Flamingo Land resort at Loch Lomond rejected 24 Feb 2026, 12:28 pm

The decision comes after years of often bitter debate over the plans for a £40m holiday park on the banks of the loch.

Hong Kong lodges 'strong protest' after Panama takes control of canal ports 24 Feb 2026, 12:16 pm

Last month, Panama's Supreme Court cancelled the contracts of a Hong Kong based firm that allowed it to operate the ports.

Reddit fined £14m by UK data watchdog over age check failings 24 Feb 2026, 12:15 pm

The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.

I want to show everyone what I can do for Liverpool - Ngumoha 24 Feb 2026, 12:01 pm

Rio Ngumoha on life at Liverpool, his mindset when he comes off the bench and his discussions with manager Arne Slot.

Love Island winners revealed after drama-filled All Stars series 24 Feb 2026, 11:45 am

The third series of the ITV2 dating show spin-off saw six American bombshells enter halfway through.

'Never say no' - GB curlers 'open' to 2030 Winters 24 Feb 2026, 11:33 am

Team GB's silver medal-winning curling team say they will "sit down in the summer" to decide whether they will target a return at the 2030 Winter Olympics in France.

Ireland defeat reminiscent of end of my England era - Jones 24 Feb 2026, 11:10 am

Former England coach Eddie Jones says the team's defeat by Ireland left him feeling sick as it brought back memories of the end of his own time in charge.

Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order 24 Feb 2026, 10:39 am

Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency 24 Feb 2026, 10:38 am

Few of Donald Trump’s speeches to Congress have had as much riding on them as the one on Tuesday night.

Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate 24 Feb 2026, 10:38 am

The global levy comes in at 10%, lower than the rate the president had threatened at the weekend.

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges 24 Feb 2026, 10:05 am

The broadcaster and actor appears in court to deny two further charges, relating to two women.

Labour MP Dawn Butler asks for 'urgent explanation' over racial slur during BBC's Baftas broadcast 24 Feb 2026, 10:04 am

MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay.

How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work? 24 Feb 2026, 9:59 am

Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.

Hilary Duff pays tribute to Robert Carradine, after star of Lizzie McGuire dies age 71 24 Feb 2026, 9:34 am

His family says the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.

Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office 24 Feb 2026, 9:34 am

The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been released on bail pending further investigation.

Investigation after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park 24 Feb 2026, 8:31 am

Authorities say samples showed the canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from.

In maps: Tracking the war with Russia 24 Feb 2026, 8:01 am

How Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.

'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders 24 Feb 2026, 7:32 am

The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

Why it's going wrong for Aston Martin ahead of the new Formula 1 season 24 Feb 2026, 6:39 am

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

Why has it gone so wrong for Aston Martin? 24 Feb 2026, 6:39 am

The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

I don't want him going abroad to die, says mum of son's assisted dying wish 24 Feb 2026, 6:26 am

Shelley Herniman was against Noah's wish for an assisted death but his suffering changed her mind.

What happened to Arlene? The 30-year mystery of a murder without a body 24 Feb 2026, 6:16 am

Arlene Fraser's husband Nat is serving life for murder - but her family is still seeking answers about what happened to her body.

Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat 24 Feb 2026, 6:02 am

This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured

Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders 24 Feb 2026, 6:02 am

Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.

Lord Mandelson arrest - how did we get here? 24 Feb 2026, 3:02 am

It comes after the ex-Labour minister was accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions 24 Feb 2026, 1:04 am

Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.

First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor 24 Feb 2026, 12:39 am

Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".

Sesko and Lammens allow Man Utd to dream of Champions League 24 Feb 2026, 12:21 am

Striker Benjamin Sesko and goalkeeper Senne Lammens are the key figures as Manchester United gain a hugely valuable Premier League win at Everton.

'A conman stole my money and bought his wife a 10-carat diamond ring' 24 Feb 2026, 12:00 am

US victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to a gang of UK and Irish nationals, known as The Travelling Conmen.

Super-sub Sesko earns Man Utd win at Everton 23 Feb 2026, 10:30 pm

Watch Premier League highlights as Manchester United earn a narrow win over Everton thanks to a goal from substitute Benjamin Sesko.

Peter Mandelson Arrested 23 Feb 2026, 7:47 pm

Lord Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? 23 Feb 2026, 1:51 pm

Russia hoped to overthrow Ukraine's pro-Western government, but Moscow's war has dragged on for more than three years.

Four years into its full-scale war, Russia is feeling the effects 23 Feb 2026, 6:01 am

Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.

Trump's Tariffs... Trump attacks the Supreme Court over tariff ban 20 Feb 2026, 8:08 pm

A breaking episode of Americast as POTUS takes on SCOTUS

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