37 m. ago Gunmen kill at least 13 people in a mosque shooting in northwestern Nigeria

Gunmen have attacked a mosque in northwestern Nigeria, killing at least 13 people during morning prayers

Events

43 m. ago 'World's heaviest' 300kg prisoner costs 10 times more than the average inmate

A man who weighs 289kg in Austria was arrested after police found huge amounts of drugs in his home – but people aren't happy with just how much it costs to care for him because of his weight

Events

58 m. ago Work to transform Welsh seaside resort toilets into restaurant complex takes major step forward

Work to transform the 100-year-old toilets at Nell's Point in Barry Island has faced a number of delays over the years, but work is now well underway

Events

60 m. ago Lawyer shares 'extreme' option homeowners could take against noisy neighbours

Many people become embroiled in disputes with their neighbours at some point - but one lawyer says there is a drastic option available for homeowners that could end the dispute for good

Society

88 m. ago Rylan Clark calls for more stories about transgender people amid ‘wave of hate’

The BBC Radio 2 presenter spoke about the adversities faced by LGBT+ people.

Politics

2 h. ago Students can get free AirPods for a limited time with this deal

If you’re one of the thousands of young people to have received a place at university last week, you’re likely embarking on the last-minute scramble to sort your accommodation, travel and equipment for the year ahead. Perhaps you’re a returning student, and you’ve been working a summer job to upgrade a lousy laptop that decided to crash five minutes before your assignment is due.

Society

2 h. ago UK households told to leave sunflower seeds out in gardens this August

People are being encouraged to do their bit by helping wildlife this summer

Politics

2 h. ago Is Trump abandoning his ‘America First’ policy for Ukraine? – podcast

Donald Trump has been all smiles with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the last few days, but in trying to be ‘peacemaker-in-chief, is the president abandoning his ‘America First’ policy? Rachel Leingang and Andrew Roth discussArchive: CNBC, AFP News Agency, Fox News, Steve Bannon’s War Room, PBS NewsHour, Sky News, NBC News Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago SARAH VINE: Rachel Reeves' property tax is the latest proof of Labour's nasty and disturbing vision for Britain. They despise hard

Owning represents security. I look at friends who are struggling financially in a cruel and challenging job market, and I think: however bad it may be, at least they've got somewhere to live.

Politics

2 h. ago Car driven into man on Bethesda high street as police issue urgent appeal

The incident happened in North Wales on Monday afternoon and saw one man taken to hospital and three people - two men and a woman - arrested in connection with it

Events

2 h. ago Historic Stockport pub in 'safe hands' as it reopens following major revamp

'It’s become apparent that the pub holds a special place in a lot of peoples’ hearts'

Politics

3 h. ago Plans underway in North Lanarkshire to mark 40 years since miners’ strike

These include educational activities and school projects to help young people learn about the mining industry and its importance in shaping the area.

Events

3 h. ago WRU to announce plan for cut to two teams as seismic full details emerge

Welsh rugby is set for a radical change not seen since 2003 as details of the WRU's proposal become clear

Politics

3 h. ago Voices: Calm down, homeowners – Rachel Reeves’ property tax might be an improvement

The chancellor’s idea to replace stamp duty and council tax with a single charge on homes worth upwards of £500,000 could be more appealing – and more progressive – than the current mess, says Chris Blackhurst

Society

3 h. ago Companies in crisis as MORE firms go bust: Surge in numbers of businesses closing down in England and Wales

Official data from the Insolvency Service showed there were 2,081 company insolvencies in July, edging up by 1% compared with June.

Economics

3 h. ago Sleeping family shaken awake as car ploughs through home into front room

Police said the driver lost control at a roundabout before mounting a kerb and crashing through the house before abandoning the house and fleeing the scene in Nottingham

Society

3 h. ago Boy, 13, died after becoming trapped by tree or trolley in Welsh river

Kane Geraint Edwards got into difficulty after entering the River Tawe in Swansea for a swim with his friend after school. Despite a frantic search and rescue attempt, his body was later pulled from the water

Events

3 h. ago Michael Sheen ‘worried’ about opportunities for young people getting into acting

The actor was speaking about what it had been like to attend youth theatre in Port Talbot growing up.

Politics

3 h. ago Experts say ‘Oasis bump’ and 'Gallagher effect' may have added to higher inflation levels in July

As thousands of people flocked to Cardiff, Manchester, London, and Edinburgh, demand for accommodation rose

Economics

3 h. ago Have your say: Would you agree with new property tax on homes worth more than £500k?

The Treasury is reportedly weighing up a new property tax on homes worth more than £500k, paid when owners sell rather than when they buy. Supporters call it fairer, while critics say it could hit ordinary homeowners in pricey postcodes.

Economics