77 m. ago Scots households with garden sheds may have to tear them down or risk £20K fines

Experts are urging people to check the measurements of their outbuildings.

Economics

88 m. ago Experts warn of everyday ingredient which raises blood pressure... and it's not salt

An additive found in hundreds of household favourites could increase blood pressure raising the risk of heart attack, stroke and early death experts have warned.

Events

97 m. ago BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt make tragic news announcement minutes into show

BBC Breakfast presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt shared devastating news on Thursday

Events

1 hour ago Helicopter crashes just 8 minutes after take off as seven people still missing

One person is confirmed to have died and seven people remain missing after a helicopter crash on the island of Borneo - three foreign nationals are among the victims

Events

2 h. ago Report covering home care services in North Lanarkshire approved by councillors

An important aspect is maximizing people’s independence by working on specific tasks and confidence, which is done by various types of home support staff in cooperation with specialists such as occupational and physical therapists, social workers and also families.

Politics

2 h. ago Sickening punishment used on children before they escaped from 'dungeon' in house of horrors

Pennsylvania parents accused of keeping their five children locked inside a 'dungeon' had also allegedly subjected them to some severe punishment.

Society

3 h. ago Huge fire in Kilburn wrecks house and leaves five needing treatment after 60 firefighters race to the scene

Eight fire engines were called to the blaze on Christchurch Street in the early hours of Thursday morning

Events

3 h. ago Google Pixel 10 review: the new benchmark for a standard flagship phone

Additional 5x telephoto camera, actually useful AI tools, Qi2 support and slick software make for a quality AndroidGoogle’s new cheapest Pixel 10 has been upgraded with more cameras, a faster chip and some quality software that has brought it out of the shadow of its pricier Pro siblings to set a new standard of what you should expect from a base-model flagship phone.The regular Pixel 10 costs £799 (€899/$799/A$1,349) – the same as last year’s Pixel 9 – undercutting the 10 Pro by £200 and matching rivals from Samsung and Apple while offering more for your money.Screen: 6.3in 120Hz FHD+ OLED (422ppi)Processor: Google Tensor G5RAM: 12GBStorage: 128 or 256GBOperating system: Android 16Camera: 48MP+ 13MP UW + 10.8MP 5x tele; 10.5MP selfieConnectivity: 5G, eSim, wifi 7, UWB, NFC, Bluetooth 6 and GNSSWater resistance: IP68 (1.5m for 30 minutes)Dimensions: 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.6mmWeight: 204g Continue reading...

Technology

4 h. ago Martha’s rule now in operation at every acute hospital in England

System gives patients, their loved ones and NHS staff the right to request a care reviewMartha’s rule, which lets NHS patients request a review of their care, is now in operation in every acute hospital in England, health service bosses disclosed on Thursday.The system has helped hundreds of people receive potentially life-saving improvements to their treatment since its rollout began last year. It has led directly to patients being moved to intensive care or receiving drugs they needed, such as antibiotics, or benefiting from other vital interventions. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Manchester United transfer decision made as clear plan for trio emerges

Man Utd have kept three highly promising youngsters in house this summer

Sport

5 h. ago Lisbon funicular crash aftermath sees desperate battle to save screaming children

The rescue operation, led by Portugal's emergency services, carries on today, as authorities continue to update the figure of casualties

Events

6 h. ago Whistleblower vows to lift the lid on asbestos scandal at one of Scotland’s biggest housebuilders

Martin McGowan, 63, sued Springfield Properties after it obtained a gagging order against him over his claims the deadly dust had been buried under housing estates across Scotland.

Politics

6 h. ago Trump to host top tech CEOs — except Musk — at White House dinner Thursday

President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night

Politics

7 h. ago Lady Gaga forced to cancel concert just MINUTES before showtime due to medical issue as she begs fans to forgive her

Lady Gaga made the tough decision to cancel her Mayhem Ball concert in Miami, Florida tonight, just minutes before showtime, due to a medical issue. 

Culture

7 h. ago Expert's £7.50 radiator trick could slash your bills if you act right now

As the weather begins to get cooler you might start to worry about your energy expenditure - luckily, this cheap and easy radiator hack can help you keep costs down

Economics

7 h. ago Portugal declares day of mourning for 15 people killed in Lisbon funicular railway crash

Another 18 people injured when Gloria funicular railway car derails and apparently crashed into a buildingA day of national mourning has been declared in Portugal after at least 15 people were killed when Lisbon’s well-known Gloria funicular railway car derailed and crashed on Wednesday.An emergency services spokesperson said some foreign nationals were among the dead but would not identify the victims or disclose their nationalities. At least 18 people, including a child, were injured, five of them seriously. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago How billionaires, celebrities and even Arab sheikhs are making vast profits from the human misery of Britain's chaotic children's homes: Special report by IAN BIRRELL

Nine months ago, Manchester-based investment group Tristone put out a slick video to brag about delivering 'outstanding services' to society, while revenues rose by nearly 50 per cent.

Society

9 h. ago Old master painting looted by Nazis recovered a week after being spotted in Argentinian property listing

Portrait of a Lady by the Italian master Giuseppe Ghislandi handed over by daughter of the late Nazi financier Friedrich KadgienAuthorities in Argentina have recovered an 18th-century painting stolen more than 80 years ago by the Nazis from a Jewish art dealer in Amsterdam, a week after it was spotted by chance in a real estate listing.The painting, the long-lost Portrait of a Lady (Contessa Colleoni) by the Italian master Giuseppe Ghislandi, was looted in the second world war. It was handed over on Wednesday to the Argentinian judiciary by the daughter of the late Nazi financier Friedrich Kadgien, Patricia Kadgien, who has been under house arrest with her husband since Tuesday. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Restoration of Big Ben and stunning Japanese 'garden house' are among extraordinary architecture shortlisted for this year's Riba Stirling Prize

Six projects are in the running for the Riba Stirling Prize, the UK's highest accolade in architecture, including Appleby in south-east London.

Events

9 h. ago Death toll rises to 15 with many injured after Lisbon’s Gloria funicular derails: Latest updates

Images of the crash show the yellow-and-white street car lying on its side near the Avenida da Liberdade as emergency services respond

Events