2 h. ago A major Cardiff building is set to remain closed for three years

The city centre building has been shut since October 2023 and there is an update on its future

Politics

8 h. ago Horror in Hamburg as 17 are stabbed in train station knife rampage with hooded 'German woman', 39, arrested after 'randomly attacking passengers'

The attacker, who carried out a stabbing spree at the central railway station in Germany's second-biggest city, has been arrested.

Events

10 h. ago Couple caught having sex in 'holy' church grounds by parishioners learn fate

Two people caught by shocked parishioners at a city centre church have learned their fate after pleading guilty to a 'lewd, obscene and disgusting act outraging public decency'

Events

11 h. ago Twelve injured after woman stabs people at Hamburg train station

Police say six victims critically wounded in attack by 39-year-old assailant in the German cityTwelve people have been wounded – six critically – after a woman with a knife stabbed people at the central railway station in the German city of Hamburg.Police said the assailant was a 39-year-old woman who was believed to have acted alone when she attacked people on the platform between tracks 13 and 14 in the station late on Friday. Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago 25 stunning pictures of Manchester Flower Festival in bloom as event takes over city centre this Bank Holiday

Manchester is in full bloom this weekend with free floral trails and things to do

Politics

14 h. ago Man found dead at Liverpool's Adelphi hotel after police swarmed scene

Police raced to the Britannia Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool city centre this afternoon after being alerted to a body - and arrived to find a man, aged in his 30s, dead

Events

15 h. ago The best New York hotels for 2025: Where to stay in Manhattan, Brooklyn and more NYC hotspots

Whatever Big Apple neighbourhood you find yourself in, these are the best New York City hotels for central stays and luxurious views

Politics

15 h. ago Boutique city centre gym shuts suddenly in dispute with landlord

A notice of forfeiture has been issued

Politics

16 h. ago Liverpool Adelphi hotel incident LIVE: Large police presence at historic building

Police, forensics teams and ambulance crew are at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool city centre following a major incident - eyewitnesses said the reception was filled with emergency services

Society

17 h. ago BBC Morning Live's Helen Skelton seen 'cosying up' to Gethin Jones on breakfast date

Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones have been the subject of romance rumours after they were spotted looking very cosy on a motorbike ride through Manchester city centre

Politics

19 h. ago How Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton are mending each other's hearts after Welsh presenter was destroyed by split from ex fiancée Katherine Jenkins and Blue Peter star was left blind

Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton didn't hide their growing bond as they cosied up on the presenter's motorbike while heading for breakfast in Manchester city centre on Thursday. 

Politics

20 h. ago 'Chainsaw massacre' that saw 110 trees chopped down in dead of night in city centre without telling anyone cost council at least £3.3m

Plymouth City Council (PCC) sparked outrage when its group of 'monsters in the night' felled 110 trees on the city's Armada Way in what was described as a 'chainsaw massacre'.

Economics

20 h. ago Full list of roads shut as thousands head to events in Cardiff city centre

This weekend, thousands are heading to the Principality Stadium. Here is everything you need to know about travelling through Cardiff

Transport

21 h. ago Major city's abandoned '90s shopping centre and £3m plans to reopen it

The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre, in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, opened in 1991 and closed its doors for good at the end of 2020 due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic

Economics

21 h. ago Trees set for chop across Stirling route to prepare for Walking of the Marches

An application has been made by council planners to chop back trees to accommodate flags within the parade - which is set for a route through city centre streets.

Politics

38 h. ago Bristol fire LIVE: Pregnant mums evacuate as St Michael's Hospital billows smoke

Black smoke has been spotted pouring out over the Bristol skyline after St Michael's Hospital - a maternity hospital in the city centre - caught fire, with mums and babies evacuated

Events

38 h. ago Masks, tequila shots and a 2am finish: Inside Man City's wild night out for beloved player

Blues stars partied into the wee small hours as they bade farewell to King Kev in Manchester with a full restaurant takeover in the city centre

Sport

38 h. ago Bugs Bunny and Popeye slapped with 13+ age rating for 'violence' and 'foul language'

Legendary cartoons have been hit with a age rating after the fun police found that they contain “violence, frightening scenes, alcohol use, smoking and foul language”.

Events

40 h. ago Where to see the Harry Potter Dragon in Edinburgh: Hungarian Horntail flies into the Capital for two days only

The mythological creature will be in the city centre after breaking out of its theme park home.

Politics

42 h. ago Hidden warehouse pub that once served as the Rovers Return to open in Manchester city centre

'We’re so excited to bring The Stables Tavern back'

Events