3 d. ago Scientists discover a new giant gas planet in 'Earth's neighbourhood'

Astronomers have discovered strong evidence for a giant gas planet in a nearby solar system - with moons that could be habitable.

Science

7 d. ago Kelly Osbourne shares heartbreaking realisation about late dad Ozzy in new documentary

Kelly made the moving admission in a BBC documentary filmed shortly before the Black Sabbath star’s death

Politics

7 d. ago Emma Willis knew husband Matt was 'unwell' as emotional admission leaves them in tears

It came as she spoke about being 'terrified' about making a BBC documentary about the Busted star's addictions to drugs and alcohol

Events

7 d. ago People reoccupied Pompeii after Vesuvius eruption, archaeologists find

Site director says ‘a kind of camp, a favela’ was founded in the ruins of city destroyed in AD79Archaeologists have discovered new evidence pointing to the reoccupation of Pompeii after the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius that left the city in ruins.Despite the massive destruction suffered by Pompeii, an ancient Roman city home to more than 20,000 people before the eruption, some survivors who could not afford to start a new life elsewhere are believed to have returned to live in the devastated area. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Moors Murders: BBC documentary discovers new evidence that could help find victim

Greater Manchester Police said it will “carefully consider and respond in a timely and professional manner” to the documentary’s findings

Events

9 d. ago Model Chloe Ayling's heartbreaking question over 'unbelievable' kidnap ordeal

Eight years on from her harrowing ordeal, Chloe Ayling, who was kidnapped by Lukasz Herba, has asked what makes her story 'so unbelievable' in a new BBC documentary

Economics

9 d. ago Anger as memorial to beloved TV star Fred Dibnah remains unfixed EIGHT months after it was damaged

The famous steeplejack, who was known for demolishing tall chimneys in the North West, gained national fame in 1978 when a BBC documentary about his as a work was broadcast.

Events

9 d. ago Chloe Ayling says people ‘still don’t believe’ she was kidnapped in Italy

Model was held hostage for seven days after flying to Milan for a photoshoot in 2017

Events

1 week ago Moors Murder victim's brother urges police to 'follow trail' in Ian Brady's manuscript

Keith Bennett's brother, Keith, believes the first 394 pages of Ian Brady's previously unseen autobiography may hold a "vital clue" to recovering the 12-year-old's body from Saddleworth Moor

Events

3 w. ago I met him once during a job interview and he stalked me relentlessly

Jen, a recruitment consultant from the UK, bravely shared her story in the first episode of To Catch A Stalker, the latest BBC Three documentary series hosted by Zara McDermott.

Politics

4 w. ago Hamas politicians and its military wing are not the same, BBC News chief says

The BBC’s Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone documentary was removed from iPlayer in February.

Events

last month The BBC has alienated everyone with its Gaza coverage. After this latest failure, who will be left to defend it? | Owen Jones

The decision to take Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone off iPlayer was not necessary – and has opened it up to further accusations of biasFor a genocide to occur, everything that people think is wrong has to first be turned on its head. There have been endless examples of this gruesome phenomenon in the past 21 months; Monday’s report on the BBC’s scrapped documentary about the plight of children in Gaza is just the latest instance.Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone was a rare example of the unbearable experiences of Palestinians being properly investigated by Britain’s public broadcaster. But within the media, this documentary has become a bigger scandal than the suffering of Palestinian children.Owen Jones is a Guardian columnistDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...

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last month Focus on Gregg Wallace, Glastonbury and Gaza as BBC releases annual report

It comes after Ofcom announced it would investigate the BBC’s Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone documentary.

Politics