UK signals it will seek exemptions from US steel tarrifs
The UK government has given its strongest signal yet that it will seek exemptions from tariffs being threatened on British steel entering the US. US President Donald Trump has announced…
Essex Boys murderer Michael Steele to be released from prison
A man convicted of the so-called Essex Boys murders will be released from prison on licence, the Parole Board has said. Michael Steele was jailed in 1998 over the killing…
Fan says he’s willing to pay £2,000 for Black Sabbath tickets
Alex McIntyre BBC News, West Midlands Kath Stanczyszyn BBC Radio WM PA Media Black Sabbath will play their final show at Villa Park in July Black Sabbath super fans say…
Full capacity alert during BBC visit
The BBC has been filming inside the Royal Free Hospital in London, looking at how the NHS is coping with intense winter pressures. At one point, a “full capacity protocol”…
Dylan McCrossan to face murder charge over assault death
A man is to face a charge of murder following the death of an assault victim in County Tyrone earlier this month, a court has heard. Stephen Holmes, 31, died…
FA Cup to use semi-automated offsides for first time
Semi-automated offside technology will be used in English domestic football for the first time during the fifth round of the FA Cup. On Thursday the Football Association, external announced that…
Ex-footballer Joey Barton in court over alleged offensive tweets
Former footballer Joey Barton has appeared in court accused of sending offensive messages on social media to pundit Lucy Ward and broadcaster Jeremy Vine. The 42-year-old, of Widnes, Cheshire, spoke…
Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism
Google Maps has blocked reviews for the Gulf of Mexico, after criticism of its decision to label it “Gulf of America” for users in the US. The tech giant updated…
Man found guilty of Una Crown’s murder in Wisbech
A man has been found guilty of murdering an 86-year-old widow and trying to set her on fire. The body of Una Crown was found at her bungalow on Magazine…
Arrests over small boat ‘people smuggling ring’
Matt Taylor BBC News, Leicester Bodycam footage shows moment small boats arrest made Six men have been arrested in the UK over their suspected involvement in a major people smuggling…