Body found in River Thames confirmed as 11-year-old’s
A body found in the River Thames is that of 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa who went missing in east London last month, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. In a statement issued…
How to follow the local elections on the BBC
Elections are taking place in 23 councils on Thursday, alongside six mayoral races. Voters in the Runcorn and Helsby constituency will also elect their new MP. BBC News is on…
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa sets up inquiry into sparse apartheid prosecutions
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a judicial inquiry into allegations of political interference in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. The announcement comes three decades after the end of…
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved by shareholders
The sale of Royal Mail’s parent company to a Czech billionaire has been cleared by shareholders. The approval of the £3.6bn deal, first proposed a year ago, will see the…
The Gruffalo is back after 20 years with new book by Julia Donaldson
After more than 20 years roaming the deep dark wood, the Gruffalo is coming back in a new book, which author Julia Donaldson says she was spurred to write by…
Moorcroft Pottery firm goes bust in Burslem after more than 100 years
Richard Price BBC News, West Midlands Moorcroft Moorcroft Pottery became known for its colourful depictions of animals, birds and geometric patterns The directors of Moorcroft Pottery have announced that the…
Olly Murs says scrutiny of his physique is ‘madness’
Paul Glynn Culture reporter Getty Images The 40-year-old singer and presenter has had hits with songs like Troublemaker Olly Murs says scrutiny of his physique is “disappointing” and “absolute madness”…
Video shows felling of Sycamore Gap tree, prosecutors tell jury
Duncan Leatherdale & Evie Lake BBC News, North East and Cumbria Watch the video shown to jurors Mobile phone footage which prosecutors claim shows the moment the “iconic” Sycamore Gap…
Parties make final pitch in last day of campaigning
Parties are making their final pitch to voters ahead of Thursday’s local elections in England, as Sir Keir Starmer faces the first major electoral test of his premiership. Polls open…
Government to challenge ruling on public inquiry into GAA official’s murder
The government is to challenge a court ruling that found its refusal to hold a public inquiry into the killing of a GAA official was unlawful. The Court of Appeal…