Second arrest over racist abuse sent to footballer
A second man has been arrested over “disgusting” racist abuse sent on social media to England footballer Jess Carter. Police began investigating after receiving reports the messages had been sent…
Swinney sets out latest plan for an independence referendum
Angus CochraneBBC Scotland News PA Media John Swinney’s government has published a new independence paper John Swinney has urged the UK government to agree to a referendum on Scottish independence…
Liverpool parade accused Paul Doyle pleads not guilty
A man accused of “using his car as a weapon” by deliberately driving into crowds of Liverpool FC fans has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges. More than 130 people,…
Homes evacuated as police at scene of Brewery Lane security alert
Hayley Halpin and Ita DunganBBC News NI BBC Regent Street at the junction of West Street is cordoned off with police tape Houses have been evacuated and traffic has been…
Tiah-Mai Ayton sets sights on becoming boxing’s youngest undisputed champion ever
“I can definitely do that.” Tiah-Mai Ayton, 19, has set her sights on becoming the youngest ever undisputed champion in the four-belt era across both genders in boxing. America’s Gabriela…
‘No scrutiny’ of plan that gave senior council staff £1m pay-out
Glasgow City Council Annemarie O’Donnell was one of five senior staff who departed between 2021 and 2024 Five senior members of Glasgow City Council received more than £1m in early…
Murder charge 20 years after Steven Cook goes missing in Crete
Handout Steven Cook disappeared in the resort of Malia, Crete, in 2005 A man has been charged with murdering a British man who disappeared on holiday in Greece 20 years…
Counting rings reveals Sycamore Gap tree age range
Duncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and Cumbria Historic England The Sycamore Gap tree grew in a dip along Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland The world-famous Sycamore Gap tree was at least…
Union group urges Rachel Reeves to consider wealth taxes
Iain WatsonPolitical correspondent BBC The TUC, the umbrella group for trade unions in the UK, is calling for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider a range of wealth taxes in November’s…
Big Ben tower restoration up for architecture award
Ian YoungsCulture reporter House of Commons The five-year, £80m restoration of the Big Ben tower in London has been nominated for the UK’s leading architecture award, alongside a new fashion…