What’s so important about an ancient tree?
The BBC’s Harry Low rounds up reaction to the oak’s felling The felling of a 500-year-old ancient oak in north London has led to an outpouring of anger, echoing the…
‘How I recovered from a 5,000ft fall’
Vanessa Pearce BBC News, South East Jonny Fox Jonny Fox said landscape painting had given him an extra sense of purpose following his accident A paragliding instructor who fell 1,500m…
Bottlenose dolphins kill dolphin calf
A common dolphin calf was killed by four bottlenose dolphins in New Quay. The Seawatch Foundation, which looks after dolphins in the area, was called to investigate the incident on…
Surprise as 100 Spaniards turn up at non-league football match
Jude Winter BBC News, East Midlands RB MEDIA Madrid or Market Harborough? More than 100 Spaniards went to watch Harborough Town vs St Ives Town on Saturday Wembley, Old Trafford…
How hard is it to play one of Fab Four?
Reuters Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan and Harris Dickinson will play Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon in Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopics Playing any well-known figure…
Benn questions “fuss” over Irish-language signs
The Northern Ireland Secretary has questioned the “fuss” surrounding Irish language signs at Belfast’s Grand Central Station. Hilary Benn told BBC News NI the signs were about “respecting and celebrating”…
Exam revision: ‘Our dad’s a teacher
Hayley Clarke Education reporter Jolley family There are pros and cons to having a teacher for a dad, daughter Emma says Exam season is around the corner for GCSE, BTec…
US attacks Houthi fuel terminal in Yemen
The US military says it has destroyed a fuel terminal in Yemen during its latest strikes against the Houthis. It says the aim of the attack on the Red Sea…
Five takeaways from Canada party leaders’ big TV debate
Nadine Yousif and Jessica Murphy in Montreal BBC News Reporting fromToronto, Canada Watch: Key moments from Canada’s general election debate The leaders of Canada’s four major federal parties have squared…
US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees
The Trump administration has unveiled its plan to impose port fees on Chinese ships as it tries to revive shipbuilding in the US and challenge China’s dominance of the industry.…