Stranded dog rescued from cliff edge by volunteers
This was the moment a lifeboat crew brought a dog to safety after she became stranded near a cliff edge. Ember, a six-year-old spaniel, became trapped by a sea cliff…
High risk patient absconds from London mental health centre
The Metropolitan Police is searching for a man believed to pose a risk to the public. Vasile Coceban, 36, absconded from a mental health facility in north-west London at about…
Coroner’s call for older driver eye tests after fatal crashes
Police handout Peter Westwell was hit by Neil Pemberton, 81, as he crossed the road in Langho, near Blackburn An inquest into the deaths of four people killed by drivers…
Heavy snow blocks Alpine resorts in Switzerland and France
The Swiss ski resort of Zermatt was cut off and tourists and residents were told to stay indoors in the French resort of Tignes because of heavy snow in the…
Head of British Jewish body criticises members’ open letter attack on Israel
The president of the largest communal body of Jews in the UK has responded to an open letter signed by some of its representatives criticising Israel’s offensive in Gaza. Phil…
French-Haitian panel to study ex-colony’s history and ‘independence debt’
France’s President Emmanuel Macron says he will set up a commission to study French-Haitian history and the impact of a huge debt imposed on Haiti in exchange for its independence…
Tenerife hotel workers holding protests over Easter holiday weekend
Emma Davies/BBC Protesters in front of a Tenerife hotel on Thursday Holidaymakers heading to Tenerife in the Canary Islands are warned to prepare for disruption as hotel workers take part…
BBC Sounds geoblocking delayed for listeners outside the UK
Rebekah Wilson BBC News NI BBC The BBC has delayed blocking BBC Sounds app for audiences outside the UK. It comes after a decision made by the corporation meant listeners…
Zambian cyber-security law: US embassy issues alert
The US embassy in Zambia has warned its citizens to be wary of a new “intrusive” cyber-security law introduced in the southern African country. The embassy issued an alert telling…
Google has illegal advertising monopoly, judge rules
A US judge has ruled tech giant Google has a monopoly in online advertising technology. The US Department of Justice, along with 17 US states, sued Google, arguing the tech…