Swimming is a "vital" skill for children that could help save their lives, a school teacher has said. BBC research found 72% ...

This afternoon, cloud will break, allowing long sunny spells to develop. Staying dry. Tonight will be mostly clear and dry to start. As the night progresses, areas of cloud will move in from the west.

Arctic Corsair is due to depart Albert Dock at about 05:45 BST before heading along the Humber Estuary and then up the River Hull. The move would require the co-ordinated opening of multiple bridges ...

BBC Weather presenter Matt Taylor looks at whether the forecast will spoil your view of the eclipse.

A fourth former South Yorkshire Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of non-recent child exploitation and abuse. A total of 10 victims have now come forward to allege sexual abuse by former ...

Retail specialists have been called in to find out why a revamped market is struggling to retain traders and attract customers. The Cornhill Market in Lincoln opened following an £8m refit in May 2024 ...

A man has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life and burglary after a fire engulfed two bungalows. Firefighters were called to the blaze, which began in a hedgerow before spreading to ...

Musa Rafiq was caught driving at 98mph near a primary school in Leigh Sinton A teenager has been banned from driving after he was clocked at a speed of 98mph near a primary school - almost 70mph above ...

A former X Factor finalist accused of murdering a woman by running her over with a car in central London has been given seven days to confirm who will represent her at her trial. Gabrielle Carrington, ...

Twenty-four architects and heritage specialists from across the Commonwealth are helping to restore part of a Grade II*-listed country house. Attendees from countries such as Barbados, India, New ...

West Bromwich Albion complete the permanent signing of midfielder Rabby Nzingoula from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has suspended standard birthing services at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) in Barnstaple. The trust said it was the "only safe course ...