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Devizes death crash woman, 21, was 'fantastic mum'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 10:17
Karly Heweson, from Devizes, died on Monday when a car hit a bridge over the Kennet and Avon Canal.

Boy buys fire engines with pocket money

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 09:04
Budding firefighter Lewis Cram saved his cash and now owns two decommissioned appliances.

Brexit poses risk to care, says Royal College of Nursing

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 03:24
In a letter, the Royal College of Nursing also backs calls for a second referendum on any Brexit deal.

Sir Lenny Henry at 60: A career in pictures

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 02:14
The much-loved comedian and actor has been entertaining people for more than 40 years.

Theresa May to visit Nigeria as Brexit trade mission continues

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 02:04
Theresa May also plans to discuss security and people trafficking with the Nigerian president.

Quarter of 14-year-old girls in UK 'self-harm'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 01:41
Stereotypes around gender and worries about looks contribute to children's unhappiness, a report says.

Teenagers who smoke and drink suffer ill effects by age of 17

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 01:33
Signs of stiffening arteries show up by that age and can lead to heart problems in later life.

'Writing helps panic attacks' over son's death

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 01:24
Author Sharon Marie Jones says writing is the only thing that helps her cope with her son's death.

Pension transfers 'too generous', says regulator

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 01:06
Regulator warns that generous lump sum payouts could be putting pension funds at risk.

How London 2012 Paralympic ceremonies were made

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 00:56
Six years on, photos show how the events featuring 3,000 volunteers and Stephen Hawking came together.

Snapping the Stiletto: Reimagining the 'Essex girl' cliché

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 00:55
The remarkable women from history challenging the crude stereotype.

Who says toys are just for kids?

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 00:52
From Lego to model railways, the popularity and spending on toys and games is rising among adults.

Contraception app advert banned by UK regulator

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 00:47
Complaint about advert offering to replace traditional contraception with natural methods is upheld.

'I was misled by the Natural Cycles app'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 00:47
Rebecca Woodhead, 26, fell pregnant while using the Natural Cycles app, which has been criticised by the advertising watchdog.

Old milestones brought back to life

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 00:42
Rowan Denton's gentle hobby sees him repaint old mile posts to make them almost like new.

Dogs in spotlight at Wizard of Oz auditions

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 00:36
Birmingham Repertory Theatre held open auditions for dogs to star in their Christmas show.

UK shop prices 'rise for the first time in five years'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 00:32
Rising food costs and fewer discounts pushed up shop prices in August, research finds.

Shareholder revolts ‘up by a quarter’ at FTSE firms

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 00:31
Investors are voting against decisions on pay, performance and diversity, research suggests.

Cliff Richard: New album reflects 'bad period' in life

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 00:08
The singer, who won his privacy case against the BBC, says he has risen up out of "a quagmire".

Newspaper headlines: Theresa May 'defiant' over leadership

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 08/28/2018 - 23:45
Theresa May's leadership pledge and fresh Jeremy Corbyn criticisms make several newspaper front pages.

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