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Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/24/2023 - 00:37
Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria.

Harry Kane: Top European clubs holding out for Tottenham striker

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 23:24
Some of Europe's leading clubs believe there is a possibility Tottenham will sell striker Harry Kane this summer.

Locals step in to help tourists after Rhodes fires

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 22:49
Families on the island have offered up their spare bedrooms and sofas to stranded holidaymakers.

Labour leadership sees off demand for new spending commitments

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 21:59
The party says it has agreed an ambitious programme without the need for new spending commitments.

Snapchat: Does app give drug gangs access to teenagers?

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 21:59
An undercover BBC investigation finds drug gangs are using social media to recruit children.

'How are we supposed to feel?' - Ashes hopes washed away

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 19:35
The rain-ruined draw in the fourth Ashes Test was an anti-climax, but England must rouse themselves for the finale at The Oval, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt.

The Open: Brian Harman wins Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool by six shots

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 19:28
Brian Harman overcomes an early wobble to stroll serenely to his first major title with a six-shot victory at the 151st Open Championship in Hoylake.

Flooding in Tyrone and Donegal causes 'catastrophic damage'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 18:20
Homes, businesses and roads are damaged after heavy rainfall on Saturday night.

The Ashes 2023: Australia retain the urn after rain ensures fourth Test ends in draw

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 17:27
England's hopes of an Ashes comeback are heartbreakingly ended by rain that leaves the fourth Test as a draw and ensures Australia retain the urn.

Thames Travel bus driver praised after double decker blaze

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 16:50
The A4074 in Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire, was closed while crews tackled the blaze on Saturday.

Climate: NFU Cymru leaders boycott tree planting scheme

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 16:50
NFU Cymru says plans requiring farmers to have trees on 10% of their land don't make business sense.

Rhodes: Returning holidaymakers describe wildfires ordeal

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 16:45
Tourists returning to the UK from Rhodes describe people being covered in ash and still smelling of smoke.

Northern Pride: Event cancelled after heavy rain makes site 'unsafe'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 16:33
The annual event was due to end on Sunday night with a performance by Steps star Lisa Scott-Lee.

Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 16:20
The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.

Rolex Fastnet Race: Yachts retire in 'brutal' conditions

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 15:41
Competitors in the 50th Rolex Fastnet Race set off from Cowes on the Isle of Wight on Saturday.

Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 15:38
Minister calls meeting with 19 banks over concerns accounts are closed due to political views.

Warnham: Attempted murder arrest after boy stabbed

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 15:15
A 17-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in Warnham, West Sussex.

Ukraine war: University visits Swansea to share experiences

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 14:39
Lecturers and students visit to share solutions and teaching methods needed during the Ukraine war.

Rhodes holiday has become a survival exercise - Newmarket family

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 14:28
The Piercefield-Holmes family from Suffolk say it has been "almost apocalyptic" amid wildfires in Rhodes.

David Goodwillie: Glasgow United could lose ground if it signs rapist

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/23/2023 - 13:51
A council leader says it would be "outrageous" for any team to recruit ex-Scotland striker David Goodwillie.

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