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Lily Allen to bring break-up album to Boardmasters festival

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 17:14
The singer will top the bill at the event in Cornwall in August alongside Fatboy Slim and Kasabian.

When will it stop raining?

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 17:08
Some areas have seen three times their average rainfall. Is there an end in sight to the sogginess? Stav Danaos has the answers.

Starmer vows to push ahead with cuts to jury trials despite backlash

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 17:00
The prime minister says he made a promise to crime victims that he would tackle court delays.

Chagos discussions with US continue, says Starmer

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 17:00
The prime minister says he has discussed the deal with Donald Trump, but there are concerns in Whitehall the US could withdraw support for the agreement.

Passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 16:59
The BBC speaks to a person who was aboard a train on which five people died after it was targeted by drones.

Passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike on crowded train

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 16:59
Five people died in the attack in northeastern Ukraine when three drones targeted the train.

Kaba family 'devastated' as misconduct case paused

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 16:31
The IOPC pauses misconduct proceedings against the officer who shot Chris Kaba, upsetting his family.

Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual consent

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 16:30
Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual consent after reaching an agreement on his departure.

Fulham agree to sign Man City winger Bobb for £27m

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 16:17
Fulham agree a £27million deal with Manchester City to sign Oscar Bobb.

AI model from Google's DeepMind could transform understanding of DNA

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 16:03
It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.

Watch: Moment BA plane to London loses wheel after take-off in Vegas

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 16:00
Dramatic footage shows wheel falling off a British Airways aircraft shortly after take-off from Harry Reid International airport.

Watch: Moment BA plane to London loses wheel after take-off in Vegas

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 16:00
Dramatic footage shows wheel falling off a British Airways aircraft shortly after take-off from Harry Reid International airport.

Top private school 'failed to protect pupils' from sexual and physical abuse

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 15:49
Children at ex-prime minister Tony Blair's former school, Fettes College in Edinburgh, were abused by both teachers and other pupils over decades.

Is the US preparing to strike Iran?

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 15:36
Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.

China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 15:27
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.

Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson guilty of rape

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 15:19
Ross Davidson, known as Ross Wild on stage, was known for singing with the 80s band Spandau Ballet.

West Ham agree £35.5m sale of Paqueta to Flamengo

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 15:15
West Ham agree a deal to sell Brazil forward Lucas Paqueta to Flamengo for more than 41m euros (£35.5m).

Mum says university 'failed' son who took his own life after grade error

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 14:56
Geography student Ethan Brown should have been awarded a 2:1 degree but was wrongly told he could not graduate.

Man guilty of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 14:54
Donald Trump's son told officers he had seen the victim being beaten up during a video call in January 2025.

Man guilty of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 14:54
Donald Trump's son told officers he had seen the victim being beaten up during a video call in January 2025.

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