Drought and hosepipe bans remain despite wettest week since early February
Published on: September 8, 2026, 1:05 am
Parts of England and Wales have seen more rain than any other week since early February but are still in drought.
Read Full Article »Police forces failing investigation basics, says inspectorate report
Published on: September 8, 2026, 12:21 am
His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary said too many victims are not receiving the quality of service they should expect.
Read Full Article »'I performed on stage to get my first job' - the firms turning recruitment into competitions
Published on: September 7, 2026, 11:06 pm
Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?
Read Full Article »What we know about anti-migrant protests and organiser Danny Thomas
Published on: September 7, 2026, 3:20 pm
UK correspondent Daniel Sandford looks at the link between small boat protests in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend.
Read Full Article »How colourful stripes (and rubber chickens) helped Paul Smith conquer the fashion world
Published on: September 8, 2026, 1:14 am
As he publishes his autobiography, Sir Paul Smith takes BBC News on a tour of his London headquarters.
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