Trump signs executive order to reshape college sports landscape
The order grants the NCAA the ability to limit athlete transfers, cap player eligibility, implement funding requirements for women and Olympic sports, and prohibit NIL collectives.
- World
Local elections profile: Camden
Home to Camden Town, the British Museum and Hampstead, the council is up for election on 7 May.
4 min read - World
Afghanistan earthquake kills eight members of same family
The household’s only survivor was a young boy who was injured in the tremor.
2 min read - World
Walkers urged to rethink plans in 'extreme' winds
Gusts of 70-80mph are predicted on higher Lake District fells as Cumbria braces for Storm Dave.
1 min read - World
Woman lured ex boyfriend into a trap and then filmed his "brutal assault"
Benjamin Edwards was punched, kicked and bitten on the face during the attack
4 min read - World
Boy seriously injured in stabbing
Nottinghamshire Police said an investigation was in its early stages.
1 min read - US
US continues search for missing crew member from downed jet as Iran offers reward for their capture
Two separate American warplanes have been shot down over the region, as Iranian officials say they want the missing crew member captured "alive".
1 min read - World
Off-duty student PC saves baby with first aid
PC Paulo Abreu saved the baby girl's life on a trip to a leisure centre while on a break from work.
2 min read - World
No injuries after blast at pro-Israel centre in the Netherlands
An explosion has occurred at the Israel Centre in Nijkerk to the east of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Dutch media reported on Saturday. No one was injured in the blast, which took place late on Friday, the ANP news agency reported, citing police.
1 min read - Business
German trade union chief calls for scrapping of VAT on food
The head of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) has called for the reduced rate of value added tax (VAT) on certain goods to be abolished entirely. "Reducing the reduced VAT rate from 7% to 0% would be a strong signal, especially for low earners," Yasmin Fahimi told Saturday's edition of the Berlin newspaper Tagesspiegel.
1 min read - World
New 'meanwhile' space unveiled for circus group
The Invisible Circus is working in a new city centre space following its eviction from Unit 15.
3 min read - World
Bus or Lime bike? New subscription heats up the race for a cheaper commute
How we travel to work in cities might be changing as e-scooter and e-bike fares become cheaper than traditional public transport.
7 min read - Business
Modern revival planned for historic street market
One of London's oldest street markets could be revived with new stalls and a roof terrace.
2 min read - World
On This Day, April 4: Gates, Allen found Microsoft
On April 4, 1975, Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
3 min read - Health
AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery
The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.
3 min read - US
'I've had to prove myself as a woman in tech'
Women make up only a fifth of workers in IT and programming roles - and say it is time for change.
5 min read - US
Forest parking ban starts ahead of car park charges
A ban on parking on 116 roads begins in the New Forest to prevent displacement from car parks.
2 min read - US
Murder arrests after man hit by car dies
The 45-year-old man died after he was hit by a white Volkswagen in Cudworth on Friday.
1 min read - World
Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find
A member of the public found the bag containing guns and a Taser on a south London street.
2 min read - News
Yorkshire news quiz of the week - test your knowledge
How much Yorkshire news can you remember from the last seven days?
- Science
Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
- World
What is the Nottingham public inquiry and how does it work?
Deadly attacks carried out by Valdo Calocane on 13 June 2023 are being examined at a public inquiry.
6 min read - Lifestyle
Trust seeks 'ambassadogs' to lead by example
It is expanding a project encouraging responsible dog owner behaviour to Idle Valley Nature Reserve.
3 min read - World
Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs
MOSCOW, April 4 () - Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on Saturday Russia's attempt to block Virtual Private Networks triggered a problem with a domestic payment system, adding that tens of millions of Russians were now resisting the digital controls. The issue sowed chaos on Friday for some shoppers, forcing the Moscow metro to allow entry without payment through its turnstiles, while a regional zoo had to ask visitors to use cash.
1 min read - World
Tram fare dodge penalty to increase to £120
People travelling on the tram network without a valid ticket will be issued with an increased fine.
2 min read - World
Iran war threatens to increase pothole repair costs
Conflict in the Middle East is one of a slew of pressures mounting on our crumbling roads.
4 min read - World
'We need to be resilient as fuel prices surge'
Alfred Cannan says there will be no "knee-jerk" government spending after recent fuel price shocks.
3 min read - US
A47 slip road shut after overnight crash
The road has been closed for an investigation to take place, says National Highways.
- World
New nesting beach for birds at RSPB reserve
The beach-style pontoons are aimed at common terns, which migrate from Africa for the UK summer.
2 min read - World
All you need to know about May's Staffordshire elections
Find out when, where and how you can have your say in the three council elections in Staffordshire.
5 min read - Health
Cancer nurses who made a 'profound impact' retire
Mandy Blackburn and Kath Kitchen have cared for thousands of patients dealing with breast cancer.
2 min read - World
Woman's life-saving liver transplant helps set record
A Horsham woman was one of 277 people who had liver transplants at a London hospital last year.
2 min read - Health
Woman urges awareness of ovarian cancer signs
A woman who had ovarian cancer is calling on others to get symptoms checked.
2 min read - World
New sites added to county's heritage list
The council approved 18 sites for addition to the South Yorkshire Archaeology Service project.
2 min read - Science
Artemis astronauts more than halfway to Moon, putting Earth in rearview
The Artemis 2 astronauts have passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon on Saturday as they sped toward a planned lunar flyby, with NASA releasing initial images of Earth taken from inside the Orion spacecraft.NASA's online dashboard showed early Saturday that the Orion spacecraft carrying the astronauts was more than 229,000 kilometres (142,000 miles) from Earth.
3 min read - World
'This is how we turned struggling school around'
Head teacher Damian Kenny remembers "difficult conversations" after taking on Blacklow Brow School.
5 min read - World
Our daughter died of MenB - we fear outbreaks without wider vaccine rollout
The parents of a girl who died from Meningitis B say they fear more outbreaks of the infection could occur in young adults.
8 min read - Entertainment
Student film raises awareness of dual diagnosis
Student film-makers use personal experience to create a film about dual diagnosis of Down's syndrome and autism.
3 min read - Business
How did one NHS trust become among the country's worst?
A "whole bunch of things have gone wrong", says one expert.
4 min read - US
XL bully dogs: Why are attacks still happening?
XL bully dogs were banned two years ago - BBC News looks at why attacks may still be happening.
6 min read - News
How well did you read this week's regional news? Test your knowledge with our quiz
From huge Mini Eggs to speedy Rubik's Cube solving, can you score 100%?
- World
'Steady increase' in Jersey sex offenders - report
The number registered rises to 211 in 2025, up from 202 the previous year.
2 min read - World
'Time has not healed the pain of Sarah's murder'
Sarah Groves, who was murdered in April 2013 is missed more and more as time goes by, family says.
1 min read - World
If religious freedom means anything it must be for all – and that includes Muslims
Freedom of worship is like freedom of speech: either you believe in it or you don’t. You can’t proclaim it in general terms and then exempt religions you happen to disapprove of. That is the equivalent of saying, “I’m all in favour of free speech, but…” The “but” means you’re not in favour of it at all.
7 min read - World
By-election candidates revealed after councillor dies
The by-election on 23 April follows the death of Reform's first Cornwall councillor, Kevin Towill.
1 min read - World
UK's largest bird of prey an 'unforgettable' sight
Experts snapping the white-tailed eagle at Cley Marshes say it on its "spring holiday" from Dorset.
3 min read - US
New drug and alcohol support service launched
The new Inspire service brings together specialist teams to offer coordinated recovery support.
1 min read - World
Queer author devastated after school removes book
The author says her book was an aid to open up the conversation around gender, sexuality and identity.
2 min read - Business
How do cabbies feel about new drop-off charge at Stansted?
Airport bosses want to encourage greener travel, but some taxi drivers are accusing them of greed.
4 min read
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Rise and shine with news updates, delightful stories and a hit of nostalgia.
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Rise and shine with news updates, delightful stories and a hit of nostalgia.