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Women who died in sea off Brighton were sisters

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:23:02 GMT

Paying tribute, their father says "no words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters".

Victory parade for Europa champions Aston Villa

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:36:32 GMT

Roads will be closed in Birmingham city centre on Thursday as the city celebrates Villa's victory.

Man arrested over illegal waste tips across England

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:25:03 GMT

The Environment Agency is investigating large-scale illegal dumping across England.

'It's a weird experience reliving Race Across the World'

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:26:58 GMT

Siblings Katie and Harrison from Manchester say they entered the BBC show to have an adventure.

Leisure centre worker saves swimmer's life twice

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:15:34 GMT

Peter Halladay suffers two serious heart attacks in the same pool three months apart.

Two Incredible Hulk comics fetch £11k at auction

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:13:03 GMT

A first edition copy of The Amazing Spider-Man was also available, but failed to sell.

Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:14:46 GMT

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.

MP who survived meningitis presses PM on outbreaks

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:03:35 GMT

Alison Griffiths has called for greater protections after cases linked to Reading and Oxfordshire.

'Smartwatch heart alerts helped save my life'

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:34:33 GMT

Skiddle co-founder Rich Dyer says he initially ignored his watch but later had his heart restarted.

First Great British Railway branded train unveiled

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:25:52 GMT

A Southern Class 387 train in Brighton is given a rebrand before joining public ownership on 31 May.

Finding ways to make sure proms don't break the bank

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:32:06 GMT

Teenage entrepreneurs at Huntington School change the way pupils shop for a prom dress.

Prince recycles unsold cookers for homeless project

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:20:19 GMT

The Prince of Wales is visiting a Cornwall project using unsold fridges and cookers to equip homes.

19th Century coins found under HMS Victory masts

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:01 GMT

The long-standing maritime tradition is associated with good fortune for crew and ship.

Missing parrot sparks cruel prank calls to family

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:47:19 GMT

Missing Co Co's owner says it has been "tricky trying to navigate who is telling me the truth".

The 'happiest little girl' defying the medical odds

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:33:32 GMT

Three-year-old Amelia has dyskinetic cerebral palsy but has already reached developmental milestones.

'We'll go down in history' - Villa win Europa League

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:53:07 GMT

Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.

Prince William celebrates 'amazing night' as fans party

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:10:52 GMT

Prince William shows a range of emotions during Aston Villa's Europa League final win over Freiburg in Istanbul, as fans celebrate in Birmingham.

'Go Villa': Superfan Tom Hanks sends message to club

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:21:38 GMT

The Hollywood star says he is "thinking one thing and one thing only, go Villa".

Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:06:47 GMT

Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa's famous victory.

How plastic birds lured puffins back to an island

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:37:17 GMT

Conservationists say efforts to bring puffins to an uninhabited island using decoys are working.

'I made Venezuela Fury's 40ft wedding train - it was too big for my workshop'

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:37:17 GMT

Lancashire seamstress Emily Green had to use a church hall to lay out and hand sew the 40ft (12m) train.

'I've dressed Peak District wells for 40 years'

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:10:30 GMT

Wendy Greatorex dressed her first well in Tissington, Derbyshire, at the age of nineteen.

Saints and Sinners: What we know about Spygate

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:27:42 GMT

What rules did Southampton FC break and how did the club end up being thrown out of the Championship play-offs.

'It keeps me in touch with life': The artist still working at 103

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:14:49 GMT

Anthony Eyton, from Brixton, is preparing for this year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

'Quitting social media was really refreshing'

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:17:02 GMT

Pupils who gave up social media ahead of a possible ban for under-16s find the trial 'amazing'.

Young jobseekers 'discouraged' by ghosting and AI

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:21:43 GMT

A recruiter tells BBC South East that each graduate role now attracts about 140 applications.

Terrorism, wildfires and battery blazes - fire chief on London's challenges

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:11:58 GMT

Jonathan Smith says the brigade is having to adapt as it faces new threats in the capital.

'Becoming foster parents is best decision we've ever made'

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:09:57 GMT

A County Durham couple share their experience of fostering alongside family life.

Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:15:29 GMT

Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.

Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:55:22 GMT

Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.

'The first in my lifetime' - Arsenal fans rejoice after shedding 'bottlers' tag

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:42:17 GMT

Arsenal fans young and old celebrate winning the Premier League title after three consecutive second-placed finishes.