Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Matt Brittin says he's taking the top job at "a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity".

Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak, BBC learns
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.

'I hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital'
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Nathan Newby, who persuaded the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, receives the George Medal.

Olivia Dean, Lola Young and Lily Allen nominated in top songwriting awards
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

CMAT, Little Simz and Florence and the Machine are among the stars in the running for top songwriting award

Two men arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attacks
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, London, in the early hours of Monday.