Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux.

Law student is charged over intercepted bomb in car
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Isobella Perrie Sullivan's lawyer says she did not know that a bag in the car she was driving contained a bomb.

Huge explosion and fire rip through Essex industrial site
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

A major incident was declared as 100 firefighters battled a huge blaze south of Chelmsford.

Man describes trying to save mother and daughter who drowned off Essex beach
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Craig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.

Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for