BBC sacked Scott Mills after learning alleged victim in police investigation was under 16
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

It comes as Mills released a statement saying he had "fully cooperated and responded" with the police investigation in 2018.

UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

Travelodge boss was sent email by sex assault victim
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The victim of a sexual assault in a Travelodge - by a man given the key card to her room - sent an email to the chief executive soon after the attack.

Rescuers abandon hope for whale stranded off German island
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The whale became stranded on a sandbank before it was rescued, only to swim into shallow waters further along the coast.

Stella McCartney's clifftop 'forever home' gets planning consent
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

The fashion designer and her husband plan to build the house overlooking a sea loch in the Highlands.