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".

No 10 refuses to say if key Mandelson texts were lost when top aide's phone stolen
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's phone may have contained vital information.

Bravery medal recipient '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.

London Marathon considers two-day event in 2027
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

London Marathon organisers are "looking at the intention" for next year's event to take place across two days.

Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas.