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Book dubbed 'the work of angels' may have been made in the Highlands

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 06:24
Mystery surrounds the origins of the 1,200-year-old, intricately decorated Book of Kells.

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 06:17
Following the death of Ricky Hatton, families and former champions tell a new BBC documentary the sport has not filled the void in care for its fighters.

Like millions of others, I pull my own hair out - we need to talk about trichotillomania

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 06:02
A TikToker has opened up about his struggles with a condition that causes him to pull his own hair out.

Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools?

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 06:00
Two years ago the Netherlands banned phones in schools. Now the government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s.

'He liked the fear in our eyes', Epstein survivors tell BBC

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 06:00
In an interview with BBC Newsnight, five survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuses spoke about how pervasive the disgraced financier's wrongdoing was and what justice could look like.

New Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned in service 'celebrating women'

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 05:59
The Prince and Princess of Wales will be part of the congregation at Canterbury Cathedral - alongside nurses and carers, reflecting the new archbishop's past career.

OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 04:48
The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.

Adolescence star Owen Cooper takes two RTS Awards

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 04:08
Owen Cooper wins double for his standout performance in the Netflix drama show.

Adolescence star Owen Cooper takes two RTS Awards

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 04:08
Owen Cooper wins double for his standout performance in the Netflix drama show.

Tough negotiations loom as Denmark's Social Democrats fail to secure a majority

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 03:40
The party, which has governed since 2019, gained the most votes but saw its weakest results in over a century.

Democrats flip Florida seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 03:36
Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.

Democrats flip Florida seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 03:36
Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.

BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 02:55
The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.

How Manchester is giving UK music 'a new lease of life' again

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 02:03
Following on from the Brits, the city once dubbed Madchester hosts the MOBOs and 6 Music Festival.

Oil price slides as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 02:02
The US president said talks to end the war are underway with Iran - a claim that officials in Tehran have disputed.

'I hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital'

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 02:00
Nathan Newby, who used kindness to persuade the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, is being awarded the George Medal.

'I hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital'

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 02:00
Nathan Newby, who used kindness to persuade the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, is being awarded the George Medal.

'Most difficult decision ever': Receipts Podcast hosts step down after 10 years

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 01:58
Audrey Indome and Tolly Shoneye have recorded almost 300 episodes of the hit podcast together since 2016.

NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 01:26
As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work

NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 01:26
As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work

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