TRNSMT music festival begins in Glasgow in scorching heat

Jonathan Geddes BBC Scotland News Reporting fromTRNSMT, Glasgow GreenGetty Images Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg powers through the heat on the main stage Fans have flocked to Glasgow after Scotland’s biggest music... Read more »

Teen found dead in Birmingham Sutton Park lake ‘brought light’ to school

Tanya Gupta BBC News, West Midlands BBC Police, firefighters, paramedics and council staff were all involved in the search for the teenager A boy who was found dead after he was reported... Read more »

Designs being drawn up for new liveable neighbourhood scheme as key traffic issues identified

New details of the planned designs are due to be revealed in September 16:26, 11 Jul 2025Updated 17:30, 11 Jul 2025 Planters in the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood blocking cars(Image: Alex Seabrook)... Read more »

Outsted chairman of key council board quits meeting saying she was ‘publicly humiliated’

Chaotic three hour long meeting descends into shouting as chairman forced out Councillor Samantha Gethen chairing the meeting before she was forced out(Image: Solihull Council) A councillor said she had been “publically... Read more »

NHS warns what parents should do as Greater Manchester borough has fourth highest cases of measles in UK

‘We urge all parents in Salford and all areas of Greater Manchester to act now’ Measles can spread very quickly The NHS has issued a warning for parents after one borough of... Read more »

Gangster stabbed in prison as trial halted

Rothwell was a key figure in the Salford gang feud that unfolded between 2014 and 2019 11:29, 11 Jul 2025Updated 11:40, 11 Jul 2025 Jamie Rothwell(Image: NCA) The trial of gangster Jamie... Read more »

‘The last throw of the dice’: Consultation event on SWAH surgery move sells out after campaigner’s viral voice note

The Western Trust said people wishing to attend a public consultation can now apply for tickets on Eventbrite, a website commonly used for selling tickets for shows, gigs and exhibitions. The service... Read more »

Keir Starmer makes major announcement on migrants arriving by boat

The UK Prime Minister has struck a deal with French President Macron 17:54, 10 Jul 2025Updated 17:55, 10 Jul 2025 French Police enter the water to try and stop migrants boarding small... Read more »

Lonely Glasgow ‘Argyle Street Ash’ in running for Tree of the Year

The Ash, a Glasgow landmark, was planted during the Victorian era and has survived the Clydeside Blitz, recent redevelopment and – thus far – ash dieback.   It has been nominated alongside... Read more »

Southport cops who stopped Taylor Swift dance class killer awarded for bravery

Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, Constable Luke Holden and police community support officer Timothy Parry were the first to arrive at the scene of “unimaginable horror” last summer PC Luke Holden, PCSO Tim Parry... Read more »