Friend 'heard silence then screams', court told
Jurors in the trial of an asylum seeker accused of killing a hotel worker have heard how she phoned her friend on her way home, but the call ended in screams. Deng Majek, from Sudan, who claims to be …
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From Happy Valley to Riot Women: Why writer Sally Wainwright wants to shout about menopause
Sally Wainwright has said she aimed to create an 'uplifting' portrayal of midlife, including the menopause, through the story of a female rock band in her new TV series Riot Women. Speaking to BBC Rad …
Funeral director admits 36 charges and denies others
A former funeral director has pleaded guilty to 36 charges of fraud after a major investigation into human remains found at his premises, including four babies lost in pregnancy. Robert Bush, 47, admi …
Google may be forced to make changes to search engine in UK
Google may have to make changes in the UK so people have more choice over which search engine they use, following a landmark decision from the regulator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ha …
Government approves 'UK's largest' solar farm
Plans for a huge solar farm in Lincolnshire have been given approval. The Tillbridge Solar project, which would cover around 3,000 acres (1,214 hectares), is classified as a Nationally Significant I …
Government issues new data demand for UK Apple users
The UK government has issued a new order giving it the right to demand access to the personal data of Apple's British users, the BBC understands. It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute be …