Community
5 Common Washing Machine Noises and What They Mean for UK Homes
Is your washing machine banging or grinding? Don't ignore it! Our guide explains common UK appliance noises, from rattles to hums, and how to fix them to avoid expensive repairs.
Business
New Year Move? 5 Steps to Sell Your Home Faster and for More
Planning a 2026 move? Expert tips on valuations, decluttering and paperwork to maximise your sale price and speed. Get ahead before the market heats up.
Culture
Emmerdale's Joe Absolom Exits After Filming 'Darkest' Slavery Storyline
Actor Joe Absolom departs Emmerdale after a harrowing modern slavery plot. His final scenes, filmed in November, will air in early 2026. Read the full story here.
Politics
DWP Gains Power to Access Bank Accounts and Seize Cash from December
New DWP powers allow direct access to bank accounts to recover benefit overpayments and fraud. The law change aims to save £1.5bn. Find out what it means.
Transport
Sport
Health
Met Office: 12 Inches of Snow to Hit UK
A severe 'snow bomb' is forecast to bring up to 12 inches of snow across parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing urgent weather warnings. Health officials warn of serious risks to vulnerable people.
UK faces seven days of snow from January 4
The UK is set for a week-long deep freeze with heavy snow and temperatures as low as -14C from January 4-10. Travel disruption and power cuts are likely. Read the full forecast.
Five-inch snow storm to hit 13 UK counties from Jan 4
Forecasters warn of a major wintry shift with up to five inches of snow targeting 13 English counties from January 4. Get the latest Met Office and BBC weather updates.
UK faces 43cm snow storm with three Home Nations hit
The UK is set for a major snowstorm on January 11, with up to 43cm forecast for the North East and 17cm in London. Meteorologists warn of a 'nightmare after Christmas'. Read the latest forecasts and impacts.
Birmingham bouncer dies after mistaking meningitis for bad back
A Birmingham security guard died from meningitis after mistaking symptoms for sleeping awkwardly. His family are fundraising and raising awareness of the deadly illness.