Hundreds of take down requests of social media posts are also made following a campaign by regulators.
Month: June 2025
Thunderstorm warning issued for large parts of England and Wales
The Met Office warns frequent lightning, hail and strong, gusty winds will be additional hazards.
Beckham’s already in with the royals – and now he’s scored a winner with a knighthood
The ex-footballer appears to be in line for a knighthood, but he already has a close relationship with the royals.
Lost Turner oil painting found after 150 years
The oil painting fell “into obscurity”, with no-one realising who it was by until it was cleaned in 2024.
Couple save six people after boat explodes on river
The couple were walking along the Thames when they heard screaming coming from a boat.
Birmingham bin strike could last until December
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warns the strike will continue for “as long as it takes”.
Handwritten notes reveal Churchill’s penicillin concern ahead of D-Day
Handwritten notes show the wartime prime minister’s frustration over slow penicillin production.
M&S hackers sent abuse and ransom demand directly to CEO
The criminals told the retailer’s boss he could make things “fast and easy” if he complied with their demands.
Thousands of criminal cases collapsing due to missing or lost police evidence
More than 30,000 prosecutions in England and Wales collapsed in four years, data obtained by BBC shows.
Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform UK chairman
Zia Yusuf says he no longer believes working to get a Reform government “is a good use of my time”.
