UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
BBC Newsby Michelle Roberts·27 Aug 2026
- Published Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities, who say they have identified two new clusters of the infection.
Dolly Parton biopic, coffee brand and dog treats among star's upcoming business projects
BBC News·27 Aug 2026
- Published Not just a singer-songwriter, the businesswoman Dolly Parton, who died earlier this week, had a slew of projects in the pipeline, including a biopic, documentary, avatar show, museum...
In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama
BBC Newsby Ian Youngs·27 Aug 2026
- Published Using bright colours, shapes, patterns and reflections, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died at the age of 97, was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted...
People deserve to feel safe in their own homes, says Redcar and Cleveland council leader
BBC Newsby Jason Arunn Murugesu·27 Aug 2026
- Published People living in a town where nine people have been killed in a crash and fire in the past week deserve to "feel safe in their own homes", a council leader has said.
Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsens
BBC Newsby James Gregory·27 Aug 2026
- Published King Harald V of Norway is in an "extremely serious" condition in hospital, the country's royal household has said.
Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say
BBC Newsby Tessa Wong·27 Aug 2026
- Published Preliminary investigations have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause of the flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice...
Reading and Leeds Festival: Your guide to toxin-free make-up
BBC Newsby Michelle Roberts·27 Aug 2026
Festival season is here - with Reading and Leeds taking place this weekend. So now's the time to perfect neon make-up.
Nepal-Tibet floods: Anguish stalks survivors whose loved ones were swept away
BBC Newsby BBC Nepali·27 Aug 2026
- Published Survivors of massive flash floods in Nepal have recounted how their loved ones disappeared into torrents of mud before their very eyes.
Girl, 13, among 33 UK nationals missing after Nepal flash floods
BBC Newsby Adam Goldsmith; Simon Atkinson·27 Aug 2026
- Published Thirty-three people from the UK are among hundreds feared missing following a deadly flash flood near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Germany's election clash over Nazi past as AfD eyes power in Saxony-Anhalt
BBC Newsby Jessica Parker·27 Aug 2026
- Published A party that wants to defund "anti-German" art and teach children less about Hitler, as part of a "patriotism" agenda, could soon take power in a German state.
David Bowie childhood home plans opposed by neighbours
BBC Newsby Cameron Blackshaw·27 Aug 2026
- Published People living near David Bowie's south-east London childhood home have objected to plans to turn it into a visitor attraction, saying a scheme expected to draw 20,000 people a year is...
Yayoi Kusama: Japanese avant-garde artist dies aged 97
BBC Newsby Harry Sekulich; Kurumi Mori·27 Aug 2026
- Published Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, who became famous later in life for her work in sculptures and installations, has died aged 97, her company has confirmed.
Newspaper headlines: 'Britons lost in Nepal flood' and 'Regal has landed'
BBC News·27 Aug 2026
- Published The front page of the Times, external charts the destruction at the Nepal-Tibet border with images of people running for their lives as mud, water and debris engulf a building.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed: Trial date set for alleged 9/11 mastermind
BBC Newsby Lisa Lambert·27 Aug 2026
- Published Alleged 9/11 terror attacks mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will stand trial in June 2028, more than a quarter of a century after what the US government has called "the most egregious...
Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Tim Curry
BBC Newsby Nardine Saad; Sareen Habeshian·27 Aug 2026
- Published Stars of the stage and screen, including two of his most notable co-stars - Susan Sarandon and Carol Burnett - are commemorating English actor Tim Curry, the cross-dressing Dr...
Experts' five tips to make a rented property feel like home
BBC Newsby Yasmin Rufo·26 Aug 2026
- Published It can be a balancing act making a rented property feel like your own. You want somewhere that feels warm and personal but without spending a fortune changing a flat or house owned by...
Six essential skills employers say job seekers should have to stand out
BBC Newsby Branwen Jeffreys; Hope Rhodes·26 Aug 2026
- Published The ability to communicate, collaborate and solve problems are among skills that employers say they are looking for in potential job hires.
Scottish Highlands benefiting from 'coolcation' trend
BBC Newsby Anna Holligan·26 Aug 2026
- Published "People used to come to the Highlands and say, 'it's beautiful – shame about the weather'. Now they're coming for the weather."
Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
BBC Newsby James Melley; Alison Holt·26 Aug 2026
- Published Involving a patient's family and friends as part of a new approach to mental health treatment makes it three times less likely they will be admitted to psychiatric hospital, research...
First patient to have brain surgery with real-time AI assistance
BBC Newsby Smitha Mundasad·26 Aug 2026
- Published The world's first patient to have brain surgery with live artificial intelligence assistance has successfully had his tumour removed.
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