‘Beautiful, vibrant’ Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33
Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels. Source: BBC News
Month: September 2026
Kirstie Allsopp airlifted to hospital after fall during birthday celebrations
The TV presenter slipped and injured her leg while walking home from a beach in Devon with her family. Source:…
Watch: BBC travels in self-driving Uber around London
The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday. Source: BBC…
UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies. Source: BBC News
Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.…
Channel smuggling gangs resort to ‘mega-dinghies’ as crackdown limits small boat supply
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has…
Heathrow expansion an ‘outdated’ risk, mayor says
Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation. Source: BBC News
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?
The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.…
Uber launches UK’s first robotaxis with a driver – here’s what it’s like to ride in one
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside. Source: BBC News
Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on…