BBC One's usual weekend schedule has undergone a huge shake-up to make way for some historic events this weekend. The broadcaster's flagship channel will not show its usual programmes on Saturday (26...
Lar Park-Lincoln, who played Linda Fairgate on Dallas spin off Knot’s Landing and also had a role in Murder she Wrote has died at the age of 63. The news was confirmed by her company Actors...
On Thursday, May 1, local elections will be taking place up and down the country. Not only will there be council and mayoral votes, but a crucial Parliamentary by-election will be held on the same...
California passes Japan as fourth largest economy33 minutes agoChristal HayesBBC News, Los AngelesPeter HoskinsBBC News, SingaporeGetty ImagesCalifornia's economy has overtaken that of the country of...
The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place12 hours agoLaura GozziBBC News, in RomeEPAEvery time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure...
A pharmacist has warned that common medications could be contributing to a rise in Victorian diseases such as scurvy, shingles and rickets. Millions of Britons take prescription drugs for conditions...
Thousands queue to see Pope Francis's body 2 hours agoSarah Rainsford and Laura GozziReporting fromRomeMallory MoenchBBC NewsReporting fromLondonEPAThousands of people have queued through the night...
Among those filing past the coffin, some blessing themselves with the sign of the cross or pausing briefly in prayer, were a mother and daughter who described it as a "once-in-a-lifetime"...
The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place8 hours agoLaura GozziBBC News, in RomeEPAEvery time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure...
If you were to close your eyes and picture a quintessential British seaside town, it would probably look like Cromer. This gem on Norfolk’s north coast is a traditional seaside holiday destination...
Denmark has unveiled major plans to overhaul its naval forces, citing the threat posed by Russia. The NATO ally has confirmed it will spend 4 billion Danish krone (more than £457 million) on...
Mourners visit Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter's Basilica2 hours agoSarah Rainsford and Laura GozziReporting fromRomeMallory MoenchBBC NewsReporting fromLondonReutersMourners are paying their...
Mourners visit Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter's Basilica1 hour agoSarah Rainsford and Laura GozziReporting fromRomeMallory MoenchBBC NewsReporting fromLondonReutersMourners are paying their...
Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 911 day agoIan AikmanBBC NewsReutersGeorgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and often controversial monuments, has died aged...
Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process 7 hours agoAleem Maqbool, Rebecca Seales & Paul KirbyBBC NewsGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a...