US intensifying bid to end Ukraine war - but chances of success remain unclear4 hours agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandaleReutersThe pace of diplomatic efforts to end the war in...

Bin strike end in touching distance, says union1 hour agoPhil MackieBBC News Midlands correspondent.Rob MayorPolitical Reporter, BirminghamPA MediaThe Unite union has agreed to attend mediation talks...

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...

Lois Crook, 8, in hospital. (Image: Emma Crook / SWNS)Lois Crook, eight, was flung into the air by a zipline at Victoria Park in Ashford, Kent, and was rushed to a London hospital after suffering a...

Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest 2 hours agoAleem Maqbool, Rebecca Seales & Paul KirbyBBC NewsGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a...

Talks to resume as bin strike continues 1 hour agoShehnaz KhanBBC News, West MidlandsPA MediaTalks are set to continue on Wednesday to end a strike by Birmingham bin workers which has seen mountains...

A little town on the east coast has a huge beach that’s beloved by visitors. Filey is a seaside town in North Yorkshire, located on Filey Bay between Scarborough and Bridlington. The fishing...

This pretty village is one that’s been recognised as a must-visit spot in Cornwall. Kingsand is a picturesque village that offers an idyllic escape for tourists seeking a more peaceful and...

Attempts to reach ceasefire in Ukraine littered with years of failure30 minutes agoVitaliy ShevchenkoBBC Monitoring Russia editorReutersRussia's ceasefire in Ukraine lasted only 30 hours, and even...

A stunning seaside town is one of the one of the best in the UK to head to for a change of scene, research has found. A recent study by My Baggage looked at key factors such as house pricing, locals'...

Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking 'Easter truce'1 hour agoLucy Clarke-BillingsBBC NewsReporting fromLondonReutersUkraine and Russia have accused each other of breaching a 30-hour "Easter...