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Growing up in Manchester, Mia Tanswell didn't give her accent much thought - until her first week at university in Loughborough. She's not alone. Fresh polling seen by the BBC suggests many workers still see so-called 'accent bias' as a problem.
CrossCountry has cancelled nearly all its UK rail services following a power cut at its Birmingham control centre, leading to widespread disruption for passengers across major routes.
Two Cleveland police officers, PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, and five young men died in a head-on collision on the A66 after a car drove the wrong way into their armed response vehicle. Tributes are pouring in from politicians and police officials.
A father, mother, and their 14-year-old daughter who died off the Sussex coast on Tuesday have been identified. Sussex police named the victims as Hassan El-Khawas, 55, his partner, Zeina Alayn, 37, and their 14-year-old daughter, Sara El-Khawas. A younger girl who was al…
The director of the Crown Prosecution Service has apologised for not informing the court that a serial sex offender was being investigated for rape and murder before he was released on bail.
Gatwick airport will start developing its second runway after a legal challenge to the plans was dismissed by the court of appeal. The £2.2bn project will allow about 100,000 more flights a year to use Britain's second busiest airport.
Rightwing influencers and politicians claim Dover is being ‘invaded’ by small boat crossings, but residents say they are being exploited for social media content.
A Reform UK councillor, Glenn Gibbins, has been charged with posting a grossly offensive message on social media after allegedly making a racist comment about Nigerians. The charge is under the Communications Act 2003.
Cafe owners in England are frustrated over the exclusion of cafes from a targeted business rates cut package, which will support pubs, social clubs, and live music venues.
A 70-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of Karen Carter, a British expat found dead in south-western France last year.
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared in court charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was hit on the head 21 times with a hammer at her home in Devon.
East Midlands Railway is cancelling hundreds of services due to problems with its fleet of Hitachi trains, while drivers on LNER and Avanti West Coast are voting on strike action over pay.
A woman has been charged with arson in connection with a major moorland wildfire in Greater Manchester. Shania Care-Slede, 20, was arrested over the incident at Dovestone reservoir, where fireworks were launched before a large moorland fire broke out on Saturday evening.
France and the UK have agreed to increase staffing at border controls in response to warnings of travel chaos caused by new fingerprinting and facial recognition checks. Disruption at Channel crossings is expected to rise sharply next weekend at the start of the summer ho…
Ken Bates, a colourful and controversial figure in English football, has died aged 94. He was the former owner and chairman of Chelsea Football Club, buying the club in the early 1980s and reviving it before selling to Roman Abramovich in 2003.
Police believe Ann Widdecombe, a former MP, was attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead. The attack is believed to have taken place on Wednesday 8 July at around 12.30pm. A cordon remains in place at the property while specialist officers continue forensic exam…
A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation, Devon and Cornwall police confirmed.
A British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, has been charged with murdering his wife and two young daughters after being arrested in South Africa following an international manhunt.
King Charles Reveals Urdu Pet Name for Queen Camilla
King Charles has a romantic Urdu nickname for his wife, Queen Camilla, which he revealed during a public speech. The term, 'mehbooba,' means 'beloved' or 'darling' in Urdu and reflects the deep connection between the royal couple.
A report suggests making public transport fully accessible could boost the UK economy by £176 billion, helping millions more people into work.
Many pubs will be allowed to open until 5am to show the England v Mexico World Cup match. Fans could face a sluggish morning after the 1am kick-off.
Former Royal Navy petty officer Allan Grimson faces new allegations of sexual assault and indecent assault against young men and boys.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to override opposition to outdoor dining in Soho. Khan will use new powers to allow restaurants to put chairs outside in warmer months.
The quarterly cap on gas and electricity charges in England, Wales, and Scotland will rise by 13% from Wednesday. Ministers are facing growing pressure to lower energy costs as households face the steepest rise in summer bills in four years.
No next of kin identified for urn containing ashes from Gary Bonsor found on racecourse burger van. Efforts to find family draw a blank, leading to burial in local churchyard.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle hit multiple pedestrians in London. Five people were injured, with three taken to hospital.
King Charles's annual tax bill is £12.9m, a relatively small amount considering his vast fortune. The monarch is not liable for tax but has been paying it voluntarily since 1993.
A van driver in Kent helped an armed police officer chase a suspect by giving him a lift. The officer was pursuing a violent offender who had fled a property in Margate.
Minister Mike Tapp refuses to back down after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calls for his sacking. Tapp wrote an unauthorised article calling for care workers to be exempt from immigration rule changes.
Prince William and Kate Middleton have no plans to meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their UK visit. Royal experts say a reunion is unlikely due to ongoing tensions.