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You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them nowFri 14th Aug 2026 00:15 BST
You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now

Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.

The Papers: 'Houses burn and train derails on hottest day' and 'Britain on fire'Fri 14th Aug 2026 02:12 BST
The Papers: 'Houses burn and train derails on hottest day' and 'Britain on fire'

Many of today's papers lead coverage with the fires and train derailment under headlines about Thursday being the hottest day.

Count Binface has taken on three PMs and lost - but could this be his best ever performance?Thu 13th Aug 2026 22:01 BST
Count Binface has taken on three PMs and lost - but could this be his best ever performance?

The self-styled intergalactic space warrior wears a giant silver bin on his head and a silver cloak.

'I worked really hard and it paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get resultsThu 13th Aug 2026 18:35 BST
'I worked really hard and it paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get results

A Ukrainian refugee, a firefighter and triplets are among the students reacting to their results.

'Living in temporary accommodation has taken a huge toll on my family'Thu 13th Aug 2026 16:25 BST
'Living in temporary accommodation has taken a huge toll on my family'

The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.

How Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor banThu 13th Aug 2026 15:57 BST
How Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor ban

Premier League kits are going to have a very different look this season after clubs voted to ban gambling on the front of shirts. BBC Sport looks at the history of sponsorship, and who is replacing the betting companies.

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