Diesel tops £2 a litre at hundreds of Scottish forecourts
BBC Scotland News found at least 226 sites above the threshold, while separate figures show how local prices compare with Scottish and UK averages.
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New Yorkers differ on when to ask friends to repay small debts
BBC interviews found that some people would request as little as $5 from a friend, while others would let a larger amount go to avoid an awkward conversation.
Assefa wins Berlin Marathon in course record after late setback ends world-record bid
Tigst Assefa finished in 2:11:04 despite limping in the closing stages, 68 seconds outside the women’s world record she had been on pace to challenge.
Paris study models wider defibrillator access using drones after cardiac arrest
A Greater Paris simulation found that drone bases could put more cardiac arrest locations within reach of a defibrillator. Actual delivery and survival gains remain untested there.
Philippine fresh-ube export suspension raises supply questions for UK restaurants
The Philippines is retaining fresh purple yam and planting material to expand production. UK food businesses can still use processed and frozen ube, but some chefs report...
Angela Rayner challenges longer settlement wait for migrant care workers
The housing secretary says changing the rules for workers already in Britain would be unfair. The government has yet to decide how its proposed settlement changes would apply.
Biao Xiang’s talks on anxiety draw young Chinese listeners
The anthropologist links personal pressure to wider social change. A Singapore event and interviews show how some listeners are responding, though their views cannot stand for...
Four killed in helicopter crash southeast of Montreal
Quebec police say all four occupants died at the scene near Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville. The victims have not been identified, and the cause remains unknown.
Kane penalty miss precedes Spain’s comeback win over England at Wembley
England led 2-1 before Harry Kane hit the crossbar from the spot. Spain scored twice in the second half to win their Nations League opener 3-2.
Footgolfers prize scarce Jabulani balls as makers seek an alternative
Elite players say the 2010 World Cup ball gives them valuable distance, but its dwindling supply has prompted a search for replacements.
Free-Robux links can steal Roblox account details, researchers warn
Fake login pages can collect a player’s credentials and then send them to the real Roblox site, making the theft harder to notice. Roblox urges families to avoid giveaway links...
Heathrow says third runway could open in 2039 as 2035 target slips
The airport aims to secure planning permission by 2029 and says opening a third runway could take up to a decade after that. Ministers say the 2035 target was always ambitious.
Australia hold off South Africa 42-38 after four late yellow cards
The Wallabies led by 25 points in Perth before a succession of yellow cards left them with 11 players and gave the Springboks a chance to come back.
Celebrity Traitors series two: the 21 contestants and BBC's early picks
The BBC has previewed the new cast ahead of the 1 October return, grouping some contestants as possible big dogs, dark horses and quieter contenders.
Leeds Baby Bank appeals for donations as founder reports rise in referrals
Founder Chantal Nogbou says the charity has helped 550 families since the start of June and needs more support as winter approaches.
IllustrationBurnham withholds support for Heathrow third runway as airport revises timeline
The prime minister says local views should be heard before he takes a position. Heathrow now projects an opening around 2039 if it secures planning permission in 2029.
Poland’s defence spending boom brings new jobs and mounting fiscal pressure
Poland plans to spend 4.8% of GDP on defence in 2026. New facilities and hiring show local activity, while economic analyses point to imports and deficits that constrain the gains.
North Devon residents oppose proposed 1.5GW AI data campus as planning decision awaits
Xlinks proposes a data centre and battery facility near Great Torrington. Residents have raised concerns about the landscape, water use and safety, while the council says...