Knighthood for London Mayor Sadiq Khan prompts Conservative criticism
Politicians joining Sir Sadiq on the New Year Honours list include Emily Thornbury and Andy Street....
Jewel raid victims offer up to £1.5m in rewards
The victims, believed to include Shafira Huang, had £10m of jewellery stolen in the raid....
Star Wars actor Angus MacInnes dies aged 77
The Canadian actor also appeared in River City and owned a restaurant in Edinburgh....
An end to the war and lower food prices – what Russians want in 2025
People in Moscow speak to BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg about their wishes for the New Year....
UN says Israeli attacks pushing Gaza healthcare towards total collapse
The UN rights office says the attacks raise serious concerns about war crimes and crimes against humanity....
‘I hope she’d be proud,’ says mum of charity set up after daughter’s death
Wendy Tarplee-Morris set up the Little Princess Trust after the death of her daughter....
‘I shall treasure it’: Dame Jacqueline Wilson awarded Grand Cross
The author was made Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to literature....
‘Miscarriage is not a dark secret to hide’ says Klass as she becomes MBE
Klass, who has suffered four miscarriages, has spoken about the psychological effects of baby loss....
Unsung heroes: Parents of women killed by men among advocates honoured
Carole Gould and Julie Devey among hundreds of unsung heroes included in list...
Johnnie Walker: Radio’s rock ‘n’ roll pirate
He was one of radio’s 60s rebels. More than 50 years later, after many ups and downs he was still broadcasting as the BBC’s ‘Sounds...
