Has spring weather really been that bad?

Parts of the UK could have seen their wettest spring on record. Chris Fawkes looks back at the conditions we've seen and what might be in store for summer.

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No D-Day flights for WW2 planes after fatal crash

Pilot Sqn Ldr Mark Long died when the Spitfire he was flying crashed in Lincolnshire.

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Police couple shared footage from murder probe

A constable and his police colleague wife are jailed after admitting misconduct in a public office.

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Watch: A busy campaign day for party leaders

Political party leaders were out and about, campaigning around the country on Thursday.

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Model sues over Cannes red carpet 'assault'

Sawa Pontyjska is one of several film festival guests filmed in encounters with a security guard.

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Israel extends control of Gaza's entire land border

An Egyptian source denies that tunnels used by Hamas still exist on the country's border with Gaza.

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Polling guru crunches the numbers... in 60 seconds

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak needs a record campaign swing to win in July, says polling expert Sir John Curtice.

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PM pledges to swap 'rip-off' degrees for apprenticeships

The Conservatives say they would replace some degrees with 100,000 new apprenticeships per year.

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Man arrested on suspicion of beach stabbing murder

Amie Gray, 34, died following the attack on Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth on Friday.

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No police action after Rayner council house probe

Police had been investigating the deputy Labour leader over a house in Stockport she sold in 2015.

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Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people

The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

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Tories pledge 'Triple Lock Plus' pension allowance

The Conservatives pledge to raise the tax-free pension allowance by at least 2.5% a year if they win the election.

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More than 100 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”.

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Nicki Minaj apologises for postponed Manchester show

The rapper reschedules her Manchester show following her arrest in the Netherlands.

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Cynthia voted for Nelson Mandela. Now she's abandoning his successors

The ruling ANC party has not delivered the change in South Africa that some had hoped for.

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British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after fall from horse

British event rider Georgie Campbell dies after falling from her horse at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon.

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Manchester City celebrate title win with parade

Pep Guardiola's side celebrate a record fourth straight Premier League title with fans in Manchester.

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Clive Myrie: ‘Mass shootings undermined my love for the US’

The BBC star also discussed his family, who came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation.

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Nicki Minaj freed after arrest at Amsterdam airport

The rapper was due to play a concert at Manchester's Co-op Live venue.

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How important is Scotland in deciding the UK election?

Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are hoping this election marks the end of an era of SNP domination.

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SNP say election date disrespectful to Scotland

The first minister criticised holding a UK election on the first week of Scotland's school holidays.

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'I want to live in a nice house' - what happened to Cynthia's dream in South Africa

The BBC's Fergal Keane returns to South Africa to follow up on a woman's story that stuck with him for over 30 years.

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Hundreds feared dead in massive Papua New Guinea landslide

The landslide struck in the early hours, burying 100 houses in six highland villages.

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McCartney roasts Springsteen at Ivor Awards

The star mocks his friend, as he presents him with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.

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Boy died of sepsis after important GP note missed

A nine-year-old boy died from sepsis after doctors and nurses missed a "significant" GP note.

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Macron halts reform that sparked island 'insurrection'

He says local leaders should engage in dialogue to find a new deal for the archipelago's future.

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Bus crash leaves at least five children injured

The air ambulance was called to the scene on the A227 near Meopham.

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July election date disrespectful to Scotland, says SNP's Swinney

The first minister criticised holding a UK election on the first week of Scotland's school holidays.

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How does the UK compare with other economies?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt compared the UK economy with other countries. We've checked some of his claims.

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Scheffler arrest to be reviewed by Louisville police

Louisville police will investigate if policies were correctly followed in the arrest of world number one Scottie Scheffler at the US PGA Championship.

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Armies of young insurgents are changing the course of a forgotten war

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spent a month with revolutionary forces at jungle bases and on front lines in Myanmar.

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My feet and hands were amputated after sepsis - MP

Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance of survival after being rushed to hospital in September.

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What happens when councils take control of buses?

More people are using buses in Reading where they are publicly-owned - will others towns follow?

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King and Queen visit Chelsea Flower Show

The King visits the Chelsea Flower Show days after he is named the Royal Horticultural Society's patron.

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Diplomats owe more than £143m in London congestion charges

The US Embassy owes £14m while Togo owes £40, figures from Transport for London reveal.

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Slovakia PM attacker 'may not have been lone wolf'

Investigators are probing whether the suspect was part of a group who "incited and supported each other”, a minister says.

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Baby Reindeer 'a big problem' for Netflix and Gadd - Morgan

Journalist Piers Morgan says there are issues to be addressed by the programme makers.

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Hayes relieved after 'toughest' WSL title with Chelsea

Emma Hayes says Chelsea's fifth successive Women's Super League title has been "the toughest, without doubt".

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Why is this small town mayor accused of being a Chinese spy?

The Philippines investigates a mayor as it faces increasing sea tensions with China.

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CCTV appears to show Diddy beating girlfriend in hotel

The clip seems to show an attack described in Casandra Ventura's lawsuit against the rapper last year.

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Fury shoves Usyk at weigh-in for super-fight

Tyson Fury was over 30lb heavier than Oleksandr Usyk in the weigh-in before their undisputed heavyweight fight on Saturday.

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'Death notice' and tributes for Dublin-NY portal

An art project that links Dublin and New York via a live video "portal" has been temporarily shut.

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MP writing to Netflix over Baby Reindeer evidence

John Nicolson wants Netflix to substantiate what it told a committee about Baby Reindeer portrayal.

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Dolly Parton says she has Welsh ancestry

Dolly Parton has traced her ancestry to the Welsh valleys for a TV show, according to reports.

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France reels after double prison guard killing

Many are pointing to the ultra-violence that has become hallmark of the country's drugs underworld.

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Mother of aid worker killed in Gaza: 'I can't comprehend future without him'

James Kirby, 47, from Bristol, was one of seven aid workers killed in the attack in Gaza.

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'It just shattered' - Nemo explains broken Eurovision trophy

Returning from the contest, Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich Airport.

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'Arsenal win ugly to take title race to the wire'

Arsenal show their ugly side to keep the title race in the balance with victory at Manchester United, writes Phil McNulty.

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Skinner defiant in FA Cup victory as bold choices pay off

Marc Skinner is defiant in victory as he guides Manchester United to their first Women's FA Cup trophy.

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Putin set to replace defence minister Shoigu

Sergei Shoigu, a long-standing ally of the president, has played a key role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Kompany 'not sulking' after Burnley relegation

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany says "tomorrow is day one" in the club's quest to regain their Premier League place after being relegation.

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Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill

Opponents fear the government's bill will silence critics ahead of parliamentary elections later this year.

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Northern Lights in dazzling display across the UK

A solar storm of this scale can cause disruptions to infrastructure such as the power grid.

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Djokovic struck by water bottle at Italian Open

Novak Djokovic is hit on the head by a water bottle as he signs autographs after his win at the Italian Open.

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GB's Neita wins 100m at Doha Diamond League

Britain's Daryll Neita beats American Tamari Davis to claim victory in the women's 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Doha.

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Leverkusen go 49 unbeaten and make Europa League final

Bayer Leverkusen set a new European unbeaten record of 49 games by securing a late draw with Roma to reach the Europa League final.

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No Interest to Cut Rates…(Yet)

And, Chris Mason speaks to Tory defector Natalie Elphicke

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Bank 'optimistic' as it edges closer to summer cut

Its comments came as UK interest rates were left unchanged at a 16-year high of 5.25%.

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'I thought they hated me' - Lyon on Ashes, Lancashire and Bazball

Nathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too.

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Russian plot to kill Zelensky foiled, Kyiv says

Two Ukrainian security officials are held over a Russian plot to assassinate the president, Ukraine says.

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Why Gooch's PGA invite is important for men's golf

Talor Gooch’s invitation to play next week’s US PGA Championship at Valhalla is a significant step for men's professional golf, writes Iain Carter.

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Rylan and Rob: ‘The tour that helped mend our broken hearts’

After their divorces, the presenters found a life-changing trip helped them move on with their lives.

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US soldier arrested in Russia accused of theft

The sergeant, who was held on 2 May, is accused of stealing from a woman, reports the BBC's partner CBS.

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Big tensions remain in SNP as Swinney takes leadership

For the second time in his life, John Swinney is elected leader of the SNP in difficult circumstances.

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Crumbs! French bakers beat longest baguette record

A 140.5m (461ft)-long baguette baked in the Parisian suburbs has beaten a previous record from Italy in 2019.

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Norris beats Verstappen in Miami for first F1 win

McLaren’s Lando Norris beats Red Bull’s Max Verstappen with help from the safety car to take his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Miami Grand Prix.

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We need to normalise death and dying, says carer

Abi Jenkins, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people.

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Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo

The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style.

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Fans ‘buzzing’ as gig moved from Co-op Live goes ahead

American rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's concert was moved to the AO Arena at the last minute.

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Kuenssberg: Are Tories resigned to electoral fate under Sunak?

Tory MPs are in no mood to oust Rishi Sunak despite local results pointing to general election defeat.

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Two further arrests after burglary shooting death

Derbyshire Police confirmed two further arrests were made in relation to the death of Marcus Smith.

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Three charged over killing of Sikh activist in Canada

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead last June, sparking a diplomatic row between India and Canada.

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A record number of sea lions gather in San Francisco

More than one thousand of the animals visited a city pier - the region's biggest spike in 15 years.

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'Eunuch maker' website made £300,000, court hears

Marius Gustavson ran a male castration website showing multiple mutilations to 22,000 subscribers.

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'Incredible' couple in 80s still fostering babies

Margaret and Robert Isdale have cared for more than 150 babies and they have no plans to stop.

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Ex-Met PC jailed for multiple counts of rape

Cliff Mitchell's victims described him as "the devil" and "a pathetic excuse of a man".

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