
Team GB rugby player Heather Fisher says she "dreads" using public toilets as she is frequently mistaken for a man because of her alopecia.
The man, who was believed to have been in his late teens, died after being found with stab injuries.
Marian Savu was attacked in the early hours and pronounced dead at the scene.
The Nobel Prize laureate on why she is hopeful about change and representation on screen.
The venture will expand to places including Birmingham, Coventry and Walsall in the next few months.
Naga Munchetty travelled across the UK to understand what race and racism means today.
The chief executive of Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth Games says thousands of jobs will be created.
The McLaren car was stolen from a block of flats in Birmingham while its owner was abroad.
People in the West Midlands will head to the polls on 6 May to elect a regional mayor.
The election was due to take place in 2020 but postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The BBC speaks to pupils to discover how they feel as they go back to school.
Infection rates are declining overall, but some regions are seeing a rise in cases.
The government is reviewing whether venues can ask for proof of vaccination or a negative test.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York.
Snooker players Reanne Evans and Ng On-yee can turn professional from the start of the 2021-22 season with two-year tour cards.
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce praises his side for claiming an "important" point in Sunday's goalless draw at West Brom after a week dominated by off-field issues.
Manchester United strengthen their grip on third spot in the Women's Super League with victory over Aston Villa.
Arsenal ease to a victory at Birmingham City in the Women's Super League.
Aston Villa's European hopes suffer another setback as they are held to a goalless draw by Wolves in their West Midlands derby.
In unaired footage, the Duke of Sussex says the "bigoted" UK media created a "toxic environment".
Millions have returned to school in England, with face masks and Covid tests for secondary pupils.
Concerns have been raised that thousands of pupils could be incorrectly told they have the virus.
The main backer of the UK's third-largest steelmaker has gone into administration.
Some care home residents in England are now allowed one nominated visitor, as restrictions begin to ease.
Inspectors criticised conditions at Napier Barracks in Folkestone and Penally camp in Pembrokeshire.
Amy-Leanne Stringfellow, who died in a "sustained" attack, was unlawfully killed, a coroner rules.
The Nobel Prize laureate on why she is hopeful about change and representation on screen.
The Manx government scraps plans to reopen "hub schools" on Tuesday for key workers' children.
The retailer's expansion into 46 markets marks the latest move to grow its digital business.
The Hull West and Hessle Labour MP says the number of people needing help has "risen dramatically".
Grace Victory was in an induced coma after giving birth to her first child on Christmas Eve.
The explosive interview saw the couple talk about their relationships with other royals and racism.
Ecologist Jamie Kingscott took a photograph of thousands of starlings as they surrounded his car.
Black women in the US respond to Meghan Markle's revelations about racism and Britain.
A mum of triplets films a video diary of their return to school.
The piece depicts a young boy discarding his superhero toys in favour of a model of an NHS nurse.
Amy Sayers makes a tiny replica of The Swan pub in Addingham as a lockdown project "out of boredom".
Ilmira Bagrautinova from the world-renowned Mariinsky Theatre danced in -15C to save a natural beauty spot.
Last year Singapore approved the sale of 'chicken' grown in a lab. What is it exactly - and could it be better for the planet?
The sister of a girl who died following a school bus crash speaks about how she copes with her grief.
Ten years ago, Egyptians took to the streets calling for the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak
Thousands gathered for the event, which was scaled back over Covid-19 safety concerns.
Stormont signer Kristina Sinclair's children use sign language despite not having hearing difficulties.
The couple's interview lays bare the contradictions of the royals' public and private lives.
The BBC speaks to pupils to discover how they feel as they go back to school.
Tyler Perry provided the couple with a mansion and security when they moved from Canada in 2020.
Prince Harry spoke about fears of "history repeating itself" when comparing his wife and his mum.
Florence Price was the first African-American woman to have a symphony performed by a top orchestra.
In the country with the world's highest prevalence of HIV, Thembi Nkambule doesn't want people to die of Aids ashamed and alone.
Deepfake, or AI-generated videos, are increasingly being used commercially.
London Zoo staff explain how they - and the animals - have coped in their most difficult year.
Naga Munchetty travelled across the UK to understand what race and racism means today.
Read the stories of those who worked on a play in Liverpool that was cut short by Covid.
Katy Sprague's family believe if their concerns had been addressed she would still be alive today.
Actress Nomzamo Mbatha on the importance of Coming 2 America "celebrating blackness" on screen.
A war hero had been all but forgotten. But now his story can be told - thanks to his engagement ring.
Here are some of the things you need to know about the British royals.
Thomas Tuchel remains unbeaten as Chelsea boss as his side beat Everton to boost their chances of a top-four Premier League finish.
Derek McInnes, the Scottish Premiership's longest serving manager, leaves Aberdeen after eight years in charge at Pittodrie.
Team GB rugby player Heather Fisher says she "dreads" using public toilets as she is frequently mistaken for a man because of her alopecia.
Plans for a reformed 36-team Champions League which would start in 2024 could be agreed by the end of this month.
More sports than ever are offering equal prize money, a BBC study shows on International Women's Day.
Seventy-seven goals by 20 different scorers - how Rangers won the Scottish Premiership title (UK only).
All students in England can now return to classrooms, but how will Covid testing work?
A massive task lies ahead for schools as they try to make up for teaching time lost during the pandemic.
How much do children contribute to the spread of Covid?
England has entered the first stage of its lockdown easing with millions of children back at school.
Are European countries relaxing restrictions put in place to control a new wave of infections?
A Unicef report shows ten million more underage girls may be forced to marry due to the pandemic.
Lewes FC is the only club in the world that pays its women's team the same as its men.
Everything you need to know about worldwide celebrations taking place on 8 March.
These three artists turn complex research into easy to digest information to help fight coronavirus.
Since taking up skating at the age of eight, Priyanka Dewan has become an international champion.
Listening to all her records took Anna Doble back to her youth - releasing memories and emotions.
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A mum of triplets films a video diary of their return to school.
The prime minister thanks teachers for their work over the pandemic and praises home-schooling parents.
Some care home residents in England are now allowed one nominated visitor, as restrictions begin to ease.
Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband, Richard, has been told a new court case is scheduled against her.
The Queen has praised the courage of those working on the frontline during the pandemic.
The sister of a girl who died following a school bus crash speaks about how she copes with her grief.
In January, the Covid mortality rate in Burnley was more than double the English average.
Stormont signer Kristina Sinclair's children use sign language despite not having hearing difficulties.
The practice, which the RSPCA says is on the rise, involves cutting off part of the animal's ear.
This video has been removed for rights reasons.
Adventurer Noel Hanna had to abandon a trek last month after five fellow climbers died.
An ongoing Covid-19 study has shown how the North of England was hit harder than the rest of the country.
New Covid-19 variants keep appearing – and their mutations are very different to the comic book kind.
Michael, who has dementia, hasn't been able to properly see his family for a year, due to Covid-19 restrictions in his nursing home.
The fox frequently visits the garden of Faroz and his daughter Sophia, who initially thought it was a wolf.
The crash caused "significant damage" to the supermarket and an inquiry is under way, police say.
The Duchess of Cornwall gives an update on her father-in-law's condition during a vaccination centre visit.
A teenager says he has realised "how much sometimes I take for granted", including his beliefs.
"I am so pleased to have participated in a new way to share Bible stories," says the Bishop of Ely.
The BBC's Jonathan Blake takes us through the big things that stood out from this year's Budget.
As rules on care home visits in Scotland are relaxed, one woman describes how it felt to hug her mum for the first time in almost a year.
AI software can now match footage of motorists throwing rubbish with their car's number plate and issue an automatic fine .
From newly elected backbencher to Chancellor in less than five years.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says the Budget he has delivered protects jobs, businesses and will bring prosperity across the UK.
A paramedic and a Met officer have become engaged after meeting on a 999 callout at a chicken shop.
The chancellor sets out a three-part plan to “protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people”.
The Labour leader said the UK faced a worse economic crisis because of the chancellor's decisions.