Friday October 23, 2026
Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
Heavy rain warning as Storm Austen sweeps across Scotland
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain across Scotland on Friday, followed by a wind warning on Saturday.
'Shock' of first England farmer hit by bird flu this season
The first farmer in England hit by bird flu this season tells of the "emotional roller coaster" of losing 32,000 hens.
Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrong
The sequence is part of the latest Blue Planet series from Sir David Attenborough.
Amber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UK
Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday.
Thursday October 22, 2026
Gasps as Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.
BBC Inside Science
A Japanese spacecraft could become the first ever to bring Martian samples back to Earth.
Firefighters and public 'knowingly put at risk' during summer wildfires
Crews and control centre staff say the fires were relentless with many firefighters still off work injured.
