Entertainment
Carol Kirkwood Stuns BBC Co-Star With Secret Writing Career After Exit
Carol Kirkwood leaves BBC co-star Carol Klein stunned after revealing her successful career as a romance novelist, following her 28-year tenure at the BBC.
Politics
Ronnie O'Sullivan's Surprise Seven-Word Attack on Stephen Hendry
Ronnie O'Sullivan blindsided Stephen Hendry with a seven-word insult before their 2002 World Championship semi-final, leaving the Scot shocked. They are now friends.
Sports
Gary Neville Suggests Nagelsmann as Man Utd Manager as Mainoo Signs New Deal
Gary Neville praises Michael Carrick but suggests Julian Nagelsmann as potential permanent Manchester United manager. Kobbie Mainoo signs a new contract until 2031.
Crime
Desperate Search for Missing Australian Hiker in Canadian Wilderness
Denise Ann Williams, 62, vanished while hiking in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia. Her rental car was found, but harsh terrain and weather hamper search efforts.
Health
Weather
UK hotter than Hawaii on Friday before bank holiday change
Parts of the UK could reach 27C on Friday, hotter than Hawaii, but heavy rain and thunder are possible ahead of a changeable bank holiday weekend.
Magnus the Walrus Joins School Sailing Lesson
Magnus the walrus surprised pupils at Gordonstoun School in Moray during a sailing lesson. The 8ft marine mammal swam alongside boats, delighting students.
Giant Hailstorm Kills Emu at Missouri Zoo
A 21-year-old emu named Adam was killed by softball-sized hail during a historic storm in Springfield, Missouri. A rhea bird was injured but recovering. The zoo reopened after significant damage.
Met Office Predicts 26C Heat Surge on Friday Across 38 Counties
The Met Office forecasts temperatures up to 26C on Friday, with 38 counties in England and Scotland expected to reach 20C or above, well above the seasonal average.
Bank Holiday Weather: Sunshine Won't Last, Met Office Says
The early May bank holiday weekend brings unsettled weather after a warm start to the week, with showers, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures expected across the UK.
British Isles Geography: Thursday Challenge
Thursday means geography challenge time! Test your knowledge of the British Isles with questions about landscapes, cities, rivers, and famous landmarks.
