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Reading and Leeds Festival unveils major overhaul, but will it draw in a new crowd? Fri 28th Aug 2026 07:33 BST
Reading and Leeds Festival unveils major overhaul, but will it draw in a new crowd?

BBC Newsbeat has spoken with festival-goers to see whether they feel the changes will attract a wider demographic.

I used to live in a quiet area - now a data centre overlooks my gardenFri 28th Aug 2026 06:11 BST
I used to live in a quiet area - now a data centre overlooks my garden

With the number of UK data centres set to rise, some communities are concerned about their impact.

I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addictionFri 28th Aug 2026 00:04 BST
I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction

Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

Tackling the 'war on drugs': Could testing at gigs work?Fri 28th Aug 2026 06:07 BST
Tackling the 'war on drugs': Could testing at gigs work?

With more than 250 drug-related deaths in Northern Ireland in 2024, is it time for a new approach?

A life cut short: Man died of cardiac arrest after no ambulance availableFri 28th Aug 2026 05:59 BST
A life cut short: Man died of cardiac arrest after no ambulance available

David Mann died after his wife had to take him to hospital because no ambulances were available.

Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probeFri 28th Aug 2026 00:04 BST
Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe

Anne Donaghy is one of three people referred to prosecutors for consideration over alleged misconduct in public office.

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