BBC News for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 20, 2026

This widget provides quick access to BBC RSS news feeds and includes a search box for internet lookups directly from your desktop. It's a simple yet effective tool for staying informed.

Pros
- Displays BBC RSS news headlines
- Includes an internet search box
- Easy navigation between news categories
- Provides desktop access to news
Cons
- Limited to BBC news sources

BBC News for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 30, 2007

Latest update: February 20, 2026

Version: 1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Windows 2000/XP, Yahoo Widgets Engine

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Total Downloads: 482

Downloads Last Week: 1

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Developer’s Description

By John Hinds

Read the latest RSS headlines or perform Internet lookups from your desktop.

BBC News widget is a BBC RSS news reader and search box. Clicking the top news, world, and UK. buttons will change the feed to the clicked option. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.