New Year's Eve: UK sees in 2021 with fireworks and light show
The display over London included tributes to NHS staff and figures including Captain Sir Tom Moore. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
Read more »
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped
Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest
The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34W9e8D
Read more »
'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'
Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary
The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets
The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q
Read more »
US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?
A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. from BBC News - Home http...
Read more »
Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change
This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/382ZTOi
Read more »
Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'
Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3858jVm
Read more »
Entertainment quiz of 2020
It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what you can remember. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n3I0...
Read more »
Was I wrong to fall for a cheating cat?
Anisa Subedar fell in love with a visiting cat. It wanted attention, so she gave it attention. Then it disappeared. from BBC News - Home h...
Read more »
Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'
Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row. from BBC News - Home ht...
Read more »
The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary
The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Brexit: New era for UK as it completes separation from European Union
Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion. from BBC News - Home https...
Read more »
Brexit: New Irish Sea trade border begins operating
The trade border means most commercial goods entering NI from GB now require a customs declaration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o...
Read more »
MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o8wVm2
Read more »
The Papers: New Year hope and campaign to recruit 'jabs army'
The first newspapers of 2021 offer a message of hope after "the worst year in living memory". from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Covid-19: 'Short' school closures and Covid gongs
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3htJ7LD
Read more »
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Burnley takeover: ALK Capital completes deal by buying 84% controlling stake
American investment group ALK Capital completes its takeover of Burnley, buying an 84% stake in the Premier League club. from BBC News - H...
Read more »
Football in 2021 - make your predictions
As we enter 2021 it's time to predict what's going to happen. Aston Villa topping the Premier League? Scotland winning Euro 2020? ...
Read more »
Samuel Little: America's 'most prolific' serial killer dies
Samuel Little is thought to have killed 93 women, with his murders going undetected for decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3huyK...
Read more »
Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead
The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aVaVHf
Read more »
St Pauls riots: 'People were shouting revolution' in Bristol
The unrest in the St Pauls area of Bristol in 1980 was a defining moment for many black people in the city. from BBC News - Home https://i...
Read more »
Covid: New Year's Eve warning as millions are told to stay at home
More areas in England join the top restrictions tier as officials warn against holding parties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Zq1cY
Read more »
Scots prepare for 'different' Hogmanay
The first minister has warned: No gatherings, no house parties and no first footing as 2021 is welcomed in at home. from BBC News - Home h...
Read more »
Gilligan's Island actress Dawn Wells dies of Covid complications
Dawn Wells played Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom about seven cruise ship castaways on a desert island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Brexit: Advice for people who can't move on
Whether it's loss or joy or family rows, we asked couples therapists how to deal with Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MaZ...
Read more »
Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote
The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/385...
Read more »
Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'
Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Sir Keir Starmer: UK's best years lie ahead
Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't
The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail
Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK
The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Z8Fv3
Read more »
Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings
Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
2020 in pictures: Coronavirus in the UK
Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3of7zmB
Read more »
Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?
The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year. from BBC News - Home https://if...
Read more »
London's 'Lido ladies' inspiring others to dive in for mental health
Nicola and Jessica are encouraging women to get back in the pool to enjoy the freedom of swimming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hs...
Read more »
Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’
A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved. from BBC News - Home https:/...
Read more »
Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020
Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pGbLvV
Read more »
The Papers: 'Jabs for freedom by Easter' and 'schools chaos'
The papers say the approval of a new vaccine could see the UK open up as soon as April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aPUQTo
Read more »
Covid-19: Second vaccine approved for use in UK and England's tiers to be reviewed
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38O7ejV
Read more »
Bucks set NBA three-pointer record in victory over Heat
The Milwaukee Bucks set an NBA record of 29 three-pointers in a game, while Orlando Magic make it four wins from four. from BBC News - Hom...
Read more »
Euros, Olympics, Paralympics, Lions... the big sporting events to follow in 2021
Euro 2020, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a Lions tour, a Rugby League World Cup in England and the Hundred are just some of the highligh...
Read more »
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Covid-19: Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine approved for use in UK
The UK approves its second vaccine, which will lead to a massive expansion in the immunisation campaign. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
Read more »
Covid: Essex declares 'major incident' over virus cases
Health bosses will seek extra help from the government amid a "significant growing demand" on services. from BBC News - Home htt...
Read more »
China Covid-19: Nearly 500,000 in Wuhan may have had virus, says study
The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting
The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nYA6g1
Read more »
Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year
The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jx0kXW
Read more »
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37XM9Va
Read more »
Covid: Millions more braced for tougher rules in England
The health secretary is expected to tell MPs more areas of England will enter tier four as cases surge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'
The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
UK's 1960s French 'Soviet spy' plot with Sunday Times revealed in memos
Then-prime minister Harold Wilson knew about plans between the Foreign Office and the Sunday Times. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37...
Read more »
Impressionist Rory Bremner 'saved Sir John Major's bacon' amid MPs revolt
Newly released historical files show the comedian impersonated the then-PM in phone calls with Tory MPs. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
Read more »
Striking news photos from around the world in 2020
A selection of some of the best images taken by agency photographers during the past year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KLPM7R
Read more »
The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital
Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed for young patients to enjoy from their hospital beds. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
Read more »
2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'
Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rB0fU9
Read more »
Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways
Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve. from BBC News - Home https:/...
Read more »
Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown
Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels
The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok
Read more »
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34WfxZZ
Read more »
What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America
Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted
Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
Read more »
The Papers: 'New tiers eve' and PM's Brexit 'triumph'
The papers say England's toughest virus rules will be extended further, while MPs vote on the UK-EU deal. from BBC News - Home https:/...
Read more »
Monday, December 28, 2020
Australia v India: Tourists win second Test by eight wickets
India beat Australia by eight wickets and with a day to spare in the second Test in Melbourne to level the four-match series. from BBC New...
Read more »
China and EU 'on verge' of major investment deal
Brussels wants to make it easier for European companies operating in a number of Chinese industries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Covid-19: Military to support mass testing of students in England
Members of the armed forces will help organise Covid-19 testing for thousands of students next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine
Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mV7lj0
Read more »
Nurse who nearly died from Covid returns to work
A video of Natasha Jenkins' emotional return to her children from hospital was viewed worldwide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments
The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™ from BBC News - Home https://ift...
Read more »
Covid-19: Health workers 'back in eye of storm', says NHS chief
But Sir Simon Stevens says he expects all the UK's most vulnerable will be offered a vaccine by late spring. from BBC News - Home http...
Read more »
Parents warned of 'sharp rise' in eating disorders
Child health leaders say the increase is partly down to the pandemic's impact on young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rC...
Read more »
Space images: The best of 2020
There was stunning cosmic imagery to feast on over the past year - here's our pick of the offerings. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
Read more »
2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'
Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
The big tech questions for 2021
After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom
The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme. from BBC News...
Read more »
Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'
Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year
From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer
A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hmCFGa
Read more »
China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus
We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year. from BBC News - Home http...
Read more »
India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid
Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Covid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories
Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34O8...
Read more »
Pregnant at 13 and able to attend school
Sierra Leone lifted its ban on pregnant girls attending school this year. Will Tanzania do the same? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
'If that's darts, I'm offski' - Anderson fuming despite beating Suljovic
Two-time PDC world champion Gary Anderson said darts fans would have been better off watching Coronation Street than his 4-3 third-round win...
Read more »
Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump
The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WTTm2h
Read more »
Ghislaine Maxwell denied $28.5m bail in sex crime case
The British socialite, the ex-girlfriend of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rxOyO5
Read more »
Newspaper headlines: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'
The papers report details of the Covid vaccine roll out and fears schools may be closed until February. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Coronavirus: Hundreds of British skiers flee Swiss Verbier quarantine
More than 200 Britons flee Verbier, defying a Swiss order to remain in their hotels and chalets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MeFr...
Read more »
New Year's Eve: 'Why we're happy it's cancelled'
Covid restrictions mean ringing in the new year will be a quieter affair for most. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Tdmsf
Read more »
Covid-19: Hospital pressure and five things to help this winter
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pu2qac
Read more »
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Dr Mahinder Watsa: India’s most famous ‘sexpert’ dies at 96
Dr Mahinder Watsa was 80 when he started his hugely popular column, answering people’s queries on sex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
Citizen journalist jailed for Wuhan reports
Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
Brexit: Britons warned to prepare for 'some disruption'
Ministers warn of "practical and procedural changes" when the Brexit transition period ends this week. from BBC News - Home http...
Read more »
Covid-19: Hospitals face 'pressure' as coronavirus cases rise
Rising demand is down to the "rapid spread" of the new variant of Covid-19, health bosses say. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
Read more »
Covid: Doctor 'has shed more tears than ever'
But intensive care consultant Bethan Gibson says the vaccine is a "light" at the end of the tunnel. from BBC News - Home https:/...
Read more »
KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer
The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
Read more »
Chinese games billionaire dies after poisoning
Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37S33o8
Read more »
Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT
Read more »
Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law
The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X
Read more »
Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus
From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultous year battling the coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L0sfja
Read more »
UK year in pictures 2020
A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jr5eFS
Read more »
How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020
Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WS6uEQ
Read more »
2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'
Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WRi8jz
Read more »
'To be a black, female headteacher is phenomenal'
Evelyn Forde was crowned Headteacher of the Year, the 'Oscars' of education. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MdBBJ9
Read more »
'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19
Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Books 2021: A pick and mix of what's coming up
A snapshot of some of the many books for next year from established, debut and non-fiction writers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
Read more »
Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge
The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nX3pzi
Read more »
Nashville explosion: Camper van blast suspect named by police
Investigators say Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, died in the powerful explosion on Christmas Day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rxj4rq
Read more »
Climate change: Extreme weather causes huge losses in 2020
Hurricanes, floods and wildfires wreaked havoc, causing deaths and a huge financial impact. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rwYE1L
Read more »
The Papers: 'Vacc to the future' and village hall jabs
The papers focus on how the UK's vaccination programme will work if the Oxford jab is approved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34...
Read more »
Teen critically injured in Stockport police vehicle crash
Officers say they were heading to a report of a domestic disturbance when the boy, 15, was struck. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Mc...
Read more »
Dog invades football pitch in Bolivia
A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
Read more »
Glastonbury to gallery: 60ft Dolls drummer Carl Bevan turns to art
The crowd-surfing hedonistic punk has gone from Britpop party animal to promising painter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KGKvhV
Read more »
Covid: Cardiff health board plea for critical care help
The health board running Wales' largest hospital issues an appeal for help with Covid patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n...
Read more »
UK's oldest postmistress Kay White retires after 80 years
Kay White started working at Claverley Post Office in Shropshire at the age of 14. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KZcRna
Read more »
Drakeford: Wales has less influence on Johnson
Relations between the four UK nations were closer under Theresa May, Wales' first minister says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
UK's oldest postmistress Kay White retires after 80 years
Kay White started working at Claverley Post Office in Shropshire at the age of 14. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KZcRna
Read more »
Covid-19: Variant spreads, as EU states begin vaccinations
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34JPCVa
Read more »
Irish state papers: IRA 'wanted to exclude Sinn Féin from talks'
Irish government papers from 1990 suggest some IRA bosses did not share the party's socialist views. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
Read more »
Saturday, December 26, 2020
Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'
Some member states jump the gun before Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37PalsI
Read more »
Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche
At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KUH...
Read more »
'How my art helped me quit rock 'n' roll'
Carl Bevan has switched from music to paintings and is drawing attention in the world of art. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37NmePY
Read more »
Brexit: PM vows to focus on 'levelling up country' after securing deal
Boris Johnson promises "big changes" after Brexit, but fishermen's leaders accuse him of "caving in". from BBC New...
Read more »
Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'
Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rvCvAU
Read more »
Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the head'
Evidence of the former UK prime minister's Euroscepticism is revealed in newly released archives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Covid: Citizens Advice contacted by '12 people a minute'
The charity says 75% of people seeking advice over benefits and jobs had never contacted it before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K...
Read more »
Hemel Hempstead brothers swap 'revolting' football shirts for Christmas
The tradition began as the brothers wanted to make Christmas more exciting than exchanging vouchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
Read more »
How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020
The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mVgfge
Read more »
Newspaper headlines: Oxford jab 'set for approval' as vulnerable identified
Most of Sunday's papers report that the Oxford Covid vaccine could be approved within days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rvajhz
Read more »
Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives
Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KtlruN
Read more »
Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into mum's make-up bag, aged 5'
A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34OF73c
Read more »
Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?
Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change? from BBC News - Home http...
Read more »
2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'
After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over. from BBC News - Home http...
Read more »
Bedfordshire flooding: Evacuation centres set up
Bedfordshire fire crews are trying to divert flood water - but say the situation is "very difficult". from BBC News - Home https...
Read more »
Mainland Scotland moves into level 4 lockdown
After a rules relaxation for Christmas Day, most of Scotland goes into the toughest level of restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://if...
Read more »
Covid: Festive charity dips cancelled due to pandemic
Organisers have pulled the plug on people taking the plunge this year due to the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Crx40
Read more »
Leicester friends feed 2,000 people Christmas dinner
Festive meals have been cooked and given to homeless and vulnerable people in the Midlands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WIiQj7
Read more »
'Despite Covid, why 2020 was the best year of my life'
People talk about why their 2020 was one to remember, despite everything. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WGNU2G
Read more »
Next week crucial for Arsenal to avoid relegation battle - Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits the next seven days will be crucial for Arsenal if they are to avoid a relegation battle. from BBC News -...
Read more »
India on top as Australia's Smith makes first Test duck since 2016
Australia's talisman Steve Smith falls for his first Test duck in over four years as India dismiss the hosts for 195 on day one of the B...
Read more »
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland begins six-week lockdown
Only essential shops can remain open and must close by 20:00 every day in the first week of lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Coronavirus: How the pandemic sparked a puppy craze
It seems buying a dog has become as popular as Zoom quizzes, but animal charities have concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hiIg...
Read more »
Friday, December 25, 2020
Brexit: UK and EU can have 'special relationship', says Michael Gove
The cabinet secretary says he has lost friends over Brexit and admits it turned UK politics "ugly". from BBC News - Home https:/...
Read more »
Coronavirus: Millions wake to tighter Covid restrictions
More areas in England enter tier 4, as lockdowns are in place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump
2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37PUO...
Read more »
Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump
2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37PUO...
Read more »
Covid: Post-exposure antibody protection trialled
The first ten people are jabbed in London as part of a global trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mMJiT1
Read more »
Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly
Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racin...
Read more »
Fur-st Family: The long history of US presidents and pets
From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37...
Read more »
The Masked Singer UK: The most Covid-safe show of 2020?
Host Joel Dommett chats about the second series of the Masked Singer UK - the singing celebrity guessing game. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
The family with no fingerprints
A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease". from BBC News - Home htt...
Read more »
The casualties of this year's viral conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories ripped through the internet this year, destroying relationships and endangering lives. from BBC News - Home https://if...
Read more »
Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020
This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pnNjPB
Read more »
TV in 2021: Shows coming to the small screen
Despite the impact of Covid-19 on the industry, there are still some popular shows on the way. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rundfS
Read more »
Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant
The health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mOmSB3
Read more »
The Papers: The Queen's pride and a new special relationship?
The Boxing Day front pages reflect on the Queen's Christmas address and the UK's post-Brexit future from BBC News - Home https://i...
Read more »
Mam Tor Christmas marriage proposal photographed by chance
A marriage proposal is caught by a keen photographer who was walking in the Peak District. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WJFYxx
Read more »
UK white Christmas declared after overnight snow
Early morning snowfall has been spotted in Suffolk, Humberside and East Yorkshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nQNZN3
Read more »
Covid-19: Sandringham Royal Family fans left 'disappointed'
About 5,000 people usually spend their Christmas morning watching the Royal Family arrive at church - but not this year. from BBC News - H...
Read more »
Test your knowledge of the key events of the sporting year
Despite the coronavirus pandemic it has still been another astonishing year of sporting drama - test your knowledge in our quiz. from BBC ...
Read more »
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Covid-19: US imposes tests on UK airline passengers
The new rule will begin on 28 December amid concerns over the new variant of coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hiSEoC
Read more »
Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98
Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KrO23H
Read more »
Covid: Heroic response praised in religious leaders' Christmas messages
The Christmas messages reflect on the impact of the pandemic as well as people's response. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pogpyg
Read more »
Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing
MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
Read more »
Covid: Queen spends Christmas apart from family
The monarch will reflect on the hardships of the pandemic in her Christmas speech at 15:00 GMT. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38z3X8b
Read more »
Covid: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination
Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica start administering the Pfizer-BioNTech jab for Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38xJ4Kr
Read more »
Christmas cards: You won't believe the effort this family goes to!
From Game of Thrones to Elf - meet the family whose Christmas cards take months to make. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WGieKR
Read more »
Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees
In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nPLRoK
Read more »
The refugees feeding a nation
How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rri08h
Read more »
The best of the cheesy Christmas movies
If you are looking for pure festive escapism with a guaranteed happy ending, check these films out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
Read more »
'White Christmas': The biggest selling single of all time
The story of Bing Crosby and 'White Christmas' from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3plrlwx
Read more »
A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life
As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said. from BBC News - Home https:/...
Read more »
Bridgerton: Everything you need to know about the Netflix drama
The period drama, which launches on Christmas Day, is based on the best-selling romance novels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KD9AtU
Read more »
Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry
How a 19th Century draper "set up a company similar to Amazon" and created a billion pound industry. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
Nick Butter: The man who ran a marathon in every country in the world
Nick Butter was 26 when inspiration came. He set out on a unique adventure but, despite two years' planning, wasn't ready for what c...
Read more »
Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space
Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hoUXGQ
Read more »
Daniel Pearl: Court orders release of man accused in journalist's murder
Omar Sheikh was acquitted earlier this year of murdering the US journalist in Pakistan in 2002. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aFIVaL
Read more »
Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'
Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34IMRDJ
Read more »
In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world
This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
Read more »
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Covid-19: South Africa travel ban and carols from the doorstep
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WIYtlO
Read more »
Airline fires pilot blamed for Taiwan's first Covid case in months
A contact of the pilot tested positive - the first local case since April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38xNqBl
Read more »
Covid-19: UK bans travel from South Africa over variant
The rule reflects the "increased risk" from a variant linked to two cases in England, officials say. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
Coronavirus: New York City orders international visitors to quarantine
Foreign travellers who break the new rules will be fined $1,000 a day, as cases surge across the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics
The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kyo7XN
Read more »
Asian markets and pound higher on Brexit deal hopes
The currency and Asian markets have made gains ahead of a possible Christmas Eve UK-EU trade deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34D...
Read more »
UK terror plots: Durham teenager asks to remain anonymous
The teenager, convicted of neo-Nazi terror offences, cannot currently be named because of his age. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pd...
Read more »
Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral
As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral
As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Flooding dampens Christmas spirit as homes and shops hit
Emergency services and councils deal with hundreds of calls for help, as rail and road is disrupted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Benishangul-Gumuz: Attackers kill dozens in western Ethiopia
More than 100 people were killed in fires or by shooting and stabbing attacks, reports say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3het7g9
Read more »
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of expected deal
Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
Read more »
Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe
Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h...
Read more »
Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies
Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Covid: Santa Claus explains how to keep safe at Christmas
Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32Uyzz6
Read more »
Dickens Museum: A Christmas Carol performance goes online
Charles Dickens's London home will host a special performance of A Christmas Carol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nPsnR6
Read more »
Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings
Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards
BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aFJdOW
Read more »
The celebrity hairdresser with a secret of his own
John Harding was a hairdresser to the stars - but there was a reason he rarely answered the phone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38w...
Read more »
Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?
The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WJlC...
Read more »
Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone
Trump pardons former campaign manager Paul Manafort, ex-adviser Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law. from BBC News - Home...
Read more »
EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears. from BBC News - Home https://...
Read more »
The Papers: UK and EU on 'verge' of Brexit trade deal
Reports leaders are set to announce an agreement after months of talks is the lead story for most papers on Christmas Eve. from BBC News -...
Read more »
Covid-19: Border opening, Sturgeon apology and Christmas kindness
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nJXZru
Read more »
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Gunman kills three police officers in France
The officers had been called to a small village to investigate a domestic incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37N8ogF
Read more »
Nigella Lawson reveals why she will not be cooking turkey this Christmas
The celebrity cook says following traditions without her family will make her "feel what's missing". from BBC News - Home ht...
Read more »
Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill
He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace". from BBC News...
Read more »
Cygnet Woodside in special measures over 'patient safety risks'
Mental health hospital Cygnet Woodside is being investigated by police over allegations of abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34Dl...
Read more »
Covid-19: UK-France services return as travel ban eased
Trade and travel restrictions are partially lifted as the military helps with mass screening in Kent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Kernowite: New green mineral discovered in 220-year-old rock
The dark green mineral has been called kernowite as it was discovered from a rock mined in Cornwall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Christmas dinner: A beginner's guide to the perfect feast
If you're about to make your festive debut, Radio 1 Newsbeat's got your back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KvbQ6r
Read more »
‘I was desperate for a cancer manual – but there isn’t one’
How do you cope when your young partner receives a terminal diagnosis? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38usNpF
Read more »
Helen's Law: Killers could still be freed despite new law
The mother of Helen McCourt, who the law is named after, says it could have "gone further". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Trump pardons two convicted by Russia investigation
Ex-campaign aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people to benefit from a wave of clemency orders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pg...
Read more »
Covid: New dads share fatherhood experiences
Three men talk of becoming fathers and being unable to go to many appointments because of Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mKkL...
Read more »
Covid-19: 'Living with 50 people has been a blessing'
A community living in the same large house say their way of life has thrived in a year of lockdowns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
The Glasgow artist inspired by what she finds in the fridge
An amateur photographer shares her passion for creating tiny scenes with food and model figures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nJoZ...
Read more »
Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety
More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rhOLFb
Read more »
Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'
Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Widowed penguins hug in award-winning photo
The photo shows the pair appearing to comfort one another in Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rmMsRe
Read more »
Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom
The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
'I had zero plans beyond my parents' kitchen'
Hannah Chapman wishes she'd planned ahead after her business almost ran out of cash within months of launching. from BBC News - Home h...
Read more »
Grenfell Tower inquiry: 11 key things we’ve learned this year
The inquiry's heard 400 hours of evidence this year - and our Grenfell podcast team has reported on it all. from BBC News - Home https...
Read more »
How dependent is the UK on the EU for food?
France's ban on freight from Britain caused havoc for lorry drivers, but will it affect shoppers? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Redundancy plans fall after furlough extension
36,700 redundancies were planned in Britain in November, the lowest figure since March from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aAXpIX
Read more »
Newspaper headlines: 'Tier 4 to be widened' and 'kick in the baubles'
Wednesday's papers report Whitehall sources as saying England's toughest curbs could be extended. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
Read more »
Paul Whelan: 'Grim life' of US prisoner in Russian labour camp
Paul Whelan was convicted as an American spy earlier this year and sentenced to 16 years in prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W...
Read more »
UK borrowing hits highest November level on record
The government borrowed £31.6bn last month as it continued to support the economy during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
Covid-19: UK border latest, children's role and Biden's jab
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37DbPGk
Read more »
Monday, December 21, 2020
Tashaun Aird: Family of murdered boy critical of school exclusion
Tashaun Aird was stabbed to death in Hackney almost two years after he was excluded from school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pfg2...
Read more »
Covid: The night London's theatres went dark
The lockdown hobby that became a photo-journal about London's theatre community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38wOe9Q
Read more »
Trump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'
An executive order says new federal buildings should be in the Greco-Roman classical style. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nFNt4v
Read more »
Covid-19: UK and France to set out plan to restart freight
Hundreds of lorries are held up in Kent as politicians thrash out a plan to reopen the border safely. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Covid: PPE 'could be recycled' with help of sunlight
It could help tackle the problem of what to do with the pandemic's medical waste, scientists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Coronavirus: Impact of new variant on children investigated
Experts urgently assess whether the mutation of coronavirus spreads more easily among the young. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hfQ5...
Read more »
The best albums and songs of 2020: Fiona Apple, Cardi B, Bob Dylan and Dua Lipa
Records by Fiona Apple, Cardi B, Bob Dylan and Dua Lipa feature in the BBC's "poll of polls". from BBC News - Home https://i...
Read more »
Covid: Wuhan scientist would 'welcome' visit probing lab leak theory
A top Chinese scientist addresses claims the coronavirus leaked from her lab in the city of Wuhan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LN...
Read more »
Bedford woman 'lost hands and feet' as Covid led to sepsis
Caroline Coster is determined to enjoy her "second life" despite her limbs being partially amputated. from BBC News - Home https...
Read more »
How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship
When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapp...
Read more »
Charity single maker LadBaby aims for the Christmas number one for the third year running
LadBaby is aiming for a third successive Christmas number one, with another sausage roll infused take on a chart classic. from BBC News - ...
Read more »
Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends
Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h8jtf6
Read more »
1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them
An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015. from BBC News - Home https://i...
Read more »
Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?
Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h8j...
Read more »
Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'
The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KG0SuJ
Read more »
Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking
From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021. from BBC News - Home https://if...
Read more »
Covid-19: NI Executive votes against GB-NI travel ban
Ministers did approve plans for further guidance against all but essential travel between GB and NI. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
PSNI chief 'sorry' over policing at Black Lives Matter protests
Simon Byrne apologises after the policing of NI protests is found to be unfair and discriminatory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WA...
Read more »
UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets
More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34wCG5e
Read more »
Newspaper headlines: 'Tier 4 for all' and 'Royals break rule of six'
Tuesday's papers report government warnings that the new variant of coronavirus is "everywhere". from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
MOTD 2 anaylsis: Dublin and Richards praise ‘outstanding’ performance from Scott McTominay
Match of the Day 2 pundits Dion Dublin and Micah Richards praise Scott McTominay's "outstanding" performance during Manchester...
Read more »
Covid-19: UK travel bans, NI Christmas bubbles and SPOTY
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h74HVT
Read more »
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Covid: EU to discuss response to variant as travel bans on UK expand
European officials will discuss a co-ordinated travel response to a new coronavirus variant in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
Pound slides lower as European borders close to UK
Renewed concern over Britain's Covid-19 cases and a missed EU deadline take their toll on the currency. from BBC News - Home https://i...
Read more »
Covid-19: Boris Johnson to chair emergency meeting amid travel bans
Dover is severely disrupted after France closed its border over fears about a new coronavirus variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
Covid: Australian states enforce travel bans amid Sydney outbreak
All states and territories have begun enforcing travel bans, upending Christmas plans for many people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
Miss France runner-up April Benayoum targeted by anti-Semitic tweets
Police are investigating insults against April Benayoum after she revealed her Israeli origins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wwlybp
Read more »
Brexit: Trade deal talks continue as negotiators fail to reach agreement
The UK and EU resume negotiations in Brussels with 10 days to go until the transition period ends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34x...
Read more »
The surprising science behind guide dog puppies
Caitlin was partnered with her first guide dog last year, but where do 6% of them come from? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37AZgLO
Read more »
Covid: Horrible Histories drive-in Christmas panto 'weird but wonderful'
Families are encouraged to participate by honking horns, flashing lights and turning on wipers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37BVcLu
Read more »
Covid: The black cab tour of London’s Christmas lights
The pandemic has hit the black cab industry but one driver came up with an idea to attract customers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Manchester shooting: 'Please help catch my husband's killer'
Abayomi Ajose was shot dead in a crowd of 400 people - but his murderer has still not been caught. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38l...
Read more »
The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters
The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rfbrFM
Read more »
'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'
Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?
Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season. from BBC News - Home ht...
Read more »
Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears
Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
Read more »
K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb
Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nE48VZ
Read more »
European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe
Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
Read more »
Confidence, momentum, quality - Micah Richards on why Man Utd are title contenders again
MOTD2 pundit Micah Richards says Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserves more credit than he gets for his side's resurgence...
Read more »
Covid-19: Stormont Executive limits NI Christmas bubbles to one day
Stormont ministers held an emergency meeting on Sunday night to discuss new restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KFHEFJ
Read more »
Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid
The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38qCVQa
Read more »
The Papers: Europe bans UK travel, and 'out of control' virus
Moves by European countries to ban passengers travelling from the UK dominates Monday's papers from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p8...
Read more »
'I'm a unique band of one' - Lennon on Celtic's 'monumental' quadruple treble
Neil Lennon thanks Celtic's board for keeping faith after the "monumental achievement" of beating Hearts to secure a 12th cons...
Read more »
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Cheeky dogs, Ox dancing and Spider-Man bottle flips - lockdown's viral hits
As Sports Personality offers a chance to reflect on a sporting year like no other, we revisit some of the best lockdown viral videos. from...
Read more »
Covid: WHO in 'close contact' with UK over new variant
UK officials say the new variant is spreading more rapidly, but it is not believed to be more deadly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
UK's Smith loses super-middleweight title to Alvarez
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez dominates Callum Smith with a near-flawless display to inflict the first defeat of the British fighter's c...
Read more »
Covid-19: Millions in England go into toughest restrictions
Nearly 18 million people entered tier four in England at midnight, with mixing at Christmas also banned. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
Read more »
Callum Smith v Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez: An underdog champion fights a seasoned risk-taker
Britain's Callum Smith is the world champion many have written off when he faces Mexico's Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez on Saturday....
Read more »
Joe Biden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled
The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Covid in Sydney: New restrictions announced as outbreak grows
Curbs on gatherings are announced as authorities urge people to stay at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nCFW6p
Read more »
Covid: Furlough companies list should be published, MPs urge
Staff could be continuing to work as companies claim grants, the government is told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38kddNo
Read more »
Grenfell Tower inquiry: 'Whistleblower' refusing to give evidence
Claude Wehrle is one of at least two cladding firm workers holding out, a letter seen by the BBC reveals. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
Read more »
Boudicca revolt: Essex dig reveals 'evidence of Roman reprisals'
Archaeologists link the destruction of a "high status" village to the uprising in Roman Britain. from BBC News - Home https://if...
Read more »
Your pictures on the theme of 'my 2020'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my 2020". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mA8egv
Read more »
Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?
BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34wc...
Read more »
Coronavirus: The care home DJ spreading festive cheer
Chris Morrow has been playing requests from family members who have been unable to visit loved ones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021
Here are some of the things you can do to get prepared for the Brexit changes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nErQBx
Read more »
Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare
Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
A Christmas Carol: How Scrooge is saving theatres this Christmas
The theatres looking to Dickens' classic tale to stay afloat and raise spirits despite Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
Read more »
Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked
We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse. from BBC News - ...
Read more »
'We're having a sustainable Christmas'
How can you have green, yet affordable, festivities? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34pbo0v
Read more »
'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler
Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business. from BBC News - Home https://i...
Read more »
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'
Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise. from BBC News - Home ht...
Read more »
Alan Shearer would 'not be so sure' about Arsenal staying in Premier League
Former England captain Alan Shearer says he would "not be so sure" about Arsenal surviving in the Premier League at the end of the...
Read more »
Watford sack head coach Ivic after four months
Watford sack head coach Vladimir Ivic after just four months in charge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nvbQ4N
Read more »
The Papers: 'Christmas cancelled', and 'surging mutant virus'
The new festive restrictions dominate Sunday's papers, with the PM facing increasing criticism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K...
Read more »
Covid-19: Ministers meet amid rising cases in England and US approves Moderna jab
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nDwz6w
Read more »
Friday, December 18, 2020
FC Santa Claus manager on running a football club in Lapland: 'I've never been so happy in my life'
Ralf Wunderlich has taken charge at Finnish club FC Santa Claus - and may just have the most famous 'boss' in world football. from...
Read more »
Covid: Italy latest European country to order Christmas lockdown
Non-essential shops will be closed with travel only allowed for work, health and emergency reasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
Read more »
Strictly Come Dancing: 7 memorable moments from this series
Bill Bailey, HRVY, Maisie Smith and Jamie Laing will compete for the glitterball trophy on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Covid: Ministers meet amid rising infection rates in England
The PM is "hoping to avoid" another national lockdown, but nearly 90% of hospital beds are full. from BBC News - Home https://if...
Read more »
Long Covid: 'I used to run, now I can walk 200 metres'
Dr Nathalie MacDermott, 38, explains how Covid-19 has affected her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38f4snS
Read more »
Quiz of the Year, part two: What went on during lockdown?
How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gZs4Rc
Read more »
Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us
Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KEY3dc
Read more »
Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships
Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34sGGDz
Read more »
North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?
Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37x6m44
Read more »
Week in pictures: 12-18 December 2020
A selection of some of the most powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38h4tHL
Read more »
Sir David Attenborough on Joe Biden, Christmas wrapping... and flamingos
Sir David examines how wildlife adapts to the forces of nature, such as volcanoes, in a new series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W...
Read more »
Covid at Christmas: 'Chris Whitty is more popular than Britney Spears'
England's chief medical officer and his deputy Jonathan Van-Tam prove popular with shoppers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J61H...
Read more »
My Money: 'I'm a 33-weeks' pregnant doctor'
Helen Edwards, an NHS doctor from the West Midlands in the UK takes us through her week's spending. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto
Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3axsJYK
Read more »
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks enter critical 48-hour period
The EU says the "moment of truth" has arrived as disagreements with the UK over fishing rights continue. from BBC News - Home ht...
Read more »
Met Police officer sues over 'sexual and racist' texts
The ex-officer is suing her former colleague after he used racist and sexual language in his messages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
Employers back requirement for large firms to disclose ethnicity pay gaps
A government report seen by the BBC suggests strong support for large firms having to publish the data. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Covid-19: Fake 'immunity booster' found on sale in London shops
Tests carried out for the BBC show herbal remedy Coronil offers no protection from coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KIOg6g
Read more »
Graham Norton presents his final Radio 2 show after 10 years
The star is moving to Virgin Radio after a decade hosting Saturday mornings for Radio 2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nAzyfX
Read more »
The 'ghost' silhouettes popping up in a Scottish Borders village
Residents of West Linton have seen all kinds of creatures appear since the Covid pandemic began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38dy1...
Read more »
The Papers: 'Lockdown 3 fear' and Oxford jab 'before new year'
Many of Saturday's papers lead with the prospect the UK could enter national restrictions post-Christmas. from BBC News - Home https:/...
Read more »
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Openreach creating 5,300 new jobs to speed fibre rollout
The wholesale internet division of BT has been told to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast connections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
'Appalling' safety at Asda buyers' former company
Packaging firm co-owned by Mohsin and Zuber Issa was prosecuted after a series of injuries from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34lFXny
Read more »
Covid: Pandemic 'exposes' UK security planning gaps
The response to Covid was "inadequate" and more could have been done to prepare, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
Read more »
Chef 'comes of age' to win Masterchef: The Professionals title
The winner of this year's Masterchef: The Professionals series says "it is the best feeling ever". from BBC News - Home http...
Read more »
Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval
A panel of US experts say the Moderna vaccine should be given emergency use approval. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34q7gx9
Read more »
Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury
The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mwnH...
Read more »
Dog theft: Organised crime driving ‘epidemic’ of dog snatching
Dog theft: Organised crime driving ‘epidemic’ of dog snatching. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34mP07X
Read more »
Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices
US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nu...
Read more »
Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism
Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
Quiz of the Year, part one: Can you even remember January?
How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ntMq7y
Read more »
US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home
In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
US congressman Joe Cunningham opens beer to toast bipartisanship
Joe Cunningham uses his farewell speech to call on people to "listen to each other, maybe even have a beer". from BBC News - Hom...
Read more »
Coronavirus and Christmas: 'I can't wait to see my grandkids'
A family look forward to being reunited at Christmas, after being separated for 10 months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J0aVdz
Read more »
Covid: How schools managed to save the Christmas nativity
Schools have found new ways of celebrating the festive period during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rabYc0
Read more »
Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths
Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3asfpoR
Read more »
Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?
The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas
Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
Read more »
The angry pop song calling out China's domestic violence problem
Xiao Juan is the first pop song in China to openly discuss what is seen by many as a sensitive topic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Long Covid: Hospital patients to get checks at six weeks
Official guidance has identified 28 common symptoms like dizziness, breathlessness and chest pain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p3...
Read more »
Wildfire smoke may spread infectious disease
Smoke from wildfires could be a surprising new route for the spread of microbes, experts believe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h5S...
Read more »
US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'
The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging". from BBC News - Home https://if...
Read more »
Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak
Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/389TXC6
Read more »
The Papers: 'Bleakest midwinter' as Covid tiers extended
The extension of tier three Covid rules to more parts of England is the focus for many of Friday's front pages. from BBC News - Home h...
Read more »
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Australian Open delayed by three weeks due to coronavirus pandemic
The Australian Open will start on 8 February next year after being pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home h...
Read more »
Toy deliveries to miss Christmas amid port delays
With Christmas fast approaching, popular lines including Lego, dolls and puzzles are out of stock at some toy stores. from BBC News - Home...
Read more »
Brexit trade talks with India: 'We don't duck the difficult issues'
Dominic Rabb says the UK wants a post-Brexit trade deal with India, but will also hold it accountable for human rights issues. from BBC Ne...
Read more »
Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit
Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g...
Read more »
Royal Christmas card: Prince William and Kate release family photograph
Charles and Camilla also release an annual photo, showing the couple smiling in their garden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3akHLB1
Read more »
Covid: Areas in England await Covid tier changes
NHS bosses express concern about "prematurely" easing restrictions in areas of northern England. from BBC News - Home https://if...
Read more »
Cancelling Christmas: 'They said they understood'
As infections rise, these people say they've decided to cancel their Christmas plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wmm2AF
Read more »
Covid: Cancer scan backlog raises late detection fears
Waiting times grow across the UK for potentially life-saving MRI and CAT scans, figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h6BScp
Read more »
Dancing starling spectacle solves power cut mystery in Airth
Engineers investigating the unexplained outages found they were caused by murmurations of starlings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Covid: Woman discovers 'thrill' of wildlife photography in lockdown
Laura Lake now loves capturing wildlife after borrowing a camera and a zoom lens earlier this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
Read more »
In pictures: The beauty of toilets
Photographer Elena Heatherwick captures the stories behind them in villages in Rwanda and Madagascar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Our Lives: 'It's not impossible to be happy'
BBC journalist Emma Clifford Bell visits Drumchapel, Scotland, to see how lockdown has impacted lives there. from BBC News - Home https://...
Read more »
'Christmas is here again' sung by schools around the UK
Emma Hutchinson's efforts to create something positive in lockdown led to a Christmas song. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3akosb1
Read more »
Dangerous cladding: 'Fire patrols at our flats cost us £500,000'
Years after flammable cladding issues emerged, more flat owners are facing costly 24-hour patrols. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p0...
Read more »
Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Have I got Covid for a second time?'
Dr John Wright thought he'd had Covid in spring - but last week he tested positive. So what's going on? from BBC News - Home https...
Read more »
Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'
Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick Boseman and how black women are represented on screen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kd1...
Read more »
How Phoebe Bridgers made one of 2020's best albums
The making of Punisher, from break-ups and primal screams to learning how to drive a tractor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3896LIU
Read more »
Marcus Rashford's mum: 'Sometimes we didn't even have bread in the house'
Speaking publicly for the first time, Mel Maynard says sometimes she went without food so her children could eat. from BBC News - Home htt...
Read more »
UK and US in talks over mini trade deal
US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz Truss on a deal to reduce trade tariffs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Covid and vitamin D: 'Not enough evidence' for treatment
People are still advised to take a daily supplement this winter to keep bones and muscles healthy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gR...
Read more »
More families 'trapped in temporary accommodation' in England
The number of people without a permanent home in England is at its highest level in 14 years, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://...
Read more »
China's Chang'e-5 mission returns Moon samples
A capsule lands in Inner Mongolia with the first lunar rock to be brought to Earth in 44 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3anN2Ip
Read more »
The Papers: PM's 'stark warning' for merry 'little' Christmas
Boris Johnson's call for a short, small celebration makes it on to most of Thursday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://if...
Read more »
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months
The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Gay conversion therapy: Hundreds of religious leaders call for ban
More than 370 leaders from the world's major faiths join a call to stop "harmful practices". from BBC News - Home https://if...
Read more »
Post-Grenfell cladding inspections find other fire risks
Hundreds of tower blocks have been discovered with faulty fire prevention measures, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38b...
Read more »
Glastonbury 2021: Emily Eavis says 'we're doing everything we can'
But "we're a long way from being able to say we're confident 2021 will go ahead," Emily Eavis says. from BBC News - Home...
Read more »
Prato: The Italian town turning rags into new clothes
A small Italian town has built its fortune on transforming the world's old scraps into new clothes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Our Lives: 'We don't have to be shooting each other'
The BBC's Fergal Keane returns to Northern Ireland to see how one community is dealing with the legacy of the Troubles. from BBC News ...
Read more »
Beirut explosion: The architect rebuilding families' homes for free
Joe Salloum and his team are bringing hope, and homes, back to people who live in the poorest areas of Beirut. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
The Archers tackles the 'hidden' connection between disability and modern slavery
As The Archers reveal three characters kept as slaves have a learning or mental health disability, how widespread is the problem in the UK? ...
Read more »
'Fear is the only thing that stops you. I had to give it a try'
Three stories of people working in retail who set up new businesses during Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p8LJ4f
Read more »
Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge
New restrictions come into force limiting festivities to the smallest of family gatherings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r2nTZq
Read more »
French culture takes centre stage in Covid protest
Actors, musicians and theatre directors gather to criticise the decision not to reopen culture venues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
'Tier 3 has ruined our dream restaurant opening'
With sit-down dining now off the menu in much of England, restaurant owners say they're facing a difficult Christmas. from BBC News - ...
Read more »
Rail fares to rise more than expected next year
January's planned rise is delayed until March - when prices will increase by an inflation-busting 2.6%. from BBC News - Home https://i...
Read more »
Great Pyramid: Lost Egyptian artefact found in Aberdeen cigar box
The 5,000-year-old piece of wood, originally found in the Great Pyramid in 1872, is said to be "hugely significant". from BBC Ne...
Read more »
Prince Harry and Meghan sign Spotify podcast deal
In a trailer, the couple promise "different perspectives" and interviews with "amazing people". from BBC News - Home h...
Read more »
Covid: First care home residents in Wales get vaccine
A care home pilot for the Covid jab will begin later ahead of a possible rollout before Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gQ...
Read more »
What are the Christmas Covid rules?
Laura Foster explains who you can see and how to stay safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ISQDmd
Read more »
Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds
Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Historic England: Shipwreck and Selfridges on 2020 protected list
Historic England has added 423 sites to its National Heritage List in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K6s7P2
Read more »
Vaccine doctors on TikTok: 'Come for the fun, stay for the science'
Meet the doctors working on vaccines and providing information about the jabs on TikTok. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gNH18Y
Read more »
Housing: Formula for locating new homes revised after Tory backlash
Urban developments in the Midlands and north of England will now be prioritised in government U-turn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: About 2.3 million children cut off from aid, UN says
The UN urges access to the region where Ethiopian government forces have been battling local fighters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
The Papers: 'Carry on Christmas' as PM refuses to scrap rules
The front pages focus on whether plans to ease restrictions over Christmas could be scrapped or cut. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Monday, December 14, 2020
Universal Credit: 'I felt guilty claiming benefits for the first time'
Women under the age of 30 have seen the sharpest increase in unemployment benefit claims since March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
A68a iceberg: Science mission to investigate frozen giant
Scientists will send robotic vehicles under the colossal berg drifting in the South Atlantic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37i4dJe
Read more »
Covid-19 isolation 'detrimental for children' - Ofsted
Periods of repeated isolation have "chipped away" at pupils' progress pupil , says the head of Ofsted. from BBC News - Home ...
Read more »
New Covid strain: How worried should we be?
Scientists will keep a close eye on this variant to see if it is a better spreader than others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37jGFnx
Read more »
Covid: Millions more face tier 3 as new strain identified
London, most of Essex and parts of Hertfordshire will enter the toughest restrictions on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
Read more »
Gay 'conversion therapy': Man given electric shocks demands apology
A university is accused of giving traumatising electric shocks in the 1970s to "cure" homosexuality. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
Joe Biden says 'will of people prevailed' after victory confirmed
The Democrat has been formally certified as the next US president by the country's electoral college. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
Read more »
Covid: Twelve charts on how Covid changed our lives
From cancelled operations to benefit claim rises, how has the pandemic impacted peoples' lives? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o...
Read more »
Australia storms: Floods spark evacuation warnings for NSW towns
Some New South Wales residents are told to leave their homes, after storms batter two states. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mqAjqM
Read more »
Actor Craig McLachlan cleared of indecent assault
The former Neighbours actor has consistently denied allegations raised by four women in Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/384...
Read more »
Cartoonist Charlie Mackesy: 'Don't give up, the storm ends'
Cartoonist Charlie Mackesy dedicated his drawings to the people on the front line tackling Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Nottingham street dancer: ‘Why I dance in front of strangers’
Jamal Sterrett performs a style known as bruk up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K2wZEQ
Read more »
Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding
Hang glider Wolfgang Siess lost his job due to coronavirus, so he started filming his flights to try and attract more people to the sport. ...
Read more »
Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone
Already facing a humanitarian crisis, Yemenis have been left in the dark over the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah
Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
'We'd just begun our careers - and then the pandemic hit'
The sudden lockdown in March turned the world of work upside down for millions, including the very newest, apprentices. from BBC News - Ho...
Read more »
Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks
Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qY1oon
Read more »
A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests
Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest
Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
Read more »
Online harms law to let regulator block apps in UK
Ofcom would also be able to fine services huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
Read more »
'Unconscious bias training' to be scrapped by ministers
The government scraps anti-bias training for civil servants and wants it to end across public sector. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Hackney triple shooting: Man critical and two injured
Three men were rushed to hospital with "gunshot injuries" after the shooting in Hackney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ac...
Read more »
The Papers: 'Mutant' Covid as London 'plunged' into tier 3
A new variant of the virus and the capital going into the top level of restrictions dominates the front pages. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic
Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have. from BBC News - Home htt...
Read more »
Sunday, December 13, 2020
'He ran the Baggies ragged' - who made Garth Crooks' team of the week?
Which striker made Garth Crooks' team of the week despite not having a shot? Find out here. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K0N3XP
Read more »
Covid-19: White House officials to receive some of first Pfizer vaccines
Top officials are set to be given some of the first vaccines, which are being rolled out in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
Read more »
New Zealand and Australia agree on quarantine-free travel bubble
Both countries have very few cases and will allow travellers to go back and forth without quarantine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
New Zealand sex worker wins six-figure sum in sexual harassment case
The payout comes after the woman filed a sexual harassment case against a business owner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37ha01y
Read more »
Brexit trade talks: Process 'still has legs', UK source says
UK and EU negotiators to continue talks after both sides agreed to "go the extra mile" to reach a deal. from BBC News - Home htt...
Read more »
Covid vaccine: GPs in England to begin offering Pfizer jab
Surgeries in more than 100 locations are receiving their first deliveries of the Pfizer jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/349S7zS
Read more »
Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?
The NHS is carrying out the biggest mass vaccination campaign in its history - what safety checks were made? from BBC News - Home https://...
Read more »
Covid-19: London council tells schools to teach online
Greenwich council leader writes to head teachers and parents warning of "extreme risk" of rising cases. from BBC News - Home htt...
Read more »
Australia storms: Wild weather lashes vast stretch of east coast
Heavy rain and huge ocean swells batter popular tourist spots, prompting hundreds of calls for help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Covid PPE: Hospital gowns that cost £122m never been used
Medical safety gear worth millions of pounds has yet to be distributed months after it was bought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34b...
Read more »
Blood donation: Rule change means more gay and bisexual men can give blood
Men who have sex with men in a long-term relationship will now be able to donate blood at any time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K...
Read more »
The moment landmark hotel demolished in Virginia
The former Holiday Inn offered views of Washington DC, but was brought down without a hitch in a controlled implosion. from BBC News - Hom...
Read more »
Challenging dementia 'stigma' in Sikh communities
Nirmal Singh says he wants his community to learn from his family's experience with the disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
Read more »
US election 2020: What is the electoral college?
The president of the United States is not chosen directly by voters, but by what's known as the electoral college. from BBC News - Hom...
Read more »
Contact tracer: 'People threaten us and block our calls'
An NHS Test and Trace worker says many members of the public don't answer or refuse to co-operate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
The new podcast ‘smashing the box’ of disabled feminism
An 'unsanitised' retelling of the lives of Helen Keller, Mabel Normand and Rosa May Billinghurst in a new podcast reveals their impa...
Read more »
The surprise Christmas show for an audience of one
Dundee Rep Theatre is staging individual performances of its Christmas show at the homes of lucky nominees. from BBC News - Home https://i...
Read more »
How clean is the air in your office?
Due to Covid, and many of us hoping to return to the office in 2021, workplace air quality is a growing concern. from BBC News - Home http...
Read more »
Kenya's black market baby trade: A mother's choice
What drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers. from BBC News - Home https://i...
Read more »
Newspaper headlines: Extra time in Brexit talks for a "final push"
The ongoing Brexit talks dominate the front pages as the UK and EU agree to extend negotiations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nbjk...
Read more »
What next for Arsenal as Gunners make worst start since 1974-75?
Kieran Tierney said Arsenal "deserved" to be booed off after being stunned at home by Burnley, so just how bad is the situation fo...
Read more »
Selby beats O'Sullivan to retain Scottish Open title
Mark Selby retains the Scottish Open title with a commanding 9-3 win over world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in Milton Keynes. from BBC ...
Read more »
Charley Pride: Country music singer dies of Covid-19
The Grammy-winning artist was the first black singer to enter the Country Music Hall of Fame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W7Hnxt
Read more »
Covid-19: How are couples coping with home working?
More people than ever are finding themselves working from home, often alongside their partner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JPTtJq
Read more »
Poulter, Fleetwood, Westwood and Stenson surprise Covid-19 doctor
Professional golfers Ian Poulter, Tommy Fleetwood, Henrik Stenson and Lee Westwood surprise a Covid-19 doctor with a day that she will never...
Read more »
Covid-19: 'Third wave' warning and how work from home couples are coping
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/382vcYm
Read more »
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Figueiredo overcomes point deduction to defend title at UFC 256
UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo retain his title after a thrilling majority draw decision against Brandon Moreno in the main even...
Read more »
Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president
Members of the US Electoral College meet on Monday - but who are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W89Y67
Read more »
Brexit: EU offer 'unacceptable' as trade talks continue
Post-Brexit trade talks have entered their final day but sources say there is little sign of agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
US Covid vaccination: 'The mission begins'
Gen Gustave Perna says he is confident of the safe distribution of the "precious commodity" across the US. from BBC News - Home ...
Read more »
Paolo Rossi: Italian World Cup hero's home burgled during funeral
A watch and cash are among items reported stolen from the late World Cup winner's home on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Scotland care home vaccinations begin on Monday
Both staff and older residents will begin receiving the Pfizer/ BioNTech vaccine from the start of this week. from BBC News - Home https:/...
Read more »
Teenage glider pilot flies solo for first time on 14th birthday
Alex Westgate completed the flight in Leicestershire after he started training in March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37W7TiV
Read more »
Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head
Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
Read more »
Abortion laws: Polish women forced abroad for terminations
Even more Polish women are seeking abortions abroad, after the procedure has been all but banned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37SO...
Read more »
Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record - was it due to global warming? from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
Read more »
Drag Race UK: The Frock Destroyers on making music in lockdown
Divina De Campo, Blu Hydrangea and Baga Chipz appeared on season one of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wg...
Read more »
Heritage railway decked out with 13,000 Christmas lights
A heritage railway is running special seasonal services in the run up to Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a7caTh
Read more »
‘I was in prison at 20 - and a music executive by 28’
As he faced jail, the life Niyah Smith had once dreamed of looked impossible. But then came a chance to turn his fortunes around. from BBC...
Read more »
Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?
Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oPnxmW
Read more »
No pickers, no coffee: How Covid threatens Colombia's harvest
Labour shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic are hitting coffee growers in Colombia hard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KhAy...
Read more »
The women inspiring others in a male-dominated industry
Women who have risen to the top in the banking world share the challenges they have faced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oMWDMQ
Read more »
Impressive AJ, fans return, Fury responds & Mayweather's surprise appearance
Anthony Joshua stops Kubrat Pulev in style, fans return and Floyd Mayweather's surprise appearance - how the boxing world reacted. fro...
Read more »
Anthony Joshua knocks out Kubrat Pulev to raise hope of Tyson Fury bout
Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua floors Kubrat Pulev four times on his way to a knockout win. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
Newspaper headlines: 'Hours from a no deal' and Tory grandee 'fury'
The impending UK-EU trade talks deadline dominates the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gOK7tq
Read more »
Friday, December 11, 2020
Covid: US drugs agency FDA approves Pfizer vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration gave its approval late on Friday after White House pressure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W9ih...
Read more »
'Test and dine' proposed to support Birmingham restaurants
Many of Birmingham's hospitality businesses have been forced to close since the second lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Pubs in Scotland prepare for level 3 reopening
Hospitality venues will be able to open on Saturday, however, no alcohol can be sold, and premises must close at 18:00. from BBC News - Ho...
Read more »
Alfred Bourgeois: Second death row inmate executed in two days
President Donald Trump has planned three more executions before he leaves office on 20 January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IHsJdt
Read more »
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks to resume with one day to go
Four Royal Navy boats have been placed on standby to patrol UK waters as negotiations enter their final hours. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
What is climate change?
Countries are to set out how they intend to cut their emissions, but what's brought us to this point? from BBC News - Home https://ift...
Read more »
Covid: London's coronavirus levels rising, ONS says
But infections kept falling in most English regions as the second lockdown ended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37QT9C8
Read more »
How Saddam Hussein tried to break into the film business
Oliver Reed travelled to Iraq in the 1980s when Saddam Hussein tried to join the movie business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gDZ6...
Read more »
Covid: Homeless people in Milton Keynes left struggling for shelter
The BBC's Jon Ironmonger met rough sleepers on the streets of Milton Keynes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mdf9w1
Read more »
The Balkans on film, 25 years since the Dayton Agreement
Scottish photographer Chris Leslie has worked in the region since the 1995 Dayton Agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oGJDrS
Read more »
Week in pictures: 5 - 11 December 2020
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JZPCcx
Read more »
Covid vaccine: How will the UK jab millions of people?
The logistics of delivering the biggest vaccination programme the country has ever seen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gFyqVH
Read more »
The science of addiction: Do you always like the things you want?
A leading US scientist, Prof Kent Berridge, has transformed our understanding of human desire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ncr0fb
Read more »
Pushbacks: Migrants accuse Greece of sending them back out to sea
Greece insists such accusations are an insult but some migrants documented their trips with GPS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3781J...
Read more »
Test and Trace: 'Tackling Covid got me a job'
Newsbeat finds out what it’s like to work for NHS Test and Trace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37aLIX9
Read more »
'I made £1,265 selling my clothes second-hand'
Resale clothing and accessories sites like Depop, Poshmark and ThredUp say activity is up due to the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
Climate change: UK to end aid for fossil fuel projects abroad
As the UK hosts a key climate summit, the government announces an end to funding for overseas oil and gas. from BBC News - Home https://if...
Read more »
Space tourism: Virgin space plane set for first crewed flight
Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic embarks on the first crewed flight of its rocket-powered tourist plane. from BBC News - Home htt...
Read more »
Aztec skull tower: Archaeologists unearth new sections in Mexico City
A further 119 skulls of men, women and children are found near a famous Aztec temple in Mexico City. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Klarna plans to tell credit agencies if repayments fail
The Buy Now, Pay Later firm Klarna tells Money Box it plans to start reporting missed payments to credit referencing agencies. from BBC Ne...
Read more »
Monkeys could be banned as pets, says government
Many of the thousands of primates kept in homes in England are said to be living in misery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/378uM3p
Read more »
Newspaper headlines: Christmas plans warning and 'IT chaos' hits vaccines
A call to rethink Christmas bubbles and a warning from GPs over computer systems are among the stories leading the papers. from BBC News -...
Read more »
US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election
The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
Read more »
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Covid: China asks cabin crew to wear nappies to reduce virus risk
New coronavirus guidelines recommend cabin crew use disposable diapers and avoid the toilet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37XcqBX
Read more »
Biden and Harris named Time's Person of the Year
The US president-elect and his running mate beat three other finalists, including Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/377sh1j
Read more »
Covid: Australian vaccine abandoned over false HIV response
Trials of the Australian vaccine returned false-positive HIV tests, but did not harm participants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/376...
Read more »
Disney ramps up Star Wars and Marvel franchises
The move marks another industry shift away from cinema to streaming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n9cuEP
Read more »
Climate change: Covid drives record emissions drop in 2020
The world has seen the biggest annual fall in CO2 emissions since World War Two, say researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n2G...
Read more »
Covid testing of students finds few positive cases
First results of mass Covid testing of students report "low numbers" of positive cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Y5...
Read more »
Quiz of the week: Moon for sale - but for how much?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37N...
Read more »
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: Chadwick Boseman 'a character actor'
Oscar-winner, Davis, stars alongside Boseman in the highly anticipated Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
Read more »
Brexit: Is the EU treating the UK differently?
With no agreement on a Brexit trade deal, Ros Atkins takes a look at what the UK and EU are demanding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
New Zealand: Fixing the ruined Christchurch Cathedral that's frozen in time
New drone footage shows Christchurch Cathedral that's been untouched since the 2011 earthquake. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J...
Read more »
Revenge of the secretaries: The protest movement that inspired the film 9 to 5
The 1980 hit comedy 9 to 5 was inspired by a real protest movement, which is profiled in a new documentary. from BBC News - Home https://i...
Read more »
Waldemar Haffkine: The vaccine pioneer the world forgot
Waldemar Haffkine created the world's first vaccines for cholera and plague. Then a disaster derailed his life. from BBC News - Home h...
Read more »
Plexiglass, sanitiser and masks: US mall Santas prepare for Christmas
Malls that have hosted visits with Santa for over 100 years are being forced to change their approach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
Read more »
Latin America politics: UK's 1960s covert activity revealed
Declassified files reveal Britain's attempts to wield influence in Latin America in the 1960s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/376...
Read more »
Ridley Scott inspires Network Rail’s cave-exploring drone
Scenes from the movie Prometheus inspired Network Rail to develop a drone that can explore caves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37O1...
Read more »
Dame Barbara Windsor: Carry On and EastEnders actress dies aged 83
The actress was best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n7Hghf
Read more »
Covid in Scotland: Shops to reopen as toughest restrictions eased
Non-essential shops across much of western Scotland - including Glasgow - will open for first time in three weeks. from BBC News - Home ht...
Read more »
Hundreds of volunteers are helping to map the Great Barrier Reef
Volunteers have been asked to take and categorise thousands of photos of the Great Barrier Reef. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/376ue...
Read more »
Covid-19: Lockdown restrictions lift across NI
Businesses such as restaurants, cafes and hotels, can reopen but "drink-only" pubs must stay shut. from BBC News - Home https://...
Read more »
Charity that helped Grenfell victims 'institutionally racist', review says
A review finds the London-based Westway Trust "lost sight of the reason for its establishment". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
Read more »
In pictures: Barbara Windsor
Actress Dame Barbara Windsor, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films, has died aged 83. from BBC News - Home https:...
Read more »
Obituary: Barbara Windsor
Bubbly, blonde Carry On pin-up who became the matriarch of the Queen Vic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qOfA3e
Read more »
The Papers: Prepare for 'Aussie rules' Brexit as talks stall
Boris Johnson's warning to prepare for no deal dominates the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3445xNT
Read more »
The Hindu English News App Brings To You The Credible And In-Depth Journalism Of India's National English Newspaper As A Rich Digital Experience.
Socialize