Jeffrey Epstein: Charges dropped against prison guards who falsified records
The pair admitted falsifying records to show they had monitored Epstein on the night of his death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zb...
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Friday, December 31, 2021
London teen homicides: Boy's stabbing is record 30th killing
Two fatal attacks mean the number of teenage homicides has passed a previous peak of 29 in 2008. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34fF5...
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Nationwide customers hit by payment glitch
Customers were left questioning why their wages had failed to appear in their account on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31j7U...
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New Year's Eve: Firework displays welcome 2022
Celebrations are under way across the world to usher in the New Year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FZbKMd
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'A year of intrigue and controversy' - 2021 in sport
BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in two decades of sports r...
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Rogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado truck driver's sentence cut by 100 years
Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced to 110 years in prison for a crash that killed four people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Jq3I...
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Marine wildlife warning as UK whale sightings rise
Experts say human activities are disrupting marine wildlife such as orcas, whales and dolphins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eBNdR...
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London Zoo: 'Cubcam' footage shows newborn rare Sumatran tiger
The footage shows the first pictures of the rare Sumatran tiger cub when it was born on 12 December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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London teen homicides: How killings broke 2008 record
In 2021, 27 teenagers were stabbed to death, two were shot and one died in an arson attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eBYXmL
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Sir Alex Ferguson: Manchester United & Aberdeen icon in seven stories
To mark his 80th birthday, BBC Scotland delves into the stories behind Sir Alex Ferguson's time at Aberdeen and Manchester United. fro...
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Why do people link hands to sing Auld Lang Syne?
New research reveals the origin of the new year tradition is connected to freemasonry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FKaLze
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Southampton v Newcastle off & Liverpool have new Covid cases among players
Newcastle United's Premier League game at Southampton is postponed because of the number of Covid-19 cases and injuries in the Magpies s...
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Covid-19 vaccinations: African nations miss WHO target
Most African countries are behind with their Covid vaccinations and have now missed two global targets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Lukaku comments 'bring noise we don't need', says Chelsea boss Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku's comments in an interview in which the striker said he was "not happy" with his...
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Most defeats, most ducks, most collapses - England's 'record-breakingly bad' year
Andy Zaltzman digs out the statistics that show how England's savage Ashes defeat caps a woeful year for Joe Root's side. from BBC...
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell: Survivors speak of relief after guilty verdict
Annie Farmer, who was groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell, said the verdict was a 'tremendous relief' from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: Calls to give NHS staff priority access to lateral flow tests
Supplies of lateral flow tests may need to be "constrained" amid rising demand, Sajid Javid says. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid: Confusion over French travel rules for EU-based Brits
Two cross-channel operators say UK citizens cannot travel through France to their homes in the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Jv...
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Covid: Wales' self isolation period cut from 10 days to seven
It will drop from 10 days to seven, providing people have two negative lateral flow tests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FJUcDr
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Usyk can beat 'vulnerable' Fury, says Wilder's coach
Oleksandr Usyk could beat a "vulnerable" Tyson Fury in a heavyweight undisputed fight, according to Deontay Wilder's coach Mal...
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Liverpool bomber made device with murderous intent, coroner says
Emad Al Swealmeen was killed when his homemade bomb went off outside Liverpool Women's Hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Santander: Bank hands out £130m in Christmas blunder
The error meant around 75,000 people woke up on Christmas morning to a surprise payment from Santander. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Putin and Lukashenko team up for ice hockey match
The Russian and Belarusian leaders both made the scoreboard in a game following talks between the countries. from BBC News - Home https://...
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'I genuinely thought we had a good chance' - Anderson on England's Ashes defeat
England pace bowler James Anderson says he believed the side "genuinely had a good chance" of beating Australia in the Ashes. fr...
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South Africa collapse as India win first Test
India wrap up a comfortable 113-run win over South Africa just after lunch on day five of the first Test. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Average house price hits record high of £255,000
Typical prices leap almost £24,000 since January, making the strongest year since 2006, Nationwide says. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
China: Public shaming returns amid Covid fears
Four men accused of people trafficking are paraded through streets, to mixed reactions online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FzcZBk...
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Return to Hogwarts: Critics bemoan Rowling's absence in Harry Potter reunion
Return To Hogwarts, which is released on New Year's Day, has received mixed reviews. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FF6nBA
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Covid in Scotland: Another record high number of infections
A further 15,849 cases of Covid-19 are reported in Scotland as the Omicron variant spreads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/347ZaMv
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Sabine Weiss: Legend of street photography dies at 97
Famed for her images of Paris street life, she was the last member of the French humanist group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3quLb...
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Goalkeepers not to blame for England's football penalty curse
Goalkeepers for the England men's football team are not responsible for a perceived "penalty curse". from BBC News - Home ht...
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Cristiano Ronaldo statue divides opinion in India
The statue of the Portuguese football star is unveiled in Goa state, a former Portuguese colony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sGp5...
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Woakes backs Root to remain as England captain
All-rounder Chris Woakes says England captain Joe Root "absolutely" has the players' backing despite the Ashes series defeat i...
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Scots urged not to travel to England for New Year parties
John Swinney says travelling to England, where nightclubs are still open, would be "the wrong course of action". from BBC News -...
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April Ashley: Model, actress and trans trailblazer dies aged 86
The Vogue model and actress was only the second Briton to undergo male-to-female reassignment surgery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Westbury triplets celebrate first Christmas at home
Their parents say getting to this milestone is a "major achievement" after a difficult start to life. from BBC News - Home https...
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Sausages, trees and fridges: The curious world of royal warrants
What does holding a royal warrant mean for the firms which are not household names? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31aLSh8
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Ashes: Is this year's debacle England's worst recent Ashes performance away from home?
After England lost the Ashes inside 12 days, BBC Sport looks at their recent series defeats in Australia and asks if this is the worst one y...
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Arteta to miss Arsenal v Man City match after testing positive for Covid again
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will miss the Premier League match against Manchester City on New Year's Day after testing positive for Cov...
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'The feelgood factor is back' - will British tennis build on 2021 success?
A stunning year for Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie, plus encouraging signs for Andy Murray - BBC Sport assesses British tennis in 2021. ...
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How Leicester sub Ademola Lookman made a big impact against Liverpool
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy talks through the impact Leicester substitute Ademola Lookman made to turn the game around and secure a...
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket
Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3exH...
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Leona Peach: Police seek father of missing 12-year-old girl
Leona Peach was last seen in Newton Abbot and may have travelled to be with her dad, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FEDG...
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Jermaine Cools: Teenager arrested over murder of boy
Jermaine Cools, 14, took himself to a south London hospital but died a short time later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32IjweA
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Covid in Scotland: Record demand leads to PCR test result delays
Some families tell BBC Scotland they have waited five days for results of PCR tests taken before Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Austria's Innsbruck airport denies 110 Britons entry over new Covid rules
Innsbruck airport in Austria refused to let in tourists caught out by updated restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3JrBvXE
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Newham death: Man charged with murdering woman
Police say 29-year-old Kirsty Louise Ashley died of blunt force trauma in Newham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mCWD30
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Egyptian pharaoh's mummy digitally unwrapped for first time
CT scans allowed archaeologists to study Amenhotep I's body and learn about his death and burial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Paing Takhon: Myanmar celebrity gets three years in jail for mass protests
Paing Takhon, who has millions of fans, took part in protests against a military coup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sIgzp9
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Monday, December 27, 2021
Surrey PC 'honestly shocked' to see crash car driven on M25
Surrey PC Serge Hadfield stopped the car near Cobham on Sunday after a call reporting it to police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z...
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Amber Heard names new dog after Australian minister embroiled in feud
The US actress names her new dog after the Australian minister who said her dogs should go home in 2015. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Brazilian town floods after two dams collapse
People in the town of Itabuna can be seen using inflatable rafts and canoes to get from house to house. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Desmond Tutu - the staunch and steadfast healer of a nation
How Desmond Tutu went from public enemy No1 to the pastor of a nation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Fzbp2e
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Windsor Castle: Queen 'assassination' bid video probed
The footage appears to show a person holding a crossbow saying they wanted to assassinate the Queen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Afghanistan's Taliban ban long-distance road trips for solo women
Afghanistan's rulers say a male relative must accompany women travelling more than 45 miles (72km). from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19: Table service returns and no dancing in bars
New Covid-19 guidance is now in force in Northern Ireland, including a limit on household mixing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Hfi...
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Jean-Marc Vallée: Canadian filmmaker dies aged 58
The director's works included Dallas Buyers Club, Wild and the TV series Big Little Lies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3szCqPs ...
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Nightclubs close and 1m distancing returns in Scotland
New measures begin for hospitality and indoor leisure in a bid to halt the spread of Omicron in Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Sunday, December 26, 2021
Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero
The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qkOi...
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Man found with crossbow at Windsor Castle sectioned
A crossbow was found on the man after he was stopped on Christmas Day, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qxrAXU
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ICYMI: Christmas moments you may have missed from around the globe
A New York neighbourhood going all out for the holidays and other stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Jobari Gooden death: Murder charge over stabbing outside barbers
Jobari Gooden died after he was attacked during a fight in Peckham Rye on 17 December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3synNvS
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Christmas Day TV: Nine million tune in for Queen's message
A Strictly Come Dancing special and Call the Midwife were also Christmas Day hits, figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z7uw...
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BBC DJ and broadcaster Janice Long dies at 66
Long's career spanned five decades and she was the first woman to have her own daily show on Radio 1. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Dog saved by surgery after chocolate coin feast
Staffordshire bull terrier Hugo had eaten six packets of chocolate coins - including all the foil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Jl...
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Desmond Tutu: UK tributes paid to archbishop
Tributes are paid in the UK to Archbishop Desmond Tutu after his death at the age of 90. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EuJZJN
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In pictures: The life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The first black archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was a much-loved figure around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32A3W...
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Covid in Wales: 'Give every adult £100 shopping voucher'
The Welsh Retail Consortium says the next few months could be make or break for our high streets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32wb...
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Saturday, December 25, 2021
Queen's Christmas message pays tribute to 'beloved' Philip
The Queen remembers her late husband and how his "mischievous, inquiring twinkle" stayed "bright" to the end. from BBC...
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Windsor Castle: Armed intruder arrested in castle grounds
The man was found in the grounds of Windsor Castle where the Queen is spending Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3myekkq
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Ray Illingworth - Yorkshire and England great dies
Former England captain Ray Illingworth has died at the age of 89, Yorkshire have announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3prXIN7
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Spain's La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months
The Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain's Canary Islands had been spewing lava and ash since September. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Obituary: Ray Illingworth, former England captain, coach and administrator
Ray Illingworth was one of the leading figures in English cricket for four decades as player, captain, commentator, administrator and coach....
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Trump Scottish golf resorts claimed over £3m in furlough
Accounts reveal the former US president's two golf courses in Scotland made financial losses last year. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Kate surprises audience with piano performance
Kate appeared alongside the musician Tom Walker in a clip shown at the Westminster Abbey event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33WY1Y...
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Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi address: World ignoring huge tragedies
In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said "immense tragedies" were being passed over in near silence. from BBC News - Home http...
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Ashes: England-Australia Melbourne Test - tourists make four changes for Boxing Day
Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow are among four changes made by England for the must-win third Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket...
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Met Office confirms white Christmas as snow falls in Scotland
Snow fell overnight in Aberdeenshire, Shetland, some areas on the east coast and the Scottish Borders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Friday, December 24, 2021
Social care: Immigration rules to be relaxed to recruit staff
Offering visas to care workers will make it easier to fill gaps in workforces, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3H...
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The lady keeping tabs on 150 reindeer
In the Scottish Highlands you’ll find a large herd of reindeer roaming the Cairngorms National Park. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Shoppers avoid city centres on Christmas Eve, figures suggest
The number of visitors to city centre High Streets is down, with inner London taking a big hit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30XbJZ...
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Covid: Christmas flights cancelled and new curbs amid Omicron spread
Millions face travel disruption and more restrictions as Omicron upends Christmas plans worldwide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yZ...
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James Franco accusers call him 'completely insensitive' after interview
Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mv...
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Danny Hodgson: Short family Christmas is 'perfect gift'
Danny Hodgson, who was in a coma, will be allowed home for a short family celebration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3elpjJp
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West Hampstead anti-Semitic assault: Police issue CCTV after man attacked during Hanukkah
Police have released CCTV of a man wanted in connection with the assault in West Hampstead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32CvdDC
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CrossCountry: Strike action affects Christmas Eve train journeys
Train operator CrossCountry says it has cancelled many services on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qguQXa
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Premier League meeting 'a waste of time', says Spurs boss Conte
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says Thursday's meeting between managers and the Premier League to discuss issues around the Covid-19 pande...
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Chris Noth: Fourth woman accuses Sex and the City actor of assault
US singer Lisa Gentile alleges the Sex and the City actor groped her in a New York apartment in 2002. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Man killed by dog 'died doing what he loved'
Friends have paid tribute to "a hero in the dog world" after Adam Watts was attacked at his kennels in Angus. from BBC News - Ho...
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Tesla disables gaming while driving feature
It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a car was moving. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3J...
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Burnley-Everton called off because of Covid cases and injuries
The Premier League postpones Everton's match at Burnley on Sunday because of coronavirus and injuries. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Woolworths 1920s Christmas nativity scene still going strong
The decoration has been part of a Norfolk family's Christmas for almost 100 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32x5lIY
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Thursday, December 23, 2021
Capitol riot: Proud Boy pleads guilty and agrees to cooperate with authorities
Matthew Greene is believed to be the first far-right group member to plead guilty and co-operate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32v1...
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TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination
Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Fqsk...
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Christmas travel in full swing despite disruption
Almost half of Britons are to travel to visit loved ones, but caution about Omicron is widespread. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Fq...
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Energy bills to soar 50% unless government intervenes, industry warns
Households face another sharp rise unless the government intervenes to ease the impact of gas prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Charles and Camilla to join Queen for Christmas Day
It comes after the Queen cancelled her traditional festive break at Sandringham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3H8bk69
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'My work has just disappeared' - performers and crew count cost of Omicron
Three performers and crew members count the cost to them and their jobs caused by the latest wave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3su...
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Christmas: Dogs perform Welsh chapel's nativity play
The Christmas story is performed by a Welsh chapel's dogs with the help of treats and tinsel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30U6...
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Covid in Wales: Festive swims off over Omicron and restrictions
The rapid spread of the new variant and Welsh Government restrictions leads to the cancellations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yUy...
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'Little donkey' on a dusty... dual carriageway
Two days before Christmas, a wandering donkey is "shepherded" away from the A46, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Liverpool-Leeds & Wolves-Watford postponed because of Covid cases
The Premier League postpones Liverpool's game against Leeds United and the match between Wolves and Watford because of coronavirus. fr...
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James Franco admits sleeping with students from his acting school
The actor spoke at length about allegations of sexual misconduct made against him in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yTHsaJ
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England name much-changed squad for West Indies T20 tour
England captain Eoin Morgan will lead a much-changed 16-man squad during January's five-match Twenty20 tour of the West Indies. from B...
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Scotland's nightclubs to close for three weeks from 27 December
It follows new restrictions being put on public events and venues earlier this week due to concern over Omicron. from BBC News - Home http...
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Coldplay to stop making music as a band in 2025
The band's frontman Chris Martin made the revelation in an interview with BBC Radio 2's Jo Whiley. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Tiananmen Square: What happened in the protests of 1989?
It's more than 30 years since the Tiananmen Square protests were crushed in Beijing. What happened and why? from BBC News - Home https...
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Jacob Rees-Mogg cleared of breaking MP rules over loans
The senior minister says he is grateful to the standards commissioner for rejecting a complaint. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yOg8...
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Salford snake: Forklift driver finds deadly reptile in brickyard
The saw-scaled viper was rescued by the RSPCA after it survived a 4,000 mile trip from Pakistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ssuP...
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New Covid-19 rules: 'I'm not isolating at Christmas now'
An early Christmas present to some in England who now won't need to isolate with Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FAH57L...
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star Sally Ann Howes dies aged 91
The actress also appeared on Broadway in My Fair Lady and won a Tony Award for her part in Brigadoon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Benjamin Mendy: Man City footballer charged with another rape
Footballer Benjamin Mendy is now facing seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yQVlXb ...
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Wightlink ferry crewman takes passenger 270 miles to party
Mark Mitchell makes a 500-mile round trip to get Hilary Spinks to her "Turkey and Tinsel" holiday. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Gary Walker: Ex-police officer's 2004 murder conviction overturned
Gary Walker spent 17 years in prison after he was convicted of the murder of Audra Bancroft in 2004. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Omicron: More Covid rules needed in Wales, minister says
Vaughan Gething's comments come as Welsh government bans spectators from attending sports matches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Police Federation chair John Apter suspended over sexual touching claims
The police watchdog has started an independent investigation over sexual misconduct claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sp7Rfi
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Harvey Parker: Police release CCTV images of missing student
Harvey Parker, 20, who has autism, was last seen leaving Heaven nightclub near Charing Cross. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3edPhi2 ...
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Seal pup freed from hole after three-hour rescue in Nofolk
Rescuers say the animal was "really jammed" and at risk of drowning at high tide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yKlirv
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The Afghans building a new life in the Hebrides
Frishta Matin and her family risked their lives to flee the Taliban for a new start in Lewis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ehSVHu ...
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Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali pleads not guilty to murdering MP
Sir David Amess, an MP since 1983, was stabbed while holding a constituency surgery in Essex in October. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Big Ben will bong again to see in the new year
The Elizabeth Tower, which houses the bell and famous clock, has undergone four years of repairs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GYI...
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Covid: Scotland considering whether to cancel major events
New restrictions on events such as Hogmanay street parties, concerts and major sporting fixtures could be announced. from BBC News - Home ...
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Princess Haya: The princess, the sheikh and the £550m divorce settlement
A UK court publishes a ruling in the divorce case of Sheikh Mohammed and his ex-wife Princess Haya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32...
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MPs urge changes to 'outdated' gender recognition laws
A committee says legally changing gender remains too difficult and risks entrenching stereotypes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mpw...
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Christmas restrictions: 'I don't have a turkey in the fridge'
With just four days until Christmas, people are wondering if new restrictions will be brought in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EaS...
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Alt-J's Thom Sonny Green: From shielding to getting back on tour
Thom Sonny Green says the risk of catching Covid is worth it to get back on stage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FiZSnR
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Sex and the City stars give support to Chris Noth accusers
Three Sex And The City actresses issue a joint statement after co-star is accused of sexual assault. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Monday, December 20, 2021
Paul Marsh jailed for killing Jessica Dalgleish after she refused to eat lunch
A court hears Paul Marsh inflicted catastrophic injuries on his girlfriend's disabled daughter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e...
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Hobnobs maker warns biscuit prices set to soar
McVities, which also makes Jaffa Cakes and Penguins, is facing higher ingredient and labour costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pl...
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Covid: Pubs and restaurants warn time running out to help
The hospitality sector says urgent action is needed as it struggles with the impact of Omicron. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mjtbi...
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Laura Kuenssberg to step down as BBC's political editor
After seven years in the post, the journalist will now take on other roles within the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mlGO0z
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Covid in Scotland: ScotRail cancels 118 services as virus spikes
Positive cases and self-isolation are having an increasing impact on trains and other public services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Harry Miller: Legal victory after alleged 'transphobic tweets'
A national police policy had a "chilling effect" on freedom of speech, the Court of Appeal rules. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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In pictures: Mountain summits 'float' above the clouds
A weather phenomenon called a temperature inversion leads to some striking images on Scotland's hills. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Strictly: Rose Ayling-Ellis on her historic Strictly win
Watch the first interview the actor and her dance partner Giovanni Pernice gave after their victory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Lord Frost: I didn't support PM's coercive Covid plan
The former Brexit minister insists his resignation was about policy, not Boris Johnson's leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Leftist Gabriel Boric to become Chile's youngest ever president
Gabriel Boric, 35, says he will look after democracy after a convincing win over his far-right rival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
Bridgend MP arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit
Bridgend Conservative MP Jamie Wallis's office confirmed he was "assisting police with their enquiries". from BBC News - Hom...
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Strictly 2021: The best bits as Rose Ayling-Ellis wins Saturday's final
Deaf actor Rose Ayling-Ellis and former Bake Off winner John Whaite fought for the famous Glitterball trophy. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Piers Corbyn arrested over video calling for arson
It appears to show him calling for direct action against MPs who support Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FekJbL
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West Bank ambush suspects captured, Israel says
The army says it has caught Palestinians suspected of a deadly attack in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q9N7...
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The Ashes: England facing second Test defeat after Joe Root falls in final over of day four
England are four wickets down, needing to bat out the final day for a draw in Adelaide having been set a nominal 468 to win. from BBC News...
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The Andrew Marr show: Moments that made it
After he presents his final show, watch the moments Marr grilled some of the world's leaders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q6L...
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Eel-powered Christmas lights and a Messi mural - stories you may have missed
Copenhagen's 700 festive kayaks and some of the stories you might have missed this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3J1VImm
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Pioneering architect Rogers designed some of world's most iconic buildings
Pioneering, sometimes controversial architect who designed some of the world's most iconic buildings. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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The Ashes: Joe Root take painful blow as England struggle against Australia
England captain Joe Root gets "struck where you don't want to be struck!" by Mitchell Starc's delivery during the fourth d...
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NFL Highlights: Jonathan Taylor scores 67-yard touchdown as Indianapolis Colts beat New England Patriots
Watch Jonathan Taylor score a late 67-yard touchdown late for the Indianapolis Colts to crush any hopes of a comeback from the New England P...
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Saturday, December 18, 2021
Covid-19: Cabinet ministers briefed on latest UK data as Omicron surges
It comes as London's mayor warns case numbers are impacting the city's emergency services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p9...
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Sutton house fire: Woman held after twin brothers killed bailed
The 27-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of child neglect following the fatal fire in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Ghislaine Maxwell defence rests as she calls case 'unproven'
The defence struggled to produce witnesses on Friday and only nine out of a proposed 35 testified. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yA...
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Sacked NatWest worker has customer details under her bed
A former NatWest worker claims she has repeatedly tried to return the details of 1,600 customers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3swi...
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Super Typhoon Rai: Dozens feared dead in Philippines
Some three million people are without power after a devastating typhoon swept over the Philippines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Aston Villa v Burnley postponed after Villa record 'increased amount' of positive Covid-19 cases
Aston Villa's match with Burnley is postponed after the Birmingham club confirmed an "increased amount of Covid-19 test results...
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The Ashes: Australia in control of second Test after England collapse
Watch highlights as Australia dominate England, who suffer another batting collapse, on day three of the second Ashes Test against in Adelai...
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Downing Street parties inquiry: Opposition MPs call for independent figure to lead probe
The UK's top civil servant is no longer leading the probe after it emerged an event was held in his own office. from BBC News - Home h...
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England's hopes fade after another dismal collapse in Ashes
England's Ashes hopes are in a sorry mess after another dismal batting collapse on day three of the second Test against Australia. fro...
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The Ashes: Stuart Broad dismissed for nine as England all out for 236
Watch as England's Stuart Broad is caught by Travis Head to end the innings 237 runs behind hosts Australia during the third day of the ...
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Friday, December 17, 2021
Royal Albert Hall boss notes huge drop in sales since spread of Omicron
Craig Hassall calls for "a stronger government position" to help the struggling theatre industry. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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'I've got Covid so am self-isolating alone at Christmas'
Anyone testing positive now will be self-isolating on 25 December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e1ohlN
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Covid: How has Omicron changed a Christmas night out in Ipswich?
With many people opting to stay at home, what is it like for those on a night out? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32dRtDy
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Sweden's Gavle Christmas goat torched... again
A giant straw goat that is an annual highlight in the city of Gavle is burned down by an arsonist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ma...
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North Shropshire by-election: How did Tories turn off true blue voters?
Voters say the result sends a message to the PM as Lib Dems end 200 years of Tory control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dYwGX5
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Covid: 'We're not looking forward to doing it all again'
St George's Hospital in London is bracing for another wave of Covid in the wake of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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North Shropshire by-election: Has Boris Johnson lost his winning touch?
Just two years after a landslide general election victory, the PM suffers a big loss in a Tory heartland. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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George Ezra: Why I spent summer in a Christmas jumper
He shares his tips along with producer Tre Jean Marie on how to make the perfect festive track. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mcrhQ...
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The Ashes: Michael Neser removes Haseeb Hameed with second ball in Test cricket
Haseeb Hammed clips the ball straight to mid-on to give Michael Neser a wicket with his second ball in Test cricket as England struggle on d...
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The Ashes: Australia get early breakthrough as Rory Burns edges to Steve Smith
England opening batter Rory Burns falls for four as he edges the ball to Australia captain Steve Smith on day two of the second Ashes Test i...
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Clothes sales back to pre-Covid levels in November
Total UK retail sales rose by 1.4%, helped by Black Friday and early Christmas shopping. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e2gXWU
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
Pregnant women put on UK's priority Covid vaccine list
Experts say it is vital mums-to-be get immunised to protect themselves and their unborn child. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GPsfdK...
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Covid: First UK patients given take-at-home pill
The tablet - molnupiravir - is given twice a day to high-risk patients who have caught the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31Xk...
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John Cleese to complain over BBC interview
The Monty Python star says he was made to look "harmful" during a discussion on cancel culture. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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M&S accuses Aldi of copying Christmas gin
The retailers are locked in a legal spat for the second time this year - this time over bottles of gin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Strictly finalists: 'We all represent something'
The last three couples in this year's contest tell Newsbeat how they're feeling ahead of the final. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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NHS Tracker: How is the NHS in your area coping this winter?
Winter and Covid are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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School apology after bleak Christmas lunch photo goes viral
The festive lunch at Steynham Grammar School was compared to prison food on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30xxzml
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Interest rates: What are they and why do they matter?
The Bank Rate is one of the main tools used to keep the economy growing steadily. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3weAjAx
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Bruce Springsteen sells his entire music catalogue for $500m
The star follows in the footsteps of Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and Blondie by cashing in on his songs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: France to drastically restrict travel from UK
Non-residents will need compelling reasons to travel, as France tries to slow the spread of Omicron. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Mercedes will not pursue appeal against F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi result
Mercedes decide not to pursue their appeal against the results of the Formula 1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home ...
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Star Hobson murder: Brockhill and Smith to have sentence reviewed
Savannah Brockhill's 25-year minimum term has been referred to the Attorney General for review. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F...
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Ashes: David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne grind down England on day one in Adelaide
England suffer another dispiriting day in the Ashes as David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne dominate again on day one of the second Test in A...
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Omicron: What can we learn from South Africa's experience so far?
We can learn some things from what's happening in South Africa, but there are also uncertainties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Brentford boss Frank wants weekend Premier League games called off
Brentford boss Thomas Frank believes this weekend's Premier League games and the League Cup ties next week should be cancelled because o...
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Confusion as people flee quarantine hotels
The government had told quarantine guests to stay put after removing all 11 countries from the travel red list. from BBC News - Home https...
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David Fuller: Mortuary abuse killer was an animal, court told
David Fuller, who killed Wendy Knell and Caroline Pierce, abused 102 female corpses in two morgues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Odudu injured and on crutches ahead of final
The TV presenter has sustained a foot injury and has been unable to rehearse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EZ9GmK
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Lewis Hamilton gets knighthood from Prince Charles
Lewis Hamilton receives his knighthood just three days after he was denied an eighth Formula 1 drivers' title. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Swansea grandmother breaks bauble Guinness World Record
Sylvia Pope, fondly known as Nanna Baubles, is the proud owner of 1,760 festive ornaments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pXZFzT
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Brown, Bellingham and Challis up for Young Sports Personality award
Sky Brown, Jude Bellingham and Ellie Challis are shortlisted for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award. from BBC News - Home ...
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England face New Zealand and South Africa in 'mini World Cup' in 2022 autumn Tests
England's four home matches in the 2022 Autumn Nations Series is a "mini World Cup" says Eddie Jones. from BBC News - Home h...
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Aguero retires from football following heart problem
Sergio Aguero announces his retirement from football within six months of joining Barcelona from Manchester City. from BBC News - Home htt...
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More restrictions possible in Scotland before Christmas
Deputy First Minister John Swinney also urged people to take "the greatest of care" over household mixing. from BBC News - Home ...
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Cornish comedian Jethro dies aged 73
The stand-up comedian, who spent more than 50 years on the road, died after contracting Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/323m...
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Man Utd set to return to training after Covid outbreak among players
Manchester United's players are expected to return to training on Wednesday after a Covid-19 outbreak at the Old Trafford club. from B...
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Musicals, plays and pantos cancel shows after Covid-19 outbreaks
The West End's Lion King is among the shows to cancel performances due to cast or crew infections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: 'Quarantine hotel fiasco has cost us £5,500'
People staying in government-approved hotels have complained of inedible food and feeling unsafe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oS1...
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Star Hobson: Savannah Brockhill guilty of murder
Star Hobson's mother is also convicted of causing or allowing her death after months of abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m2...
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Online Safety Bill: New offences and tighter rules
The next stage of the landmark Online Safety Bill recommends major changes and tougher regulation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yl...
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Covid-19: High demand blamed for shortage of PCR appointments in England
Appointments for in-person PCR tests were temporarily unavailable across the whole of England earlier. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Arctic heat record is like Mediterranean, says UN
The highest temperature recorded in the region last year - 38C (100F) - is officially confirmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m3h6...
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Belarusian opposition leader jailed for 18 years
Sergei Tikhanovsky, a former presidential candidate, is convicted after a trial condemned as a sham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Star Hobson: The short life and death of a beloved toddler
How did a toddler loved and adored by many end up dead after months of physical and emotional abuse? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Some schools struggling to stay open as cases rises
Head teachers warn some schools are struggling to stay open due to high Covid rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yvVIGv
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Covid: New social mixing guidelines likely in Scotland
The first minister is expected to give new advice on how many other people or households you should meet in a day. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Monday, December 13, 2021
Covid: Website crashes as thousands try to book boosters
Queues of people wait for jabs in England, and ordering rapid tests online is suspended as demand spikes. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Boris Johnson: I broke no rules over Christmas parties
The PM defends his actions after being pictured taking part in a quiz, but says the event will be investigated. from BBC News - Home https...
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Working from home: 'We get more done in the office'
Some employers are not happy about new work-from-home guidance that came into force on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pOtYZT...
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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president being treated for Covid
Cyril Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday and has delegated all responsibilities to his deputy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Kentucky tornadoes: Race to find missing in flattened US towns
Search efforts continue as families await news of loved ones following Kentucky's deadly tornadoes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Lewis Hamilton will be back, says David Coulthard after controversial Abu Dhabi finale
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton is a "fantastic example" on "how to handle defeat" and is "committed" to co...
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Tion Wayne and Russ Millions' Body named TikTok UK song of 2021
Tion Wayne and Russ Millions' drill track Body is a the most used track for UK creators. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yzCS1r
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Cabaret: Critics make song and dance over Eddie Redmayne musical
The new West End production, starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley, opened to rave reviews. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mlE9...
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Tony's sorry for missing advent chocolate stunt
Tony's Chocolonely apologises for leaving an advent calendar window empty to highlight inequality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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'This has been manipulated' - Hamilton radio message emerges
Lewis Hamilton says over his team radio at the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that the race had been "manipulated". from BBC Ne...
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Kentucky tornadoes: Rebuilding lives from 'hell on Earth'
Residents in the US state are sifting through the rubble that was once a town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31QQSaY
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Man Utd to face PSG in Champions League with holders Chelsea playing Lille
Manchester United are drawn to face Ligue 1 leaders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last 16, while Chelsea play Lille. from BBC N...
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Buy now pay later: How does it work?
It is estimated about 15 million adults of all ages in the UK are actively using this form of credit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Race on between virus and vaccine, says minister
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says 10 people are in hospital in England with the Omicron variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oNvd...
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Sunday, December 12, 2021
Covid: UK alert level raised to four due to Omicron
The higher alert level reflects the rapid increase in cases of the variant, say UK chief medical officers. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Royal Mail staff absences double levels of 2018
A source with close knowledge of the firm said there were widespread problems due to sickness and demand. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: Vaccinated contacts in England told to take daily rapid tests
The change will mean those in close contact with the Omicron variant no longer need to self-isolate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Kensington: Gun found after west London fatal shooting
Officers were responding to reports of a man with a firearm at a bank and bookmakers, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oLG...
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Petra Srncova: Man bailed as search for missing hospital worker continues
Petra Srncova's disappearance is described as "out of character" by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oJtaWO
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Max Verstappen: Formula 1's 'bull fighter' & the family that shaped him
Max Verstappen was born to be an F1 driver - both his parents were racers. But his father effectively programmed him as one, too. from BBC...
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Shadwell death: Girl, 11, dies as chemicals found in east London building
The Met Police says a number of other people in the same address reported feeling unwell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DINH1P
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Covid: First people in UK hospitals with Omicron variant
The variant accounts for a third of infections in London, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lSu...
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Russia Ukraine: Massive consequences if Moscow invades, G7 says
Moscow is amassing troops on Ukraine's border, but President Putin insists they pose no threat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31...
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Indian PM's Twitter hacked with bitcoin tweet
The Indian prime minister's account had a message stating that bitcoin would be distributed to citizens. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Mexico truck crash: 'I woke up 50 metres from the truck'
A survivor of a crash that killed 54 speaks to the BBC about the people who did not survive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dGHwB1
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Anne Rice, author of Interview with the Vampire, dies aged 80
The American author was best known for her 1976 gothic novel Interview with the Vampire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rYyjMB
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Murder charge after Kenton house stab death
Anthony Nichols was found with a stab wound and died in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dHasIT
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Saturday, December 11, 2021
Covid: Omicron study suggests major wave in January
More stringent restrictions may be needed to prevent coronavirus from overwhelming hospitals, scientists say. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Drone footage shows collapsed Amazon warehouse
Tornadoes have ripped through several states killing more than 50 people, authorities say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dK4QxL
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More Covid rules could come next week in Scotland
The Deputy First minister says the government is "wrestling with the challenge" of surging Omicron cases. from BBC News - Home h...
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Sterling penalty gives Man City win over 10-man Wolves
Raheem Sterling scores a controversial penalty to reach 100 Premier League goals and give Manchester City victory over 10-man Wolves. from...
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Covid: Care home visitors cut to three to slow Omicron spread
Residents will be allowed three visitors and one care worker from Wednesday under updated guidance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E...
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Simon McCoy becomes latest presenter to leave GB News
He follows Andrew Neil out of the door after previously working at the BBC for 17 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rTaQfS
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Postponed Tottenham-Rennes will not be rescheduled
Tottenham's postponed Europa Conference League game with Rennes - due to be played on 9 December - will not be rescheduled, says Uefa. ...
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Queues form as Banksy Colston statue trial T-shirts go on sale
The shirts were released to mark the trial of four people accused of toppling the Edward Colston statue. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Firms warn of 'devastating' impact of new restrictions
Firms are calling on the government for more support after Plan B Covid restrictions take effect. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33lI...
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Friday, December 10, 2021
Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules
Judges are reassured by US promises to reduce the risk of the Wikileaks founder taking his own life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Downing Street Christmas party cancelled amid fury over 2020 event
No 10 says Boris Johnson has full confidence in press chief Jack Doyle amid row over last year's gatherings. from BBC News - Home http...
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Covid: Scotland facing 'tsunami' of Omicron cases
Nicola Sturgeon says the new variant is expected to replace Delta as the dominant form of the virus within days. from BBC News - Home http...
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Singapore: Man feared for life during otter attack
Graham George Spencer was left with more than 20 wounds after he was bitten by the animals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3IB7hkh
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16th Century books sell for £365,000 at Exeter auction
The two books were expected to sell for between £3,000 and £5,000 at an auction in Exeter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rTLE8V
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Stephen Port: How Met failings contributed to the deaths of three men
A look at the failings by the Met Police, which contributed to the deaths of serial killer Stephen Port's final three victims. from BB...
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Wales Covid rules reviewed twice before Christmas
Mark Drakeford changes the reviews from every three weeks to every week in response to Omicron. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31UZg9...
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Eamonn Holmes to host his own show on GB News
The former Sky News and GMTV presenter will leave his role on ITV's This Morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31FHebg
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Swansea: Cinema & Co bolted shut amid Covid breach summons
Cinema & Co owner Anna Redfern receives court summons over allegedly defying closure order. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yrqlN...
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We're fully booked up, says lorry driving trainer
As the government seeks to boost an HGV training scheme, a firm says the system cannot cope. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pLytEf
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Taylor Swift to face trial in Shake It Off copyright case
The phrase "haters gonna hate" is at the centre of the case, which had previously been dismissed. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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UK residents vaccinated abroad can now use NHS Covid Pass
Previously those who had the jab abroad could not use the pass to prove their vaccination status. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31Ig...
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LadBaby aim for Christmas chart record - with help from Ed Sheeran and Elton John
The YouTube stars team up with pop royalty to go for a record fourth festive number one in a row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rPG...
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Larry Hoover: Kanye and Drake set aside feud for prisoner concert
The former friends stage a concert in a bid to free Larry Hoover, who's been in jail for decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Thursday, December 9, 2021
Bronski Beat founder Steve Bronski dies at 61
The keyboard player was one-third of the 1980s pop group, whose hits included Smalltown Boy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lOAxuj
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China committed genocide against Uyghurs, independent tribunal rules
A London-based unofficial tribunal says China is deliberately preventing births among Uyghurs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3IvAiOx...
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'Get checked' says Mark Wright after tumour removal
The former reality TV star said he had an operation to remove the 12cm tumour on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lQ1kWT
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Sir Richard Sutton: Thomas Schreiber 'heard voices' before the killing
Thomas Schreiber tells a court he went "completely crazy" during an argument with his mother. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Plan B: How will working from home rules affect people?
Workers and those who depend on lunchtime trade share their thoughts on new home working rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DyM3Q...
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HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Portsmouth minus £100m fighter jet
The flagship is set to return to Portsmouth from its 26,000 mile maiden operational deployment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DIyP3...
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Longannet power station chimney blown up
The Fife site produced Scotland's last coal-fired energy until it ceased operation in 2016. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oBqpa...
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Boris and Carrie Johnson announce birth of a girl
Boris and Carrie Johnson announce the birth of healthy daughter, their second child since he became prime minister. from BBC News - Home h...
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NHS Tracker: How is the NHS in your area coping?
Waits for emergency care are worsening - use the BBC lookup to find out how busy your local service is. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Conservative Party fined over PM's Downing Street flat refurbishment
The Electoral Commission fines the party £17,800 for failing to accurately report a donation for the work. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Covid: Omicron hospital admissions could reach 1,000 a day - scientific advisers
The BBC has seen minutes of a meeting of scientific advisers which warn of NHS pressure from Omicron. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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UK joins diplomatic boycott of China Winter Olympics
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says no ministers will attend the games, citing human rights abuses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31El...
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Sheffield nurse Paul Grayson charged with hospital sexual offences
Police say 13 charges relate to Paul Grayson's work at Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire Hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Sanna Marin: Finland's PM sorry for clubbing after Covid contact
Sanna Marin went on a night out on Saturday, hours after her foreign minister had tested positive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31x...
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Boss says sorry for 'blundered' mass Zoom firing
Vishal Garg says he "is deeply sorry" for sacking 900 staff in an online meeting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Izqx1u
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5G in Coverdale: Ancient valley set for telecoms upgrade
A 5G switch-on is set to revolutionise life for those who work in Yorkshire's remote Coverdale. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G...
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PMQs: Boris Johnson sorry for offence caused by Christmas party joke video
Boris Johnson says he was assured no rules were broken, but Labour's Keir Starmer questions the PM's moral authority. from BBC New...
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Ministers considering move to Covid Plan B - source
Measures set to be considered include working from home, further rules on masks and Covid certification. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Pfizer says booster shot promising against Omicron
The company says a third dose of its vaccine could improve protection against the new variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Gul5eJ...
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Grenfell firm F1 sponsorship deal ended
Mercedes' sponsorship deal with Kingspan, a firm that made insulation material involved in the Grenfell Tower disaster, is ended a week ...
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Nick Cannon: Comedian announces death of five-month-old son Zen
The American's five-month-old son Zen died after having had a brain tumour, he said on his show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Bipin Rawat: India's top general in helicopter crash
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat was in the helicopter which crashed in southern India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3IyF...
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Germany's Olaf Scholz takes over from Merkel as chancellor
Olaf Scholz is confirmed as chancellor, leading a three-party coalition after 16 years of Merkel rule. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Storm Barra: Power cuts hit north and north east Scotland
About 1,000 homes in north and north east Scotland are left without electricity as extreme weather again disrupts the network. from BBC Ne...
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Tiny town, Marazion, bids to become UK's smallest city
The bid for Marazion in Cornwall is part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EDAlFr
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Halo Infinite: Time to 'mix-up' the series
How some of the brains behind Halo: Infinite developed it in a fast-changing gaming landscape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3IvYFM0...
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Olaf Scholz: Who is Germany's new chancellor?
The centre-left leader was vice-chancellor and succeeds Angela Merkel after securing a coalition deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Indonesia volcano: BBC reporter surrounded by houses buried in ash
Watch Valdya Baraputri in Indonesia describe the path of destruction from Mount Semeru's eruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Grammy Awards: Drake withdraws nominations
The decision has reportedly been made at the request of Drake and his management. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DubWkb
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Sam and Chris Gould: Failures made after twins reported sex abuse
Sam and Chris Gould's parents say the family had been "left in limbo" before the girls' suicides. from BBC News - Home h...
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Mixed-race family suffered years of racist abuse from neighbours
A family was forced to move from their home, schools and jobs by their neighbours' harassment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pA...
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Covid testing: New PCR rules throw plans into disarray
Travellers explain how their plans have been disrupted by the new rules for people arriving in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The Scot trekking across Canada to help restore Highland forests
Michael Yellowlees and his Alaskan husky Luna spent nine months travelling coast-to-coast on foot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ev...
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Monday, December 6, 2021
US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3op8S...
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Storm Barra: Coastal areas braced for strong winds
A rare red alert is in place in Ireland on Tuesday, while wind and snow are expected in parts of the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Uber prices could rise 20% after UK ruling
In a move that will affect the whole taxi industry, a judge has ruled Uber must make contracts with its customers. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman: Met PCs jailed for crime scene images
The men took photos of the bodies of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman instead of guarding the scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E...
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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Review to start immediately
The investigation focuses on the six-year-old tortured and killed by his father and stepmother. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31xQqO...
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Viagra may be useful against Alzheimer's dementia
The impotence pill could have effects in the brain that may help fight dementia, say US researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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John Miles, best known for his rock ballad Music, has died
The musician, who toured with Elton John in the 1970s, died after a short illness, his family say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ga...
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The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israel
The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractur...
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Warnings Covid travel test prices are misleading
The government's website to find travel tests "is not serving its purpose", an industry trade group says. from BBC News - Ho...
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Grenfell Tower: Governments hid fire safety risks, inquiry hears
A lawyer for victims of the 2017 fire says the "concealment" of safety risks is a "major scandal". from BBC News - Hom...
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Storm Barra: Northern Powergrid aims to reconnect final homes
Northern Powergrid says the last 1,300 homes should be reconnected before Storm Barra arrives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rEPHWI...
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Man jailed for trying to murder lottery-winning partner
Stephen Gibbs admits trying to murder Emma Brown after she told him she wanted to separate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DwEFF4
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Covid: Sainsbury's asks staff to delay Christmas parties
The supermarket will reimburse workers for postponed parties amid emergence of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G...
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T.rex gets Christmas jumper at Natural History Museum in London
A knitwear firm creates the huge sweater for the dinosaur at London's Natural History Museum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32RW...
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Joey Barton cleared of assaulting Daniel Stendel in stadium tunnel
The ex-England player is found not guilty of assaulting Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel after a defeat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Michael Sheen turns himself into a 'not-for-profit' actor
The activist pledges to use his money from acting to fund more good causes and charity events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y0B94Y...
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NI 100: Signing of Anglo-Irish Treaty marked 100 years on
The treaty created an independent Irish Free State but led to the Irish Civil War. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32SOQam
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Covid: UK red list criticised as 'travel apartheid' by Nigeria
Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Union loses legal challenge to PM's decision to back Priti Patel
Boris Johnson kept his home secretary in place, saying she had not broken ministerial rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rGDEIm
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Yasmin Evans to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra on Christmas Eve
The 1Xtra DJ will be leaving after nine years at the network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DmAN9K
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Matt Hancock: Breaking Covid guidance 'failure of leadership'
The former health secretary Matt Hancock tells the BBC he is "sorry for all the people I let down". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors
The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3IqeMd...
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Zambia crocodile attack: 'I was very lucky', says Amelie Osborn-Smith
Amelie Osborn-Smith says her brain went into "overdrive" as she fought off the reptile in Zambia. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Sunday, December 5, 2021
Manchester Arena attack: Families 'disgusted' by memorial trespassing
Fences at a site dedicated to the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena attack were pulled down on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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'We painted Wembley blue' - Hayes on 'purring' Chelsea's FA Cup triumph
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says her side were "purring" as they won the FA Cup by beating Arsenal at Wembley Stadium. from BBC News...
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Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xYWIm5...
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Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon
Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ip...
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Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash
Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rCDfqd
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Lewis Hamilton wins thrilling Saudi Arabian GP
Lewis Hamilton beats Max Verstappen in a chaotic and controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to set up a winner-takes all championship finale...
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Storm Barra: Severe weather warnings for wind and rain issued
The Met Office says the Atlantic system will bring the bad weather to Northern Ireland on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xW...
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Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies
Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Dq40AD
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Levelling up: Government white paper likely to be delayed to 2022
Labour accuses the government of being in "disarray", but ministers promise to tackle regional inequality. from BBC News - Home ...
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Tyson Fury: Drainpipe sculpture of boxer unveiled in Morecambe
The Morecambe artwork "depicts the essence of the punch", the sculptor says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3prVrAg
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Chelsea beat Arsenal to win FA Cup & complete 2020-21 domestic treble
Chelsea see off Arsenal in a dominant display in the delayed final to last season's FA Cup to win their first domestic treble. from BB...
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Fred gives Man Utd win over Palace in Rangnick's first game in charge
Ralf Rangnick gets off to the perfect start as Manchester United manager as his side edge past Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. from BBC Ne...
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UK Snooker Championship final: Zhao Xintong leads Luca Brecel
China's Zhao Xintong opens up a 5-3 lead over Belgium's Luca Brecel in the final of the UK Championship in York. from BBC News - H...
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Parliament drug use claims to be raised with police this week
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle says allegations of cocaine taking are "deeply concerning". from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Women's FA Cup final: Fran Kirby gives Chelsea early lead against Arsenal
Watch Chelsea's Fran Kirby put her side 1-0 up inside three minutes in the Women's FA Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley. from B...
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Banksy pledges to help save Reading jail with stencil sale
The artist offers to raise £10m to buy the former prison so it can become an arts hub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pm91Fm
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Barry Sheerman: Longest-serving Labour MP to step down
Barry Sheerman says he is looking forward to spending more time with his family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rCKONN
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Storm Arwen: Business secretary says power cuts unacceptable
The electricity supplier for the North East says 3,900 homes are still without power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31n0ydd
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Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe
Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis called on Europe to take responsibility for the situation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xXX0cV ...
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Trump social media firm raises $1bn from investors
The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Norwich: 'Mr Christmas' installs 16,000 lights on his house
Mark Abbott is raising money for a charity that helped him when he was homeless 15 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31mQKzV ...
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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: National inquiry into boy's death
Lessons will be learnt to protect other children from such evil crimes, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/300Xsec
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India Nagaland: Security forces kill 13 civilians amid ambush blunder
Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Saturday, December 4, 2021
Hand cycling has given me my freedom back
Amputee Neil Russell is planning to embark on a challenge to cycle around Scotland on his hand bike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Women's FA Cup final: The preparation and superstition
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to Chelsea stars Erin Cuthbert and Millie Bright about the final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3opgyE5
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Storm Arwen: Snow, rain, and wind set to hit homes still without power
Snow, rain, and wind is set to hit areas still affected by Storm Arwen power outages, the Met Office says. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Ava White: Liverpool vigil held for stabbed schoolgirl
Hundreds of balloons are released in Liverpool city centre in memory of 12-year-old Ava White. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZSzL7A...
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Watford 1-3 Manchester City: Bernardo Silva scores twice as City move top of the Premier League
Reigning champions Manchester City move top of the Premier League for the first time this season with a dominant win over Watford. from BB...
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Coronavirus: UK tightens travel rules amid Omicron spread
Travellers to the UK will have to have a negative Covid test before departure, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears
The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Football fans clap in tribute to Arthur
Saturday's match between Birmingham City and Millwall paused at the six minute mark so fans could pay tribute. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Michigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter
Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3InwnTy...
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Belgian zoo hippos test positive for Covid
Officials at Antwerp zoo do not know how the pair - now in quarantine - caught the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GaMGRS
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Covid: Doctors' leaders back postponed health checks
A senior GP says the move would support the "national priority" to vaccinate people quickly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Government to overhaul drug policy to focus on getting users healthcare
Changes expected on Monday are set to include getting users out of the criminal justice system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ghclb...
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Afghanistan: Macron reveals plans for joint European mission
The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DnM...
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World's oldest Test cricketer Eileen Ash dies at 110
Eileen Ash, who made her debut for England in 1937, dies at the age of 110. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Dshfke
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Huge Calder Valley model railway hidden from girlfriend unveiled
Simon George plans to take his scale-model of Heaton Lodge junction in Kirklees on tour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lzDjmK
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Covid: Met reviews Labour MPs' complaint over No 10 party claims
The London force says it does not routinely investigate "retrospective breaches" of Covid regulations. from BBC News - Home http...
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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Football fans to clap for murdered Arthur
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes' stepmother and his father were both jailed on Friday for his death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DhIsWM...
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Indonesia volcano: Residents flee as Mt Semeru spews huge ash cloud
Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m from Mt Semeru in Java. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pnvLVz
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ICYMI: Jumping into an active volcano, and other ways to spend the festive season
Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Storm Arwen: Northern Powergrid sorry for power cut communication
The electricity supplier for the North East says it could have been better at talking to customers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E...
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Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week
The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lUpqQD
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Patel makes cricket history with 10 wicket haul
Ajaz Patel becomes only the third bowler in Test history to take all 10 wickets in an innings as New Zealand bowl India out for 325 in the s...
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Ben Brereton Diaz: Fan's belly tattoo of striker leads to fame in Chile
Lewis Hamill says his life has been "mad" since his tattoo of Ben Brereton Diaz was posted online. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Friday, December 3, 2021
Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pmtHgA
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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: What were the opportunities missed to save him?
Social services are facing questions about their actions before Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32Np...
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Michigan school shooting: Parents of gunman charged with manslaughter
Authorities say the suspect killed four students and injured seven people with his dad's handgun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Omicron could cause re-infection and Italian man tries to dodge jab with fake arm
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Im3dVc
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Covid: Don't panic about Omicron variant, WHO says
The World Health Organization urges people to be cautious and prepare for the Omicron variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ElVALH...
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Covid-19: Matt Hancock neighbour denies NHS cronyism claim
Alex Bourne says the former health secretary had no involvement is his company winning NHS work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Emgf...
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Italian man tries to dodge Covid jab using fake arm
The man is so keen to get a vaccine pass he turns up with a plastic arm, but doctors aren't fooled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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South Africa battles Omicron fear and vaccine myths
The new variant threatens to overshadow the holiday season as campaigners fight vaccine fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31hrECt...
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Covid in Scotland: Omicron cases linked to Steps concert in Glasgow
The number of cases in Scotland increases to 29, including six linked to a Steps concert in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Storm Arwen: Ofgem to review power networks' response
Energy watchdog will look at the resilience of the system and how firms communicated with customers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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I now feel less safe as a gay man - MP Chris Bryant
The Labour MP accuses the government of stoking a culture war that will harm anyone "slightly different". from BBC News - Home h...
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Couple who killed Arthur Labinjo-Hughes jailed
Thomas Hughes will serve 21 years and Emma Tustin a minimum of 29 for the killing and torture of his son. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: First data points to Omicron re-infection risk
Scientists in South Africa have identified a spike in the numbers catching Covid again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lwYbLo
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Sir Antony Sher: Actor dies of cancer aged 72
His film work included Shakespeare in Love while his stage work included Richard III and Macbeth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ry3...
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Obituary: Sir Antony Sher, a giant of the stage
The South African actor went from feeling like an impostor to becoming a giant of the British stage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Cambo: Jobs warning as Shell pulls out of oil field development
Climate change campaigners welcome the move but business leaders voice fears for the future of thousands of jobs. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Christmas parties: Conservative staff event going ahead, says chairman
Tory chairman urges people to go ahead with parties - but the government faces calls for clearer guidance. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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West Side Story: Spielberg on casting the film from Latinx community
Director Steven Spielberg on why all the film's Latinx characters had to come from that community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Gene edited sex selection may spare animal suffering
A gene editing technique may prevent the slaughter of animals not needed by the livestock industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31...
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Selfridges set for £4bn sale to Thai retail giant
The billionaire Weston family are close to selling the famous luxury stores chain to Central Group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3I...
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Euro 2020 final disorder Ticketless thugs 'could have killed' at England v Italy game
"Ticketless, drunken and drugged-up thugs" could have caused death at the Euro 2020 final as they attempted to storm Wembley Stadi...
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Little Mix taking break after '10 amazing years'
The group assure fans they are not splitting up permanently and have plans for more music and tours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Ros Atkins on... The No 10 Christmas party
Ros Atkins investigates a Christmas party at Downing Street in the midst of 2020 Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
How do you say 'Omicron'?
Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Covid: Germany puts major restrictions on unvaccinated
Chancellor Angela Merkel describes the far-reaching measures as an act of "national solidarity". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid-19: Germany puts strict curbs on unvaccinated and families criticise 'sickening' No 10 party
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oetiNO
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Storm Arwen: Orphaned seal pups in Norfolk animal shelter
The six were separated from their mothers during Storm Arwen and will spend winter with the RSPCA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Eo...
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Will Meghan's big win change public opinion?
The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Dad and partner guilty of killing six-year-old
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes died of a head injury after being starved, tortured and neglected by the pair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: A life cut short by cruelty
The six-year-old was beaten, starved and isolated by his father and stepmother before he was killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Oxford Street: Men filmed spitting at Jewish people on bus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described the footage filmed on Oxford Street as "disturbing". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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£1m Police Scotland payout over M9 crash death
The family of Lamara Bell say their "pain and loss won't stop" despite the settlement over police failings. from BBC News - ...
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UK plays down Brexit link in US steel tariff row
Reports suggesting a US decision to maintain tariffs on UK steel is linked to Brexit from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G7vH2N
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Russia Ukraine: Lavrov warns of return to military confrontation nightmare
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov floats the idea of a new European security pact to prevent Nato expansion. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Merkel picks German punk singer Hagen for last serenade
Nina Hagen's song will be played during a military ceremony in the outgoing chancellor's honour. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Storm Arwen: Thousands still without power six days after storm
More than 15,500 homes in the north of England and Scotland are facing power cuts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rt6NXn
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Afghanistan: Hamid Karzai says the Taliban are his brothers
In a BBC interview, Hamid Karzai also calls on the international community to help rebuild Afghanistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Turtle Tally recovering after being stranded on beach
One of the world's rarest turtles is recovering after finding itself more than 4,000 miles from home. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads
The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DsC8fn...
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Covid bereaved families 'sickened' over No 10 Christmas party
Covid bereaved families campaigners call for apology from Boris Johnson over lockdown gathering. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Dnce...
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Government fined £500,000 for New Year honours data breach
The addresses of more than 1,000 people, including Sir Elton John and Gabby Logan, were shared online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Defence lawyers seek to discredit key accuser
Ghislaine Maxwell's defence team try to poke holes in an alleged victim's testimony at her trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Home Alone house available to book on Airbnb
The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Meghan wins ruling in Mail on Sunday privacy fight
The Duchess of Sussex took action after the paper carried extracts of a letter to her father. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Egw4aJ ...
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Sexual harassment: 'I was left crying on the Tube'
An Instagram influencer explains how being accosted on the Tube was only the start of her ordeal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ofL...
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Asbestos exposure from 20 years ago killed IT worker
Jason Williams was given months to live when he became ill due to asbestos exposure 20 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Io9...
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Rust: US Police to search arms supplier over fatal film shooting
A fourth search warrant is issued to find out how the ammo that killed Halyna Hutchins got on set. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31b...
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University strikes: Students react as staff walk out
Students say they back staff walkouts over pay and pensions - but others worry about more turmoil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ln...
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Social care: Plans to fund improvement in England unveiled
The government sets out how it plans to spend some of the cash raised by its new health tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lrK4ah
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Storm Arwen power cuts: 30,000 face wait of up to two days
Energy companies said they had reconnected 97% of homes but faced challenges in remote areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ee0mem ...
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PMQs: Johnson quizzed over lockdown Christmas parties
The PM says all Covid rules were followed in Downing Street last year - but Labour accuses him of hypocrisy. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Munich WW2 bomb blows up near station, wounding four
The "aerial bomb" blows up on a railway construction site close to the main station. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xFW5xU...
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Storm Arwen: Five days and counting without electricity
'Forgotten' householders criticise power firms for the speed of repairs and "woeful" communication. from BBC News - Home...
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Johanna Konta: British former Wimbledon semi-finalist and world number four retires
Britain's former world number four Johanna Konta announces her retirement from professional tennis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Arsenal star Gabriel fights off baseball bat-wielding robber
CCTV footage shows Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes fighting off men attempting to steal his car. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31...
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Covid: 'We could miss our son's wedding over travel rules'
Visitors to the UK say new rules to slow the spread of Omicron have thrown travel plans into doubt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Elizabeth Dixon: Lessons not learned after baby death cover-up, says family
Health bosses could not provide evidence of progress a year after the report into Elizabeth's death. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Zog Energy becomes latest firm to collapse in gas price crisis
Zog Energy, which has about 11,700 domestic energy customers, ceased trading on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G4LeRa
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HIV: People with virus or taking PReP to be allowed to join armed forces
Until now, having HIV or taking preventative medication meant you weren't considered "fully fit". from BBC News - Home https...
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Astroworld: Half of victims' families reject Travis Scott's funeral costs offer
The star's offer to pay funeral costs was a bid to "lessen public outcry", say victims' families. from BBC News - Home h...
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Storm Arwen: The mother who's been without power for five nights
Dr Lily Fulton-Humble is one of thousands in Scotland and northern England who are living without power. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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And Just Like That: 5 things we spotted in the Sex and the City trailer
And Just Like That, a new 10-part spin-off series, launches later this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G1DQG2
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Pre-departure Covid tests would be valuable, say Sage scientists
Labour has called for the reintroduction of pre-departure tests for travellers bound for the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3paOO...
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Nationwide: UK house prices continue surge, up 10% in November
The average price of a UK house was £252,687 in November, according to the Nationwide Building Society. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Teenager Amber Gibson's death in Hamilton treated as murder
Amber Gibson, 16, went missing on Friday and was found dead in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Jacob Rees-Mogg investigated by standards watchdog
The Commons leader is accused of breaking the rules on declaring outside earnings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G392Vw
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Moulin Rouge: London's most lavish musical?
Behind-the-scenes of the West End show, which features 300 costumes and a giant blue elephant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZFftyi...
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Covid: Greece to fine over-60s who refuse Covid-19 vaccine
Fines of €100 (£85) will be imposed from mid-January, with the money going towards healthcare. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZCDhCY...
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Covid booster jabs offered to all eligible adults by end of January - PM
Everyone over 18 will be offered a booster jab three months after their second vaccine dose. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lnzGQP
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Ray Kennedy: Former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder dies aged 70
Former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder Ray Kennedy has died at the age of 70. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xL3Z99
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Man City: Pep Guardiola says the club face player 'emergency'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the club are in an 'emergency' situation and he is down to his final 14 or 15 players for...
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National Action: Ben Raymond guilty of terror charges
Ben Raymond remained as a member of terror group National Action after it was banned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E9WdIo
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Omicron: Do travel bans work against new Covid variants?
What is the evidence that travel restrictions could stop the spread of coronavirus? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D1UEuI
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Covid in Scotland: Nine Omicron variant cases linked to single event
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says all those with the new variant had been tested on or around 23 November. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes 'knew his dad was going to kill him'
Thomas Hughes and partner Emma Tustin are accused of murdering his son Arthur Labinjo-Hughes last June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Dutch Covid case: Escaped couple fight quarantine in TB ward
A couple who fled an isolation hotel in the Netherlands say their conditions are worse than in a prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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No investigation into Sir Geoffrey Cox over Commons office use
The Tory MP was accused of breaking rules by using his parliamentary office for paid legal work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31eCa...
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'Pink-ball Tests favour England' - Johnson worry over possible Ashes schedule change
Changing the Ashes schedule to include a second pink-ball Test would give England an advantage, says former Australia bowler Mitchell Johnso...
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Covid: We'll throw everything at booster campaign, says PM
Boris Johnson says there needs to be "another great surge" against coronavirus and the new variant. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Nurse tells of desperate bid to save girl
Bethany Crook describes seeing eight-year-old Manchester attack victim Saffie-Rose Roussos "slip away". from BBC News - Home htt...
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Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought
The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o7O7...
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TSB to close another 70 branches by July
The bank had 475 branches just over a year ago, but a fresh round of closures will leave it with 220. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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UK competition watchdog orders Meta to sell Giphy
The CMA rules Facebook's purchase of the vast Gif database unfair to competing social-media platforms. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast
Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rBQ6cz
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Global markets fall after Moderna Omicron warning
Stock markets slide after Moderna boss casts doubt on vaccine effectiveness against new variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p9WO...
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Barry Bennell: Paedophile football coach denies abusing four men
Barry Bennell says he has not abused four of the men who have made damages claims against Man City. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D...
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Storm Arwen: Power company criticised over continued cuts
About 20,000 households had a fourth night without power and say getting information is difficult. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G0...
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Tony's Law: Plans for tougher child abuse sentences confirmed
The adoptive family of Tony Hudgell, seven, have campaigned for harsher sentences for abusers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D7V7va...
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Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair
Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka from BBC News - Home https...
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Nicola Sturgeon: The first minister's conference speech fact-checked
Scotland's first minister delivered her keynote address at the SNP party conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xC3LRv
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Monday, November 29, 2021
Brook House: Naked detainee 'mocked and humiliated by staff'
The inquiry into Brook House removal centre, near Gatwick, is examining mistreatment of detainees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3I8...
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Nicola Sturgeon: The first minister's conference speech fact-checked
Scotland's first minister delivered her keynote address at the SNP party conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xC3LRv
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China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison
Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E4mJ5L
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Virgil Abloh: How he 'helped black people dream in fashion'
Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to people about the legacy Virgil Abloh leaves behind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3llK8Z9
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Frank Williams: 'He will forever be a Formula 1 legend'
George Russell, the last British driver ever to race for the F1 legend, pays tribute. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E7M52J
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Covid: All UK adults should get Covid booster, say advisers
The recommendation, which needs ministerial approval, also suggests second doses for 12 to 15-year-olds. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey expected to step down as chief executive - reports
The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company, media reports say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D5mKVZ
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Keon Lincoln: Teens jailed for murdering Keon Lincoln
A judge lifts restrictions naming Keon Lincoln's young killer as Yussuf Mustapha. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3liaqM5
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Steps axe their remaining tour dates due to further Covid cases
Two band members and some of their touring party have recently tested positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rkaZb...
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Ban MPs from paid consultancy roles, suggests standards committee
The Commons Standards Committee publishes its anticipated review of the conduct code for MPs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nZVvaQ ...
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Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation
Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/318Lr6...
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SNP conference: Scottish child payment to double to £20 from April
Nicola Sturgeon tells the SNP conference that eradicating child poverty is "essential" to Scotland's future. from BBC News -...
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Storm Arwen: I'm a Celebrity to return on Tuesday following storm damage
ITV confirm the show won't air on Monday but will be back on Tuesday following damage to the set. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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BBC Radio 4: Fire alarm forces presenters to exit studio during broadcast
Presenters Nick Robinson and Martha Kearney of Radio 4's Today programme had to evacuate the building. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Sir Keir Starmer begins reshuffle of Labour shadow cabinet
Deputy Angela Rayner says she doesn't "know the details", as the Labour leader reorganises his frontbench. from BBC News - H...
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Covid: Omicron variant causes passengers to scramble for flights
One traveller told the BBC he had found an alternative flight home, but he faces extra costs of £4,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Matiu Ratana: Memorial held for Met Police sergeant shot dead
A memorial service to Sgt Matiu Ratana, delayed for a year by the pandemic, is held in Westminster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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The 'map nerds' who are building a national archive
Thousands of volunteers capture images across Britain and Ireland as part of a project called Geograph. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Manchester United appoint Ralf Rangnick as interim manager
Manchester United announce the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as their interim manager until the end of the season, subject to work visa requi...
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Storm Arwen: Trapped Tan Hill Inn guests leave
The Tan Hill Inn manager says the experience and their guests were "wonderful". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rfGQdO
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Omicron: Australia pauses next phase of border reopening
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a two-week delay to the latest reopening plans is "necessary". from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Snowed-in at Britain's highest pub for three nights
Customers have spent three nights at the Tan Hill Inn in Yorkshire, after being snowed in by Storm Arwen. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day
The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd: Jorginho recovers from mistake to earn Blues a point
Manchester United prepare for the arrival of interim manager Ralf Rangnick by earning a battling point against Premier League leaders Chelse...
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Covid: Swiss back government on Covid pass as cases surge
Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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SNP to table Boris Johnson 'no confidence' motion
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford says he will table a censure motion in the prime minister next week. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: Shoppers asked to respect new mandatory mask rules
The British Retail Consortium says people should show consideration to store workers and other shoppers. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Nadine Dorries criticised for doubting Stanley Johnson grope claim
MP Caroline Nokes says she is disappointed after the culture secretary dismisses her Stanley Johnson claim. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Snow brings disruption - and delight
As Storm Arwen moves on, bitterly cold temperatures bring snow to many parts of the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E13UQV
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Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box
Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Third Omicron case detected in the UK
A third case of the new Covid variant has been detected in the UK, the Health Security Agency says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D...
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Cardiff Rugby stranded in S Africa over Covid cases
Cardiff's hopes of flying out of South Africa on Sunday are over after two positive Covid-19 cases are confirmed in their squad. from ...
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Sir Frank Williams obituary: A Formula 1 icon & one of greatest team owners
Sir Frank Williams, who has died at 79, became an F1 icon through his determination to compete at the highest level despite a severe disabil...
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Formula 1 legend Sir Frank Williams dies
Williams Racing team founder and former team principal Sir Frank Williams dies, aged 79. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p4GeFb
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New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth
Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant
Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Customers spend second night snowed-in at pub
Dozens of people are still unable to leave the Tan Hill Inn due to heavy snowfall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E07N8T
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Jill Biden is feeling festive and other moments you may have missed
Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Omicron symptoms mild, says doctor who spotted it
The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far. from BBC News - Home https...
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Nicola Sturgeon: Covid travel curbs 'may need to go further'
Scotland's first minister says more Covid travel restrictions may be necessary in the coming days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Storm Arwen: 66,000 remain without power after extreme weather
Welfare facilities have been set up for residents who have had no electricity for more than 36 hours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid: BA suspends Hong Kong flights amid crew quarantine
The airline has temporarily stopped flights after more of its staff were forced to isolate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p5QCN0
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Rishmeet Singh: Boy, 16, killed in Southall stabbing named by police
Rishmeet Singh is the 28th teenager to be killed in London this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lerOkJ
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Calais activists: Migrants call us from boats asking for help
Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus
One family returns to the same camp they had lived in for seven years before trying to reach Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Saturday, November 27, 2021
Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage
Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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All-party groups: Calls for stronger anti-lobbying rules for MPs
MPs face tighter rules on second jobs - but what about lobbying through all-party groups? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xtjmTF
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Migrant crisis: The Channel beaches that host a lethal trade in human hope
The journeys migrants make across the Channel are book-ended with beaches that tell the story of the crisis. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood
Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p3p...
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'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'
The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Storm Arwen: Tree fall in Bridgend narrowly misses woman
A woman had a lucky escape after a tree fell just feet away from where she was standing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o07jKt
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Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru
Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HUDjYp
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Storm Arwen: Third person dies as gale-force winds hit UK
A third person dies after the storm and thousands of homes are left without power in Storm Arwen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rkM...
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