Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash
The marshal died after an accident during a race at the track, leading to the cancellation of the event. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Saturday, July 31, 2021
Final Test like will be 'like a cup final', says Gatland after loss to South Africa
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says the deciding third and final Test against South Africa next Saturday will be a "...
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Frustrations boil over as pressure intensifies in Hungary
If it's not coming from the teams, it's coming from the fans. the pressure increases on Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in Hungary...
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South Africa 27-9 British and Irish Lions: Springboks level series in fiery encounter
The British and Irish Lions' series with South Africa will go to a decider after the Springboks win a fiery second Test 27-9 at Cape Tow...
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Man dies and two ill after taking drugs at Tottenham nightclub
Police have urged anyone who bought drugs in or near the club to dispose of them immediately. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yhX7j8 ...
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Sightseeing Olympic athletes lose accreditation
Two Georgian silver medallists are told to leave the Olympic Games for taking a sightseeing trip in Tokyo. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Carrie Johnson and Boris Johnson expecting second child
Carrie and Boris Johnson are expecting a second child, months after a miscarriage left her "heartbroken". from BBC News - Home h...
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Hamilton booed after claiming pole in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton beats Valtteri Bottas to a Mercedes one-two ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. from...
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Thompson-Herah defends 100m Olympic title
Elaine Thompson-Herah became the second-fastest woman in history as she beat fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to defend her Olympic 1...
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Boy, five, dies after being found in Ogmore River, Bridgend
The discovery was made after police were called to a report of a missing child. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yi4ebl
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ICYMI: Decoding feline feelings and a breathtaking bungee jump
A round-up of the week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j2pewe
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Tokyo Olympics: Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah breaks Olympic record and defends 100m title
Watch highlights as Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah defends her 100m title in an Olympic record time of 10.61 seconds at Tokyo 2020. f...
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Afghanistan: Fighting rages as Taliban besiege three key cities
Fears rise of a humanitarian crisis as Islamist militants seek to capture major Afghan urban areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V...
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Billie Eilish opens up to Clara Amfo on trolls
Eilish tells Amfo of her frustration with internet criticism in a new documentary to be broadcast on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Matthews hits 71 not out as Fire earn first win
Welsh Fire earn their first win of the women's Hundred with a nine-wicket victory against Manchester Originals in Cardiff. from BBC Ne...
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Covid vaccine not to be compulsory for university lectures
Ministers are no longer considering making two doses mandatory for students in England, the BBC learns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid: Pulse oxygen monitors work less well on darker skin, experts say
Pulse oximeters, which spot falling oxygen levels, may work less well on darker skin, experts warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y...
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Tokyo Olympics: Dina Asher-Smith & Asha Philip fail to qualify but Daryll Neita heads to 100m final
Watch highlights as Team GB's Dina Asher-Smith and Asha Philip fail to qualify for the 100m final but Daryll Neita advances as one of th...
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High Wycombe: Murder arrest after man found dead in street
Police officers found the victim in Micklefield Road, High Wycombe in the early hours of Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zZ...
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Asher-Smith fails to make 100m final but GB team-mate Neita through
Dina Asher-Smith fails to make the 100m final after clocking a below-par 11.05 seconds in the semi-final - but Great Britain team-mate Daryl...
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Brighton Pride: Gala night kicks off scaled-back festivities
The launch night will feature an array of acts including cabaret, drag, live music and spoken word. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic hurls and smashes racquet in bronze medal match defeat
Novak Djokovic displays his frustrations during his bronze medal match against Pablo Carreno Busta, throwing a racquet and then smashing ano...
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Djokovic beaten to Olympic singles bronze by Carreno Busta
Novak Djokovic throws one racquet and smashes another as his bid for an Olympic singles medal ends in defeat by Spain's Pablo Carreno Bu...
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Friday, July 30, 2021
Jersey teenager asking world leaders for advice
Leo, 18, sent 200 letters asking for life advice and wisdom from leaders around the globe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zNb6O0
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Covid-19: One in four coronavirus patients in hospital for other reasons, and surge in Japan
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3idOBfu
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Stokes takes break from cricket for mental health reasons
Ben Stokes "will take an indefinite break from all cricket with immediate effect" and has withdrawn from England's Test squad ...
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Briton killed in oil tanker attack in Arabian Sea
Two crew members, a British and a Romanian citizen, are killed in an incident off the coast of Oman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Euro 2020: Wembley steward admits theft over Euro final wristbands
Yusaf Amin tried to sell security passes, uniforms and wristbands to ticketless fans for £4,500. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j2Ws...
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Hunt for certainty over Covid cases continues
Flurry of Covid data does not resolve debate around state of the pandemic in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zQLaRJ
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One in four Covid patients in hospital for other reasons
The government says counting all patients who test positive is vital because of the impact on the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Stonehenge tunnel campaigners win court battle
A judicial review into road works near the world heritage site finds for the campaigners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l8ulxE
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End self-isolation for double-jabbed sooner, says Sir Keir Starmer
Labour is calling on Boris Johnson to bring England in to line with Wales on quarantine measures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j2h...
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Prof Chris Whitty: Man pleads guilty to park assault
Lewis Hughes says he lost his job after assaulting England's chief medical officer in St James's Park. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Tokyo Olympics: Russians face backlash from fellow competitors
The Russian Olympic Committee are fourth in the medal table at the Tokyo Games but their athletes are facing questions from fellow competito...
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Apsana Begum: Labour MP cleared of fraudulent housing claims
Apsana Begum says the trial caused her "great distress" and damaged her reputation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fdqGuN ...
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Critics praise 'defiant' Billie Eilish album
The teen megastar's second album, Happier Than Ever, gives an unflinching portrayal of global fame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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British Airways owner IAG to ramp up flights
IAG, which also owns Iberia, says it plans to run at 75% of its 2019 passenger capacity by the end of the year. from BBC News - Home https...
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The X Factor: 'It's always something I'm proud of'
Former X Factor contestants on what it was like to star in one of the biggest show on TV. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zPZlq5
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Proms conductor: 'We're going to play our hearts out'
Dalia Stasevska discusses the pressures of a pandemic Proms, and the return of Rule, Britannia! from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j1NHl...
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Ballymena: Rare cancer diagnosis leads to unlikely friendship
Cat McKenna and Amber Scott met after being diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fcXfsD
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Covid-19 pandemic: Japan widens emergency over 'frightening' spike
The Olympics host is facing record Covid case numbers, fuelled by the virulent Delta strain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zRYJR6
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'Brighton cat killer' Steven Bouquet jailed for stabbing 16 pets
Steven Bouquet has been jailed for more than five years after he killed nine cats in night attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f...
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Max Verstappen fastest in Hungarian Grand Prix first practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen heads Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton in first practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix. fro...
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Esther Dingley: Remains confirmed as those of missing hiker
Esther Dingley disappeared in the Pyrenees mountains in November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UYoEI2
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Drug deaths in Scotland reach new record level
The country continues to have the worst drug death rate in Europe, with a further 1,339 people dying last year. from BBC News - Home https...
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Turkey fires: Blazes threaten Turkey coastal resorts
Villages and hotels are evacuated as firefighters attempt to put out dozens of blazes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zLUnKY
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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Covid: Professor Jonathan Van-Tam answers your questions
The deputy chief medical officer answers a range of questions about Covid from young audience members. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: Jabs prevented 60,000 deaths analysis suggests, as pings hit new record
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V24VHh
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Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta responsible for journalist death - inquiry
A report quoted by Maltese media says officials could have prevented Daphne Caruana Galizia's 2017 murder. from BBC News - Home https:...
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RNLI donations increase after migrant rescue criticism
The lifeboat charity says it has been "overwhelmed" by support after it released footage of Channel rescues. from BBC News - Hom...
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Storm Evert: South West braces for 75mph winds and heavy rain
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit the region from Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fbtTuD
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In pictures: International Tiger Day 2021
The annual event aims to raise awareness around the endangered big cats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3laiDlW
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Van-Tam says jabs have prevented 60,000 Covid deaths
He says future lockdowns are less likely the more people, including 18-25-year olds, get vaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall to leave in 2022
The star of the BBC sci-fi drama series will bow out with a trio of specials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fbtUPn
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Man admits sharing Islamic State beheading videos
Stefan Aristidou is the 14th person convicted of terror charges of hundreds who returned from Syria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Cambridge University: Stormzy and HSBC fund 30 black students
The grime musician is helping finance a further 30 students at the world-renowned university. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zM44ZT ...
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NHS Covid-19 app pings rise by over 70,000 to new record
The number of coronavirus alerts hits a new record, with nearly 690,000 sent in England and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yb...
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Peter McCombie: Cyclist jailed after Tower Hamlets hit-and-run death
The 72-year-old died eight days after the crash from traumatic head injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V1ovmT
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Rare Harry Potter book sells for £80k at Leyburn auction
The volume sold at auction in North Yorkshire for almost three times its estimated price. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/379JTsB
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Holocaust memorial outside Parliament to go ahead
Fears have been raised that the site could become a terrorist target, but ministers say it will be safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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X Factor: ITV has no plans for another series of the show
The fat lady may be singing for Simon Cowell's long-running but currently dormant TV talent show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Wayne Rooney apologises over hotel photographs
Derby boss Wayne Rooney apologises to his family and club after images of the ex-England and Manchester United forward were shared online. ...
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Hillsborough's 97th victim was unlawfully killed, coroner concludes
Andrew Devine died as a result of injuries he sustained 32 years earlier, a coroner concludes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iSoEks...
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'We lost our life savings in a cryptocurrency scam'
A pensioner caught up in an investment saga lost it all, prompting warnings to others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BQib2m
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Covid: The doctor sisters working through the pandemic
Caitlín and Megan Prosser have been supporting each other throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rEBtDf
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Covid: University students could be told jabs are required - Raab
There will be "advance warning" if vaccines become compulsory for halls, the foreign secretary says. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Global education summit targets pandemic-hit schooling
A summit in London is raising aid to support 175 million children in the poorest countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lc85CW
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Actor Bob Odenkirk 'stable' after collapsing on set
The US actor is still in hospital after being rushed there from the set of Better Call Saul. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ybpu2g
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US: China interest in Afghanistan could be positive
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Covid: Medal for GP who came out of retirement to treat patients
A GP who came out of retirement to treat patients in the pandemic is awarded a medal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xdcZ53
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Covid: One million NHS masks fail high-grade safety tests
The BMA doctors' union says it is "scandalous" staff working in the pandemic were put at risk. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: UK sends nine million vaccines to vulnerable countries
The government has promised to donate 100m surplus doses to other countries before the middle of 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: Quarantine rules to ease and deaf woman wins briefings battle
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BQkuT3
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What are the twisties in gymnastics?
US gymnast Simone Biles said she was "having a little bit of the twisties". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f5a3RS
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Rapper DaBaby apologises for HIV comments as Boohoo drops him
And Boohoo has ended its clothing deal with the rapper as the latest critic of his onstage comments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Lost Morecambe and Wise Show a 'huge discovery'
A tape of the BBC show was thought lost, but found by Eric Morecambe's son in the family attic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x...
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Aerial dancers enjoy striking Honister sunrise performance
Three aerial dancers suspend themselves from 1,000ft (305m) up for a routine in the Lake District. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BT...
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The Scottish mice helping to rewild Ealing
Tiny harvest mice are being exported from East Kilbride to Ealing to help with a rewilding project. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z...
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Are middle-aged people more unhealthy than ever?
Why could the current cohort of 40-somethings be proving less healthy than previous generations? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i88k...
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Trafford General: Lightning strike sets hospital roof on fire
Some patients and staff are evacuated as fire crews tackle the blaze at Trafford General Hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l6...
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Price tag for new flagship royal yacht could hit £250m
The defence secretary confirms the cost of the new "floating embassy" could be £100m higher than expected. from BBC News - Home ...
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Channel crossings: RNLI chief hits out over migrant rescue abuse
The RNLI boss spoke out after it emerged lifeboat crews were being heckled for rescuing migrants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zJb...
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Victoria Hall: Man arrested in 1999 teen murder case
Victoria Hall, 17, was abducted on her way home from a Suffolk nightclub more than 20 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f5gW...
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Covid: No quarantine for fully jabbed US and EU travellers to England
The travel industry had been pushing for the rule change so tourists can more easily come to England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Worksop chimney sweeps find Santa letter lost for decades
The slightly burnt note asks for a "cowboy suit and guns and a hat and everything". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iPtI9q ...
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Covid: Self-isolation rule changes on 16 August 'nailed on' - PM
Recent falls in cases are encouraging but it is too early to draw conclusions, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iV...
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Wales' slate landscape wins World Heritage status
The north-west slate mining area is said to have "roofed the world" at its height in the 19th Century. from BBC News - Home http...
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Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes
Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i66nB4
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Covid: Deaf woman wins claim over lack of sign language at briefings
A lack of sign language at government briefings amounts to discrimination, a High Court judge finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Boris Johnson predicts steady economic recovery post-pandemic
Boris Johnson still warns of "bumps on the road" ahead as the IMF predicts 7% growth for the UK economy. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Housing market cools as stamp duty break withdrawn
UK house prices still rose by 10.5% compared with a year ago, Nationwide building society says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zHVbk...
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Unesco: Wales' slate landscape bids for place on World Heritage list
Welsh slate landscape bids to join Egypt's Pyramids and India's Taj Mahal on prestigious list. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Instagram makes under-16s' accounts private by default
Only approved followers can see posts and "like" or comment on accounts that retain the private setting. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Brexit: EU halts legal action against UK over NI Protocol 'breaches'
The action began in March after the UK made a move to change the implementation of the protocol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ycit...
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IMF upgrades UK economic forecast
Wealth gap between countries could widen due to differing access to Covid vaccines, the IMF says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WhN...
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A27 crash: Lorry driver caught on camera texting before collision
Derek Holland texted and used both hands to peel a banana before a crash which injured three people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Caution urged despite fall in cases and turning down jab 'selfish'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x2hdfO
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Covid: Turning down Covid vaccine is selfish, says Michael Gove
The Cabinet Office minister said those declining a jab could see themselves barred from events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BLdp6...
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Suffolk staycation: 'You don't need to go abroad to holiday'
Those opting to spend the summer in the UK rather than abroad share their experiences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UR9uE8
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Crime: Boris Johnson's claims checked
A look at the prime minister's claims about crime statistics, police numbers and funding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i70ALL ...
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Capitol Hill police officer in tears during testimony
Officer Gonell gave an emotional statement during the first day of the US Capitol riot inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y7uTr...
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Dad builds robotic 'exo-skeleton' to help son walk
The French robotics engineer says he was inspired to build the suit after his son asked him to. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l5ME6...
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Contaminated-blood inquiry: Former Health Minister Clarke denies responsibility
Lord Clarke is the first senior health minister from the 1980s to testify on the NHS scandal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x7Chl5 ...
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Covid: Alert over inaccurate thermometers bought in UK
Sales have increased in the pandemic but some products are not fit for purpose, UK regulator warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W...
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Tesco offers £1,000 joining bonus for HGV lorry drivers
The supermarket chain is deploying the recruitment tactic amid a shortage in lorry drivers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j96USn
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Turner Prize returns to Tate Liverpool after 15 years
The renowned event will be held at the Tate Liverpool gallery in late 2022, it is announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f1pBpv
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Covid: PM warns against 'premature conclusions' as cases fall
The prime minister is urging people to "remain cautious" despite a fall in UK Covid cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Home Office to investigate deportation of Chinese sailors after WW2
An MP says investigating why Chinese sailors were deported from Liverpool is a "step in the right direction". from BBC News - Ho...
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DaBaby's HIV and gay comments 'perpetuate discrimination'
The rapper made false claims about the life expectancy of people with HIV at a US festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zAAGWo
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What is stop and search and what are my rights?
Police could carry out more stop and searches without 'reasonable grounds' under new proposals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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'Culture of cover-up' saw Lambeth care home children abused
More than 700 children suffered cruelty and sexual abuse at care homes in Lambeth, a report finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iP...
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Covid: Insurance threat for pinged holidaymakers
Some travel insurance policies will not cover cancellation costs for travellers told to self-isolate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Bradford child sexual abuse: Authorities apologise after review
The Bradford Partnership said "more needs to be done" to help victims of child sexual abuse in the district. from BBC News - Hom...
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Wayne Rooney: Cheshire Police reviewing blackmail complaint
Cheshire Police confirm a complaint of blackmail was made in relation to photos of Wayne Rooney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vcym...
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Beach handball: 'It's shocking to have to pay to not play in our pants'
Tonje Lerstad tells Newsbeat about a rollercoaster week for Norway's women's beach handball team. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Monday, July 26, 2021
Covid: More pinged workers eligible for daily tests instead of isolation
Waste workers, prison staff and defence workers will be able to avoid isolation, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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COP 26: How much is the developing world getting to fight climate change?
Are rich countries living up to their climate promises to the developing world? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eXOp1S
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Marcus Rashford mural: Money raised goes to food bank charity
Footballer Marcus Rashford requests £40,000 raised by well-wishers is donated to a food bank charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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England players to hold talks over men's Ashes tour as some consider pulling out
England men's players will meet with the ECB as some consider pulling out of this winter's Ashes if their families are not allowed t...
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UK Covid cases fall below 25,000, latest daily data shows
The number of new coronavirus infections falls for the sixth consecutive day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kXBUHt
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Covid-19: New cases fall for sixth day running and lockdown-weight gain
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BHborI
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Reading stabbing: Two guilty of Olly Stephens murder
Olly Stephens, 13, was lured by a girl to a field where he was attacked by two 14-year-olds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y7sTze
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High Court climate bid dismissed against projects including Stonehenge tunnel
Campaigners say the ruling is deeply worrying for "anyone hoping for urgent action on climate". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Daley and Peaty spark Tokyo gold rush for Team GB
Day three of the Tokyo Olympics was 'Magic Monday' for Team GB with three golds - for divers Tom Daley and Matty Lee, swimmer Adam P...
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Man tried to save wife and son from drowning in Loch Lomond
Waris Ali tells the BBC that the water at the end of Loch Lomond pier had "looked very safe". from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Ian Paterson: Plans for further breast surgeon compensation
A further 5,500 patients of Ian Paterson have been identified since he was jailed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x7CDrI
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Canterbury Cathedral stained glass is among world's oldest
New research indicates that stained glass windows from Canterbury Cathedral may be among the oldest in the world. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Bernadette Walker: Scott Walker guilty of murder
Scott Walker killed Bernadette Walker, 17, whose body has never been found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BBkiqJ
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London flooding: When a month of rain fell in one day
From blocked roads to flooded homes, the deluge of rain has caused huge disruption to the capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eT...
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Whipps Cross hospital patients evacuated after flooding
Whipps Cross hospital declares a "major incident" forcing 100 patients to move to other hospitals. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Lockdown weight gain averaging half a stone - survey
Four in 10 adults in England have become fatter during the pandemic, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ryhaHi
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Ronan Keating accepts phone hacking damages
The ex-Boyzone singer's lawyers told the High Court of the distress caused by newspapers stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Wayne Rooney reports photos to Greater Manchester Police
The images appear to show the ex-England footballer asleep with unknown women posing beside him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wdka...
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Standon Calling festival-goers make most of mud as heavy rain hits
Organisers of the festival call it off due to flooding and risk of lightning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iQfd58
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Sir Richard Sutton: Murder accused pleads not guilty
Thomas Schreiber is charged with murdering one of UK's richest men, Sir Richard Sutton, in Dorset. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Joey Barton denies assault charge against woman
The Bristol Rovers manager is accused of attacking a woman, leaving her with a head injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eZaugi
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Heathrow warns of further fall in passenger numbers
The airport says it could see even fewer travellers in 2021 due to testing requirements and restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Pink offers to pay bikini bottoms fine for Norway women's handball team
The Norway women's side were last week fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms in a match. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Sunday, July 25, 2021
Unesco adds Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park to heritage list
The famous Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park are symbols of the Spanish capital's history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i3U20d
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Covid vaccine: Speech comparing NHS medics to Nazis condemned
The Royal College of Nursing says the comments at a protest rally were "reprehensible". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wjr...
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Coronavirus infections continue to fall in UK
But any rise in cases linked to the 19 July unlocking is unlikely to show up in the daily data just yet. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Rockslide destroys bridge in northern India
It was one of several landslides in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kSoPyS
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Flash floods: Parts of London under water after heavy rain
The Met Office says some areas could see 75-100mm of rain in just a few hours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zBelIC
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Chaos warning over jabs proof at Premier League games
Making proof of full vaccination mandatory at Premier League matches could cause "chaos" at some clubs, the Football Supporters...
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Government pingdemic response chaotic, say food supply firms
Supply firms are having to fight to keep food on supermarket shelves, an industry body warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V8l7X9 ...
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Covid: Lockdown protest at Mark Drakeford's home 'crossed line'
First Minister Mark Drakeford's predecessor says the protesters are "on a different planet". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Hugo Millan: Spaniard, 14, dies after crash at MotorLand Aragon
Hugo Millan, a 14-year-old motorbike rider, has died after crashing at a race in Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y5ainr
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Large meteor wows Norway after blazing through night sky
The meteor is believed to have landed in a forest after flashes of light were seen across Norway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zvz...
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Wildfires spread from California to Nevada
Fire crews are battling extreme temperatures to control wildfires in California and Nevada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UCCUWJ
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Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93
The famed US stand-up comedian and actor voiced Krusty the Clown's father in The Simpsons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kUh8s0...
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Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned
It comes after thousands marched through Australian cities to demand an end to lockdown measures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bwo...
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Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom
Criminals kidnap an elderly man who was sent to pay a ransom for the release of 136 school children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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East Dulwich stabbing: Man charged with murder of woman, 36
Beatrice Stoica, 36, died in hospital after a knife attack in East Dulwich, south-east London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x0IIpX...
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Man, woman and boy die in Loch Lomond incident
Police say they died at the scene near Ardlui after getting into difficulty in the water. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BOpyHE
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Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance
The government says the measure is to help its forces stop Taliban militants infiltrating cities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/370l...
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Carrickfergus: Funfair incident caused by teens, Planet Fun says
Planet Fun says injuries were caused in County Antrim on Saturday because of "misuse of equipment". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Hundred organisers say online 'racism or other forms of abuse' unacceptable
Organisers of The Hundred say they do not "accept racism or other forms of abuse" following "recent online comments directed ...
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Football manager Joey Barton charged with attacking woman
The former Premier League player is charged by police after an incident in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/370jzRO
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Climate change: Hebden Bridge boy, 11, starts 200 mile walk
Jude will walk 10 miles each day for 21 days to reach Westminster, where he will lobby ministers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iOZ...
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Sajid Javid apologises for 'cower' Covid remark
The health secretary says he used a poor choice of word in a tweet, after criticism from victims' group. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Tokyo Olympics: Chelsie Giles wins Team GB's first medal with judo bronze
Judoka Chelsie Giles wins Team GB's first medal of the Tokyo Olympics with bronze in the women's -52kg event. from BBC News - Home...
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Saturday, July 24, 2021
Taxpayers to bear Covid cost for decades to come say MPs
MPs say the response to the pandemic has exposed taxpayers to "significant financial risks". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus
Stephen Harmon, who opposed getting vaccinated, has died after a month-long struggle with the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Papers: Double jab for football and PM's crime 'blitz'
A government plan for vaccine passports to attend football matches is among the front-page stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x...
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Six people taken to hospital after funfair incident
Emergency services were called to the scene after a 999 call was made on Saturday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36Wk2nY
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Clashes in Paris over Covid measures
French anti-riot police fired teargas as clashes broke out during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Cars towed for 'dangerous' parking in Snowdonia
Authorities are trying to avoid a repeat of summer 2020, when hundreds of cars obstructed roads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VbuZ...
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Man arrested after car hits group of people on Blackpool North Pier
The driver fled the scene but police later arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Budapest Pride stands up for LGBT rights in Hungary
Organisers accuse Hungary's right-wing government of seeking to discriminate against gay people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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British and Irish Lions: Lions fight back to clinch series opener
The British and Irish Lions draw first blood in the Test series against world champions South Africa after fighting back from nine points do...
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Murder probe after Bury woman dies from severe burns
Three men are arrested in connection with the death of the 31-year-old in Bury, Greater Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36...
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Fatuma Kadir: Missing 11-year-old Bolton girl is found
Fatuma Kadir, who travelled from Bolton to London, is found after police mount a nationwide search. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e...
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Covid in Scotland: Thousands turn off tracking app
Protect Scotland was active on just 900,000 phones last week, despite two million downloads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eMOohe
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Tokyo Olympics: GB women beat Japan and Peaty into semis
On day one of the Tokyo Olympics, Adam Peaty progresses while GB's women's footballers continue their winning ways. from BBC News ...
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India monsoon: Rescuers search for survivors after heavy rains
Heavy rains have battered India's western coast, leaving dozens dead and prompting mass evacuations. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Joggers and walkers' joy as England Parkrun resumes
The free 5km community event, which takes place in parks, was suspended during the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zw...
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Lightning strikes and storms follow UK heatwave
Days of high summer temperatures give way to storms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iMblC2
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Open water: Swimmers urged not to take chances
It is thought 28 people have lost their lives in open water during the recent hot weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36YORZa
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Covid vaccine: Gareth Southgate urges young people to get jab
The England manager says vaccination is a chance to "get your freedom back". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zA6Wcx
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Goole WW2 bomb: M62 closed as Army prepares to detonate device
Army bomb experts will carry out a controlled explosion of the device, found on a new housing estate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Missing hiker's partner told of remains find
The hiker disappeared on a solo walk near the France-Spain border in November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ruBgCu
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Australia Covid: Arrests at anti-lockdown protests
Thousands take to the streets in Sydney, with further protests in Melbourne and Brisbane. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eQegc0
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Romsey industrial estate blaze involving 35,000 tonnes of waste
Residents near the blaze at Yokesford Hill Industrial Estate are advised to shut their windows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kQQ2C...
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DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption
Children are still separated from parents, two months after a volcano erupted near Goma in DR Congo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Friday, July 23, 2021
Concern mounts for missing 11-year-old schoolgirl from Bolton
The parents of Fatuma Kadir, who travelled from Manchester to London by train, say they are in "shock". from BBC News - Home htt...
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Las Vegas murder case cracked with record-small amount of DNA
Just 15 cells' worth of DNA was used to track down the man suspected of killing a US girl in 1989. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Makina: the UK subculture you've probably never heard of
A leading MC says the music genre's return after Covid is going to be "something special". from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid-19: One in 80 has Covid, and an Olympic opening ceremony like no other
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kUGvu1
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Met Office storm warning for campsites and caravans
Thunderstorms and 55mph gusts of wind could disrupt the plans of holidaymakers, the Met Office says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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German TV apologises for smearing mud on clothes at flood site
A video showed Susanna Ohlen rubbing herself with dirt before broadcasting from a flood-hit town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BwV...
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Sundarbans: Why the world’s largest mangrove forest is sinking
The low-lying islands are being battered by violent storms, rising sea levels, and melting ice from the Himalayas. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Covid: Double-jabbed students denied quarantine exemption
Three St Andrews University friends all received their first dose in England and their second in Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Old: Critics split on M Night Shyamalan's new thriller
Old, the new film from M Night Shyamalan, sees the characters start to age at rapid speed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TzANlY
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Wales boss Ryan Giggs denies assaulting ex-girlfriend
He allegedly used controlling behaviour, including kicking his ex-girlfriend out of his hotel room naked. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Ransomware key to unlock customer data from REvil attack
The gang behind the attack had previously asked for $70m to access the stolen files. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hXFb7r
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US fires: Inside a US fire truck driving through a wildfire
As burning ash pelts their vehicle, video shows firefighters in California drive through the flames. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Printer ink pricier than champagne finds Which?
According to a Which survey a pint of printer ink could cost up to £1,300. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hZhThN
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Latitude Festival: 'It's so nice to get back into the festival vibe'
About 40,000 people are expected at this year's Latitude Festival, which was cancelled in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k...
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Firm fined £2.6m for claiming clothes prevent Covid
Australian activewear company Lorna Jane is branded "exploitative" and "predatory" by a judge. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Greensill: Lady Heywood's anger at 'scapegoating' of late husband by inquiry
Lady Heywood calls a report on the Greensill lobbying scandal a "fabricated attack" on her late husband. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Rail services face cuts as staff self-isolate
Operators say they may have to run fewer trains as more employees are hit by the "pingdemic". from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Soldier found dead in barracks at Larkhill, Salisbury
The Ministry of Defence says it is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36Yaitk
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Covid infections around the UK continue to rise
Cases continue to increase, with more rises possible once the impact of easing restrictions kicks in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Mystery orcas spotted in Scotland found in Norway
The pod of six killer whales photographed in a Norwegian fjord were last spotted off Vatersay in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Omagh bomb: 'Real prospect attack could have been prevented'
A judge also calls for new investigations into the Real IRA attack which killed 29 people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rrbwa4
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John Simpson: Good Morning Britain hosts apologise after swearing
Veteran foreign correspondent let the rude word slip on the ITV show shortly before 0650 BST. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V3m82I ...
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13 Reasons Why star Tommy Dorfman comes out as transgender
The 29-year-old confirmed on Instagram her pronouns are now "she/her". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wUZ7w1
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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Covid-19: Shops try to ease pingdemic fears and record cases for adults in their 20s
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x2Bh1n
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Covid cases at record levels for 20 to 29-year-olds
Everyone in this age group should be cautious when socialising, officials say, and get two jabs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hTfW...
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Dawn Butler thrown out of Commons for PM lie accusation
Dawn Butler breaks parliamentary rules by accusing Boris Johnson of lying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TrjDqs
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Gary Lineker to host new ITV gameshow, Sitting on a Fortune
The MOTD presenter will now also front Sitting on a Fortune, where contestants can win £100,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36SKS...
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Dawn Butler suspended from Commons for calling PM liar
An MP refuses to withdraw her claims that Boris Johnson lied to Parliament and is ordered out of the Commons. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Hamlet: Sir Ian McKellen's age-blind prince divides critics
The reviews are in for the veteran's re-working of the classic Shakespeare play. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iEkDjw
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Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about
The background to the cases of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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California sues Activision Blizzard over alleged harassment
One of the world's largest gaming companies is accused of endemic discrimination and harassment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Michael Jackson super fan among those sanctioned by UK
A vice-president of Equatorial Guinea is among five people to receive UK "anti-corruption" sanctions. from BBC News - Home https...
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Tokyo 2020: Hend Zaza, 12, is youngest athlete at Olympics
Hend Zaza from Syria reveals her inspiration for getting into table tennis at such a young age. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kJLDA...
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Tommy Robinson loses High Court libel case
The anti-Islam activist is ordered to pay a Syrian teenage refugee £100,000 in damages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wbf191
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Post Office scandal: Postmasters to get up to £100,000
Subpostmasters wrongly convicted of offences during an IT scandal are to receive interim compensation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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UK has no idea of EU fishing catch in its waters, says Labour
The government says it is trying to get EU boats to declare everything they land in UK waters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iAIroC...
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomb like being hit by truck, says survivor
Martin Hibbert, who was badly injured, says he wants "the truth" to emerge from the public inquiry. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Zoomtown-on-Sea? The lure of a new life on the coast
Remote working meant the Lancaster family could live anywhere - they found their sea view in Scarborough. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Mercury Prize nominations: Wolf Alice, Arlo Parks and Celeste make the shortlist
The band are joined by Arlo Parks, Celeste, Ghetts and Mogwai on the album of the year shortlist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xYf...
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More than 600,000 people told to isolate by Covid app
618,903 people in England and Wales received self-isolation alerts in the week up to 14 July from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wV9v7e
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Croydon tram crash: Passengers accidentally killed, jury concludes
Seven people died when the tram tipped over and spun off the track in Croydon in November 2016. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BmOHs...
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Greensill had extraordinarily privileged access to government, says inquiry
An official report on lobbying says Lex Greensill's conflicts of interest 'should have been considered". from BBC News - Home...
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Tokyo Olympics: I beat an Olympian...when I was younger
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to people who can boast they once beat some of the current Team GB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kPxEd3
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China floods: Drone footage shows the scale of damage as clean up begins
As aerial pictures show the extent of destruction, our correspondent reports on the situation on the ground. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Pegasus spyware seller: Blame our customers not us for hacking
NSO Group tells BBC News: "The finger-pointing should be at the customer." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rzvpfe
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Joe Biden says he's self-conscious as president
The president reflects on his first six months in the White House in a town hall hosted in Ohio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hTQO...
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Monkeypox: More than 200 contacts tracked in US for rare disease
No instances of the rare disease had been recorded in the US since 2003. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36WfKgc
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Europe floods: 'I have an axe beside my bed'
Marion Wenzel showed the BBC around her flood-wrecked house in Ahrweiler, Germany. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zqY0pN
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NHS workers in England offered 3% pay rise
Nurses and other NHS workers will get the extra 'in recognition of unique impact of pandemic' on staff. from BBC News - Home https...
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British man arrested in Spain over Twitter hack
The police action is the latest in a series of arrests over the 2020 attack on a series of celebrity accounts. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Brexit: What's the Northern Ireland Protocol?
Urgent changes to the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol have been called for by the UK government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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BP: Lorry driver shortages closing some sites temporarily
The oil firm says the "vast majority" of shortages were being "resolved within a day". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid-19: New data shows care homes worst hit by Covid, and Starmer isolating
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3robOhM
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Milton Ernest misspelt as Milton Earnest on new sign
A councillor is disappointed to see the village of Milton Ernest spelt Milton Earnest on a road sign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Neo-Nazi Andrew Dymock jailed for terror offences
A judge tells Andrew Dymock, 24, he had promoted a "distorted and wicked cause". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zcTNWy
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Keir Starmer to isolate after child gets Covid
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is self-isolating after one of his children tests positive for Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Care home Covid deaths topped 39,000, watchdog data shows
Figures from Care Quality Commission lay out the pandemic's 'devastating impact' on care homes in England. from BBC News - Hom...
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PMQs: Boris Johnson urged to apologise for 'over 80s' Covid comment
Boris Johnson comes under fire at Prime Minister's Questions over a text leaked by Dominic Cummings. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Doctor Who's John Bishop in car crash avoiding 'big chicken'
John Bishop, 54, was travelling through Wales to get a ferry to Ireland at the time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V5rHNW
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RNLI shows how to 'float to live' if you fall into water
Ross MacLeod from the RNLI's Water Safety Team explains how to float in the water if you get into danger. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Vue Cinemas apologise over Birmingham seat crush death
The chain was fined £750,000 after Ateeq Rafiq died after getting trapped at Star City. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zmwSbe
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Marcus Rashford mural notes to come down as heavy rain forecast
The heartfelt messages will be removed for safekeeping amid plans to create a permanent display. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UVcN...
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Medal hope Amber Hill out of Tokyo Olympics
British medal hope Amber Hill withdraws from the women's skeet competition at this summer's Olympics after testing positive for Covi...
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Priti Patel defends deal to stop rising numbers crossing Channel
The government is paying France £54m in a bid to stem the number of migrants travelling to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kC...
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'Catastrophic' backlog at driving licence body, warns union
MPs are told bad decisions by DVLA managers resulted in a "catastrophic" processing backlog of 1.4 million cases. from BBC News ...
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Dinosaurs: 'Spectacular' fossil footprint find by four-year-old goes on display
A 200-million-year-old fossilised footprint could help scientists understand how dinosaurs walked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bq...
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Liverpool stripped of Unesco World Heritage status
The city is deleted from the much-coveted Unesco list because of developments on the waterfront. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W04M...
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GB women's footballers take knee ahead of first win
Great Britain's women's football squad take the knee before their opening 2-0 win over Chile at Tokyo 2020. from BBC News - Home h...
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Giant hail damages cars and windows in heatwave storm
Golf ball-sized hail comes "thundering down" as the extreme heat warning for England continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
UK and France agree deal to tackle rise in Channel crossings
France will double the number of police patrolling beaches, as record numbers cross the Channel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ez33...
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Climate change: US pushes China to make faster carbon cuts
US climate envoy John Kerry says help from China is needed to avoid a dangerous rise in heat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UsigZ2 ...
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Welsh bar and restaurant shut due to 'unbearable' heat
A seaside resort restaurant and a village pub temporarily close in the extreme heat warning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hTvl6R
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Dominic Cummings: Eight takeaways from his interview
The PM's former chief adviser on lockdowns, Downing Street rows, Brexit and coup discussions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TtY...
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British Horseracing Authority holds talks after slaughterhouse investigation
The British Horseracing Authority meets welfare experts after a BBC film about slaughtered racehorses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Storms hit Essex and Cambridgeshire after hot spell
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for thunderstorms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zkslX4
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Keep your router out of the Sun, Virgin Media warns
The company is alerting customers to the risk of overheating. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BpASd2
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Ballywatticock's moment in the sun
On Saturday, Northern Ireland hit record-breaking heights as thermometers soared above 30C. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ipx02W
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Dominic Cummings: I discussed ousting PM after 2019 election landslide
Boris Johnson's former aide says Downing Street rifts developed within days of a landslide victory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Backlash as 'pinged' staff rules called unworkable
Exemptions will be "considered on a case-by-case basis", but firms warn time is not on their side. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid-19: 'Crucial' to self-isolate and Olympics cancellation 'was never an option'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hXUygx
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Vue cinema chain fined £750,000 over seat crush death
Ateeq Rafiq died after getting his head stuck under a motorised footrest while searching for keys. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hR...
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Almost a quarter of England's pupils out of school
The "pingdemic" continues to affect schools and families with nearly 25% absent as the term ends. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid-19: Crucial for pinged people to self-isolate - No 10
Downing Street tries to clear up confusion after a minister says people can make an "informed decision". from BBC News - Home ht...
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Nike halts footwear production due to Covid outbreak
Nike could run out of its Vietnamese-made trainers because of a rise in Covid infections in the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Migrant crossings: What happens to migrants who reach the UK?
The government wants to cut the number of migrants crossing the Channel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gaYwhC
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HMV backs High Street with plans for 10 new stores
The music chain's owner says people love shopping and want to touch goods before buying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BoMaOv
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Women's state pension: Compensation closer for Waspi campaigners
The government was too slow to tell women they would be directly affected by the rising state pension age. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Eid al-Adha prayers continue as rockets fired in Afghanistan
Some of the worshippers appeared frightened and unsure what to do when they heard multiple explosions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Man stuck in M4 jam plays football on carriageway
There was a three-hour tailback on the M4 in Wiltshire after a lorry caught fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kBhrI1
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Raye and Polydor split after claims record label wouldn't release debut album
The 23-year-old singer says she and Polydor have "different goals artistically". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wSxXpR
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Rescheduling Games 'caused sleepless nights', says IOC president
Rescheduling the Tokyo Olympics "caused sleepless nights" but must go ahead "to give hope" for the future, says IOC Pres...
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Tokyo 2020: The hijabi referee making Olympic history
The first Arab and African woman to referee 3x3 basketball at the Olympics shares how her Muslim faith has guided her career. from BBC New...
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Monday, July 19, 2021
Germany floods: Government rejects criticism over flood warnings
As the flood risks ease, questions are raised whether the high death toll could have been avoided. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bj...
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Northern's self-service ticket machines hit by ransomware cyber attack
Northern rail's new self-service machines were installed at 420 stations two months ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wUR9mG
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Shielders 'feeling abandoned' as coronavirus restrictions lifted
Three people who were told to shield during lockdown share their concerns as rules are eased in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Two jabs needed to enter nightclubs from September
People will need to be fully vaccinated to enter venues where large crowds gather, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19: Critical staff to avoid isolation and some under-18s to get jab
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zs9N7l
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Covid patients urge caution: 'It's just the worst experience'
As most coronavrirus restrictions in England are lifted, Covid patients urge the public to take care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Cinderella: Andrew Lloyd Webber heartbroken over Cinderella cancellations
The opening nights of the West End production are cancelled due to Covid-19 self-isolation measures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: Critical workers to avoid close contact isolation
People performing "critical" tasks including air traffic controllers will be exempt under new rules. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Met Office issues first UK extreme heat warning
It covers south-west England and large parts of Wales as the UK experiences a prolonged hot spell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wP...
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Zoom bets billions on hybrid working in Five9 deal
The firm announces a $14.7bn (£10.7bn) deal to buy Five9, a cloud-based call centre operator. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wKis32 ...
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Global shares slide amid Covid economic recovery fears
Stock markets in the UK, the US and Europe fall on concerns that rising cases may impede a recovery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Heatwave swimming warning after six die in England
Rescuers say that lakes and rivers can be a silent summer killer after deaths around England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3in3OK2 ...
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Covid: What is the pilot testing scheme to avoid self-isolation?
The prime minister and chancellor were to participate in a trial to avoid self-isolation but then backtracked. from BBC News - Home https:...
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NYPD officer uses crisp packet to save stabbing victim
The police officer in New York has been praised for his decisive actions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UY9SAE
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What easing restrictions mean to people in a Witham estate
What does the lifting of restrictions in England mean to those living in a housing estate? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3it8caa
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China accused of cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange servers
The UK and the EU have accused China in connection with a major cyber-attack on Microsoft servers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3io...
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Paralympian told to wear more appropriate shorts
Double world champion para-athlete Olivia Breen said she was left angry and speechless after being told to wear 'more appropriate' s...
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Covid: Lifting all restrictions in one go is reckless, says Sir Keir Starmer
Boris Johnson has urged caution as most legal rules on social contact are lifted in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3it8kGC
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Colin Pitchfork: Double killer will not be on sex offenders register
The government says Colin Pitchfork, who raped and murdered two girls, will be subject to other "strict" conditions. from BBC Ne...
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Post Office Horizon scandal: More subpostmasters cleared
The Court of Appeal clears 12 more former subpostmasters who were wrongly convicted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kv7n3h
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Strictly Come Dancing: Greatest Dancer winner joins professional dancer line-up
Poland's Jowita Przystal is one of four new additions to the BBC One's team of professional dancers. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Guto Harri quits GB News over taking the knee row
The journalist was suspended for a gesture made during a chat about the abuse of black footballers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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19 July: The station where masks are mandatory - and not
Commuters at Farringdon station react to the varying face-covering rules now in place in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bhh4...
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Sunday, July 18, 2021
Thousands of orders cancelled after Ocado robot fire
The online grocer says the blaze was caused by a collision between robots at one of its warehouses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k...
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Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices
The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z...
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Johnson urges caution as Covid rules ease in England
There will be no limit on how many people can meet, nightclubs can reopen and large events resume. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rh...
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Hamilton accused of disrespect after Grand Prix win
Max Verstappen accuses Lewis Hamilton of being "disrespectful" and "unsportsmanlike" following their crash in the Britis...
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Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital after treatment for blocked intestine
The Brazilian president was treated for continuing complications after a near-fatal 2018 stabbing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Uf...
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The Open 2021: Collin Morikawa wins at Royal St George's
Collin Morikawa shoots a scintillating bogey-free final round to win the 149th Open Championship by two shots from Jordan Spieth at Royal St...
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Spinners star as England beat Pakistan to set up T20 series decider
England's spinners squeeze Pakistan to claim an emphatic 45-run victory in the second Twenty20 and level the series at 1-1. from BBC N...
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Cavendish denied record 35th Tour stage win as Van Aert powers to victory in Paris
Mark Cavendish fails in his bid to set a new record of 35 stage wins in the Tour de France as Wout van Aert wins the final stage of the 2021...
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British Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton overcomes time penalty to claim famous win
Lewis Hamilton fights back from a 10-second penalty for a crash with title rival Max Verstappen to pass Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for a ...
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Verstappen taken to hospital after opening-lap crash at Silverstone
Max Verstappen taken to hospital for "precautionary tests" after first-lap accident at the British Grand Prix as winner Hamilton a...
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Europe floods: Merkel shocked by 'surreal' devastation
The chancellor vows to fast-track aid after visiting some of the worst-hit areas in western Germany. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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'Exhausted' deer rescued by lifeboat from Solent
The young animal had apparently been carried three miles out by the tide, the lifeboat crew says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ktz...
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England v Pakistan T20: Liam Livingstone smashes six out of Headingley - twice!
Liam Livingstone smashes two sixes out of Headingley as England face Pakistan in their second T20 match of the three-match series. from BB...
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England v Pakistan T20: Six, four and out for Jason Roy
Jason Roy has a short but eventful first over at Headingly with a six, a four and a dismissal during England's second T20 match of the s...
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Covid: 'Pingdemic' threatens shop openings say supermarkets
M&S says it may have to reduce opening hours if more workers are forced to self-isolate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iriQOZ
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Covid-19: Ireland's top medical officers targeted by abusive calls
Gardaí are investigating reports of abusive calls to Ireland's chief medical officer and his deputy. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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'It's about getting the ball to our danger players' - Vieira's impact at Palace
Patrick Vieira's reign at Crystal Palace got off to a winning start and the Eagles will hope history doesn't repeat itself under the...
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Comedian Tom O'Connor dies aged 81
The presenter and comic had had Parkinson's for many years, his family says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ifIGFe
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Covid: UK faces a difficult summer, says leading scientist
Prof Neil Ferguson says there could be as many as 200,000 cases a day as restrictions ease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UYVKHq
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World Student Games: Sheffield's forgotten sporting spectacle
Sheffield's decision to host the World Student Games in 1991 still divides opinions across the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Labour: Why would we oppose a social care tax?
But the shadow health secretary says he would want a guarantee the money would be used for care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36QlA...
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Covid-19: PM and chancellor to self-isolate in U-turn
It comes after anger over "VIP testing" allowing them to work following Sajid Javid's positive test. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Anjem Choudary: Radical preacher's public speaking ban lifted
The strict licence conditions Anjem Choudary was subjected to after leaving prison come to an end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3et...
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Saturday, July 17, 2021
Canada's vaccination rate overtakes US
Canada had a slow start on vaccinations compared to its neighbour but has now caught up to the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zb...
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'Havana syndrome'-like mystery illness affects Vienna US diplomats
The Biden administration is investigating cases of so-called "Havana syndrome" among US officials. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Trains cancelled as firefighters tackle Troon station blaze
Lines through Troon will remain closed until Monday, according to ScotRail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ro5mYb
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British Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins sprint qualifying to claim pole position for race
Red Bull's Max Verstappen will start the British Grand Prix from pole position after winning Formula 1's new trial sprint race. fr...
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Under the skin of OnlyFans
A BBC investigation reveals concerns about how the site, known for porn, is structured and moderated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Hottest NI day ever as temperatures soar above 30C
Ballywatticock near Newtownards records 31.2 degrees, breaking a record set nearly 40 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TisZ...
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Covid: London's Metropolitan Line closed after staff pinged by NHS app
Control room staff on the Metropolitan Line are isolating after being sent alerts by the NHS app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hKF...
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Covid: Sunshine in Wales puts indoor meet-ups on hold
Groups of six are now allowed to meet in homes - but not many want to be indoors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wLB4jk
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Blackpool councillor 'fat shamed' by MP over critical tweet
A Blackpool councillor claims a comment one of the town's MPs made in reply to his tweet was "nasty". from BBC News - Home h...
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Classy Argentina outclass depleted Wales to win series
Wales end their season with a 33-11 defeat against an impressive Argentina side in the second Test in Cardiff. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid: Travel firms angry over France quarantine rule
The continued need for travellers to quarantine on arrival in England and Wales undermines confidence, tourism groups say. from BBC News -...
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The Open 2021: Jazz Janewattananond hits creative bunker shot
Thailand's Jazz Janewattananond hits a creative bunker shot on his knees on the third day at The Open 2021 at Royal St. George's. ...
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Farne Islands: Puffins see visitors return after 18 months
Tourists haven't been able to go to the Farne Islands for 18 months and it's changed the birds' behaviour. from BBC News - Hom...
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The Open 2021: McIlroy climbs leader board after hitting five birdies
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy climbs up the leader board after hitting five birdies on the front nine at day three of the Open at Roya...
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Health Secretary Sajid Javid tests positive for Covid
He says he has had two jabs and his symptoms are "very mild" despite feeling "groggy" on Friday. from BBC News - Home ...
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British Grand Prix: Max Verstappen tops final practice before sprint qualifying
Red Bull's Max Verstappen ended the final practice before Formula 1's new 'sprint' qualifying race fastest at the British Gr...
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1895 Cup final: Nu Brown extends Featherstone's lead against York City Knights
Featherstone's Nu Brown finishes off a flowing move to extends his side's lead to 20-10 against York City Knights in the 1895 Cup fi...
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Mass testing as Covid outbreak hits Perth Prison
Nearly 100 inmates at Perth Prison are self-isolating after testing positive, with no access to family or lawyers. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Google Maps updates 'dangerous' Ben Nevis route
The firm insists its map service did not direct walkers to a "potentially fatal" trail - but makes changes to avoid confusion. f...
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What the Premier League can learn from VAR at Euro 2020
The Premier League can learn a lot from Uefa's light-touch approach to VAR decisions, says former official Lee Probert. from BBC News ...
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England v Pakistan T20: Liam Livingstone hits England's fastest ever century
Watch as Liam Livingstone hits England's fastest-ever T20 century - but Pakistan win a thrilling first Twenty20 at Trent Bridge. from ...
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Craft beer industry accused of being 'sexist boys' club'
Independent beer makers have promised reform following allegations of discrimination and harassment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Arsenal agree £50m deal for Brighton defender White
Arsenal agree a deal in principle for the £50m transfer of Brighton and England defender Ben White. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T...
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Friday, July 16, 2021
Covid: Green Man festival sold out as return given go-ahead
Charlotte Church, Gruff Rhys and Mogwai are among the acts booked for next month's sold-out festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Mark Cavendish denied chance to break Tour de France record as Matej Mohoric wins
Matej Mohoric wins stage 19 of the Tour de France, denying Mark Cavendish an opportunity to break the record for stage wins he shares with E...
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Germany floods: Where are the worst-hit areas?
Maps, images and graphics showing the heavy rainfall and flooding that has caused widespread damage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Germany floods: How a country was taken by surprise
Amid the despair and mounting death toll, people are questioning how this could have happened. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3enUPak...
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'The wheels are off' if Lions lose on Saturday - Dawson
Former British and Irish Lion Matt Dawson says "the wheels are off the tour" if the side records a second loss against the Stormer...
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UK cases pass 50,000 for first time since January
UK records more than 50,000 new daily coronavirus cases - the highest number since mid-January from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wUHzQZ...
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South Africa Zuma riots: Armed police protect food deliveries
Some $1bn worth of stock was stolen in KwaZulu-Natal and at least 800 shops looted, an official says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Cheshunt: Hunt continues for driver of car on rail line
The Land Rover Discovery was driven on railway tracks before it was abandoned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3riIERo
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The Open 2021: Collin Morikawa storms into lead on day two
Collin Morikawa storms through the field to reach nine under par and set the clubhouse lead at The Open at Royal St George's. from BBC...
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Winter vomiting virus warning for England
Cases of norovirus are going up with a number of outbreaks caused by the vomiting bug in recent weeks, say officials. from BBC News - Home...
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'Harry is our player. Period. No need to talk about anything else' - Spurs boss Nuno on Kane
New Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo says Harry Kane is "our player" and will speak to the England captain when he returns to...
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Warnings grow about staff forced to self-isolate
Alarm mounts over fears of a "surge" in workers and medical staff forced to quarantine after being "pinged". from BBC ...
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Boris Johnson's university friend gets ethics watchdog rule
Labour accuses Boris Johnson of "cronyism" but the government says proper processes were followed. from BBC News - Home https://...
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GB News says presenter Guto Harri breached standards by taking the knee
Guto Harri made the gesture on air, saying how "hideously ugly racism in some English football is". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Covid infections are high and rising around the UK
Cases have risen again in many regions, data reveals, ahead of England dropping most Covid rules on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Church of England criticised over suicide of falsely accused priest
Fr Alan Griffin took his own life having spent a year under investigation over baseless allegations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Colum Eastwood: MP reveals death threats after naming Soldier F
Colum Eastwood named the former paratrooper, accused of two Bloody Sunday murders, in Parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3igi...
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Petrol prices at eight-year high, says AA
Prices hit the highest since October 2013 amid forecasts of a very busy summer on UK roads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ifLFxI
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Ashton-Under-Lyne: Baby hurt in Asda ceiling collapse
A witness says "the roof started peeling towards us, dust was everywhere and a baby was screaming". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Sex Pistols in legal dispute over Danny Boyle's new TV series
Steve Jones and Paul Cook sue John Lydon over the use of the band's songs in Danny Boyle's Pistol. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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'I'm going to Ibiza by any means necessary'
The Balearic Islands joining the amber travel list for England is causing a dilemma for some holiday makers. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Face of the Games, face of change - how Osaka is shaking up Japan
Naomi Osaka's relationship with Japan has not always been easy, but change rarely is. How the face of the Games is changing the host nat...
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There's something in my eye... 10 tear-jerking Olympic Games moments
It isn't always the big names and blue-riband events that create all the memories. Here are 10 times the Olympics has set spines tinglin...
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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Lisa Shaw death: Husband calls for vaccine choice
Lisa Shaw's widower wants people to have the choice of which Covid-19 vaccine they get. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xKwC5p
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Andy 'The Viking' Fordham: Former BDO world darts champion dies aged 59
Former BDO world champion Andy 'The Viking' Fordham dies aged 59. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3idaM44
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Covid: More than 500,000 app pings in a single week
Alerts asking people in England and Wales to isolate for 10 days are causing concern among businesses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: 500,000 app pings in a week and supermarkets to encourage mask wearing
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iijMVJ
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Government purchase of wine increases by £26,000
The "self-funding" collection of fine wines was topped up during the pandemic, figures reveal. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Fury v Wilder III: Rescheduled fight confirmed for 9 October
Tyson Fury's third world heavyweight title fight against Deontay Wilder is rescheduled for 9 October. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Bukayo Saka 'knew instantly of hate' he would receive after England defeat
England's Bukayo Saka said he "knew instantly the kind of hate" he was going to receive after his miss in the penalty shootout...
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The Smithy Family: Police investigate TikTok influencer's house fire
Nick Smith, who runs The Smithy Family account, says his children could have been killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ic3wWi
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Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar holds on to yellow after stage 18 win
Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar remains in the leaders' yellow jersey of the Tour de France after victory on stage 18. from BBC News - Ho...
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Ruth Madeley: Actress says taxi driver took her wheelchair away
The Bafta-nominated actress says the driver also refused to drive her to an accessible entrance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ibYZ...
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Cheshunt: Police hurt before stolen car driven along railway line
An eyewitness says "it was like a scene from Grand Theft Auto". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3enyuJL
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In pictures: Deadly floods hit Germany and Belgium
At least 33 people have died and others are missing in Germany after heavy rains in the north west. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i...
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National Food Strategy: New tax on sugar and salt unattractive, says PM
Boris Johnson says he will consider the proposal as the food industry warns it could lead to price rises. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Dutch crime reporter de Vries dies from shooting
Peter R de Vries, shot in Amsterdam, was famous for exposing criminal underworld bosses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z49Eq7
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Data-breach inquiry into leaked Matt Hancock CCTV images
CCTV images showed the former health secretary kissing an aide in his government office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B4BiW3
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Organ donation: Parents proud daughter's death saved three lives
The family of Claudia-Rose Moor say her legacy is giving three people their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UbThsY
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Face masks: Will people living in a low Covid area still wear them?
Will people who live in an area that has one of England's lowest Covid rates continue to wear masks? from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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British and Irish Lions: Robbie Henshaw & Marcus Smith start in Lions warm-up
Ireland's Robbie Henshaw returns from injury, debut for Marcus Smith and Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is on the bench for the British an...
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Instagram admits moderation mistake over racist comments
The social-media platform said its technology had been erroneously identifying the comments as benign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Clippy returns - as an emoji
Microsoft changes its paperclip emoji to look like its early virtual assistant, the object of much affection and frustration. from BBC New...
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Euro 2020: Four people arrested over racist abuse of England players
Players who missed penalties were targeted online after the team lost the Euro 2020 final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xHINjA
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Sainsbury's to encourage mask-wearing from Monday
The supermarket will keep the Covid measure even after the legal mandate to wear a mask is dropped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U...
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Nissan sees 10% of workforce told to self-isolate
Some 700 workers are sent home from its Sunderland plant after being alerted by the NHS app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3krjzCp
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Covid: Medical staff 'distressed' by third wave
Hospitals in the north-east of England are facing a new surge of cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hDVeav
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Euro 2020: Man arrested over racist abuse of England players
Players including Marcus Rashford were targeted online after England lost the Euro 2020 final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36xOfJS...
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Covid-19 rules: How six countries fared after easing Covid rules
As England approaches an end to social contact laws, how have other countries managed? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rm89kR
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PMQs: What did Boris Johnson say about the booing of England players?
Labour challenged the prime minister over his position on those who booed England when they "took the knee". from BBC News - Hom...
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Pogacar wins stage 17 to extend Tour de France lead
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar takes a sublime victory atop the Col du Portet on stage 17 of the Tour de France to extend his lead in the ...
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Covid: Medical staff 'distressed' by third wave
Hospitals in the north-east of England are facing a new surge of cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hDVeav
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Euro 2020: Man arrested over racist abuse of England players
Players including Marcus Rashford were targeted online after England lost the Euro 2020 final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36xOfJS...
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Pogacar wins stage 17 to extend Tour de France lead
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar takes a sublime victory atop the Col du Portet on stage 17 of the Tour de France to extend his lead in the ...
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South Africa Zuma riots: Queues form in Durban due to shortages
Some South Africans are clearing up as protests continue over the arrest of ex-President Jacob Zuma. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Rafael Benitez says he will 'fight for Everton' and vows to win over fans
New Everton boss Rafael Benitez says success will win over fans who criticised his appointment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i7QSa...
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EU unveils sweeping climate change plan
It proposes taxing jet fuel and effectively banning the sale of petrol cars within 20 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yWsG1U
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John Lewis and Waitrose plan to cut 1,000 jobs
John Lewis and Waitrose want to make the cuts as part of a shake-up of store management. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i7ygHY
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NHS Covid app: Should it stay or should it go?
There is a clash over the future of the NHS tracing app, as many delete it - or ignore its alerts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ei...
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Online racists to be banned from matches, says PM
The PM vows to change football banning orders - but Sir Keir Starmer says his promise "rings hollow". from BBC News - Home https...
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Most Covid rules set to be lifted in Wales on 7 August
Most Covid rules will be scrapped if coronavirus rates allow - but face mask laws will stay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xEtmbL
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Gun resembling Lego toy sparks backlash in US
A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wFMghl
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Jones to rejoin Lions in South Africa, 18 days after dislocating shoulder
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is to rejoin the British and Irish Lions squad just 18 days after dislocating his shoulder. from BBC News - H...
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Marcus Rashford mural messages of support to be preserved
Hundreds of notes were placed on the artwork which was defaced following England's final defeat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Waterstones to encourage shoppers to wear masks in stores
Bookseller is one of the first major chains to state policy for shops, but its stance attracts a mixed response. from BBC News - Home http...
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Euro 2020 final: Harry Maguire's father suffered two suspected broken ribs
Harry Maguire's father Alan suffered two suspected broken ribs before England's Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy, says the England de...
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North West England leads housing boom with prices up 15%
Official figures show property prices also rising rapidly in Scotland, Wales and the North East of England. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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'Watching England at Wembley was unbelievable - I can't wait to see what Silverstone will be like'
W Series driver and BBC Sport columnist Jamie Chadwick has been gorging on sport this summer - now it's her turn to shine. from BBC Ne...
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Racist abuse: Portsmouth to investigate claims academy players racially abused England stars
Portsmouth begin an investigation after some of their academy players allegedly use racially abusive language in the wake of England's E...
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Rashford mural artist: 'Incredible how people have come together'
Street artist Akse, who has repaired his Rashford mural, says local people have united to show their support. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Zsa Zsa Gabor: Hollywood legend laid to rest in Hungary
The birthplace burial comes gives years after the legendary Hollywood actress and socialite died aged 99. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Foreign aid: Who will be hit by the UK government cuts?
The UK government is reducing its spending this year on foreign aid - with major consequences for some recipients. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Overseas aid: MPs fail in bid to reverse spending cut
The government quells an attempt to make it raise development spending back to 0.7% of national income. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Uefa probe over security breaches at Euro 2020 final
Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings into events surrounding the Euro 2020 final, including the actions of England fans inside and around Wem...
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Bloody Sunday: Colum Eastwood names Soldier F in parliament
The identity of a former paratrooper, accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday, had been kept anonymous. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Royal Academy: Hull boy, 5, gets artwork in summer show
Vincent painted the pictures to be exhibited while learning at home in the first Covid lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36A6s...
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Man in China reunited with son snatched 24 years ago
Abduction of children is a big problem in the country, with tens of thousands taken every year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yS089...
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Police launch investigation over SNP donations
Officers are investigating SNP finances after seven complaints about how donations to the party were used. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Giant goldfish problem in US lake prompts warning to pet owners
Goldfish released into the wild can grow much bigger and cause major disruption to ecosystems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vx77q5...
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Scotland to ease restrictions but face masks still mandatory
More restrictions will ease from 19 July, but physical distancing, mandatory face coverings and home working continue. from BBC News - Hom...
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Confusion for nightclubs over Covid pass policy
The government is being disingenuous by saying its guidance is voluntary, says an industry spokesman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Teen pilot Travis Ludlow youngest to fly solo around the world
Travis Ludlow, 18, breaks the Guinness World Record for the trip by 13 days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r6wBpX
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South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting
At least 30 people have died following days of unrest sparked by the jailing of a former president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B...
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Google fined €500m by French competition authority
The search giant must propose ways to compensate news businesses for the use of their content. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eb9rJQ...
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England football racism row: Black and Asian fans 'so proud' of Southgate's team
Binta Williams, 22, is one of many new fans loving the diversity of the Euro 2020 England squad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i64M...
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Firms left to decide own rules on face masks
Travel firms and others are setting out their own safety rules for when legal bindings lift. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36vcsAJ
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Colin Pitchfork: Double schoolgirl murderer's release confirmed
A judge-led review upholds a decision by the Parole Board to deem Colin Pitchfork safe for release. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x...
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F1 driver Norris mugged after Euro 2020 final
Formula 1 driver Lando Norris was mugged and his team-issued watch stolen after the Euro 2020 final at Wembley on Sunday. from BBC News - ...
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Marcus Rashford: The wall of support and solidarity
Hundreds of messages adorn the vandalised mural in honour of footballer Marcus Rashford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i7zvqm
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Covid: Children missing school to avoid self-isolation
One mum says "it's something we've got to do" because her children are looking forward to a holiday. from BBC News - Hom...
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What's taking the knee and why was it an issue at Euro 2020?
Taking the knee has spread across the world as a statement against racism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BkgcZg
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Fight Talk: Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Dillian Whyte, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, Jake Paul
What does Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder postponement mean for an undisputed Anthony Joshua-Fury clash? Plus Dillian Whyte calls out Wilder and...
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Monday, July 12, 2021
Scottish mesh patients can have corrective surgery in US and England
The Scottish government will pay for the operations and travel to clinics in Missouri and Bristol in south west England. from BBC News - H...
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England: Hate Won't Win - your messages of appreciation for the Three Lions
After racist abuse was aimed at England players on social media after the Euro 2020 final, BBC Sport asked for your messages of appreciation...
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Nightclubs and large events advised to ask for vaccine passports
Those attending clubs and other large events should be asked for proof they have had their jabs, says health secretary. from BBC News - Ho...
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Virgin Galactic may sell $500m of shares after space success
The company filed to sell up to $500m (£360m) in stock the day after its founder reached the edge of space. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Euro 2020: From Ronaldo to Schick, watch the tournament's best moments
Watch the best moments at Euro 2020 from Andrea Bocelli's performance of Nessun Dorma to Cristiano Ronaldo's record-breaking penalty...
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Gatland rejects calls to play South Africa A twice in a row
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland rejects calls from the Springboks camp for his side to play South Africa A twice in a row....
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Covid: England lockdown rules to end on 19 July, Sajid Javid says
It means almost all legal restrictions on social contact in England will be removed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U0tILn
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'Oh fiddlesticks' - BBC reporter breaks Euro 2020 final score to fan
James Ansell, 76, was on his way to buy a newspaper when he was stopped by a BBC journalist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yT9r9t
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Long Covid: Will I ever get better?
The BBC's Lucy Adams wants to know what long Covid actually is and how to make it go away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hSaOOw...
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Heathrow's long queues blamed on self-isolating staff
Terminal 5 sees long queues at security because staff were told to self-isolate by the NHS app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hwXLm...
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Matsuyama, Watson and Johnson out of The Open as withdrawals mount
Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama out of The Open after testing positive for coronavirus, while Bubba Watson also withdraws due to a close c...
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Jacob Zuma: Military deployed to tackle unrest over jailed ex-president
Shops are looted and buildings set on fire as the jailed former president challenges his sentence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T7...
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UK bans fifth neo-Nazi group under terror laws
US group The Base, which aims to start a race war, is banned after recruitment efforts in Britain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e8...
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Euro 2020: No gloating in Little Italy over England loss
How is the mood in Bedford, which has 14,000 Italian descendants, after the Euro 2020 final? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xBN4F5
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Euro 2020: Why abuse remains rife on social media
Racist abuse aimed at football players following Sunday's tournament finale has been widely condemned. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Euro champions land in Rome to scenes of jubilation
The Italian football team arrived in Rome to scores of ecstatic fans and choruses of applause. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UJW1xq...
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Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction
An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e8IYwA
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Euro 2020 final: TV audience peaked at 31m as England lost on penalties
It's the most viewed event since the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997, seen by 32.1m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Daily Mail: Rothermere family considers bid to take news group private
The family, which owns 28% of the group, is looking to buy the rest of the news organisation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ASRv0o ...
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Florida breaks manatee death record in first six months of 2021
Wildlife authorities say the unprecedented number of deaths was primarily caused by starvation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wywLr...
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Euro 2020: Watch the BBC's closing montage for England's emotional run to the final
Watch the BBC's closing montage for our coverage of Euro 2020, focusing on England's emotional run the final where they fell agonisi...
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Euro 2020: What lessons can England and Gareth Southgate learn from Euro 2020 defeat?
BBC Sport pundits Rio Ferdinand, Alan Shearer and Frank Lampard analyse Gareth Southgate's tactics in the wake of their penalty shootout...
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Murray leads Lions for first time against South Africa A
Tour captain Conor Murray leads the British and Irish Lions for the first time when they face South Africa A in Cape Town on Wednesday. fr...
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Sunday, July 11, 2021
Wimbledon 2021: Novak Djokovic beats Matteo Berrettini for 20th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic wins his sixth Wimbledon title and record-equalling 20th men's Grand Slam by fighting back to beat Italy's Matteo Ber...
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England set to recall Trippier for Euro 2020 final
Kieran Trippier is set for a recall to the starting line-up for England's Euro 2020 final against Italy on Sunday. from BBC News - Hom...
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Kuss claims Tour de France stage 15 win as Pogacar increases overall lead
Sepp Kuss attacks on the final climb to win stage 15 of the Tour de France, as Tadej Pogacar increased his overall lead. from BBC News - H...
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Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson rockets to the edge of space
The UK businessman realises a lifetime's ambition by riding a rocket plane high into the sky. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k2Q...
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William Orr: The blind postman who delivered a first-class service
A County Antrim postman is being studied by English academics as part of a UK-wide history project. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y...
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Wimbledon 2021: Matteo Berrettini wins point with 'difficult' tweener lob against Novak Djokovic
Watch Matteo Berrettini plays a brilliant lob shot through his legs during the Wimbledon men's singles final against Novak Djokovic. f...
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Sprinter Asher-Smith out of British Grand Prix
British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith withdraws from Tuesday's British Grand Prix event in Gateshead as a precaution with a tight hamstring....
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Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa
Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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England v India: Shafali Verma hits five consecutive fours
Watch as Shafali Verma hits five consecutive fours off Katherine Brunt's over in the second T20 international at The 1st Central County ...
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Covid in Scotland: GPs 'firefighting' to cope with backlog in care
Doctors say they are now facing even greater strain as more patients turn to their local surgeries for support. from BBC News - Home https...
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Euro 2020: England fans start gathering ahead of final
Supporters arrive at Wembley and long queues form outside pubs as excitement builds ahead of kick-off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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CBI employers group calls for early end to self-isolation rules
The CBI says it would ease staff shortages and help make the economic reopening "confident" rather than "anxious". fro...
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Miami condo collapse: Inside the recovery operation clearing the ruins
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue show how workers are clearing the "enormous" pile of ruins that remains. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Pandemic heroes' portraits to be pasted up in Bridgwater
A woman who helped depressed farmers is among those being honoured in a giant mural. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wxqzQk
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Pope Francis leads prayers from hospital balcony after colon surgery
Francis thanks well-wishers from his hospital balcony following treatment for a colon problem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yMzfUq...
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Hot air balloon crashes in Nottinghamshire town centre
Pilot Andrew Davidson said he has never had such a landing in more than 30 years of ballooning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36vpEF...
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Australia: New South Wales confirms first Covid-related death in 10 months
A woman in her 90s died in Sydney, as state officials warn of a surge in new infections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e57sqG
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US heatwave: Wildfires rage in western states as temperatures soar
Tributes are paid to two firefighters who died in a plane crash while responding to a blaze in Arizona. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19: Masks still expected to be worn indoors after 19 July - Zahawi
England is moving from "you must" wear a mask to "you are expected to", the vaccines minister says. from BBC News - Ho...
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Portugal orders house arrest for Benfica football club president
Luís Filipe Vieira is being investigated in Portugal for suspected tax fraud and money laundering. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AS...
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Drugs: One man dies amid 12 drug overdoses in Swansea
The health board in Swansea warned fake anti-anxiety drugs may be linked to a spate of overdoses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vvh...
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Offa's Dyke: Monument damaged by 'centuries of benign neglect'
The Offa's Dyke earthwork has "a lot of catching up to do" with Hadrian's Wall and Stonehenge. from BBC News - Home http...
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South Africa captain Kolisi tests positive for Covid-19 two weeks before Lions series
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for coronavirus as his side build up to the series against the British and Irish Lions. fr...
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Saturday, July 10, 2021
G20 finance ministers back deal to tax companies
The plan aims to make companies pay their "fair share" by setting a minimum global tax rate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Esther Bejarano: Auschwitz orchestra member dies
Esther Bejarano survived in Auschwitz by playing in the death camp's orchestra. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TQDmjM
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Euro 2020: England and Villa fan conned out of £2k for final tickets
Ben Moore says he was "sceptical" about the offer but messages on Twitter looked "so genuine". from BBC News - Home ht...
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Inexperienced England seal series win over Pakistan
England complete another impressive victory over Pakistan in the second one-day international to clinch the series with a game to spare. f...
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Lions score 11 tries in high-scoring game against 14-man Sharks
The British and Irish Lions pulled through their toughest test of the tour so far as they overcame a committed Sharks and their own errors t...
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Euro 2020: Queen recalls 1966 as she wishes England team well
The monarch praises the team's "spirit, commitment and pride" ahead of the Euro 2020 final. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Euro 2020: The pride of England stars' hometowns
We meet those in the England stars' hometowns who hope the boys can bring football home - literally. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Cannes: Actress Lea Seydoux tests positive for Covid-19
The James Bond star may miss the French film festival after contracting the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AOm7jr
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Wimbledon 2021: Ashleigh Barty beats Karolina Pliskova to win title
World number one Ashleigh Barty wins her maiden Wimbledon title as she beats Karolina Pliskova in a nervy final. from BBC News - Home http...
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Green Park: Man feared he would be 'hacked to death' on Tube
One man is in hospital in a stable condition following the attack on a Jubilee Line train. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36u6bFo
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England's Smith called up to Lions tour after Russell Achilles problem
England fly-half Marcus Smith, who has two Test caps, will join up with the British and Irish Lions in South Africa as cover for Finn Russel...
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Bangladesh factory fire: Owner arrested after blaze kills 52
Eight face murder charges, and a separate inquiry into child labour at the factory is also launched. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Jonathan Coleman: Tributes paid to radio and TV presenter
Tributes are paid to the "giant of radio" who passed away on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r1Y0tp
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Wales fight back to draw with 14-man Argentina
Replacement fly-half Jarrod Evans misses a last-gasp penalty as Wales draw with Argentina, who were reduced to 14 men, for the first time. ...
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NI bonfire row 'should not have involved police'
The Police Federation welcomes a court decision not to order officers to remove the Tiger's Bay bonfire. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Charlottesville set to remove Robert E Lee statue that sparked rally
The statue of Robert E Lee was at the centre of 2017 protests that turned deadly in Charlottesville. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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US heatwave: California and Nevada brace for record-breaking temperatures
California's Death Valley matches what may be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3emK...
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