Lorry driver shortage blamed for Lancashire school dinner menu cuts
Children in Lancashire will be offered soup, sandwiches and jacket potatoes rather than full menus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z...
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Thursday, September 30, 2021
Nicholas Watt: Two deny public order breach after BBC reporter chased
Nicholas Watt was pursued by demonstrators during an anti-lockdown protest in London in June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3okHQfb ...
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M6 Toll drug-driving crash footage released
A driver is banned from the wheel for three years after injuring a toll booth operator in the smash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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End of furlough: 'Without the scheme we would have been in trouble'
What has the furlough scheme meant for those who have used it during the pandemic? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AYehDM
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Sarah Everard murder: Trust in police shaken, Met chief admits
Dame Cressida Dick says she recognises a "bond of trust has been damaged" after facing calls to resign. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Deceived activist Kate Wilson wins tribunal against Met Police
Kate Wilson met the undercover officer while he was posing as an environmental campaigner in 2003. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yf...
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Climate change: Youth have 'every right to be angry' says UK PM
Boris Johnson says leaders' "reckless actions" created the climate crisis and now is the time to act. from BBC News - Home h...
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Sarah Everard murder: Cressida Dick faces calls to resign
Women's confidence in the police has been "shattered" by the murder, senior MP Harriet Harman says. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Nazi Stutthof camp secretary flees as German trial starts
Irmgard Furchner - accused of complicity in more than 11,000 murders - tried to flee on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F3V...
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Sarkozy: Ex-French president gets jail sentence over campaign funding
The former French president is found guilty of illegally funding his unsuccessful 2012 re-election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o...
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Petrol shortage: No improvement in fuel supplies
Industry body the PRA says more than a quarter of its members' petrol stations have no fuel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iEDd...
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Sarah Everard murder: Wayne Couzens handed whole-life sentence
Wayne Couzens was told his "grotesque" actions had eroded public confidence in the police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Sabina Nessa: Man accused of 'predatory' murder of teacher
Koci Selamaj appears in court accused of the "premeditated" killing of teacher Sabina Nessa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: Children's mental health has not improved since lockdown - survey
One in six children in England is likely to have a mental disorder, up from one in nine in 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zV08...
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Waze tracks fuel shortage through crowdsourced info
Waze is using push notifications to ask for data on fuel supplies to notify others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3imUGWB
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Rob Burrow hears a moving message from his daughter
Ex-rugby star Rob Burrow, who has Motor Neurone Disease, hears a moving message from his daughter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kS...
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Britney Spears: Singer 'on cloud nine' after conservatorship ruling
The singer posted footage of her flying a plane after a judge suspended her father as conservator. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kS...
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Killamarsh: Families 'left broken' by deaths of woman and children
Terri Harris and her children John Paul and Lacey Bennett were found dead along with Connie Gent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AXf...
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Judge refuses to delay Scots vaccine passport scheme
Nightclub bosses fail in a legal challenge which sought to delay Scotland's vaccine passport scheme. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Sarah Everard: How Wayne Couzens covered up her murder
Wayne Couzens is being sentenced for the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3massiW
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Sarah Everard: New CCTV footage released in case
A CCTV timeline shows key evidence used to arrest and prosecute Wayne Couzens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uvJJqr
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Rapid house price growth continues in September, says Nationwide
Property prices have risen at 10% or more a year for each of the last five months, the Nationwide says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Insulate Britain protesters glue hands to M25
Nine arrests are made on the eighth day of action on the motorway in the last three weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y0f6xk
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Frasers: New boss of Sports Direct group could net £100m
Michael Murray, prospective son-in-law of Mike Ashley, could bag the bonus after he takes over the Sports Direct group. from BBC News - Ho...
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David Bowie: 'Lost' album Toy set for birthday release
Toy is "like a moment in time captured in an amber of joy, fire and energy", his producer says. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Wayne Jenkins from behind bars: 'I sold drugs as a dirty cop'
He led a rogue police force who were jailed for a long list of crimes. Now in a BBC exclusive he explains why. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Labour conference: Five things we learned as politicians gathered
It's the first time politicians and the party faithful gathered since the Covid pandemic. So what happened? from BBC News - Home https...
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Covid: Businesses say public not ready for vaccine passports and Northern Ireland's clown shortage
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F6kGPQ
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'I found it a struggle' - Moeen on why he left the Test stage
England all-rounder Moeen Ali says he chose to retire from Test cricket because he found the format "really difficult to get into"...
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Labour conference: Starmer sets out 'serious plan' for government
The Labour leader says he can provide the leadership the UK needs, in a speech to his party conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Sarah Everard murder: 'Our lives will never be the same again'
Sarah Everard's mother tells Wayne Couzens that burning her daughter's body was "the final insult". from BBC News - Home...
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Nurse felt helpless in bomb aftermath
Bethany Crook sobs as she tells an inquiry she had "no equipment, some skills, my faith and hope". from BBC News - Home https://...
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Three more energy firms go bust amid gas price rise
Enstroga, Igloo Energy and Symbio Energy are the latest to go under, Ofgem announces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oi5KI5
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Sex Education HIV advice scene a 'life ambition' for script advisor
Alix Fox helped Netflix with the script and wanted to share a positive message about sex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F3ltkj
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Lilac house in Watford conservation area rejected by council
A council says the colour has a "harmful impact" on the 120-year-old house and conservation area. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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La Palma volcano: Family's anguish as lava destroys 'miracle house'
The owners of the so-called miracle house are devastated after it succumbed to the lava flow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zOVNnB ...
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Betty Campbell: Statue of Welsh black heroine unveiled
Betty Campbell's statue is thought to be the first of a named, non-fictional woman in Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3om6F...
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Scorching La Palma lava fizzes as it hits ocean
Clouds of steam rise as the red-hot current makes contact with the Atlantic on the Spanish island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m1...
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'All I can hear is a cacophony of screaming girls' - photographing the Beatles and Stones
Photographer Ian Wright was just 18 when he captured The Beatles on stage on a historic night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3igPyTP...
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GB number plate sticker no longer valid abroad
The GB stickers motorists use when driving abroad are no longer valid after a change in UK rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CUk...
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United Airlines to fire staff who refuse vaccine
The vast majority of its 67,000 US employees comply with the airline's Covid-19 vaccine policy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k...
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Police defend shooting white deer in Bootle street after backlash
Officers were "gutted" to shoot the deer after nine hours trying to sedate it, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Afghanistan: 'My young sister will be forced to marry a Taliban fighter'
Afghan Chevening scholars in the UK say they have had messages from the Taliban threatening their relatives. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Sarah Everard murder: Wayne Couzens at Old Bailey for sentencing
Wayne Couzens pleaded guilty in July to the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZGqyip
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Katie Price charged after car crash
Reality TV star Katie Price charged with driving without insurance and while disqualified following car crash in Sussex on Tuesday, say poli...
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New species of dinosaur unearthed by Isle of Wight fossil hunters
About 50 bones of the carnivorous dinosaurs are found on a beach in southern England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39NSW3W
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Greta Thunberg mocks world leaders' words at Youth4Climate
Greta Thunberg, the climate activist, uses a speech to mock world leaders, including UK PM Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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James Bond: Daniel Craig's last film No Time To Die finally has royal premiere
No Time To Die is being released 18 months later than planned because it was delayed by the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Amazon announces Astro the home robot
Astro can patrol the home when you're not there, or be remotely controlled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kQaKlo
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Italy: Statue of scantily-clad woman sparks sexism row
The bronze statue to honour a 19th Century poem is called "offensive" and "humiliating" to women. from BBC News - Home...
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Covid: Vaccine passport enforcement delayed in Scotland and PM meets bereaved families
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zM5C5J
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Afghanistan: Al-Qaeda could threaten US in a year - US general
Top General Mark Milley says the Afghan Taliban have not broken their ties with the terrorist group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Andrea Martin: En Vogue and Blu Cantrell songwriter dies at 49
The US R&B hitmaker also wrote tracks for Leona Lewis, Angie Stone, SWV, Blu Cantrell and Tomcraft from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Michael Collins' walking stick sells for £52,000
The 100-year-old stick once owned by the Irish republican leader was expected to fetch about £10,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Fernandes, Lingard, Foden, Neville: Who's really in control of footballers' social media?
After Bruno Fernandes' penalty apology we look at who is running footballers' social personas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: Boris Johnson makes inquiry pledge to bereaved families
Boris Johnson says he will appoint an inquiry chair before Christmas, after meeting a campaign group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Delay to enforcement of Scottish vaccine passport scheme
Nicola Sturgeon announces a "grace period" before the new certification rules will be enforced. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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What's in short supply and why?
Shortages are one thing we don't seem to be running out of in the UK right now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XRWjEc
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Atlas V: Rocket launch creates strange lights in UK sky
Amateur astronomers across the UK capture the strange cone-shaped lights from their back gardens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WoF...
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Roger Hunt: Former Liverpool and England striker dies aged 83
Former Liverpool and England striker Roger Hunt dies at the age of 83, the Premier League club announces. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tony Awards: US TV audience slumps to all-time low
CBS says 2.6 million people tuned in for Sunday's two-hour special, down from 5.4 million in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Llandudno goalkeeper Alan Camsell still playing at 88
Eighty-eight year old Alan Camsell is now playing with the grandsons of his original team mates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CRUR...
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Sabina Nessa: Man remanded in custody over Sabina Nessa murder
The 28-year-old primary school teacher was found dead in a south-east London park. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CTLuAU
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Rare white stag shot dead on Bootle street by police
Officers were concerned about the dangers posed by the animal to passing motorists and pedestrians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
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Female Afghan judges hunted by the murderers they convicted
Six former female judges who have gone into hiding speak to the BBC from secret locations across the country. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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NHS Highland pays out millions to bullied staff
The health authority says it expects payments to reach £3.4m after a culture of bullying was exposed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Paralympian Janice Moores gets podium moment 37 years later
Paralympian Janice Moores won gold, but her podium moment has always been tinged with disappointment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Denise Welch: Man admits stalking Loose Women presenter
Toraq Wyngard set fire to a skip on the driveway of the Loose Women panellist's home in Cheshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Monday, September 27, 2021
Schools warn about hoax anti-vaccine letters
Head teachers have warned of fake consent letters for Covid vaccines being circulated in schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CNn...
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Crete struck by 5.8-magnitude earthquake
The quake had a magnitude of 5.8 according to the National Observatory of Athens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39IsuIY
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Australia: Footage captures car careering across eight lanes
A woman and child were injured, but Australian police say it's "incredibly lucky" others weren't hurt. from BBC News - H...
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Shakur Pinnock e-scooter death: 'His sacrifices will save a lot of people'
Chante Hoosang told the BBC a helmet might have saved her boyfriend Shakur Pinnock's life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Fsl9d...
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Louis Watkiss: Boy who died at Tamworth Snow Dome named
Emergency services were called to the centre on Friday to reports a child had been seriously injured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Instagram for kids paused after backlash
Facebook delays its child-friendly Instagram version to do more work with concerned parents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kIkcHm
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Hospitals in England can relax Covid rules to treat more patients
Testing and isolating low-risk patients before planned operations can be dropped, new advice says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kM...
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Labour conference: Emily Thornberry backs Sir Keir Starmer over trans row
The shadow trade secretary says it is “factually inaccurate” to say only women have a cervix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B0kCi9 ...
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Killamarsh: Woman and children died as a result of 'violent acts'
Inquests have opened into the deaths of a woman and three children found dead at a house in Derbyshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Rapper Wiley issued with arrest warrant after failing to attend court
Wiley is accused of assault and burglary with intent to cause criminal damage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CMYw31
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School keep clear lines painted outside primary closed in 2003
Greg Smith, who lives in the converted primary, says the surplus paint job is a waste of council tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Claudia Webbe: MP made threat to send nudes of woman, court hears
Claudia Webbe also used a misogynistic insult and threatened the woman with acid, a court hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Gkd...
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Fuel supply: Why are Britons panic-buying petrol?
Here's all you need to know about why fuel has been running out at petrol pumps in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y7nP0R...
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Fuel supply: Minister blames empty petrol pumps on unnecessary purchases
The situation will "calm down" when people fill their cars normally, the environment secretary said. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Boris Johnson agrees to meet bereaved Covid families group
Boris Johnson will meet the group on Tuesday, having declined several requests to do so since last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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German election: Seven things we learned
Seats, Schleswig and an ex-spy: here are some of the sidelights from Sunday's vote. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39JJz5j
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From feud to bromance? DeChambeau and Koepka hug after US win
They went into the week as enemies, but do two hugs between Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka mean they are now friends? from BBC News -...
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Mr Goxx, the crypto-trading hamster beating human investors
Can a hamster trading cryptocurrency beat human investors in the stock market? Mr Goxx can. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WgkmMB
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Labour conference: Angela Rayner renews attack on Johnson in scum row
Labour's deputy leader says she will apologise to the PM in person if he retracts his past comments, from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: 'I lost my daughter to cancer after the pandemic paused chemotherapy'
Mandy Russell told the BBC she's "broken" after 31-year-old Kelly Smith died of bowel cancer. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Ex-Rochdale footballer jailed for 24 years for child rapes
Jonathan Diba-Musangu, 23, met his victims through a church in Rochdale where he taught Sunday school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals she was raped at the age of 17
The singer recalls being assaulted as a teenager in an attempt to dispel myths around rape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39FFHSJ
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Sunday, September 26, 2021
Suranne Jones unveils 'Gentleman Jack' sculpture
Anne Lister's life was dramatised in the television series Gentleman Jack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XPlZkO
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Former marine completes unsupported Atlantic row
Dave 'Dinger' Bell arrives on land in Cornwall after leaving New York 119 days ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y06pDq
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Labour backs Sir Keir Starmer over party rules reforms
The changes - opposed by many on the left - give MPs more say in choosing future Labour leaders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XZas...
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Labour conference: Not right to say only women have a cervix, says Starmer
The Labour leader calls for "mature, respectful debate" over trans rights after MP's comments. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: Gunners defeat north London rivals at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal score three times in the opening 35 minutes as they beat north London rivals Tottenham at a jubilant Emirates Stadium. from BBC Ne...
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Strictly's Tom Fletcher and partner test positive
The McFly singer and his partner, Amy Dowden, will miss Saturday's show after testing positive for Covid. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Beaumont century sets up huge England win and 4-1 series victory
Tammy Beaumont's century set up a crushing 203-run victory for England over New Zealand in the final one-day international to clinch the...
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Labour conference: Delegates vote to back nationalising energy industry
The vote comes after leader Sir Keir Starmer rules out putting big energy firms into common ownership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Iceland elects Europe's first female majority parliament
Iceland becomes the sixth country in the world with a parliament where 50% of seats are held by women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Could Fury v Joshua still happen? How boxing's heavyweight division now shapes up
Are Anthony Joshua's chances of facing Tyson Fury over after defeat by Oleksandr Usyk? Or is there still a way it could happen? BBC Spor...
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Fuel supply: Visas won't solve petrol supply issues - retailers
A trade body says filling stations are running out as ministers seek to bring in overseas lorry drivers. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Farmers warn of Christmas turkey shortage due to lack of staff
Sales are already soaring despite fewer birds being produced for the big chains, a farming boss says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Steve Coogan to play Jimmy Savile in BBC One drama
The comedian and actor says he did not take the decision to play the disgraced TV personality "lightly". from BBC News - Home ht...
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Lewis Hamilton takes 100th win in Russian Grand Prix as Lando Norris spins in rain
Lewis Hamilton won the Russian Grand Prix after a frantic last few laps caused by heavy rain dashed Lando Norris' hopes of a maiden vict...
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Status Quo bassist Alan Lancaster dies aged 72
Lead singer Francis Rossi calls Lancaster an integral part of the band's sound and enormous success. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Energy crisis not failure of regulation, says Ofgem boss
The boss of the regulator tells the BBC no-one could have predicted the sharp rise in gas prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XKP...
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'Judo gives me strength to deal with sight loss'
A Coleraine judo club is one of the first in NI to offer training for visually impaired participants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Switzerland same-sex marriage: Voters set to back yes
Projections suggest more than 60% have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid-19 vaccine passports a 'no brainer', says Nichola Mallon
SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon says she has raised the issue with the NI Executive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39D07...
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Abdirahim Mohamed: Seventh murder charge after teenager stabbed
Abdirahim Mohamed, 18, died after being found with multiple stab wounds in Leicester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AI7hLa
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No fuel shortage, says transport secretary
Grant Shapps calls for drivers to be "sensible" and only fill up when they need to. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XSCxZ2 ...
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Labour conference: Angela Rayner won't apologise for calling Johnson 'scum'
Labour's deputy leader says she will say sorry when the PM apologises for past "racist" comments. from BBC News - Home https...
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Platinum Jubilee medal designed for emergency service staff
The medal, to mark the Queen's 70-year reign, will also be given to members of the armed forces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Saturday, September 25, 2021
Watch: Paul Casey holes 'perfect' shot from 105 yards
Watch Paul Casey hole a "perfect" shot from 105 yards on the 14th hole on day two of the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wiscons...
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Viola Beach: Memorial to band unveiled in Warrington
A memorial to Warrington band Viola Beach, who died with their manager in a car crash, is unveiled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A...
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Labour conference: People assume Sir Keir Starmer is a posh bloke - top aide
Don't be fooled by the Labour leader's knighthood, his adviser tells an audience of Love Island fans. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Brentford come from behind twice to hold Liverpool in thriller
Yoane Wissa scores a late equaliser as Brentford hold Liverpool to a draw in a thrilling encounter at the Brentford Community Stadium. fro...
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Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou freed by Canada arrives home in China
Two Canadians detained by China are also freed, bringing to an end a three-year diplomatic row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AGMSW...
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Somalia: Seven killed in suicide attack near presidential palace
The Islamist militant group Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack in Mogadishu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u9SUgb ...
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Canary Islands: Airport closed as volcano intensifies
Hundreds of homes have been destroyed on the Spanish island since the eruption began on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m0bdk...
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University students looking forward to full campus experience
There is a buzz on the University of East Anglia campus as face-to-face teaching resumes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CEiYTA
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Taxi gardens and Egypt's pharaohs on a pencil - stories you may have missed
Abandoned taxis being used to grow vegetables and other stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3udFY8M...
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Teesside Airport light aircraft incident leaves one seriously injured
Three people taken to hospital following an incident at Teesside International Airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o30mbT
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What's going on with Labour's row?
Iain Watson looks at the complex situation facing Sir Keir Starmer and his opponents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lW72Ga
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Milly Main: Criminal investigation over hospital deaths
Police Scotland is investigating a number of deaths at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Afghanistan: Taliban hang bodies as warning in city of Herat, say reports
The alleged kidnappers are reportedly hung in public, a day after a warning executions would resume. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Birmingham Pride: Thousands enjoy colourful parade through city centre
Thousands of people enjoy the colourful procession through the city centre's streets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u8l37i
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EVCL Chill: 400 jobs at risk as food firm goes bust
The firm says 650 jobs are saved but 400 others are under threat as a chilled food firm goes bust. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XN...
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Warning after Lewes girl, 6, has surgery for swallowing magnets
The girl had swallowed 23 strong magnets, which ripped through her bowel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AILbba
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Universal credit: Tory peer wants to force Commons vote on cut
The government is scrapping the £20-a-week benefit rise, introduced during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Sabina Nessa: Book of condolence opened for killed teacher
The book is set up close to where the teacher was found dead one week ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zmlgs2
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Germany elections: Final rallies before Sunday's knife-edge vote
The politicians vying to replace Angela Merkel as German chancellor make final appeals ahead of Sunday's vote. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Sgt Matiu Ratana shooting: Memorial service to be held
Sgt Matiu Ratana will be remembered with a minute's silence on Saturday and a service in November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Can anyone Phil McCann up with petrol?
The BBC's Phil McCann reports from a petrol station that has run out of fuel in Stockport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wa0Pxi...
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Northamptonshire woman, 110, shares her secret to a long life
Joyce Wooding has received seven birthday cards from the Queen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F1h0Pg
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Labour conference: Starmer's rules change likely to be shelved - Rayner
The deputy leader says Sir Keir Starmer's plans are "not on the order paper" for party bosses. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Friday, September 24, 2021
Doctor Who: Russell T Davies returns as programme showrunner
The It's A Sin writer says he is "beyond excited" to resume the role he filled from 2005 to 2009. from BBC News - Home https...
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Boris Johnson and Macron speak after military pact row
UK and France will work together despite a diplomatic spat over Australian submarines, Downing Street says. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Airport arrivals hit by passport gate failure
Passengers arriving at UK airports suffer delays after an IT problem hits self-service passport gates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Detained Huawei boss due in court amid deal reports
Chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou has been detained in Canada over US fraud charges since 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AH...
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Sabina Nessa killing: Does following the 'rules' keep women safe?
Safety tips for women continue to suggest murderers have an excuse for killing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XNKuPd
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What is fat freezing and what are the risks?
A non-surgical technique to remove stubborn fat from the body can have side effects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i4xps5
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Petrol driver shortage: Ministers to meet over lack of supply
The meeting on Friday afternoon will discuss supply problems at petrol stations across the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k...
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US Open 2021: Emma Raducanu faces title-winning serve
Great Britain's Emma Raducanu relives her US Open-winning ace before trying to return the same serve from a machine. from BBC News - H...
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Kim Yo-jong says North Korea open to ending war if conditions met
Kim Yo-jong was responding to a renewed call from the South to officially declare an end to the Korean War. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Jitender Maan Gogi: India gangster shot dead in Delhi court
Two men dressed as lawyers opened fire in court on a man police detained on charges of murder and extortion. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Verstappen to start at back of Russia Grand Prix grid
Red Bull's Max Verstappen will start Sunday's Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid as a result of a penalty for using too ma...
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Burnley man denies Marks & Spencer terror attack murder attempt
A Burnley man tells a court he "did not attempt to murder" two women in a Marks & Spencer store. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Thousands of energy customers facing bill shocks
People are awaiting decisions by the regulator about which surviving company will take on their supply. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal
Trading Bitcoin and other crypto-currenices is a criminal activity, China's central bank says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lS...
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Northumberland diver finds seal with ring stuck round neck
A seal is found swimming off the Northumberland coast with a rubber ring stuck around its neck. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AJoi7...
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Hamilton will 'not bail out' of on-track battles any more
Lewis Hamilton has decided not to back out of on-track battles when he believes he has a right to the corner, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff ...
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Afghanistan: Executions will return, says senior Taliban official
Extreme punishments like executions and amputations will resume in Afghanistan, says the Taliban's head of prisons. from BBC News - Ho...
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Roger Michell: Julia Roberts pays tribute to 'kind and gentle' Notting Hill director
The Notting Hill star says she was "fortunate" to have worked with its director, who has died at 65. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Killamarsh: Man in crown court charged with murders of children and woman
Damien Bendall is accused of killing Terri Harris and three children at a house in Derbyshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WcGAiG...
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Port of Dover: Arrests made as Insulate Britain blocks port
Queues form at Europe's busiest ferry terminal as Insulate Britain shift their protest from the M25. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Mondelez threatens trademark battle over bar's lilac packaging
Mondelez believes Primal Pantry's vegan fruit bar "exploits" the trademark of its Milka chocolates. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Thursday, September 23, 2021
Apple bans Fortnite from App Store during Epic Games legal battle
The game won't be available on iPhones or other Apple devices until its legal battle with Epic Games ends. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Strange ankylosaur dinosaur bone excites scientists
Scientists describe a familiar armoured dinosaur but there's something very unusual about it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XQs...
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Ministers prepare for worst in gas price crisis
Business minister Paul Scully says the government needs to plan for a lengthy spell of high gas prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Grenfell: No action over 2009 cladding warning, inquiry told
The London Fire Brigade asked the government to warn of the risks seven years before the Grenfell fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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NHS Wales: Waiting times and A&E at worst performance level
Numbers waiting for hospital treatment and A&E waiting times are the worst on record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lKj3y4
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Inflation: Bank of England says price rises to top 4% by year-end
The Bank keeps interest rates at 0.1% and says there are signs of slowing economic growth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lOZCUV
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US Haiti envoy quits over 'inhumane' deportations
Daniel Foote called the US decision to deport Haitian migrants "inhumane". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CJzXE9
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I doubt I'd have taken Derby job if I'd known about crisis but I won't walk away - Rooney
Wayne Rooney reiterates he will not quit Derby County despite the club being placed in administration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Linda Evangelista says she was left 'deformed' by cosmetic procedure
The star says she has become "a recluse" after an adverse reaction to a fat reduction procedure. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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BP closes some sites due to lorry driver shortage
The oil firm said only "a handful" of sites are affected by the fuel supply issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XUmOJB ...
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Killamarsh: Father's tribute to daughter killed at sleepover
Connie Gent was one of three children who were killed at a Derbyshire home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cvr4Om
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The epic adventures of the Gilgamesh Dream tablet
How an ancient story of a superhuman god ended up in all sorts of unexpected places. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kz7BpE
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Millions face winter finance squeeze, says charity
Low-income families face a £710 rise in costs, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation estimates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ADA7Mx
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Former Labour MP Keith Vaz faces Parliament ban over bullying staff member
The former Labour MP should be ashamed of his behaviour, an independent panel says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ECUr30
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EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones
Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging port. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CITKDJ
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Homecoming for Raducanu to be shown live on BBC
A homecoming event for US Open champion Emma Raducanu will be shown live on the BBC on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ABZAWO...
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Police investigating if stranger killed Sabina Nessa
The teacher had been on her way to meet a friend but was killed shortly after leaving home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lQitz9
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Petting zoo wallaby escapes into Aberdeenshire countryside
Eddie, who is about six months old, escaped the day after arriving and was last seen outside a village pub. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Boris Johnson at the UN fact-checked
The prime minister's speech focused largely on climate change and the UK's role in tackling it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Rugby World Cup winner Thompson to donate brain for CTE research
Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson, who was diagnosed with dementia aged 42, will donate his brain to scientists researching brain trauma...
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Uefa doubles prize money for women's Euros
Uefa doubles the prize money available to teams for the women's European Championship in 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lK...
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Woman with Down's loses abortion law fight
Heidi Crowter says the current law on abortion for foetuses with the condition does not respect her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Working from home: Staff abuse it, says City boss
Staff should not have the right to ask for flexible working from day one of new job, an employer says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
I'm a Celebrity: Crew member's Covid case triggers lockdown
A crew member on I'm a Celebrity tests positive, sending thousands into lockdown and sparking a backlash. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Melbourne earthquake: Australians react to rare quake that rattled country
One resident thought the 5.9 magnitude quake was just his neighbours doing an intense workout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kvLSz2...
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Claims on pay, tax and the cost of living checked
Deputy prime minister Dominic Raab took Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39rjGqP
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President Biden pledges 500m more vaccine doses to developing world
This would bring the total US commitment on vaccines shared overseas to 1.08 bn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EDbDpj
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Ukraine leader's aide survives assassination attempt
President Zelensky vows a strong response after his aide's car is struck by a volley of bullets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: The Basildon theatre where booster jabs take centre stage
People are being invited for Covid booster jabs at a theatre as the rollout gets under way. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZnSEPh
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Boris Johnson tells Macron: Donnez-moi un break over new pact
Boris Johnson tells the French president to "get a grip" amid anger over a submarine deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Sabina Nessa: Vigil to be held for teacher murdered in Kidbrooke
Sabina Nessa's body was discovered in a walkway just off a park in south-east London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zBo3df
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La Palma volcano buries homes under molten rock in Canary Islands
Lava from the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano is destroying hundreds of buildings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tZrEAO
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The Many Saints of Newark: Sopranos prequel impresses many critics
Michael Gandolfini plays a teenage Tony Soprano, who was portrayed by his father James on TV. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XPpqrZ ...
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Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?
The chances of UK-US trade deal in the next few years have been played down - but what other agreements has the UK made? from BBC News - H...
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US lifting ban on imports of British lamb, says Boris Johnson
The PM says farmers can export to the US, and insists the chances of a wider trade deal are not fading. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Netflix lands golden ticket by buying Roald Dahl estate
The streaming giant will own and control works like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CF...
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Derby County officially enter administration and are deducted 12 points
Championship side Derby County enter administration and are deducted 12 points by the English Football League. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Quarter of a million pupils to join BBC's Share Your Story
BBC stars and staff invite teenagers to share their stories to help recover from the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CDXciD...
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Covishield: UK recognises Covid jab after India outcry
With more than 721 million doses administered so far, Covishield is India's most widely used vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Gas crisis: Head of regulator warns more customers face hit
The energy regulator says "well above" hundreds of thousands of customers may be left in limbo as more suppliers fold. from BBC ...
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Fraudsters steal £4m a day as crime surges
Total losses through fraud rockets by 30% in the first half of the year, with many victims not refunded. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury will happen if both win next fights, says Frank Warren
Frank Warren says he is "confident" Tyson Fury's undisputed heavyweight title fight with Anthony Joshua will happen. from BB...
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Getafe 1-2 Atletico Madrid: Luis Suarez score twice as Atletico Madrid go top of La Liga.
Watch highlights as two late Luis Suarez goals help Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Getafe to go top of La Liga. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: Immune therapy from llamas shows promise
An immune therapy derived from llama blood shows 'exciting potential' in early coronavirus trials. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Teen inmate whose baby died in prison was failed, report says
Inspectors say the death of the newborn baby at HMP Bronzefield "should never have happened'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Harry Dunn: Family aim to 'forge ahead' with criminal case
Harry Dunn's mother, Charlotte Charles, says the resolution of a civil case is a relief. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CBXGpK
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Covid-19: Drop in mask wearing on public transport, and men caught sneaking into KFC during lockdown
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xy6rBR
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Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus launches campaign to fix £500m music royalty problem
Bjorn Ulvaeus launches a campaign to ensure musicians don't miss out on unpaid royalties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3krb3Td ...
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NFT-based fantasy football card firm raises $680m
But some fans question if crypto-assets and football are a good mix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VZiyHH
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Covid in Scotland: Soldiers to drive ambulances from this weekend
The MoD says it will provide a total of 225 personnel to drive ambulances and help run mobile testing units. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Afghanistan: 'I feel betrayed. We feel left behind'
An Afghan interpreter affected by an email data breach at the MoD says he feels betrayed by the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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Staff to gain right to request flexible working from first day
All employees will be given the right to request flexible working, under government proposals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VWrwW8...
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Starmer warned Labour leadership rule changes risk 'civil war'
New leader of the Unite union Sharon Graham criticises proposals to change the rules to elect future a Labour leader. from BBC News - Home...
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Government strikes deal to restart CO2 production
It comes after one industry group warned shoppers could start noticing gaps on shelves within days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h...
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Harry Dunn: Parents reach resolution in civil case against suspect
The parents of the teenager, killed in 2019, had filed a claim for damages against Anne Sacoolas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39oz...
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World faces decisive decade - Biden
Joe Biden called for cooperation in his first speech as US president to the UN General Assembly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3At5h...
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Hungary to play matches behind closed doors after racist behaviour of fans at England game
Hungary are ordered to play two matches behind closed doors by Fifa following the racism English players experienced at the World Cup qualif...
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Boris Johnson seeks to calm fears over tough winter
The PM urges people not to worry about putting food on the table, amid rising prices and shortage fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Afghan girls school ban would be un-Islamic, Pakistan PM says
Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks to the BBC's John Simpson about events in neighbouring Afghanistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Culture wars make BBC impartiality tougher, director general Tim Davie says
It's harder than ever for the BBC to maintain impartiality, the corporation's director general says. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Killamarsh deaths: Police continue murder investigation
Terri Harris and her children Lacey and John Paul were found dead with Lacey's friend Connie Gent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Where does the UK get its gas and is it facing a shortage this winter?
A surge in gas prices has prompted fears of hard times ahead - but how bad could it get? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XCNxu9
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Afghanistan: MoD refers itself to Information Commissioner over data breach
More than 250 people seeking relocation to the UK - many in hiding - were mistakenly copied into an email. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Migrants in Texas: US probes horseback charge on Haiti migrants
Images which seem to show border agents on horseback driving migrants back spark an investigation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Av...
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Harry Dunn: Liz Truss raises case with US at United Nations Assembly
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss speaks to the US Secretary of State about "delivering justice". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Prince Philip: Grandchildren recall a favourite royal prank
The personal reflections on the Duke of Edinburgh's sense of humour are part of a BBC documentary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Salisbury poisonings: Third man faces charges for Novichok attack
Denis Sergeev is thought to have been the on-the-ground commander for the 2018 poisonings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZiP2hx
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The night my baby died as I gave birth in prison
Louise Powell says her baby died "due to errors" made after she went into labour in prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Monday, September 20, 2021
Rich nations must increase climate support funds, says Boris Johnson
The UK prime minister says he is "increasingly frustrated" at support offered to poorer countries. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Why Serbia has soft spot for late Only Fools actor John Challis
Only Fools and Horses is hugely popular in Serbia, where tributes have been paid to John Challis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lF9...
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Early baby therapy could reduce autism diagnoses
Video training for parents could improve communication with their infants, a small study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zs...
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Why is there a CO2 shortage and how will it hit food supplies?
The food and drink industry is warning of supermarket shortages because of a lack of CO2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CA3gch
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Covid-19: UK to US travel to restart and Chelsea Flower Show back in bloom
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ExjDYJ
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HMP Styal: My baby died due to errors in prison, says former inmate
A woman whose baby died during childbirth in HMP Styal says "more could have been done" to save her. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Afghanistan: Fighting off hunger under the Taliban
For most Afghans staving off starvation is the biggest challenge since the Taliban returned to power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Gas crisis: Pig farmers fear they may have to cull animals
A shortage of carbon dioxide used to stun pigs at abattoirs means a backlog of animals is growing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cy...
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La Palma volcano: Lava destroys homes in the Canary Islands
A volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma has demolished homes and caused evacuations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XB...
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Gabby Petito: FBI searches fiancé Brian Laundrie's home
Police consider Brian Laundrie a person of interest, but have not charged him with a crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VTHVuq
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Covid: US opens up to fully vaccinated EU and UK passengers
The move answers a major demand from European allies at a time of strained relations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hKMyPl
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Sophie Fairall: Celebrity wish-list girl dies from rare cancer
The 10-year-old met TV chef Gordon Ramsay and won support from Premier League footballers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zpt6O3
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Covid: Welsh Labour conference off ahead of expected autumn peak
A thousand people were expected to attend but there are fears of a peak in cases in November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cv441M ...
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Killamarsh deaths: Dad's tribute to children found dead at house
The father of two children, found dead along with their mother and another child, said he was heartbroken. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Princess Beatrice gives birth to a girl
The princess and her daughter are "doing well" and the Queen is "delighted", Buckingham Palace says. from BBC News - H...
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show returns for autumnal one-off
After a year out due to Covid, this year's show is being held four months later than is traditional. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid vaccination begins for UK 12 to 15 year olds
It is part of the drive to get more people protected ahead of winter as the pandemic continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39qsgG...
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Pfizer/BioNTech jab safe for children aged five to 11
The positive trial results could pave the way for vaccinating children younger than 12, if approved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina convicted on terror charges
A Rwandan court finds Paul Rusesabagina guilty of supporting a terrorist group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XyZa5n
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Why are gas prices going up and what if my energy supplier goes bust?
Gas prices have soared by 250% since January, but what does that mean for household bills? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hMs5cG
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M25 protests: Arrests made as Insulate Britain activists block motorways
Insulate Britain activists have caused disruption at the M25 and A1(M) in Hertfordshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hQUz58
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Carol Kirkwood: BBC Weather presenter pulled over by dog on live TV
Carol Kirkwood says she's fine after taking this tumble on BBC Breakfast when the guide dog went astray. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Crash cyclist Josh Quigley set to achieve new Guinness World Record
Josh Quigley is believed to have broken Jack Thompson's record by cycling 2,179 miles in a week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Sunday, September 19, 2021
Aukus: France pulls out of UK defence talks amid row
Paris is angry after Australia cancelled a submarine contract in favour of a deal with the UK and US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Gas price rise: Government considering loans for energy firms
The government is considering offering loans to energy suppliers amid rises in gas prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EvTNEp
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Folic acid to be added to UK flour to help prevent birth defects
It is estimated that fortifying flour with folic acid could prevent up to 200 birth defects a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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Killamarsh deaths: Man arrested after four bodies found
A murder investigation is under way after the bodies were discovered in Killamarsh, Derbyshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ex0mq...
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Russia election: Putin's party heads for victory amid vote fraud claims
The pro-Kremlin United Russia party is on course to win amid allegations of fraud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tWocXQ
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UK energy company seeks funds to stay afloat
Bulb, the UK's sixth largest energy provider, is seeking funds due to price rises in wholesale gas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Volcano on Canary Island La Palma erupts, spewing ash and lava into national park
Video shows the volcano, on La Palma, spewing ash and lava in its first major eruption since 1971. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zt...
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Afghanistan: Stay home, female Kabul government workers told
It is the latest restriction imposed on Afghanistan's women by the country's new Taliban rulers. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Gas price rise: US boss holds crisis gas talks with UK
Meat producers and supermarkets fear a shortage of CO2 will hit the availability of fresh produce. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ao...
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John Challis and Boycie - how one of TV's greatest comedy characters was born
The late actor was known for playing Only Fools and Horses' smarmy second-hand car salesman Boycie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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ICYMI: Surfing dogs and Spain's 'ugliest tomato' contest
Dogs are making a splash in our round-up of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lKhFfc
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Submarine pact delivers France some hard truths
The BBC's Hugh Schofield assesses the harsh realities for France after Australia's US-UK deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Aukus: Australia defends role in security pact amid French condemnation
The PM defends ending the multi-billion dollar agreement in favour of a new pact with the US and UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Only Fools and Horses actor John Challis dies
The actor was best known for playing unscrupulous car dealer Boycie in sitcom Only Fools and Horses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe husband talks to Truss about detained wife
Richard Ratcliffe says he will urge the new foreign secretary to take firm steps to secure his wife's release. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Man dies and woman injured after Highland paragliding crash
The crash happened near Loch Na Gainmhich in the Highlands at about 16:45 on Satuday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lD4mgv
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Gas prices: Are energy bills going up and what can I do?
Gas prices have soared by 250% since January but what does that mean for household bills? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hMs5cG
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BBC 'extremely sorry' over loss of murdered girl's clothes
Michelle Hadaway says Martin Bashir asked to get her daughter's clothes DNA tested for a BBC programme. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Lib Dems: Give parents Covid catch-up vouchers to spend
Sir Ed Davey will use his conference speech to call for a fairer deal for carers, parents and business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Johannesburg mayor Jolidee Matongo killed in car crash
South Africa's President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Jolidee Matongo, who died at the age of 46. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zt...
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Isle of Wight Festival: Courtney Cox among stars spotted in photos
Pictures from the Isle of Wight Festival show star names performing and soaking up the atmosphere. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lC...
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England and Tottenham legend Greaves dies aged 81
World Cup-winning England striker and Tottenham's record goalscorer Jimmy Greaves dies at the age of 81. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Gas price rise: 'UK not seeing risks to supplies right now'
COP26 president Alok Sharma says people should not be concerned about prices hikes or supply shortages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Saturday, September 18, 2021
Baby squirrel abandoned on Cambridge patio bonds with carer
The squirrel, named Paquito, formed an unexpected friendship with his temporary carer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zh0UNi
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Nadine Dorries: Best-selling author, nurse, reality star and, now, cabinet minister
Mistrusted by some in the arts, the new culture secretary is said by a colleague to be "up for the fight". from BBC News - Home ...
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Fake Paralympians boss: 'I didn't know about cheating'
The man fined for sending non-disabled athletes to the Sydney Paralympics breaks his silence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ezx9v8 ...
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Should schools retain online parents' evenings?
Parents and teachers seem to agree it is the number one innovation worth keeping post-lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hL0yI...
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Canada election: Why it’s easier to vote in Canada than the US
Things like advanced voting and federally-run elections make it easier for Canadians to vote. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nJHcrp ...
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Students must have say over online learning - regulator
The higher education regulator says students must have a say on how much of their teaching is online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Migrants in Texas: Thousands moved to processing centres
More than 10,000 people have gathered under a bridge in Del Rio, a Texas border town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nKpjIO
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Get an Eiffel of this performer walking the line in Paris
Nathan Paulin walks along a 70m (230ft) high slackline attached to an iconic French landmark. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3An6m2h ...
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The papers: Truss 'wades into row' and plea for calm over gas prices
The foreign secretary intervening in a row over the UK's new defence pact is among the lead stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Boxer Amir Khan removed from US flight
The Briton was asked to leave the plane at Newark airport after a reported row over face coverings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t...
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Strictly champ Oti Mabuse goes for hat-trick with rugby star Ugo Monye
Oti Mabuse and Ugo Monye's rivals include the show's first all-male pair - John Whaite and Johannes Radebe. from BBC News - Home h...
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Shocked Dudley couple find python hiding in bedroom
The couple say they have no idea how the 5ft female python got into their home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zsS9Qs
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Girl, 2, dies after falling from pony at Bedale Hunt meet
Bedale Hunt in North Yorkshire confirms the young girl died in a "tragic accident". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z0ZuKe ...
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Four more small energy firms could go bust next week
Rising wholesale gas prices means some companies are unable to supply energy customers have paid for. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie: Sheffield welcomes home coming-of-age story
Jamie Campbell salutes Sheffield's role in the story of his extraordinary life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zm0bKT
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Thousands of migrants gather at US-Mexico border crossing
At least 10,000 people are camped under the bridge at the US-Mexico border, in poor conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kiv9i...
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Pembrokeshire hotel slated for £200 fee to deter instagrammers
Owner of the Druidstone Hotel says the clifftop bar was overrun by tourists wanting to see the sunset. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Festival of Rescue sees firefighters showcase skills
More than 300 firefighters from around the UK demonstrate their expertise in a mass public exercise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Covid passes: Relief and concern at Wales announcement
Club owners fear passes may harm Christmas trade, but those at clinical risk say they feel comforted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Red Bull in trademark dispute with English gin firm Bullards
The Austrian energy drink company is pursuing a legal challenge over the use of the word "bull". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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'Dachshund disco is a children's party for your dog'
Organisers James Morgan and Anushka Fernando want to help dogs socialise again after lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EsfmWz...
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Afghanistan: Girls excluded as Afghan secondary schools reopen
A schoolgirl tells the BBC that "everything looks very dark" as schools reopen for boys but not girls. from BBC News - Home http...
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US man sought over missing fiancée disappears too
Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabby Petito, has gone missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CnEYSv
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Friday, September 17, 2021
'There’s security but no money': Afghans settle into life under Taliban rule
In Mazar-i-Sharif, former army pilots are flying Taliban around and families are selling possessions for food. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Keira Bell case: What are puberty blockers?
Doctors can now judge whether under-16s can give informed consent to taking puberty blockers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zesJ8U ...
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Aukus: Defence pact an awkward wake-up call for Europe
As Australia, the UK and the US seal a security pact, the EU does not quite know where to look. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nJK5Z...
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David Gomoh murder: Gang members jailed for NHS worker stabbing
David Gomoh managed to stagger back home before dying in front of his family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hIedAx
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Gas shortage 'threatens food security' says meat industry
A shortage of carbon dioxide could hit meat production and packaging, UK processors warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EsgIAB
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UK travel update: Amber list scrapped in overhaul of travel rules
Fully vaccinated travellers will also no longer need to take PCR tests, says the transport secretary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Climate change: UN warning over nations' climate plans
Climate plans of more than 100 countries show we're heading in the wrong direction, the UN says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Women threatened over maternity care bills
A debt collection company told some women that future visas for in the UK would be refused if they did not pay. from BBC News - Home https...
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Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 days in space
The three men make a safe return after 90 days in space - China's longest ever crewed mission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XB...
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Chess icon sues Netflix for Queen's Gambit portrayal
Nona Gaprindashvili files a defamation lawsuit claiming she was incorrectly portrayed in the series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Pet cat missing for 10 years in Aberdeen reunited with owners
Forbes vanished in Aberdeen in 2011, and Neil and Lucy Henderson say finding him is a "dream come true". from BBC News - Home ht...
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Mosquitoes sucked up by traps that mimic breathing
More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XzOFyn
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Sheringham 125-year-old shipwreck revealed by calm weather
The sunken vessel is rarely seen due to ever-changing conditions at sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z0C9s5
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Ruling limiting under-16s puberty blockers overturned
The appeal decision reverses a High Court ruling that under-16s would struggle to give informed consent. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Manchester United reveals impact of Covid year
Football giant says year was among its most challenging but sees broadcast income jump sharply. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hE2fI...
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Covid vaccine and test passes to be introduced in Wales
People will need to show they have been vaccinated or had a negative test for clubs and large events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Dorman Long tower to be destroyed after listed status revoked
Nadine Dorries strips Historic England protection from the 1950s Dorman Long building. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tPmBCM
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The Wanted's Tom Parker opens up about his cancer diagnosis
Tom refuses to let cancer dominate his life after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lq...
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House-building reforms paused amid Conservative MP anger
Newly appointed Housing Secretary Michael Gove wants to address concerns, the BBC has been told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xzb0...
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The Activist: Priyanka Chopra 'sorry' for role on reality show
The show was originally pitched as a competition series but will now become a documentary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39czT31
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Reshuffle: Boris Johnson's new Cabinet meets for first time
The PM gives his new line-up of ministers a "half-time pep talk", after this week's reshuffle. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Prince Andrew may challenge High Court ruling in US sexual assault case
Virginia Giuffre is pursuing a civil case in New York against the prince over allegations of sexual assault. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Emmerdale: Actress Elizabeth Estensen leaving ITV soap after 22 years
Elizabeth Estensen, who played landlady Diane Sugden, says it is time to "say goodbye". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nGI...
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Thursday, September 16, 2021
Afghan refugee: Being caught by Taliban 'was like a scary movie'
Refugee Marwa Koofi and her family were captured at Kabul airport from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nDMHHS
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Little Mix promoter discriminated against deaf mums
LHG Live offered solutions in a "vacuum of ignorance" after concert interpreter request, says judge. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Vincent Van Gogh: Newly discovered drawing goes on display
Study for Worn Out has been sitting in a Dutch family's private collection for more than a century. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Cyprus gang rape case: Woman appeals against conviction for lying
Her legal team says she retracted the rape allegation while under extreme pressure from police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hFLvQ...
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Gabby Petito: Police hunt woman missing from trip with fiancé
Police say the boyfriend of 22-year-old Gabby Petito is a person of interest in her disappearance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hC...
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Swansea man jailed after CCTV operator witnessed rape
Turkey Al-Turkey is sentenced to eight years and eight months for raping a woman in Swansea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ahgytn
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Emma Raducanu reunited with her parents in Bromley
Emma Raducanu is photographed with father Ian after becoming Britain's youngest Grand Slam champion. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Aukus: China denounces irresponsible US-UK-Australia pact
The alliance will allow Australia to build and deploy nuclear-powered submarines for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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John Lewis charters ships to ensure Christmas stock arrives
The department store chain says it is trying everything to get goods to the UK for the holiday season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Piers Morgan to launch new show on Rupert Murdoch-owned network
It is the controversial presenter's first major new job since he left Good Morning Britain in March. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Sara Pascoe revealed as new Great British Sewing Bee host
The comic and writer is taking over from Joe Lycett, who has hosted the last three series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3loi5Y8
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Sean Dyche extends nine-year spell at Burnley with four-year deal
Sean Dyche commits his future to Burnley with a new four-year contract, keeping him at the club until summer 2025. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Military to be called in to help Scottish ambulance crews
Nicola Sturgeon says she is finalising a request for "targeted military assistance" for Scotland's ambulance service. from B...
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First Covid booster jabs given to NHS staff
Hospital in England and Wales can now start vaccinating healthcare workers with a booster dose. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hCFzr...
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Sir Elton John: UK and European tour postponed to 2023 after hip injury
The rock star says it "breaks my heart" to postpone, but he is still recovering from a hip injury. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covent Garden and St John's Wood to continue al fresco dining
Outdoor dining is made permanent in parts of central London but Soho's future remains unclear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tJ...
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'My head won't fall off when I get a bit of dough' - Pimblett on fame, followers and family
Liverpudlian UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett tells us about debut, daft insults, his home city, junk food and more. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Family wins court case over Staffordshire landfill site emissions
The family of a boy with breathing difficulties says a persistent smell is worsening his condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y...
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Deathloop reviews: 'Ingenious' shooter is a contender for game of the year
The action thriller, which takes place in a time loop, delights critics as it debuts on Playstation 5. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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England to host invitational international women's tournament in 2022
England is set to host a new invitational international women's football tournament next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ac...
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Aston Martin retain Vettel and Stroll for 2022
Sebastian Vettel will continue at Aston Martin for a second season in 2022 alongside Canadian Lance Stroll. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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'We've got to look after our players' - England set to rotate as ODI series starts
England will be without pace bowler Anya Shrubsole for the start of the ODI series with an ankle injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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England move up to third in men's world rankings
Gareth Southgate's men climb to third in the Fifa world rankings, equalling their highest ever position. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Martin Bashir: Police take no action over Diana interview
Detectives find no evidence of criminal activity associated with the 1995 Panorama programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CkNdPr ...
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Louise Minchin co-presents her final BBC Breakfast
The TV star is surprised by masked colleagues, Judge Rinder and a cake on her last day on the sofa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C...
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Claims about Universal Credit fact-checked
The government and Labour traded claims about the decision to remove the £20 extra Universal Credit payment. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Simone Biles: 'I blame system that enabled Larry Nassar abuse'
Simone Biles and other gymnasts give powerful testimony at a Senate inquiry into how sexual abuse was handled. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Former IS teenage bride Shamima Begum offers to help fight terror in UK
The 22-year-old, who left London at 15 to join the Islamic State group, says she could be useful. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hCG...
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Afghanistan women's youth soccer team escapes to Pakistan
Their departure comes as part of a wider exodus of female stars after the Taliban takeover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Eh9QG6
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Facebook under fire over secret teen research
It had evidence Instagram was a harmful place for young people - but failed to share its findings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hz...
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Prince Andrew case: High Court to notify duke of US civil proceedings
Virginia Giuffre is suing the prince in New York over allegations of sexual assault. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3loQ0QJ
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Prince Charles foundation chair quits amid cash-for-access claims
Douglas Connell resigns during an investigation into donations at The Prince's Foundation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AgJbXo...
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FCA signs up celebrities to warn of investment risks
Influencers are part of the City regulator's plan to highlight decisions over high-risk investments. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Emma Raducanu 'hungry' to improve after US Open win - but not sure on Indian Wells
Britain's Emma Raducanu says she is "hungry" to improve after her US Open win but wants a few days' rest first. from BBC...
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Cabinet reshuffle: Where did it go wrong for Gavin Williamson?
The reshuffle has seen the removal of an education secretary much criticised during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tHg...
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Universal credit cut will push workers into poverty, warns Tory former minister
Former cabinet minister Stephen Crabb joins calls for next month's universal credit cut to be axed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Warwickshire beat Yorkshire to stay in County Championship title hunt
Warwickshire beat Yorkshire to keep their County Championship title ambitions alive and end their opponents' hopes. from BBC News - Ho...
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'I don't select myself' - veteran Wales captain Jones keen to keep on playing
After releasing his autobiography, Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he is not quite ready to finish the final chapter of his illustrious pl...
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Boris Johnson to reshuffle top team, says Downing Street
The prime minister is set to shake-up his cabinet over the coming hours, says Downing Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YT7X21 ...
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How Nicki Minaj and swollen testicles became part of a UK coronavirus briefing
The rapper's comments about vaccines side effects were discussed at a UK coronavirus briefing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lp...
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Stenson named Europe's fifth Ryder Cup vice-captain
Henrik Stenson is named Europe's fifth and final vice-captain for the Ryder Cup against the United States at Whistling Straits. from B...
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Barrymore pool death: Stuart Lubbock's father Terry dies
Terry Lubbock, whose son Stuart was found in Michael Barrymore's swimming pool, had terminal cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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'How's your evening going?' - Sandgren disqualified after hitting line judge with ball
Tennys Sandgren is disqualified after just two games at the ATP Challenger event in Cary after an unfortunate turn of events. from BBC New...
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Countryside Properties scraps leasehold ground rent rises
Developer latest to drop clause campaigners say makes homes impossible to remortgage or sell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EljU0X ...
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John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs
The partnership is looking to fill 7,000 temporary roles in shops, department stores and warehouses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Ex-models demand change over French sex abuse laws
French law says the models have run out of time to start criminal proceedings over sexual assault. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tJ...
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
CEO Secrets: 'You can run a business and have a baby'
Planning for a maternity leave when you're the boss of a fast-growing company. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nv1g0B
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Haiti PM Ariel Henry banned from leaving country amid murder inquiry
Charges are sought against Ariel Henry over alleged links with a suspect in the president's killing. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day
Hunting is under scrutiny after more than 1,400 dolphins were killed in one day - a reported record. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Papers: PM's 'plan for the worst' and 'back to panic stations'
Boris Johnson's strategy for tackling Covid during autumn and winter dominate Wednesday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Afghanistan: Taliban leaders in bust-up at presidential palace, sources say
Taliban officials say the group's co-founder left Kabul after an argument over the interim government. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Met Gala 2021: Which celeb shone brightest on the red carpet?
After skipping last year because of coronavirus, celebrities went all out in the fashion stakes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tEmD...
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Apple iPhone 13 brings portrait mode for video
The portrait-mode style video setting can pull focus on its subjects automatically. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zhglFm
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Grimsby hospital: High demand blamed for A&E queue
There was a lack of space for walk-ins at Grimsby's hospital due to social distancing, a trust says. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Love Island star Amy Hart says she got death threat from 13-year-old
Amy Hart tells a House of Commons inquiry on influencer culture that social networks should do more. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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China's ambassador Zheng Zeguang banned from UK Parliament
Zheng Zeguang is told he cannot attend events while sanctions remain in place against MPs and peers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Covid: Booster jabs to start next week and vaccine passports not ruled out in 'Plan B'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EhaV0M
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Inadequate housing affecting health of disabled children
A charity says many families believe unsuitable housing is damaging their children's health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nwcm...
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Booker Prize 2021 shortlist: 'Absorbing global stories of life and death'
Novels set in Sri Lanka and South Africa, Cardiff Bay and the outer cosmos are among the nominees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/398...
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M25 protests: Arrest tally over Insulate Britain action reaches 77
Police thank drivers for their "patience and understanding" during the disruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lEwksj
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Formula 1 fan arrested after being mistaken for mafia boss
Dutch police thought he was the head of the Sicilian mafia who has been on the run for decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C6PfC...
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Tropical storm Nicholas brings heavy rain to Texas and Louisiana
Meteorologists warn of life-threatening flooding, power outages and storm surges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C6mkP1
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Brexit: Checks on goods imported from the EU delayed again
The government blames Covid and supply chain difficulties as it puts back changes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ntyAVJ
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Covid: Sajid Javid unveils winter plan to tackle coronavirus
Measures including compulsory face masks and working from home could be introduced if needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z8jeYP ...
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Met Gala: 13 of the most eye-catching looks
Jennifer Lopez, Simone Biles, Dan Levy, Ella Emhoff and Tommy Hilfiger were all on the red carpet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/397...
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Covid: Booster jabs for over 50s recommended
Experts say a single dose of Pfizer should be offered at least six months after a second dose. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lnihHh...
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Megapod of feeding humpback whales 'so special'
More than 100 humpback whales have been filmed feeding off Australia's New South Wales coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VHK...
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Llandudno goat selfie warning from coastguard
Visitors have been spotted taking selfies with the goats on the cliffs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CbeCDm
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Notting Hill crash: Three dead after car hits block of flats and catches fire
Three people die after a car crashes into a block of flats and bursts into flames in Notting Hill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xh...
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Monday, September 13, 2021
Fake Walmart news release claimed it would accept cryptocurrency
A news story claiming Walmart would accept cryptocurrency Litecoin was fabricated, the retail giant says. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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TikTok star and Wales' oldest woman dies at 110
Amy Winifred Hawkins became a hit on TikTok when a video of her singing was seen over 150,000 times. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Schoolboy cyclist outpaces pros on Tour of Britain
Xander Graham was watched on live TV as he raced alongside riders on the Tour of Britain near Edinburgh. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Felixstowe arrival of largest container ship Ever Ace caught on drone
The aerial pictures show the Ever Ace coming in to dock at Felixstowe in Suffolk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EfjYPN
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Vaccine passports: Covid rule change 'a blow to most vulnerable'
After plans for vaccine passports were reversed, Newsbeat speaks to those happy and disappointed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Edw...
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Universal Credit: Cut is two hours extra work for claimants, says Therese Coffey
The minister's claim over the end to the £20 uplift is disputed and called an "insult" by Labour. from BBC News - Home https...
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Emma Raducanu: US Open champion on resilience, celebrations and pleasing her parents
As Emma Raducanu basks in her new-found New York fame, she explains where she found the mental strength to win a Grand Slam title. from BB...
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Covid: One shot recommended for 12-15 year olds by UK's top doctors
Move will help reduce school disruption - but only one dose to be offered, top doctors say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YS0Ua1
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Grenfell Tower inquiry: Reckless firms showed neglect - lawyer
A QC representing many victims of the 2017 disaster strongly criticises several construction firms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3t...
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I need to fight Fury, boxing needs it - Joshua
Anthony Joshua says he needs to fight heavyweight rival Tyson Fury before he retires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lmt9VM
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Apple iPhone risk from powerful motorbike vibrations
Camera performance can "degrade" if attached to high-volume, high-power motorbikes, Apple says. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Raikkonen fit to return for Russian Grand Prix
Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen is set to return to racing at the Russian Grand Prix after recovering from coronavirus. from BBC News - H...
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Emma Raducanu set to earn millions after US Open win
Brands will queuing up to secure sponsorship deals with the teenage tennis star, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YJXxlr ...
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MTV Awards 2021: More sparks fly on red carpet than on stage
After a scuffle on the red carpet, the ceremony struggles to generate many big new cultural moments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Arsenal to face holders Barcelona in Women's Champions League group, Chelsea drawn with Wolfsburg
Chelsea face Wolfsburg in the Women's Champions League group stages, with Arsenal in with holders Barcelona. from BBC News - Home http...
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Galleri cancer test: What is it and who can get it?
Volunteers are being recruited in England for a blood test able to detect more than 50 types of cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Afghanistan: UN seeks millions in international aid
It is seeking more than $600m (£434m) in aid following the Taliban takeover last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hp5Fyk
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Warning on teachers' lack of Holocaust knowledge
Many teachers do not know enough about the Holocaust to combat myths and falsehoods, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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M25 junctions blocked by Insulate Britain campaigners
Police make arrests as climate change protests take place at several locations around the motorway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k...
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Primark says trend for comfort wear has continued
The discount fashion chain says shoppers are still stocking up on leggings and cycle shorts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hn0e2P
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Trans man says confusion caused cervical screening delay
Jamie waited three months for an appointment after an abnormal result - it should be two weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xe91g...
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Tanya Fear: British actress reported missing in LA
Tanya Fear, 31, who has appeared in Doctor Who, has not been seen since last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hrMLa0
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Richard Osman: Trying to make the world a better place
The TV star and author shares his life lessons on regret, ageing and doing good. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YL5y9D
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Sunday, September 12, 2021
Liverpool's Elliott suffers serious injury at Leeds
Liverpool teenager Harvey Elliott suffers a serious injury during his side's 3-0 Premier League victory at Leeds United. from BBC News...
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Poulter, Garcia & Lowry selected by Harrington as Europe's wildcards
Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia and Shane Lowry will play for Europe in this month's Ryder Cup against the United States after being named as...
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Salah scores 100th Premier League goal in Liverpool win
Liverpool keep pace with the Premier League's leading pack as Mohamed Salah's 100th English top-flight goal helps them to victory at...
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Mohamed Salah: Liverpool star's best goals & stats as Salah joins Premier League 100-goal club
As Mohamed Salah reaches 100 Premier League goals, BBC Sport looks back at some of his best goals and the key stats of how the Liverpool for...
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Priti Patel: Labour demands probe after home secretary meets hotel boss
The party says she has "questions to answer" after attending a lunch without civil servants present. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Brighton Marathon organisers apologise over course that was too long
Organisers of the event said they hoped it had not "marred the experience" for runners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XfX...
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Westwood seals Ryder Cup place as Lowry waits for wildcard
Lee Westwood seals his spot in the European team for this month's Ryder Cup as nine automatic qualifiers are confirmed after the BMW PGA...
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3-4 Borussia Dortmund: Haaland scores two
Watch highlights as Erling Braut Haaland's brace helps Borussia Dortmund come from behind three times to claim a thrilling Bundesliga vi...
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Paris residents alarmed by air force drill on 9/11 anniversary
A fighter jet was escorting an Airbus A330 - with PM Jean Castex on board - at low altitude. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tButrF
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ICYMI: A big week for small things
Here's a round-up of some the week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k2V25K
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Ricciardo wins for McLaren after frightening collision between Hamilton & Verstappen
McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo won the Italian Grand Prix after a harrowing crash between title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. ...
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Emma Raducanu favourite for BBC Sports Personality award in epic sporting year
Emma Raducanu is clear favourite with bookmakers to be BBC Sports Personality of the Year after her remarkable US Open triumph. from BBC N...
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Ryanair: Holiday prices likely to rise sharply soon
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says fewer flights amid spiking demand will lead to higher prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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Chelsea 4-0 Everton: Sam Kerr scores twice as Blues get first WSL win of season
Defending champions Chelsea bounce back from their opening-day defeat with a comfortable victory over Everton in the Women's Super Leagu...
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Afghanistan: Taliban announce new rules for female students
Students will be segregated by gender and have to observe an Islamic dress code from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A7mrcn
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Hearts 0-0 Hibernian: Edinburgh derby ends in stalemate
Hearts and Hibernian fail in their bids to reclaim top spot in the Scottish Premiership after a fierce Edinburgh derby ends in a stalemate. ...
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Cooper kicks Wallabies to late victory over South Africa
A late Quade Cooper penalty gives Australia victory over South Africa in the Rugby Championship after New Zealand thrash Argentina. from B...
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Health tax could increase family breakdown, tax authority warns
The UK's tax authority says a National Insurance hike will also have a "significant" impact on firms. from BBC News - Home h...
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Fabrice Muamba's son faced 'monkey chants' in school rugby game
A top school is investigating after Fabrice Muamba says his son faced racist abuse in a rugby game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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World's largest container ship arrives at Felixstowe
The Ever Ace, which is 400m-long (1,300ft) and can carry 23,992 containers, is on her maiden voyage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Great North Run: Britain's Marc Scott wins men's race as Kenya's Hellen Obiri takes women's title
Britain's Marc Scott wins the Great North Run in Newcastle, with Kenya's Hellen Obiri triumphing in the women's event. from BB...
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Clacton stabbing: Two men, three boys and woman held in murder probe
The victim, a 21-year-old man, died in hospital after suffering a fatal knife wound, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38Y6y...
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Venice Film Festival: Abortion drama wins top prize
Audrey Diwan's Happening is set in 1960s France but comes amid debate over strict new laws in Texas. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Saturday, September 11, 2021
Bullying probe recommends Bishop Anne Dyer should leave role
Bishop Anne Dyer faces claims of bullying and that her Aberdeen and Orkney diocese is "dysfunctional". from BBC News - Home http...
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Ronaldo was 'super nervous' before two-goal Man Utd return
Cristiano Ronaldo was "super nervous" before scoring twice on his Manchester United return - as boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he ...
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M1 crash: Mum accused of killing children might alter appearance, say police
Mary McCann is wanted by police after two of her children died in a crash on the M1. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3leo9ma
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Finsbury Park mosque attacker fears eye loss after prison stabbing
The Finsbury Park mosque attacker was stabbed by an inmate while serving a life sentence for murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa: Lukaku scores first ever goals at Stamford Bridge as Blues maintain unbeaten start
Romelu Lukaku scores his first ever goal at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat Aston Villa to maintain their unbeaten start. from BBC News - ...
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Raducanu aims for Grand Slam history
Emma Raducanu seeks to become the first British woman to win a Grand Slam singles title in 44 years when she takes on fellow teenager Leylah...
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Arsenal finally end goalless run and claim first win of season
Arsenal lift the pressure on manager Mikel Arteta as they secure their first points of the Premier League season with victory over Norwich C...
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Plane protest over sex assault claim
A plane showing support for a woman who accused the player of rape flies over Old Trafford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hoqqdl
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Italian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen on pole after Valtteri Bottas wins sprint
Red Bull's Max Verstappen will start the Italian Grand Prix from pole position with Lewis Hamilton down in fourth. from BBC News - Hom...
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Barmouth Bridge to receive further £30m upgrades
Like Trigger's Broom from Only Fools and Horses, the bridge doesn't have much from its first build. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Highlights: Emma Raducanu beats Leylah Fernandez at Wimbledon 2018
Watch highlights from Emma Raducanu's last meeting with US Open final opponent Leylah Fernandez in the second round of the girls' si...
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9/11 anniversary: Official commemorations under way
A minute's silence will mark the exact times the hijacked planes crashed in three states. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ty7vl0 ...
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Didsbury Mosque: Police investigate fire as hate crime
Mosque leaders says they are "so grateful" to neighbours who tried to put out the blaze with coats. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Edouard scores two on debut as Palace beat 10-man Tottenham
Odsonne Edouard scores twice on his debut as Crystal Palace claim their first win of the season to end 10-man Tottenham's 100% Premier L...
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Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Man Utd v Newcastle Utd
Cristiano Ronaldo is named in Manchester United's side against Newcastle - his first appearance for the club for 12 years. from BBC Ne...
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Tavernier gives Rangers win at St Johnstone
James Tavernier's stunning goal with 10 minutes remaining gave Rangers a hard-fought win against St Johnstone and moved them to the summ...
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Prince Andrew's team dispute claims accuser served legal papers
A US judge will decide whether papers were served before a case brought by Prince Andrew's accuser can begin. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Coronavirus: PM set to unveil Covid Winter Plan for England
The plan will include contingency measures that would come into force if the NHS was under pressure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Late Allen header earns Villa point at West Ham in WSL
Remi Allen's late equaliser earns Aston Villa a point at West Ham in the Women's Super League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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All of Disney's 2021 movies to debut exclusively in cinemas
All films set to come out 2021 will be released in cinemas, handing a boost to struggling venues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tx3...
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England's Bairstow, Woakes & Malan pull out of Indian Premier League
Three England players withdraw from the Indian Premier League which resumes on Sunday, but nine others will take part. from BBC News - Hom...
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Six men arrested in £160m cocaine haul off Plymouth coast
A British man is among six arrested on a luxury yacht carrying more than two tonnes of cocaine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39dFdT...
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England-based South American players avoid bans
England-based players are cleared to compete this weekend after countries drop their complaints about their failure to report for internatio...
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Friday, September 10, 2021
COP26: Poorest countries fear not reaching UK for climate summit
Twenty of the world's poorest countries face hotel quarantine before the event in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X5CcTb...
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MP Nigel Adams filmed swearing at Mr Stop Brexit Steve Bray
Nigel Adams defends his response to campaigner Steve Bray accusing him of harassing politicians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hnRS...
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Abba return to UK top 10 after 40 years with new song
The Swedish pop superstars released their first new material for four decades last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hmnKgi
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Covid: President Biden's commitments on vaccines fact-checked
The US president said he was "frustrated" with the nearly 80 million Americans still not vaccinated from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Clarkson's Farm: 'Swamped' village has seen more trade
Jeremy Clarkson said businesses in Chadlington were "doing better" due to an influx of visitors. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Local Hero phone box in Pennan to be kept in service
Aberdeenshire Council says Pennan as well as Crovie and Portsoy will now retain their working phone boxes. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Benjamin Mendy: Manchester City footballer in court on rape charges
The Premier League footballer is accused of attacking three women at his home in Cheshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nkGksR
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Sturgeon: Comedian's tweet apology was 'dignified'
The comedian was dropped as the face of a Scottish government health campaign after "unacceptable" tweets emerged. from BBC News...
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M1: Arrest warrant for mum accused of killing kids in crash
Mary McCann misses a court date where she was due to answer charges following a crash on the M1. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X4En...
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Wallace and Gromit: Creator Nick Park unveils comedy duo's Preston statue
Oscar-winning animator Nick Park says he is "gobsmacked" how well the statue has turned out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Cressida Dick: Met commissioner given two-year contract extension
Dame Cressida Dick has come under fire from victims of police injustice who called for her to go. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C4a...
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Lucy-Anne Rushton murder detective jailed for witness signature forgery
The former officer signed a witness's name on a statement during an inquiry into a woman's murder. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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More people trying to give up their lockdown dogs, says charity
The Dogs Trust says it has seen a 35% increase in calls related to giving up dogs in recent weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C5...
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Nicola Sturgeon: Indyref2 timetable is realistic despite Covid
Scotland's first minister says a referendum could be held within two years despite Covid making "everything harder". from BB...
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Thieves steal mouthwash worth £25,000 in Lincolnshire raid
Two thieves are seen breaking into a compound drive away with a container full of dental products. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VB...
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Bernadette Walker murder: Family 'kept going to police'
The brother of a girl who is missing-presumed-dead says her killer had a history of violence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hDYQZV ...
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West Midlands Police sorry for failing domestic abuse victim
Suzanne Van Hagen's family say they have fought for more than eight years to get the truth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lg2Al...
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Fortnite video chat app Houseparty to close
The developers of the video chat app say they can no longer give it "the attention it deserves". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Metal detectorist's Bronze Age find on display for first time
The sun pendant is one of the most important finds of the last 100 years, the British Museum says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ld...
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Barbados to Rotherham: Lizard's 4,000-mile trip hidden in bra
A Rotherham woman finds she has brought more home from the Caribbean than just a tan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nlEkkq
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Cressida Dick: Police Federation backs Met Police commissioner
The Police Federation says "it is easy to comment and criticise from the side-lines". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jWRTV...
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'Rafiq was victim of racial harassment & bullying' - Yorkshire release summary of report findings
Azeem Rafiq was the "victim of racial harassment and bullying," according to the findings of a report released by his former club ...
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Playstation Showcase 2021: What we learned
Sony attempts to turn fan frustration into excitement about new games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nhEFnV
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Thursday, September 9, 2021
Australia may cancel Afghan match if women banned
Cricket Australia (CA) will cancel its men's Test match with Afghanistan if reports that the women's team cannot play under Taliban ...
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Who rescues migrants in the Channel?
The number of migrants crossing the English Channel is increasing, but who is responsible for them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y...
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Rio Ferdinand says football is 'sliding backwards' because of racist abuse online
Rio Ferdinand says football is "sliding backwards" and racism is being normalised by the prevalence of racist abuse online. from...
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Afghanistan: Journalists tell of beatings by Taliban
Photos circulating online show journalists with welts and bruises after being released from detention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Costa gives 5% pay rise to some staff and recruits 2,000
Costa said the 5% pay rise was to reward 14,500 staff for their hard work during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BVFuqJ...
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Covid: Pfizer and AstraZeneca approved as booster vaccines
The UK regulator's decision paves the way for a rollout ahead of winter to millions of people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zZ...
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Rio Ferdinand: 'I have to explain the monkey emoji to my kids'
Former England footballer Rio Ferdinand tells MPs about his experience of online hate and racism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DVj...
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Accountancy giant KPMG to recruit more working class staff
By 2030, KPMG wants 29% of its senior staff to have parents that worked in "routine and manual" jobs. from BBC News - Home https...
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Minister: Doubts continue over Army's troubled Ajax armoured vehicles
The defence ministers tells MPs he hopes noise and vibrations problems can be resolved but gives no deadline. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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London transport staff warned of anti-vaccination posters with razor blades
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union says its members are at risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tA7g9m
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McDonald's plant burger launch late to vegan party
The chain announced its McPlant burger would be on offer nationwide next year, after years of research. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Cawston Park: Vulnerable patient deaths prompt hospitals warning
A series of failings was found in the care offered to three adults with learning disabilities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nfPsPy...
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Long waits for ambulances continue in England
It took an average of more than eight minutes to respond to urgent call-outs, NHS figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yWqTc...
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Bristol petrol station siege: Man arrested and another injured
Staff are seen fleeing to a safe room and loud bangs are heard in the stand-off in Bristol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nolFUK
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Three brings in EU roaming charges and ends global scheme
Three is the third UK network to bring back roaming charges for the EU post-Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XcF5Bn
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Great Yarmouth and the man who has holidayed there for 75 years
George Bennett first visited Great Yarmouth at the age of four and has been back each year since. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X5S...
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International Space Station: Smoke triggers alert on board
The alarm went off as the space station's batteries were being charged, Russia's space agency says. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Afghanistan: Protesters defy Taliban intimidation
Demonstrators are on the streets again as pictures emerge showing injuries inflicted on journalists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Numbers on furlough drop to new low
There has been "a striking fall" in the number of young people on furlough, says the Treasury. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Minister defends social care bill reform wait
Helen Whately admits the changes to the system are "a little way off" but says it is a big reform. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Mercury Prize: Sault and Arlo Parks among favourites to win album award
Arlo Parks, Sault and Laura Mvula are the bookmakers' tips to be named album of the year later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y...
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Social care: Will people have to sell their homes?
In 2019, the Conservatives pledged no-one should have to sell their home to pay for their care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DYHvU...
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