East West and Northumberland rail lines get £794m boost
The government says the funding will connect "left-behind" communities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p8X8kI
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Friday, January 22, 2021
Up to 500 new cells to be built in women's prisons
Some will enable women to have overnight visits with their children, the Ministry of Justice says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o3...
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Covid: Peaky Blinders' Black Country Museum is vaccine hub
Injections are to be delivered at Black Country Living Museum where the series has in part been filmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The Papers: UK 'feeling the strain' but gets vaccine 'boost'
Saturday's papers lead with Boris Johnson's warning that the UK Covid-19 variant may be more deadly. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia
The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bZ...
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Paula Badosa: Australian Open player 'sorry' after revealing she has Covid
Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N...
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Beckhams pay themselves £21m despite business losses
The couple paid themselves the sum despite heavy losses at Mrs Beckham's fashion brand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iyrs5Q
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Covid-19: Ministers to consider £500 Covid payment to boost self-isolation rates
A leaked document outlines proposals to encourage people with Covid symptoms to get tested and stay home. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Brexit: Retailers could burn goods stuck in EU
UK retailers may abandon goods EU customers want to return because it is cheaper than bringing them home. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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President Biden and unity: Can the next generation unify America?
Democrat Ala'a and Republican Caleb, both 16, on whether President Biden's call for unity can be achieved. from BBC News - Home ht...
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The vehicle that got a village smiling
When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p8XibI
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How online bedtime stories keep grandparents connected
Annette keeps in touch with her two granddaughters by reading to them over video call. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3c1MLvy
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Wuhan anniversary: How China tackled its Covid pandemic
The world's first coronavirus lockdown began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then? from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Vaccine volunteers: 'It's felt good to fight back against Covid'
Some of those leading the nation's vaccination effort have told of their experiences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p7yYqU
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'The phone call that brought me freedom - but broke my mother's heart'
When Farah Sayeed told her mother she wasn't coming home after university, it caused a painful rift. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine
Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution
As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LU80EL
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Covid-19: The NHS trust the Army is helping through the second wave
Staff shortages have proved a problem for Barts NHS Trust, which is struggling amid the second wave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Why Sigourney Weaver had to say yes to Call My Agent
The Hollywood star explains why a role in the hit French comedy series was too good to refuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MgNOfW...
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Nissan says Brexit deal 'positive' and commits to UK
The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3972x6l
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Trump 'prank-called by Piers Morgan impersonator'
The TV presenter says Mr Trump went on with the conversation, believing it to be Morgan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qHXqzk
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Covid: Half of early-years staff ‘don’t feel safe’
Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders call for rapid testing and priority access to vaccines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y1zWZ...
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Covid: Museums and galleries 'fighting for survival', Art Fund says
A national charity renews its plea for donations to help museums hit by the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pjr...
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Police arrest 320 dangerous UK child sex offenders
Investigators have been targeting offenders who operate online since the first coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: Fire Brigades Union safety demands 'unworkable', says report
A report criticises the union after it told its members not to volunteer due to safety concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/397IT...
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Covid in Scotland: More than 400 care homes investigated over deaths
A special unit set up by the Crown Office is looking into Covid deaths involving 474 care homes across Scotland. from BBC News - Home http...
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Newspaper headlines: £500 Covid payment and flood devastation
Friday's front pages suggest ministers are considering making a cash payment to everyone who tests positive. from BBC News - Home http...
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Covid: Young people asked how pandemic has affected them
A survey is launched by the children's commissioner for Wales to help assess the impact on them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Biden's new-look Oval Office is a nod to past US leadership
Busts of influential civil rights leaders sit alongside portraits of famous presidents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y2Vh5b
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Storm Christoph: From lockdown river haven to major flooding alert
Residents of a quiet Manchester suburb speak of their relief as the River Mersey shows them mercy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o3...
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Covid: Nearly 2m people got first Covid vaccine in last week
It comes as another 65 NHS Covid-19 vaccination centres in England welcome their first patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LQst...
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Covid: England's schools to get two weeks' notice for reopening
The education secretary says he is "not able to exactly say" when pupils in England will return. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Marmite maker Unilever to insist suppliers pay 'living wage'
Unilever says that by 2030 suppliers must pay staff enough to cover a family's basic needs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y1xzG...
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Covid-19: Warning over infection levels and holiday firm's vaccination demand
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p4au1v
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Brexit: 'I was asked to pay an extra £82 for my £200 coat'
Shoppers buying items from Europe now have to pay customs or VAT charges on those above a certain value. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Storm Christoph: Snow warning in south-east Scotland upgraded
An amber alert is issued for parts of Scotland and the Queensferry Crossing is closed due to the risk of falling ice. from BBC News - Home...
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Covid-19: NI lockdown measures to be reviewed by ministers
Restrictions are unlikely to be eased by the executive, due to pressures on the health service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sDOg9...
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Star-studded concert marks Joe Biden's inauguration
Foo Fighters, John Legend, Demi Lovato and Katy Perry all play the Celebrating America concert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MaPya...
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
‘Did you get juggling balls for Christmas?’ – Villa boss angry at ‘pathetic’ decision
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith describes the decision to let a Manchester City goal stand as "farcical". from BBC News - Home https...
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Kamala Harris: 'Believe in what we can do together'
The new US vice-president speaks to the values President Joe Biden wants to "summon" in America. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid: 'No evidence' virus levels decreasing in England
Imperial College London research suggests rates may have risen over the first 10 days of the third lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Universities degree 'not the only route to success'
Ministers announce plans to reform post-16 education to give employers the skilled people they need. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Food supply problems in NI clearly a Brexit issue - Coveney
NI Secretary Brandon Lewis said empty shelves in Northern Ireland were down to Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p4iQ9D
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Troubles victims: Thousands of relatives call for action
Some 3,500 people sign an open letter, published in three newspapers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iyhGkf
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Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, and mittens
With the world watching, who created fashion moments on inauguration day? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y1bqrU
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Biden inauguration: Amanda Gorman's poem The Hill We Climb in full
Amanda Gorman's powerful reading of her poem was one of the memorable moments at Joe Biden's inauguration. from BBC News - Home ht...
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UK and EU in row over bloc's diplomatic status
The EU's top representative in London is not being accorded the same privileges as other ambassadors. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: House hunters travelling 'hundreds of miles' to view homes
Estate agents call for tougher measures - as buyers race to beat the end of the stamp duty holiday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Elephants counted from space for conservation
Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sKW...
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Newspaper headlines: 'New dawn for America' as Joe Biden takes over
Thursday's front pages are dominated by the inauguration of the 46th US president in Washington DC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Trump pardons Bannon in final acts of clemency
Donald Trump pardons 73 people, including former aide Steve Bannon, in one of his last acts as president. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office
The new president will take the oath of office in a Washington DC fortified against any civil unrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Storm Christoph: Flood warnings in parts of England
Police in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire say they are expecting flooding in their regions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XT...
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Don't scrap £20 benefits increase, urges Dame Louise Casey
The ex-government adviser said the Tories would be seen as the "nasty party" by ending the top-up. from BBC News - Home https://...
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£80m for treatment services in drug crackdown
The package will also see police target dealers and health services help people with addictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sIm3...
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Covid: MPs criticise HMRC over gaps in support schemes
Out-of-date tax systems mean people are falling through the cracks for help, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39QGjV8
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Trapped Chinese miners say thanks for medicine, call for sausages
Communication with 11 men trapped in Chinese gold mine sparks hope of rescue, but 11 are missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LLI...
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Musicians 'failed by government' over EU touring, stars say
Some of the UK's biggest music stars sign an open letter demanding action over post-Brexit touring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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NHS child gender clinic rated 'inadequate' by inspectors
Services and waiting times must improve at the NHS's child gender-identity service, inspectors say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The cartoonists making mental health their muse
Meet the artists shaping graphic medicine - a genre of comics focused on the experience of living with mental illness. from BBC News - Hom...
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Baby Done: Comedy film explores woman's reluctance at impending motherhood
The film explores feeling mixed about being pregnant and social media pressure on expectant mums. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XUT...
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Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight
The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Monklands ICU staff are 'physically and emotionally' drained
James Cook returns to Monklands eight months on to find the hospital staff struggling against the odds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid smear-test delays prompt calls for home HPV tests
Delays to smear tests in lockdown prompt cervical cancer charities to call for home-testing kits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XVc...
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Paralysed ambulance call handler walks for 'NHS heroes'
An emergency call handler paralysed below the waist walks one mile to raise funds for the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oYJHUo...
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Dinosaurs In Love: Tom Rosenthal and daughter's song made into book
Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35...
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Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer
Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KvJXvh
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Iran nuclear deal: What are Biden's plans and challenges
With so much hostility - and mistrust - between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal? from BBC N...
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Greece #Metoo: Women ending silence of sport abuse shake Greece
The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Coronavirus: French students highlight pandemic's mental health toll
Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35...
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£23m support fund for struggling fishing firms
It comes as industry workers warn their livelihoods are at risk due to Brexit border problems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p4cbMK...
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Theresa May: PM's foreign aid cut damaged UK's moral leadership, says predecessor
The UK has not always "lived up to its values" under Boris Johnson, his predecessor Theresa May says. from BBC News - Home https...
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Newspaper headlines: 'It's the back of Trump' and 'vaccine pivot'
Wednesday's front pages focus on Joe Biden's inauguration later as the 46th US president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o1b...
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Covid-19: 'Grave concern' over court backlog, and Biden keeps Covid travel bans
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XPThx4
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Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon to review lockdown 'duration'
The first minister says her statement to MSPs will concern the "duration" of Scotland's restrictions. from BBC News - Home h...
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Monday, January 18, 2021
Will the UK really refuse trade deals over human rights?
The government is being scrutinised over trade deals with countries with poor human rights records. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35...
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Storm Christoph: Amber alert for northern and central England
Large parts of northern and central England are expected to face sustained heavy rain from Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q...
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Johnson 'glad' to see Trump go, says ex-Civil Service head Lord Sedwill
People who say Boris Johnson does not want Joe Biden as president are "mistaken", says Lord Sedwill. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Depop: 'I felt so violated when my account was hacked'
Hackers are selling Depop app account details on the dark web for as little as 77p each online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bS3bX...
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First Dates: Channel 4 series will feel 'more like real life'
The latest daters are in unfamiliar surroundings as the Channel 4 series moves to a new restaurant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b...
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'My boss made me come to work and I caught Covid'
Despite the risks, people say they are being asked to work on site when they could do it from home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Oxford research tackles threat of antibiotic resistance
Oxford says the "public cannot get enough of experts" with a £100m donation for antibiotics research. from BBC News - Home https...
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Biden says travel bans will stay despite Trump order
The US president-elect dismisses a White House order lifting entry bans for much of Europe and Brazil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Parents' stress and depression 'rise during lockdowns'
Many parents struggle to meet their children's needs during the pandemic, say researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oW2XSE...
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Kyrgios criticises Djokovic over Australian Open quarantine row
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios takes aim at Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sBRKZ...
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Royal Papworth Hospital proposal by man who spent Christmas alone
Family members watched online as Jordan got engaged to his partner, with the help of nurses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bUpOtY
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Melania’s jacket and nine other defining images of Trump's presidency
As Donald Trump prepares to leave office, here are some of the key moments of his presidency. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LMWBGP ...
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The Hong Kong migrants fleeing to start new lives in the UK
A new visa will give 5.4m Hong Kong residents the right to resettle in Britain. How many will leave? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out
A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Italy smoking: Want to light up in Milan? Not any more, you can't
Smoking within 10m (30ft) of others is no longer allowed in parks, play areas, bus and tram stops. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sC...
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Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack
Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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How a robot investigator searched 60 million files
Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35P6i...
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Female child sex abuse 'remains taboo' while victims struggle
Female perpetrated child sexual abuse remains taboo, experts say - while victims struggle to report it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid self-employment income support scheme unfair say mothers
Campaigners are bringing a judicial review for indirect sexual discrimination on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KvWxdY
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Conquering K2 in winter 'together'
The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Newspaper headlines: Jab complacency fears and smart motorway inquest
Tuesday's front pages report fears that millions of people could ignore Covid rules once they are vaccinated. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Sunday, January 17, 2021
Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal
A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35PI3Nq
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Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic
Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K...
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Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official
The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39zKfJO...
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Sri Lanka v England: Tourists win first Test by seven wickets
Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence help England seal victory over Sri Lanka on the final morning of the first Test in Galle. from BBC News - ...
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Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US
Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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London Ambulance Service: 'We take thousands of calls every day - it's tough'
Ambulance service staff in London explain the unique pressures of working during a pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oXWZ3q
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Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend
China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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BT faces £600m lawsuit over 'historic overcharging'
A group of pensioners is accusing BT of "historic" excessive pricing of landlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38QpKcU
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Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines
A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bUryU...
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The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story?
He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital
As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleague...
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Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qAAvWV
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Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president
Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y2v...
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Russell T Davies on It's A Sin: 'We were all Aids deniers - then it got real'
Writer Russell T Davies talks about his new show It's A Sin, set amid the Aids crisis in the 1980s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active?
Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sHkv...
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Who's exempt from wearing masks?: 'I'm scared of abuse for not wearing one'
At the moment, there's no official way to prove you don't have to wear a face covering from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38RlYQh...
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Covid: UK travel corridors closure to come into force
Passengers, whether by boat, train or plane, will have to show proof of a negative Covid test to be allowed in. from BBC News - Home https...
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Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests
Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan
The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown. from BBC News - Home http...
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Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back
'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd. ...
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Kori, nine, says transplant gives him 'another chance at life'
Kori, from Ripley in Derbyshire, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39zoE4c
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The Papers: 'Hope in the post' as '5 million more offered jab'
Monday's papers focus on news that over-70s in England will be invited to get a Covid jab this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Saturday, January 16, 2021
Covid-19: More mass jab centres, airport support and a virtual library
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sv24T7
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Statues to get protection from 'baying mobs'
The government is planning new laws to stop England's monuments being removed "on a whim" by protesters. from BBC News - Hom...
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Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic
The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Airport support scheme to launch this month
The government is aiming to provide grants by April to mitigate the impact of Covid travel rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3imX...
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Church of England services hit by Covid pandemic
More than half of the Church of England's 14,000 parishes will not open for Sunday services later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Online clothes sellers targeted by 'creepy' messages
Women are sent sexually explicit messages and requests for "worn" garments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35OcymL
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Virtual library gives children in England free book access
Pupils in England can read works by popular authors online while schools stay closed in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ik3...
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G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer
The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3szR...
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The man startling millions of starlings with lasers
During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings. fro...
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Lockdown mental health: Tips for helping your child
Lockdown has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to the NSPCC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XO2g1K...
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Fighting for the Parthenon marbles
In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlie...
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Magicians mark 100 years of 'sawing woman in half' trick
Illusionists are celebrating a century since the trick of sawing a woman in half was first performed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hobby'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my hobby". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LWPJX0
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Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?
Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government
In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Avenue Beat: How do the F2020 singers avoid becoming a one-hit wonder?
Avenue Beat scored a breakout hit with the pandemic anthem F2020. So what do they do next? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38QOykR
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Shukatsu sexism: The Japanese jobseekers fighting discrimination
Japanese job hunters are more diverse than ever and they are demanding change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XO3fyY
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Will the Trump corporate backlash make a difference?
After the storming of the US Capitol, Donald Trump is facing "a very different set of calculations". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Are women let down by period trackers?
Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid: 10 new mass vaccination centres to open in England
It comes as the government urges people to "play their part" in helping to meet vaccination targets. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid-19 vaccines: Prince William 'proud' of Queen and duke for getting jabs
The Duke of Cambridge praises his grandparents for getting the vaccine in a video call with NHS staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The Papers: 'Quarantine hotels' and jab for over-18s 'by June'
Sunday's front pages include new plans for Covid vaccines, and lifting lockdown restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KkN...
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Covid vaccine patients treated to live organ music at Salisbury Cathedral
People listened to the likes of Bach and Handel as they waited for their jab at Salisbury Cathedral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder close to Fenerbahce move
Mesut Ozil is close to agreeing a deal to end his Arsenal contract, paving the way for a move to Turkish club Fenerbahce. from BBC News - ...
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Covid-19: Protect us from unlawful killing charges - medics
Health groups say NHS staff fear prosecution over decisions if hospitals are overwhelmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qnhQh5
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SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' set to fire up engines in crucial test
The four main engines for Nasa's new "megarocket" are to be fired in unison for the first time. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Archie Lyndhurst: CBBC star died in his sleep, says mother
CBBC star's mother, Lucy Lyndhurst, says his death has had a "catastrophic effect" on their family. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party
Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Sri Lanka opener Thirimanne frustrates England after Root's 228
Lahiru Thirimanne's unbeaten 76 frustrates England as a spirited Sri Lanka rally on the third day of the first Test in Galle. from BBC...
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UK weather: Disruption warning as snow hits parts of the UK
Parts of eastern England could see up to 8cm of snow on Saturday, the Met Office says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nR2nnC
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Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out
The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qkPdko ...
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Aerial photos capture 'tree of life' structures in Norfolk and Suffolk
Mike Page says his images of the spectacular patterns capture a moment in time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38OCKQb
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Nearly 50 players face quarantine in hotel rooms after Covid cases on flights to Melbourne
Forty-seven players will stay confined to the their hotel rooms before the Australian Open after other passengers on their flights tested po...
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Covid-19: Travel industry crisis and Pfizer vaccine delay
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iuj1st
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Friday, January 15, 2021
Covid: 'Urgent' aviation support plea over travel curbs
Air industry bodies call for more government support ahead of the UK travel corridor closure on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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New takeaway and shopping rules begin in Scotland
Takeaway outlets and click and collect retail services must change how they operate in Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oPER...
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Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns
Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?
We speak to reporters in six global regions about hopes and expectations for the new US administration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Nóra Quoirin: 'Compelling evidence' of abduction
A Belfast mother says there is "compelling evidence" that her daughter was abducted in Malaysia. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Boris Johnson says girls' education key to ending poverty
The UK prime minister wants girls' education in developing countries to be a key international focus. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Joanna Lumley 'shocked' at claims disabled workers unpaid
Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Joanna Lumley speak out about employees allegedly owed a total of £200,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Can supermarket security guards help with mask rules?
Supermarkets around the UK are stepping up enforcement of mask-wearing rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38NwcBu
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Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda
Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MYyWmT
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Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance
New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3snXBBA
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Dinosaurs In Love: Tom Rosenthal and daughter's song made into book
Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35...
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The Papers: 'Fortress Britain' and 'modern miracle workers'
Most of Saturday's front pages focus on a decision to shut down all travel corridors to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o...
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Why Bez wants people to 'get buzzin' in lockdown'
Joe Wicks inspired the nation to get moving during the first lockdown, but there's a new character on the fitness scene. from BBC News...
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Covid-19: Brazil variant already in UK, scientist says
The mutated form of the virus is thought to be more infectious than some other variants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38LrZ0X
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Coronavirus: Student nurses 'at risk' without insurance on placement
Government has introduced scheme for third year students, but others still left unprotected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oQBIZx
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Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer
The Saved by the Bell actor fell ill last week and was taken to hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oNqjd5
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NYC bendy bus left dangling from overpass in Bronx
Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oM...
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UK economy shrank by 2.6% in November
The economy contracted as lockdown restrictions in England hit the service sector hard, official figures show. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid-19: South America travel ban begins and UK economy shrinks
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oLospb
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Technical issue resolved after '150,000 police records lost'
The Home Office says it is working to "assess the impact" of the issue, which has been resolved. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Coronavirus: Fake news 'causing BAME people to reject Covid jab'
The NHS is concerned British Asians are being targeted with misinformation, a leading doctor says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bM...
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Several dead and hundreds injured in Indonesia
At least seven people are killed and hundreds injured in a quake on Sulawesi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qkQk3J
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Covid: UK's ban on South America travellers comes into force
Travellers from Portugal are also barred from entering the UK, amid fears over a new coronavirus variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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'It kind of makes debt cool – and it's not'
Some MPs worry "buy now, pay later" services could be tempting online shoppers into overspending. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile
The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39vjdna...
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Small businesses await Covid insurance case ruling
The Supreme Court ruling will define payouts for many thousands of firms affected by the first lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil
A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KdPmH0
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Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion
Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qjkJiQ ...
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Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement
Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Brexit: 'most difficult week I've had in this job in 20 years'
Hauliers fear their jobs will get worse before they get better from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38OO27f
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Covid-19: 'One medic saw eight people die in a single shift'
A therapist who arranges free mental health help for NHS workers says many are at "breaking point". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Talia Dean: 'My back pain was misdiagnosed for 15 years - now I can't dance'
Singer Talia Dean was 18 when she first had symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis. It took 15 years to get a diagnosis. from BBC News - Home...
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Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package
The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ke...
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The Papers: Infection rate 'hope' - but care home cases rise
A mix of stories, many on the coronavirus pandemic, lead Friday's newspapers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iiGfkX
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Brexit: No plans to dilute workers' rights, minister says
It comes after reports that protections including the 48-hour work week could be dropped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XESsXA
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
No-one knows what we've been through - Parker says Fulham owe no-one an apology
Fulham boss Scott Parker says "no-one knows what we have been through" after his side drew 1-1 with Tottenham despite having just ...
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Covid: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China
The scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus have landed in the city of Wuhan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35E1A37 ...
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Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'
Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qw1Aun...
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Meng Wanzhou: Bullets sent in mail to Huawei's finance chief
Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XC...
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Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting
The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in Indonesia is the world's oldest animal cave painting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19: High Street chemists start vaccinations in England
Six chemists have been chosen initially, with 200 more offering vaccinations in the next fortnight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
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Past Covid-19 infection may provide 'months of immunity'
But researchers warn there is still a risk of catching and passing the virus on to others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38H13zz
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Covid-19: Passengers told to check train times as routes cut
Services in England are being cut from 87% of normal levels to 72%, the Rail Delivery Group says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MXk...
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Covid-19: Packed hospitals raised death risk by 20%
One in three trusts in England was running above safe levels of bed occupancy by the end of 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XBQ...
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Bosses failing to support domestic abuse victims, says government
The government wants bosses to do more to help victims as reports of domestic abuse soar in lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Coronavirus: Government's rough sleeping strategy 'out of step'
Boris Johnson pledged to end rough sleeping by 2024, but a watchdog says plans need reviewing post-Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest
Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders
Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy, from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid priority list: When will I get the Covid vaccine?
Three Covid-19 vaccines have now been approved for use in the UK. The BBC's Laura Foster explains which groups will get it first. from...
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Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president
Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake
An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder". from BBC News - Home https...
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Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?
Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bC...
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Steelers: How anti-gay row inspired rugby film
A new documentary shows the world's first gay rugby club challenging conventional perceptions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kc...
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Coronavirus: How safe are takeaways and supermarket deliveries?
If coronavirus can be transferred on to surfaces, what are the risks of buying food? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JkM5Sq
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Evaristo de Macedo: The record-breaking Brazilian loved by Barca & Madrid
Barcelona's first Brazilian striker left for Real Madrid, managed Iraq with Saddam Hussein's son and beat Pele to a goalscoring reco...
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Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses
It tops up doses already promised as officials worry that Africa is at the back of the vaccine queue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The Papers: 'Over 21m jabs now in UK', and Trump impeached
The vaccine rollout and the latest from the US leads most of Thursday's newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38H...
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Covid-19: New test rule for UK arrivals pushed back to Monday
A negative test was supposed to be required from Friday, but ministers said people needed time to prepare. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
YFN Lucci: US rapper wanted in Atlanta for suspected murder
Police in Atlanta want to question YFN Lucci, 29, over a fatal shooting in the city last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35B7n9...
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Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump
A top House Republican says she will vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week's US Capitol riot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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China: Senior Conservatives call for reset of UK policy
A report from a Tory right group adds to internal pressure on the government to harden its stance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38I...
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Covid: 'Money is tight, I think about it every day'
A report finds the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on those already living in poverty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LNo...
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Covid: Many NHS staff 'traumatised' by first wave of virus, study shows
More than 700 intensive care staff at nine hospitals were asked about their experiences for a study. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'Discriminatory' mental health system overhauled
Black people are more than four times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Duchess of York: From Budgie the Helicopter to Mills & Boon
Her novel Heart for a Compass is a fictional historical saga inspired by her great-great-aunt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sgUlrI...
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David Attenborough to front government-funded 5G AR app
Sir David will showcase an augmented reality app as part of a drive to prove the uses of 5G. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KfqOh2
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Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech
The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Three Democratic lawmakers test positive after Capitol riot
The Democrats say they sheltered in a safe room alongside others who refused to wear masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39p0DwN
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Covid-19: Special school staff want jab priority
Parents of disabled children are calling for teachers in special schools to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Quiz: How much do you know about the new Covid rules?
A top police office has said it's "preposterous" people don't know lockdown rules - so test yourself. from BBC News - Ho...
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Covid: NHS doctor 'receives 20 to 30 abusive messages a day'
Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden says NHS staff are facing "devastating" abuse from coronavirus sceptics. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Is this the world's smartest face mask?
Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LGh2EW
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Gavin Williamson: Machiavelli or Private Pike?
How has the education secretary survived so many U-turns? Or has he been unfairly accused? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bFkNWh
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Mental Health Act: 'I was sectioned and no one told me what was going on'
As recommendations are made to modernise the Mental Health Act, Raf and Ashley reveal their own experiences of being detained under it. fr...
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Drill and rap music on trial
The BBC's Steve Swann looks at the use of UK drill music as evidence in criminal prosecutions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i6...
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Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people
Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3siM...
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'Ndrangheta group: Italy braces for biggest mafia trial in decades
Hundreds of people will face a judge following a major inquiry into the 'Ndrangheta criminal group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Free school meals: Minister demands 'urgent improvement'
It comes after footballer Marcus Rashford said images of food parcels online were "not good enough". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Earl of Strathmore admits sex attack at Glamis Castle home
The Earl of Strathmore attacked a woman in her room during an event he was hosting at Glamis Castle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Cramlington woman celebrates 100th birthday with covid jab
Isabella Curry said she now feels safe and will be able to go out and meet friends soon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nBzjjR
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The Papers: Patients 'sent to hotels' and jab rollout concerns
The coronavirus pandemic and vaccine rollout continue to dominate the newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38CV6n0
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Covid: Johnson's bike ride 'didn't break rules'
Downing Street defends the PM, while the Met Police chief says he did not act "against the law". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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In pictures: Aurora Borealis lights up sky above Scotland
The Northern Lights were visible overnight from Shetland, Moray and the Highlands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bxYXE6
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Lisa Montgomery: Judge halts execution of only woman on US death row
The judge orders a mental competency hearing to be held - just hours before the scheduled execution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Rule-breakers, eyesight warning and retail gloom
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KcuTm8
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Monday, January 11, 2021
Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia's black box locator damaged
Authorities are still searching for the data recorders of the crashed Sriwijaya Air plane. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xubb8k
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Covid: Parents' coronavirus warning after daughter, 25, dies
The Jones family all got coronavirus at Christmas - but it was Lauren who didn't survive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LnMx6W ...
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Covid-19: Rule-breakers 'increasingly likely' to be fined - Cressida Dick
People are still holding house parties, raves and gambling gatherings, the UK's most senior police officer says. from BBC News - Home ...
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Bill Belichick: NFL coach turns down Presidential Medal of Freedom
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick turns down Donald trump's offer, citing the Capitol riots. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion
A BBC investigation finds women suffered life changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list
Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Stammering: 'I thought it made me a failure'
Joe Biden will be the first known president with a stammer to take office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MKB0Ph
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Why this female garbage truck driver hopes more women will join her
Belinda Janson hopes she won't be the only woman driving garbage trucks in Ipswich, Australia, for long. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: Life on the frontline as part of an emergency ambulance crew
An emergency ambulance crew member tells of the reality of life on the NHS frontline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sbUmgJ
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Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas
British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LIoM9i
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Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman hailed as 'a hero'
Footage of the riot shows Mr Goodman lure a mob away from the Senate and the lawmakers hiding inside. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Smart locks: Convenience comes with security doubts
More people are using digital locks for their houses, but how secure are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i47Vdi
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Retail sales in 2020 worst on record, says BRC trade body
A slump in demand for fashion and homeware during lockdown left many retailers struggling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oC9kdD
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Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K67rXv
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Covid: Eyesight risk warning from lockdown screen time
More than a third of people using screens more during lockdown reported eyesight changes, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Ocean pollutants 'have negative effect on male fertility'
Harbour porpoises exposed to PCBs had shrunken testicles, suggesting sperm and fertility effects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nyD...
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20-year-old Covid patient couldn't tell parents 'I love you'
A 20-year-old man who spent a week in intensive care says many young people are in denial about Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border
Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i4L...
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The Papers: Lockdown rules latest, and PM's bike ride
There are a mix of stories on Tuesday's newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qcelK6
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Sex and the City: New series announced but Kim Cattrall won't return
The much-loved TV series is back with a new name but only three of the original four leads will star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Celtic v Hibs still on despite 13 players and Lennon having to isolate
Celtic v Hibernian goes ahead as planned this evening despite the hosts being told that 13 first-team players must self-isolate. from BBC ...
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BBC Bitesize to be free for BT and EE customers
The content will not count in a mobile data allowance to help keep costs of online learning down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ouB...
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UK's biggest union elects first woman leader
Unison chooses Christina McAnea to replace Dave Prentis, who has been in the job for 20 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nEYUc0...
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Southend Hospital oxygen supply reaches 'critical' situation
A document advises doctors that the minimum level of oxygen required in the blood is being reduced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
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Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support
The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Vaccination hubs, Whitty's warning and lockdown learning
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3boyZTn
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Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship
Trump National in Bedminster is stripped of the 2022 US PGA Championship, with organisers saying using the course would be "detrimental...
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Australia v India: Tourists draw thrilling third Test to keep series level
India show incredible defiance to bat out the final day in a memorable draw with Australia in the third Test. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Sunday, January 10, 2021
Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia divers search wreckage as black box hunt resumes
Divers resume their search for the black boxes after a passenger plane crashed into the Java Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39je...
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Terra Carta: Prince Charles asks companies to join 'Earth charter'
He wants businesses to do more to protect the planet as he marks 50 years of environmental campaigning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Milton Keynes robot used for lockdown couple marriage proposal
App developer Ben Hogan uses a delivery robot to help him pop the question to his partner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39gFSn6
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North Wales seaside photos resurface after 40 years
Michael Bennett's photographs caused a stir before their first exhibition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35wdYT0
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Photographs of two families found on one 20-year-old film
Two families from Hampshire unknowingly shared one camera roll over two decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i0xqw4
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UK leading the way in use of language-learning apps
As the pandemic has given us time to fill, more of us are learning a new language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bq6m8j
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Covid: The truth behind videos of 'empty' hospitals
Videos have been posted online taken inside hospitals claiming they're empty. Here's why they're wrong. from BBC News - Home h...
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Covid-19: The challenges of home-schooling
With a lack of devices, broadband and time, online school is proving stressful for many. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38udM8G
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Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine?
Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sgbl1s ...
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Covid: Mass vaccination centres to open in England
Hundreds of GP-led and hospital services also open this week as the vaccination programme ramps up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K...
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Covid deaths: The emergency mortuary in a Surrey woodland
BBC home editor Mark Easton visits an emergency body storage facility in Surrey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i2ZaQU
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Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?
The NHS is carrying out the biggest mass vaccination campaign in its history - what safety checks were made? from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: Record number of small firms 'set to close'
Without more help to counter the pandemic, a quarter of a million firms could go, an industry body says. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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The papers: 'Stricter rules' and vaccination 'fightback'
Lockdown compliance and England's seven new vaccination centres dominate Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q8F...
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Woman arrested after two men die at house in east London
The woman, who was Tasered by officers, is taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i3yi...
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Covid-19: Nurse isolating in caravan for nine months moves back home
Sarah Link lived in a caravan on her own drive so she could carry on working and protect her mother. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Parler: Amazon to remove site from web hosting service
If Parler fails to find a new web hosting service by Sunday, the entire network will go offline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39fFC...
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Coronavirus: Virtual Mass tour across Ireland for 107-year-old
A 107-year-old woman from County Meath is attempting to attend a virtual Mass in every county. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JZkHx1...
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Saturday, January 9, 2021
Covid-19: Testing for asymptomatic workers and lockdown fines defended
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3saXuJD
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Covid-19: Priti Patel defends police lockdown fines
Officers "will not hesitate" to take action against those breaking the rules, home secretary says. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid-19: Drop 'absurd' 5% council tax increase - Starmer
The Labour leader urges ministers to give councils more money instead to protect family budgets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XxCl...
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Man Utd 1-0 Watford: Scott McTominay heads early FA Cup winner at Old Trafford
Scott McTominay celebrates captaining Manchester United for the first time with an early winner to see off Watford in the FA Cup third round...
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Indonesia Boeing 737 passenger plane crash site found, Navy says
Ships with navy divers are sent to the site where a plane is believed to have plunged into the sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39...
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The secret artists creating miniature buildings for street mice
From record stores to pharmacies, secret artist group AnonyMouse have been creating little places for mice. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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How South African police are tackling pangolin smugglers
The pangolin is said to be the world's most trafficked mammal. The BBC filmed a rescue operation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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When driving a tuk-tuk pays more than making art
Papier mache artisans in Kashmir are giving up the dying craft for more lucrative jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3sawJ83
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Coronavirus: Virus provides leaps in scientific understanding
How a year of intense scientific effort unravelled the secrets of a virus that shut down the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b...
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Viewpoint: What the Capitol riot means for US foreign policy
President-elect Joe Biden needs to unite his nation to fix US policy abroad, Jonathan Marcus writes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Albania races to rescue children from jihadist camp
Why Albania wants to repatriate dozens of youngsters from al-Hol in northern Syria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ov08rv
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Can onboard rollercoasters save the cruise industry?
The Mardi Gras is going overboard with new features to lure back passengers including a micro-brewery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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India coronavirus: Can its vaccine makers meet demand?
India is a big player in global vaccine production - but also one of the worst-hit countries for coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Singapore: Why these defiant 'nail house' owners refuse to sell
A block of luxury flats in Singapore is being built around two homes whose owners refuse to move. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MPq...
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Uganda elections 2021: How ex-rebel Yoweri Museveni has stayed in power for 35 years
Uganda's Yoweri Museveni is running for a sixth elected term in office, against 10 challengers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s...
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Covid-19: Rapid tests for asymptomatic people to be rolled out
People who cannot work from home should be prioritised for rapid tests in England, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Pakistan power cut plunges country into darkness
Officials appeal for calm but warn it could take several hours before electricity is fully restored. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Pompeo: US to lift restrictions on contacts with Taiwan
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says contact between officials should no longer be "shackled". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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The papers: Hospital 'crisis' and police 'get tough' on fines
Sunday's papers carry renewed calls for the public to follow lockdown rules as UK deaths pass 80,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Coronavirus: Your tributes to those who have died
A collection of your tributes to some of the thousands of people in the UK who have died with coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Nasa's Curiosity rover: 3,000 days on Mars
Three thousand days and counting: Nasa's Curiosity rover continues its extraordinary exploration of Mars. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Covid-19: Hackney gym owners fined for breaching rules
The gym owners were given a £1,000 fine after three people were found inside on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oHbZmt
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Passenger plane missing after take-off in Indonesia
Boeing 737 goes missing after take-off in Indonesia, believed to be carrying more than 50 passengers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Salt harvesting: Turning sea water into 'white gold' in a Fife village
The industry is to be revived in the coastal village of St Monans two centuries after it came to an end. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid-19: Praise as angling given lockdown go-ahead
Thousands more people have taken up fishing during the pandemic, figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3owddRb
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Covid: 'I've relied on parents to keep my family afloat'
A self-employed father-of-three calls on UK government to be "more flexible" with its Covid support. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Storm Filomena: Spain sees 'exceptional' snowfall
More than half the country is on red alert with more snow expected to fall on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ooGqNX
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Turning 21 in 2021: 'This will be a better year'
Two young women who turn 21 this year reflect on the impact 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic had on their lives and share their hopes for 2...
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Covid: Royal Glamorgan Hospital nurse felt 'overwhelming fear'
As Covid patients waited at Royal Glamorgan Hospital the nurse had a fear of "wanting to leave". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Friday, January 8, 2021
Covid-19: 'Act like you've got' the virus and police fines reviewed
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hXHxBL
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Covid-19: 'Act like you've got' the virus, government urges
Advertising campaign warning people not to get complacent comes as 1,325 deaths are recorded in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Kim Jong-un pledges to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal
Kim Jong-un calls the US his "biggest enemy" while plans for a nuclear submarine are nearly complete. from BBC News - Home https...
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Capitol riots: Black Americans decry police double standards
Black Americans say the police response at US Capitol puts "white privilege" on full display. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Google suspends 'free speech' app Parler
Apple will also remove the social network from its App Store if it does not change its policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nuDl...
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Europe's slow start: How many people have had the Covid vaccine?
As countries look to quickly vaccinate people, BBC reporters explain what's happening across Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Belgium after Brexit: How the change will affect popular exports
Companies that trade with the UK say higher prices and less choice are on the way. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bk9Zwj
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A night at India's largest farmers' protest
Thousands of farmers have been camped outside the national capital for nearly two months now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XqD54Y ...
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Early adventures in snow and cinema
The story of the German director who pioneered "mountain filming". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q4erne
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Week in pictures: 2 - 8 January 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39l5Plw
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Trump riots: Democrats plan to introduce article of impeachment
The charge of "incitement of insurrection" is set to be tabled on Monday after riots at the Capitol. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account
The social media giant says the US president "due to the risk of further incitement of violence". from BBC News - Home https://i...
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The papers: Virus 'out of control' and 'crackdown planned'
Saturday's front pages are dominated by warnings after the Covid death toll reached a record high. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Thursday, January 7, 2021
New Zealand: Woman dies in rare suspected shark attack
Shark attacks are rare in the country and it is thought to be the first such death since 2013. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LaiSOk...
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Abu Bakar Ba'asyir: Radical cleric linked to Bali bombings freed
The 2002 terrorist attacks were Indonesia's deadliest and killed 202 people, mostly Australians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Apple and Hyundai announce electric car tie-up
The US tech titan joins forces with the Korean car company to develop self-driving vehicles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pZpluf
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Covid: The challenge in speeding up France's vaccination drive
As France seeks to speed up its coronavirus vaccination programme, it battles fear and distrust. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LrtN...
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Covid: England and Scotland arrivals will need negative test result
International travellers will have to take a Covid test up to 72 hours before departing for the nations. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Capitol riot: Trump commits to 'orderly' transition of power
His statement came amid reports that an officer injured in the Capitol protests had died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rY4cT4
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Employment: Demand for UK workers 'picks up' in December
But firms may be hesitant to take on permanent staff during the Covid crisis, new research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Ambulance waiting times in parts of England 'off the scale'
Data leaked to BBC News shows a rise in the number of hours before patients are offloaded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39bE7r9
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Marion Ramsey: Police Academy and Broadway star dies at 73
Ramsey was loved by fans for her role as Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy film series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hSK...
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Covid-19: What happens if hospitals are overwhelmed?
How do hospitals become overwhelmed and what can be done to stop it from happening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ntwFfX
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Welsh schools shut until 'significant' case drop
Lockdown measures across Wales will also be extended and strengthened, the first minister says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bhSmN...
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Covid: Brisbane to enter three-day lockdown over single infection
The Australian city will begin a three-day lockdown after a cleaner contracted the UK virus variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'My new life with a stranger's face'
Robert's face transplant was a medical miracle - his recovery since is a remarkable test of faith and identity. from BBC News - Home h...
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Building frozen castles at China's Harbin Ice Festival
Towering ice structures feature at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xij1So
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'Why I quit my job after my home burned down'
After surviving a bushfire that destroyed his house, Jack quit his job to become a climate activist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The airman from Sierra Leone who was shot down over Nazi Germany
The amazing life of Johnny Smythe - RAF officer, prisoner of war and a father of the Windrush generation. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Food waste: 'I'll have to throw away £6,000-worth of milk'
While restaurants and shops have been given tax breaks, firms that supply them fear for the future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Greener planes of the future... or just pretty plans?
The aerospace industry is testing models of radical looking aircraft, but will they ever make it into production? from BBC News - Home htt...
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Were there hold-ups in first week after Brexit?
Low traffic at borders has meant there have been few problems in Kent, but there have been other issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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A Michael Jackson concert in India that's now tax-free
The government decision to waive tax for the 1996 concert led to a court battle that dragged on until now. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid tests for Channel hauliers to continue 'until further notice'
Lorry drivers will need a negative result to cross into France until further notice, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Covid: Nurse 'angry' over positive test despite vaccination
'Bethan' tested positive after being vaccinated and says staff morale is at an "all time low". from BBC News - Home http...
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The Papers: 'Trump must go' and 'Boris battle plan for jabs'
Friday's papers include "America's day of shame", and the PM's plan to vaccinate millions. from BBC News - Home http...
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Ryanair cuts flight schedule amid new lockdowns
The airline warns few, if any, flights will operate to or from Ireland or the UK from the end of January. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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QAnon: What is it and where did it come from?
The fringe conspiracy theory is facing a crackdown by social media platforms, although it's been growing especially in the US. from BB...
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Covid-19: GPs administer Oxford vaccine and fears over intensive care
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hWKGSn
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Sainsbury's Christmas sales rise despite smaller turkeys
Families had smaller gatherings, but sales still rose 9.3% in the festive trading period, it says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s3...
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Man wears fancy dress on work video calls 'to boost mental health'
Nick Jemetta raises more than £6,000 wearing 34 outfits during 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35k55M3
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Capitol siege: Congress resumes election session after deadly riot
Lawmakers meet to certify Joe Biden's election win as officials confirm four deaths at the Capitol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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How a Trump rally turned deadly at the Capitol
A ceremony meant to showcase a peaceful power transfer turns into a dark day. Here are the key moments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Little action at Trump auction for Arctic oil rights
An Alaska state agency emerged as the main bidder at the sale, which was opposed by environmentalists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Mitt Romney: 'Tell Trump voters the truth'
The Utah senator said those questioning the election result were complicit in this attack on democracy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Reading stabbing: Three teenagers charged with murder after boy, 13, dies
Two boys and a girl, all aged 13 or 14, are charged with murder after boy, 13, stabbed to death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3omat...
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Covid-19: Baby's mother issues mottled skin warning
George is recovering after spending three nights in hospital with coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nlTz95
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Covid-19: Oxford vaccine rolled out to hundreds of GP sites in England
The jab will be offered to thousands more vulnerable people near to where they live. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pW5lsG
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Blue badge permit 'shocking disparity' revealed
Charities say the BBC's analysis shows councils must improve training for employees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bgnBsz
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Government vows to end complex leasehold costs
The proposals should help those with shorter leases fearing bills of many thousands of pounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s90I0n...
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Trump protesters: 'I just want the real winner to be president'
Trump supporters gathered in Washington DC to protest the election result. What do they want to happen? from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Streets of Beijing back to life after Covid
The BBC asks people in Beijing whether they think their economy's recovered from the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Social media giants remove Trump video
YouTube, Google and Facebook have taken his message to protesters down due to false allegations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JV1a...
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British Gas staff start five-day strike over pay
Owner Centrica says it will prioritise vulnerable households and emergencies during the walkout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MG0y...
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Rapper Pa Salieu wins BBC Sound of 2021: 'I am the voice of the voiceless'
Songs about life on the "frontline" help him be named the most exciting talent for the coming year. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Criminal barrister: 'I earn less than minimum wage'
The BBC meets two young lawyers who share their concerns about the future of their profession. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38l8Y5l...
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A ride that 'feels safer than a bus or a taxi'
Some cancer patients are using cargo bikes to get round London so that they feel Covid-safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35dtdjq
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US Capitol: World leaders react to 'horrifying' scenes in Washington
The leaders of the UK, Canada and Spain are among those calling for peace in Washington. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nnbdJy
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The Papers: 'Anarchy in the USA' and 'the clap's back'
Thursday's papers focus on violent protests by Trump supporters at the Capitol building in Washington. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
US Congress set to certify Joe Biden victory amid protests
Donald Trump says he will address supporters protesting against the certification of his defeat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35ebm...
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Covid: WHO team investigating virus origins denied entry to China
Visas had not been cleared for team members already en route to probe the origins of the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rSaMd...
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Trump bans Alipay and seven other Chinese apps
The latest executive order by the US president will only take effect after he has left office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bdleqg...
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Covid: England's third national lockdown becomes law
MPs will debate and retrospectively vote on the new measures later amid surging coronavirus cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s0...
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Parents and students react to school closures in England
Parents spoke to the BBC after Monday's announcement about school closures in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3baFOHQ
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Stuck in Taiwan, a Brit spearheads campaign to clean up river
Peter Lowe noticed the problem after getting stuck in Taiwan during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MyIULz
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UK new car registrations in 2020 sink to 30-year low
New 2020 car registrations sink to a 30-year low and see biggest one-year drop since the Second World War from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Coronavirus: Arrivals in UK could soon need negative test
The government says it is considering the move to prevent the virus spreading "across the UK border". from BBC News - Home https...
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Grammy Awards postponed until March
The awards were set to take place this month but have been moved over coronavirus fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JNAvmt
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FTSE 100 chief executives 'earn average salary within 3 days'
FTSE 100 bosses will earn more in the first three days of this week than the average workers' annual wage. from BBC News - Home https:...
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National security law: Mass arrests in Hong Kong 'over primary vote'
Leader Carrie Lam had warned participation in the unofficial primaries could amount to subversion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pW...
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'Deepfake porn images still give me nightmares'
Poet Helen Mort is calling for a change in the law after images of her were edited with porn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/393rbU9 ...
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Palm cockatoo: Why a unique ‘drumming’ bird is in peril
The palm cockatoo is thought to be the only bird to use tools musically to attract a mate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hN4BDq
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Analysis: Can lockdown stop the new coronavirus variant?
There are concerns the new variant may spread too easily to be controlled by lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hMZhjp
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A tourist, in Afghanistan?
Conflict has made Afghanistan an unlikely tourist destination, but a blogger is bucking the trend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ls...
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The Lagos Third Mainland Bridge: Six months of traffic woe in Nigeria
Commuters in Nigeria's most populous city have been dealing with the partial closure of a busy link. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: 12 life tasks in lockdown - what has changed?
From registering a birth to getting a plumber. not everything is the same as during the first lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Coronavirus: Dutch shocked to be EU vaccination stragglers
Caution and bureaucracy have made the Dutch last in the EU to start vaccinating against Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35f6...
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Jimmy Carter: The story behind the Premier League's first British Asian player
Jimmy Carter was the first British Asian to play in the Premier League, but almost nobody realised and 11 years passed before another follow...
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US election 2020: The people who still believe Trump won
A distrust of the electoral process among Trump supporters could have implications for the nation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bd...
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BBC Sound of 2021: Holly Humberstone wants her lyrics to be tattoo-worthy
The 21-year-old's "painfully honest" pop songs have made her runner-up in the BBC's Sound of 2021. from BBC News - Home ...
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The Papers: 'Tough curbs for months' and '1 in 50 have virus'
Wednesday's front pages focus on "stark" infection rates in England, and the vaccination programme. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Nicola Sturgeon: 'Donald Trump should not visit Scotland to golf'
Scotland's first minister said coronavirus rules mean only essential travel is allowed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bcSiyO
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Monday, January 4, 2021
Singapore Covid tracing data available to police
Reversing earlier assurances, authorities says tracing data can be used beyond Covid for criminal investigations. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Georgia Senate: ‘I've never seen this energy before'
All eyes are on the Senate runoff in Georgia, a key race that could help define Biden's presidency. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid: England and Scotland begin new lockdowns as cases rise
The PM warns the "hardest weeks" are ahead as schools close and stay-at-home orders are issued. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Georgia Senate: Biden and Trump rally voters on eve of poll
The results of Tuesday's Senate races will determine the balance of power in the upper chamber. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M...
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Cyclone Imogen: Downgraded storm brings flood warnings to Queensland
The first cyclone of Australia’s season has been downgraded but continues to cause danger. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ohf7F9
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Mexican fisherman 'dies after attack on Sea Shepherd conservationists'
Sea Shepherd says the collision happened after it came under attack in the Gulf of California. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X7JQZz...
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Qatar: Saudi Arabia embargo 'to be lifted'
Kuwait's foreign minister says Saudi Arabia will reopen its borders with Qatar, ending a bitter row. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Scotland's 'stay at home' order comes into force
Strict new Covid-19 restrictions come into force in Scotland, prohibiting people from leaving their homes. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Supermarket websites feel the strain of new lockdown
Shoppers rush to secure online delivery slots as demand surges following news of another lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oh...
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Proud Boys leader 'held for burning Black Lives Matter flag'
Enrique Tarrio was detained as he entered the city ahead of a pro-Trump protest this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JIKTvK
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Live music sector needs a 'restart date', the government is told
Festivals will need government assistance to get "back on their feet", says trade body UK Music. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Horse mounting block is 2,000-year-old Roman relic
Auctioneers are appealing to the public to help them work out how it arrived in a Wiltshire garden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Amazon plots a course into the healthcare industry
Amazon has moved into the pharmacy business and analysts see further moves into healthcare. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pUYcJb
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UK 'cannot duck' post-Covid inequalities
A growing divide over education, jobs, and ethnicity threaten the fabric of society, says Nobel laureate's study. from BBC News - Home...
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Georgia election: All you need to know about key Senate runoff races
All eyes are on Georgia as the traditionally Republican state could hand Joe Biden the US Senate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b4i...
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Strangling: Calls for a new non-fatal strangulation offence
There is to be a fresh move to make non-fatal strangulation a specific criminal offence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JJ7VTg
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6,561 metal flowers: One man's Covid tribute
Geert van der Vossen, a Swedish artist, has created a floral tribute to the country's thousands of coronavirus patients. from BBC News...
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New York transit workers: 'We don't get respect'
A subway conductor and a bus driver in New York share their stories of working during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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South Korea: Child rapist's release sparks demand for change
The release of a child rapist has South Korea in uproar with calls to toughen legislation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pOv8Tn
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BBC Sound of 2021: Berwyn's breakthrough songs of 'blood, sweat and tears'
Trinidad-born Berwyn's songs about heartache and homelessness earn third place on the talent list. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Letter from Africa: The promises and pitfalls of 2021
A viral dance hit points the way to positive developments but there are dangers ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LkxVEW
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Schools to close and exams facing axe in England
Lockdown measures will see schools closed until half term, and GCSEs and A-levels unable to go ahead as normal. from BBC News - Home https...
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The Papers: 'Lockdown 3' and 'race to vaccinate vulnerable'
A new lockdown in England dominates Tuesday's front pages, as the PM orders everyone to stay at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and Charlie's Angel, dies at 65
The US actress also played Sheena: Queen of the Jungle and had a recurring role on That '70's Show. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Nóra Quoirin death: The schoolgirl who vanished into a Malaysian jungle
Nóra Quoirin was found naked next to a stream 10 days after arriving for a family holiday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MzrTRH
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Covid-19: Oxford vaccine, schools row and the future of gyms
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pGc6OU
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Sunday, January 3, 2021
Nóra Quoirin: Coroner records schoolgirl jungle death as 'misadventure'
London schoolgirl Nóra Quoirin, 15, went missing on a family holiday to the Malaysian rainforest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X43...
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Alarm as South Korea sees more deaths than births
This has raised fresh alarm in a country which already has the world's lowest birth rate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pLcXy6 ...
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MGM Resorts 'looking' to buy' Ladbrokes owner Entain
The reported move is the latest attempt by a casino operator to tap into the online gambling boom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oo...
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Covaxin: Concern over 'rushed' approval for India Covid jab
The locally-produced Covaxin jab was approved on Sunday before completion of third stage trials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Lh46...
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Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout to begin
More than half a million doses of the newly-approved coronavirus vaccine are ready for use on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Uncertainty as primary pupils return in England
Primary schools are due to open despite warnings from teachers' unions and some councils. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pM53Ex ...
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Death toll rises to 100 after attacks on Niger villages
The government said suspected jihadists ambushed the two villages near Niger's border with Mali. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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New £5 coin to mark Queen's 95th birthday
The British coin collection will also mark the 75th anniversary of the death of novelist HG Wells. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3na...
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How mass vaccinations halted a killer virus in 1950s Glasgow
Covid jabs are beginning in earnest, but 70 years ago mass inoculation was the weapon against another killer disease. from BBC News - Home...
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Nancy Pelosi: How she rose to the top - and stayed there
The Speaker of the House enters her ninth decade playing a key role in advancing Biden's agenda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Are pandemics the new normal?
After Covid-19 should we expect more pandemics in the future? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b5j1gA
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world
As 2020 ended, Jeff Bezos's wealth was estimated to be more than $185bn (£135bn), after he made tens of billions during the Covid-19 pan...
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Swan rescued after hours on frozen loch
Rescuers have come the aid of a swan trapped for hours on a frozen Scottish loch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n9p5ap
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India coronavirus: The mums who became pandemic chefs
India's grinding coronavirus lockdown saw many home cooks turn into chefs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o6O9A2
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Covid exercise: 'I'll never go back to the gym again'
An explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xa...
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Why I'm feeling hopeful about the environment in 2021
The BBC's Tom Heap explores exciting emissions-saving ideas that could help save the planet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MmPY...
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BBC Sound of 2021: Greentea Peng goes from 'beach town rock star' to the world
How the psychedelic soul singer went from Mexico "beach town rock star" to the world stage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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'Furlough mums and dads while schools are off' says TUC
Trades unions urge bosses to support parents trying to balance work and childcare. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hDBeTP
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Covid: Sweden official defends Christmas trip to Canary Islands
Dan Eliasson, head of the civil contingencies agency, flew to the Canary Islands to see his daughter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The Papers: 'Happy New Tier' and 'Jabby Monday'
Headlines warn of tighter Covid rules, but hail the start of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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New Year snow flurries fall across England
Driving conditions on many roads will become "hazardous" next week, the Met Office warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h...
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Covid: Regional rules 'probably going to get tougher', says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson says tougher measures may be needed to combat the new variant of the coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n8NFI...
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Covid: Liverpool's leaders call for new national lockdown
Council leaders say it is "self-evident" the tiers system is not containing the new strain of Covid. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Coronavirus: Twelve fined for playing dominoes in Tier 4 breach
Twelve people are caught playing the game in darkened backroom at an eatery in east London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pL5b7m
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Primary schools: Send children to school on Monday, says PM
Boris Johnson says parents should send children to school on Monday "in areas where schools are open". from BBC News - Home http...
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Covid: Snowdonia National Park wardens 'getting abuse' during lockdown
The decision to keep car parks open is under "constant review", says one national park. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pHK...
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Coronavirus: India approves vaccines from Bharat Biotech and Oxford/AstraZeneca
It aims to inoculate some 300m people this year in one of the world's largest vaccination campaigns. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Cardiff Central MP Jo Stevens in hospital with virus
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer describes her as a "dear friend and colleague", and wishes her well. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Saturday, January 2, 2021
Covid-19: 'Children's lives on hold', and vaccine 'bureaucracy overload'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38XYg3F
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County Antrim poultry flock to be culled after bird flu detected
About 30,000 birds are to be culled at the farm near Clough in north Antrim. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/385UUMP
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Covid school closures 'put children's lives on hold', says Ofsted chief
England's chief inspector for schools speaks out after teaching unions call for nationwide closures. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Veteran US broadcaster Larry King 'hospitalised with Covid'
The 87-year-old reporter has been in a Los Angeles hospital for over a week, US media report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nb3SNf ...
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Coronavirus: 'I lost my father - and my faith in America'
After her dad died of Covid, Angelina Proia felt blindsided by his absence and the US's pandemic response. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Racism in ballet: Black dancer's 'humiliation' at racist comments
Chloé Lopes Gomes says she faced humiliating racial harassment while being a ballet dancer in Berlin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: How winter exercise could help us cope with pandemic
A sport expert gives tips on why and how we should brave the cold and stay active outdoors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/350ypa7
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Covid-19: How will the pandemic affect global health in 2021?
From Covid-19 to measles, Smitha Mundasad looks at the health issues facing the world this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3naqS...
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‘My husband’s ashes are still unscattered, but we're doing OK’
Sophie Townsend lost her husband - and father of her children - to cancer. But in time their lives returned to an even(ish) keel. from BBC...
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BBC Sound of 2021: Bedroom pop star Griff takes fifth place
Endorsed by Taylor Swift, Griff's rich, melodic pop songs are set to take over the charts in 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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New year, new you? 21 ways to get fit in 2021
Looking to get fit in 2021? We've got you covered with 21 simple ways to get healthy after Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Suspected Islamists kill 'at least 56 people' in Niger attacks
The government said soldiers had been sent to protect the area, close to Niger's border with Mali. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Coronavirus: UK sets up more than 20 Covid test sites for France-bound hauliers
The government said free kits will be offered to companies who want to set up their own test sites. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X...
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Coronavirus: BMJ urges NYT to correct vaccine 'mixing' article
The medical journal's editor says UK guidelines don't recommend giving different coronavirus jabs. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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The Papers: PM's 2021 Covid pledge, and jab 'postcode lottery'
The upcoming rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is one of the top stories in Sunday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid in Wales: Beauty spots 'busy' despite lockdown rules
People driving to visit beauty spots in Wales are breaking Covid rules, a Snowdonia park warden says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Coronavirus: Israel leads vaccine race with 1m given jab
With 12% of the population inoculated, Israel has the highest vaccination rate in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hxmi9O
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US election: Legal bid to get Pence to overturn results rejected
A last-ditch attempt to overturn the result is overturned, days before the White House changes hands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Euromillions: Jackpot of more than £39m won by UK ticket-holder
Just one ticket matched all seven numbers in the New Year's Day draw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Lb59qg
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Friday, January 1, 2021
Covid-19: Call for further schools closures, and the circus relying on food banks
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38WBtFo
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Circus ring mistress 'grateful' for food banks in lockdown
Olympia Posirca never thought she would have to rely on food banks but is grateful that they got her through 2020. from BBC News - Home ht...
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France: More than 2,500 attend illegal New Year rave
The event, held in a warehouse in a village in Brittany, started on Thursday and is still going on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L...
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US Congress overrides Trump defence spending bill veto
It is the first time this has happened in his presidency, just days before he leaves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WZoJbx
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Lisa Montgomery: Court gives execution date go-ahead
A court has ruled that Lisa Montgomery can be executed on 12 January, despite appeals from lawyers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b...
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Covid-19: Call for all schools to stay shut amid U-turn 'chaos'
Ministers say a decision to close all London primaries was a "last resort", but unions call for further action. from BBC News - ...
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Covid: Metal detecting 'an escape from pandemic stress'
New detectorist Owen Thomas says "the link with a life that's gone" appeals to him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rIQ...
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Bird charity warns of harm from new wind farm
The Hornsea Three development lies 75 miles off England's largest sea bird colony in Yorkshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38...
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Five ways to reduce your carbon footprint
Climate activists explain how individuals can help reduce their carbon emissions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n78vaU
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South Korea's 96-year-old pianist hopes to keep playing
South Korea's Jegal Sam still practices everyday, just in case he is asked to perform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/387ZbQ9
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BBC Sound of 2021: What the class of 2020 did next
We catch up with Celeste, Yungblud, Easy Life, Joy Crookes and Inhaler to look back at 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b1Emrw
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Covid-19: Five ways to stay positive through the winter
Tips on how to stay positive through winter 2020-21 - in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37QkJQU
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Fox and photographer strike up unlikely friendship
A photographer with a gift for befriending wildlife has formed a close bond with a fox. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aMZMZc
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India's love affair with classic British motorbikes
BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aV4mog ...
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Covid-19 pandemic: Tracking the global coronavirus outbreak
Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vkUT6Z
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'We filmed our dad's final months to help people'
Two brothers make a documentary to show "you can still have a life" with terminal cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35...
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Meet India's lower-caste Hindu priest
For centuries, priests came only from the highest caste. But Marichamy is part of a push for change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Iran nuclear crisis: Tehran to enrich uranium to 20%, UN says
The move would be Tehran's most serious breach of an international nuclear deal yet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KQAkqY
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The Papers: Schools 'U-turn' and vaccine rollout 'revolt'
The coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate the newspaper front pages into 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n6Vdvp
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Covid-19: Barnsley bugler in final tribute to victims
Paul Goose played the Last Post every night in memory of those who have died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38QCwqC
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Covid: 'Nail-biting' weeks ahead for NHS, hospitals in England warn
Doctors urge public to "take it seriously" and follow coronavirus restrictions amid rising cases. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid: Leaders call for all London schools to stay shut
Primary schools in only 10 of London's boroughs are due to reopen next week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JG8j56
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Four horses killed in New Forest collision
They were hit while licking freshly laid salt on a road which is a black spot for animal accidents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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NBA: Phoenix Suns beat Utah Jazz to go 4-1, Philadelphia 76ers beat Orlando Magic
Devin Booker scores 25 points as the Phoenix Suns beat the Utah Jazz and move to 4-1 for the first time since 2009. from BBC News - Home h...
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Covid-19: 12-week vaccine gap defended, and a different New Year's Eve
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34WltSM
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Thursday, December 31, 2020
New Year's Eve: UK sees in 2021 with fireworks and light show
The display over London included tributes to NHS staff and figures including Captain Sir Tom Moore. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped
Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest
The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34W9e8D
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'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'
Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary
The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets
The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q
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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?
A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. from BBC News - Home http...
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