FA fined by Uefa after incidents during England win over Denmark
The Football Association is fined 30,000 euros (£26,600) for three incidents during England's Euro 2020 semi-final win over Denmark. f...
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Saturday, July 10, 2021
Afghan man arrested over people-smuggling ring
Gul Wali Jabarkhel was arrested on Thursday in north London by National Crime Agency officers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36p90Yh...
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Euro 2020: Ex-SAS Atlantic rower relying on text updates for final
Ex-SAS soldier Ian Rivers has no way of seeing or hearing Sunday's England v Italy match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TOH9OA ...
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Nuno Tavares: Arsenal sign left-back from Benfica in £8m deal
Arsenal sign Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares in a deal worth about £8m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VujX8E
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NI ministers fail in legal bid for bonfire removal
The bonfire is in the unionist Tiger's Bay area, close to an interface with the nationalist New Lodge. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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England batsman Pope sidelined by thigh injury
England batsman Ollie Pope is out until the start of the Test series against India in August with a thigh injury. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Friday, July 9, 2021
Team GB swimmers 'trolled for our small bums and boobs'
Olympic hopefuls Izzy Thorpe and Kate Shortman say they've dealt with body-shaming since school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Sarah Everard: Daughter, sister, friend and colleague
Sarah Everard's name became a rallying cry against men-on-women violence. It was not her choice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Mark Cavendish equals Eddy Merckx's Tour de France stage win record of 34
Britain's Mark Cavendish makes history in the Tour de France by equalling Eddy Merckx's Tour stage win record of 34. from BBC News...
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Wimbledon 2021: Matteo Berrettini into final after beating Hubert Hurkacz
Matteo Berrettini becomes the first Italian to reach the Wimbledon men's singles final with a dominant victory over Hubert Hurkacz. fr...
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Coronavirus: Keep using NHS Covid app people urged
No 10 says the contact tracing app is an "important tool" in reducing coronavirus transmission. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Alice Hodgkinson: Body of English teacher missing in Japan found
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said it is "in contact with local authorities in Japan". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Southern Water fined record £90m for dumping raw sewage
The company admits 6,971 illegal spills at 17 treatment works in Kent, Hampshire and West Sussex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dWc...
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Covid vaccines do work well in clinically vulnerable
A study of more than a million people shows those with other conditions get high protection from two doses. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Calls grow for extra bank holiday if England win
Firms are also being asked to be flexible by allowing staff to start work later on Monday if possible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Skydiving plane crash leaves nine dead in Sweden
Eight skydivers and a pilot die in a plane crash close to the runway at Orebro airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jVGSnv
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Val Kilmer documentary is bittersweet say critics
Val features home footage of the Top Gun star, including him using a voice box post-cancer surgery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A...
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Euro 2020 travel unfair on fans and a challenge for teams, concedes Uefa president
Euro 2020 has been unfair for fans and a challenge for teams because of the vast difference in distances they have had to travel during the ...
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Marked increase in Covid infections across UK
New infections continue to rise, as England prepares to lift further restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TTttBB
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Isles of Scilly: Boat runs aground and balances on rocks
The two people on board abandoned their boat, which is undamaged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yFwnJ7
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UK military not defeated in Afghanistan, says head of British armed forces
General Sir Nick Carter responds to a mother questioning what her soldier son died for in Afghanistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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BBC extends Wimbledon broadcast deal to 2027
The BBC extends its contract to broadcast Wimbledon for an additional three years, taking its partnership with the All England Club through ...
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Covid: Travellers returning to England warned of six-hour airport queues
Border Force staff will struggle to deal with a surge in passengers over the summer, a union says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UD...
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Richard Okorogheye death: Met Police officers served with misconduct notices
The body of Richard Okorogheye was found two weeks after he went missing from his west London home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U...
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Euro 2020: 'My dream finish to England's story' - Alan Shearer
Former England captain and BBC Sport columnist Alan Shearer says Gareth Southgate and his side are on the verge of greatness after an amazin...
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Coronavirus: How does the NHS test-and-trace system and app work?
The contact tracing app could be changed to make it less sensitive, so it sends fewer alerts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zIPOaN ...
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Sarah Everard: Wayne Couzens pleads guilty to murder
The 33-year-old was abducted by Wayne Couzens while walking home in Clapham on 3 March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hyBAwN
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Taliban capture key Afghanistan-Iran border crossing
Islam Qala border crossing point is seized, as the group swiftly advances in parts of Afghanistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ht...
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Dua Lipa sued for putting paparazzi photo of herself on Instagram
The pop star faces legal action after allegedly posting a paparazzi photo of herself on Instagram. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36r...
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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Biden defends decision to end Afghan military operation
"The status quo was not an option," the fourth president to oversee the war said as violence flares. from BBC News - Home https:...
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UK in Afghanistan: 'We have to live with our losses for the rest of our lives'
The BBC’s Jonathan Beale spoke to one bereaved mother, as the UK removes troops from Afghanistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yBB...
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US woman killed by bear that dragged her from tent in Montana
Wildlife officials are searching for the bear and say they plan to kill it as it remains a threat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yD...
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'Neptune' appears in the waves during storm in Newhaven
The image resembling the Roman god of water was captured as waves crashed over a harbour wall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AHczGW...
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Covid-19: Travel rules eased for double-jabbed and no spectators at Olympics
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hO5ifX
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PIP: Rules to be eased for terminally ill benefit claimants
Ministers will extend the criteria to fast-track benefits payments to patients in England and Wales from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j...
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Contraceptive mini pill can be sold over the counter in UK
A prescription is no longer needed for certain progesterone-only pills, the UK's drug regulator says. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Barty beats Kerber to reach first Wimbledon final
Top seed Ashleigh Barty reaches her first Wimbledon final with a straight-set win over former champion Angelique Kerber. from BBC News - H...
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Covid in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon says surge in cases may be levelling off
Nicola Sturgeon says a "slowdown" in infections gives her optimism that restrictions can be eased. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Euro 2020: How Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline became an accidental football anthem
A song written by Neil Diamond 52 years ago has become the England team's unofficial Euro 2020 song. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Tour de France 2021: Peter Sagan withdraws because of knee injury
Triple world champion Peter Sagan withdraws from the Tour de France because of a knee injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jVJbXv ...
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Afghanistan: Most British troops have left - PM
There could "never be a perfect moment" to withdraw from the country, Boris Johnson tells MPs. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Euro 2020: Man missed England win to donate stem cells
Sam Astley's partner won the tickets but says there was "no way" he was going to delay the donation. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Apple founder Steve Wozniak backs right-to-repair movement
"We wouldn't have had an Apple had I not grown up in a very open technology world," Mr Wozniak said. from BBC News - Home ht...
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England v Pakistan: Saqib Mahmood takes two wickets in first three balls
Saqib Mahmood and England make the perfect start with two India wickets in the first three balls of the match in the first ODI of the series...
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Queen visits Coronation Street set to mark 60 years of soap
Her Majesty meets cast and crew at the television studios of Britain's longest running soap opera. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak hints at ruling out 8% pension rise
Rishi Sunak says a decision on the future of the triple lock promise will be "based on fairness". from BBC News - Home https://i...
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The Apprentice: Claude Littner to miss next series after accident
Tim Campbell will take his place beside Lord Sugar as he recovers from a serious bike accident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jUnlU...
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Covid-19: Amber list quarantine for fully vaccinated to end on 19 July
The exemption will apply to vaccinated UK residents and under-18s arriving in England from 19 July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w...
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Euro 2020: England charge by Uefa after 'laser' penalty incident
Uefa charges England after a laser pointer was directed at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final....
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Covid in Scotland: Call to cancel operations to reduce NHS pressure
A senior public health official said "difficult decisions" must be made amid staff absences and rising admissions. from BBC News...
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UK to see economic bounce from Euros, says Rishi Sunak
Consumer confidence is returning after lockdown and "football just adds to it", the chancellor says. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Tokyo Olympic Games: State of emergency announced as Covid cases rise
Organisers are also considering barring fans from almost all Olympic events, as Covid-19 cases surge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Lorry drivers able to work longer hours to address shortage
Grant Shapps says the move will ease a driver shortage, but the industry calls it a sticking plaster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Security minister resigns to focus on cancer recovery
James Brokenshire stands down as security minister as lung cancer treatment takes "longer than expected". from BBC News - Home h...
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Van Aert claims spectacular stage 11 win as Pogacar shows slight vulnerability
Belgium's Wout van Aert secures a superb solo win on stage 11 of the Tour de France as Tadej Pogacar retains the yellow jersey. from B...
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Right to repair movement gains power in US and Europe
Lawmakers and advocates want to give consumers more choice when it comes to fixing devices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jMkP2y
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Wimbledon 2021: Novak Djokovic eases past Marton Fucsovics to reach semi-finals
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has too much quality for Hungary's Marton Fucsovics as he reaches the Wimbledon semi-finals. from BB...
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Euro 2020: Coldstream Guards perform Three Lions
The Prince of Wales invited the Band of the Coldstream Guards to play an instrumental version of the rousing football anthem Three Lions, at...
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Intruder removed from TV's Love Island villa
An uninvited guest found his way on to the ITV reality show's Majorca set, but was swiftly removed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Euro 2020: Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane, Harry Maguire & Jordan Henderson - watch every England Euro 2020 goal so far
Watch every goal scored by England at Euro 2020 so far, including efforts from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Euro 2020: England's Luke Shaw talks about Roberto Carlos following him on social media
England's Luke Shaw sits down with BBC Radio 5 Live's Emma Saunders to discuss Roberto Carlos following him on Instagram and his all...
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Covid: Millions could be self-isolating between now and 16 August
BBC analysis shows more than 4.5 million people could be asked to self-isolate before 16 August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dU3i...
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Euro 2020 semi-final England v Denmark: Bukayo Saka expected to start for England
Bukayo Saka is expected to start Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final with Denmark in place of Jadon Sancho. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Rebekah Vardy gets partial win in Coleen Rooney libel battle
A judge throws out some of Coleen Rooney's defence in the latest stage of the libel battle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ABwFm...
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British and Irish Lions 2021: Two players isolating after member of management tests positive
Two British and Irish Lions players are isolating after a member of the management team tests positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - Ho...
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England's excitement ahead of Euro 2020 semi-final
The nation shares high hopes and nerves ahead of the England vs Denmark semi-final at 20:00 BST. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SVgM...
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Warnings of staff shortages due to self-isolation
Business groups say the delay in easing self-isolation rules will hit firms that rely on young workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Cannes Film Festival rolls out red carpet again after year off
Stars and photographers cram the red carpet for the first major film festival since the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TGU...
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Haitian president killed in attack at home
Haitian President Jovenel Moise has been killed during attack on his residence in Port-au-Prince, PM Claude Joseph says. from BBC News - H...
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Ever Given: Ship that blocked Suez Canal sets sail after deal signed
The megaship Ever Given is finally leaving the Suez Canal after a deal is struck with Egypt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jQARIP
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Lady Lavinia Nourse: Ex-High Court judge widow in 'anonymity until charge' call
Lady Lavinia Nourse calls her two-week historical child sex abuse trial an "absolute nightmare". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid: Universal credit £20 top up to be phased out
The £20-a-week boost - brought in to help with Covid - will be adjusted from this autumn, a minister says. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Britney Spears' court-appointed lawyer offers to resign
The lawyer, who has represented Spears since 2008, asks to be removed from her case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hkYQhu
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Who are the players in England's new 18-man ODI squad?
The potential debutants, the familiar faces, the big opportunities. Who are the 18 players in England's new squad to face Pakistan? fr...
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Train track TikTok danger selfies risk lives in Wales
Police say there has been an alarming rise in social media images of people posing on train tracks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h...
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Fishmongers' Hall: Steven Gallant to be freed from prison
Convicted murderer Steven Gallant was on day release when he helped stop a knifeman's rampage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hm...
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Covid-19: Self-isolation to end for double-jabbed, and school bubbles scrapped in England
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xkNgso
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Cavendish wins 33rd Tour stage to close within one of Merckx record
Mark Cavendish surges to his 33rd stage victory at the Tour de France to move within one win of the all-time record held by Belgian legend E...
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Wembley park stabbings: Danyal Hussein guilty of murdering sisters
Danyal Hussein killed Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry in a "sacrificial deal", his trial heard. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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State pension predicted to rise by 8%
The latest forecasts mean the debate about the triple lock guarantee will heat up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V3jcDa
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Nintendo Switch OLED Model gets an upgraded screen
A larger OLED screen is the main feature, with a host of other small improvements to the device. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V8ks...
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Influencers react to Norway photo edit law: 'Welcome honesty' or a 'shortcut'?
The rule on clearly labelling posts is part of an effort to "reduce body pressure" on young people. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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'I have to leave!' - PA interrupts Federer interview
Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer jokes during an interview with the BBC as a tannoy announcement interrupts his answers. from B...
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Bibaa and Nicole: The life after death of two sisters
Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman died in a senseless attack. But they should not be remembered as victims. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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School bubbles to be axed in England
The education secretary sets out how school Covid restrictions will be eased. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36dPiyq
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Huge surge in number of pupils sent home due to Covid
More than 640,000 pupils in England were not in school last week due to Covid - up from 375,000 the week before. from BBC News - Home http...
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Euro 2020: Pubs to stay open later for final on Sunday
Premises will be able to stay open until 11.15pm, in case the game goes to extra time and penalties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Bank of England asks staff to come in once a week
Many firms are still not asking staff to return to the office despite restrictions set to end on 19 July. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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France in a fizz over Russia's champagne label law
A law forcing French fizz makers to label their bottles as sparkling wine has left them bubbling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e65...
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Raducanu 'will come back stronger' after Wimbledon retirement - Keothavong
Emma Raducanu will "come back stronger" after retiring in the Wimbledon fourth round, her Billie Jean King Cup captain Anne Keotha...
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'From Mourinho's fall-guy to Shaw-berto Carlos' - England left-back's remarkable renaissance
Humiliated by Jose Mourinho, Luke Shaw has recovered to become England's most creative attacking force at Euro 2020. So how has he done ...
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BBC star salaries: Gary Lineker still BBC's top earner despite pay cut
He agreed to a wage cut last year while Zoe Ball, second on the list, asked for a pay reduction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yvs0...
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Stockwell Six: Three men have convictions overturned after almost 50 years
The Stockwell Six were jailed for allegedly attempting to rob a corrupt police officer in 1972. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wiP6b...
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Woman speaks out over Elvis performer rape ordeal
Kirsty McKell is waiving her right to anonymity to urge other victims of sexual abuse to speak out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h...
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Covid in India: Tackling lack of online learning in Delhi's slums
Devanshi, 21, helps children who are at risk of losing school forever - particularly girls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Us6oWA
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Shopping getting back to normal, say Sainsbury's and Ocado
The supermarket and online grocer Ocado say there are signs of pre-Covid shopping habits returning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x...
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Doctor denies attempting to murder fellow plastic surgeon
Jonathan Brooks was arrested after Graeme Perks was stabbed at his home in Nottinghamshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dJb0OY
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Two boys stabbed to death on London's streets
A 15-year-old boy is killed in Woolwich, while a 16-year-old is stabbed in Vauxhall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V6qqpX
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Monday, July 5, 2021
Covid: The double-edged sword hanging over tourist town Southwold
What does a tourism-dependent town with a large elderly population make of the restriction easing plan? from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Four day week 'an overwhelming success' in Iceland
The majority of workers in Iceland now look set to move to shorter hours for the same pay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yotPPp
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Hairspray: West End musical cancels performances after Covid case
The West End hit is suspended until 14 July after a member of its crew tests positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w...
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Covid: The double-edged sword hanging over tourist town Southwold
What does a tourism-dependent town with a large elderly population make of the restriction easing plan? from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid: Most rules set to end in England, says PM
Boris Johnson says the success of the vaccine means England can begin to look beyond restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3At...
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Roberts Buncis: Boy, 15, convicted of knife murder of friend
Roberts Buncis was stabbed more than 70 times in the attack just two days before his 13th birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j...
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Covid-19: England lockdown easing plans, and Kate self-isolates
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hio8N7
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Boris Johnson: 'If we can't reopen in next few weeks, when will we?'
Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks about the final step of England's roadmap out of lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36b...
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My 'lovely' calves: Irish 10-year-old swaps cash prize for herd
Irish 10-year-old William Woods has been cow-unting his blessings after buying calves with the winnings from a prize draw. from BBC News -...
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Harry Maguire: England defender wants no repeat of World Cup semi-final defeat
England "need to make sure" there is no repeat of their World Cup semi-final defeat against Croatia three years ago when they face...
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Van sales soar amid home delivery boom
While demand for vans rises, new car sales remain sluggish as computer chip shortages limit supplies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Captain Sir Tom laid to rest in hometown of Keighley
The NHS fundraiser and WW2 veteran died aged 100 in February after testing positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qOT...
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Anderson takes 1,000th first-class wicket
England's James Anderson takes 7-19 - including his 1,000th first-class wicket - to help Lancashire reduce Kent to 34-8. from BBC News...
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Boris Johnson admits it's ludicrous he's PM, says Cummings
The former aide launches another attack on the PM, but also defends his decision to work for him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xog...
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Afghanistan: Soldiers flee to Tajikistan after militant clashes
More than 1,000 soldiers retreat to Tajikistan as fighting with the militants intensifies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wiaA8L
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NHS Covid thanksgiving service: 'They did what they could to save my life'
A doctor, a patient and a volunteer reflect on Covid-19, as a thanksgiving service is held at St Pauls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Plaque in Micheldever marks first UK car journey
A plaque commemorates the first recorded UK car journey by Evelyn Ellis in Hampshire in1895. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xkzZjw
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South Africa isolating for second time in eight days after positive test
South Africa are isolating for the second time in eight days after a positive coronavirus test in the squad. from BBC News - Home https://...
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My 'lovely' calves: Irish 10-year-old swaps cash prize for herd
Have you herd about the 10-year-old who's creating his own field of dreams after winning €1,000? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Ex-Hollyoaks star in hospital with 'horrific' Covid
Stephanie Davis, who also appeared in Hollyoaks from 2010-19, says she's "sick of being in pain". from BBC News - Home https...
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Ever Given: Egypt agrees deal to release ship that blocked Suez Canal
Egypt agrees a compensation deal with the impounded Ever Given's owners and insurers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36fSTfA
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Duchess of Cambridge forced to self-isolate due to Covid contact
Kensington Palace says the Duchess of Cambridge is not experiencing any coronavirus symptoms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xi5uKR ...
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Soul Cap: Afro swimming cap Olympic rejection could be reconsidered after backlash
The governing body had told Soul Cap their hats don't follow "the natural form of the head". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Sunday, July 4, 2021
Thank You Day: Community events to thank Covid heroes
Interfaith services and roses are used to celebrate people for their work during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hrVZ52...
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England v Sri Lanka: Rain wipes out third ODI in Bristol after tourists collapse again
England win their one-day international series against Sri Lanka 2-0 after the third match in Bristol is washed out. from BBC News - Home ...
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Verstappen wins Austrian GP, Norris third
Red Bull's Max Verstappen dominates at his team's own track for the second time in a week to take control of the drivers' title ...
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Wildcard Raducanu to headline Court One on day seven of Wimbledon
British wildcard Emma Raducanu headlines a mouth-watering day of fourth-round singles action on the show courts on day seven of Wimbledon. ...
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Cokanasiga shines on return in England win over United States
Wing Joe Cokanasiga marks his international return with two tries in England's win against the United States at Twickenham. from BBC N...
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O'Connor claims stage nine victory as Pogacar hangs on to overall Tour de France lead
Australia's Ben O'Connor produces a brilliantly composed ride to win stage nine of the Tour de France but falls short of taking the ...
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What kind of manager are Crystal Palace getting in Vieira?
What kind of a managerial appointment will Patrick Vieira be for Crystal Palace? How has his coaching career gone so far? from BBC News - ...
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Wildcard Raducanu to headline Court One on day seven of Wimbledon
British wildcard Emma Raducanu headlines a mouth-watering day of fourth-round singles action on the show courts on day seven of Wimbledon. ...
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Cokanasiga shines on return in England win over United States
Wing Joe Cokanasiga marks his international return with two tries in England's win against the United States at Twickenham. from BBC N...
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O'Connor claims stage nine victory as Pogacar hangs on to overall Tour de France lead
Australia's Ben O'Connor produces a brilliantly composed ride to win stage nine of the Tour de France but falls short of taking the ...
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Pope admitted to Rome hospital for 'scheduled' colon surgery
The scheduled operation will deal with a issue in the 84-year-old Pope's colon, the Vatican says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Japan landslide: Elderly couple among survivors pulled from buried homes
Dozens of homes in the coastal city of Atami were buried as heavy rain triggered a torrent of mud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xh...
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England v Sri Lanka ODI: Bairstow makes fine diving catch as Tom Curran picks up third wicket
Jonny Bairstow leaps full stretch to his right to make a fine one-handed catch to remove Dimuth Karunaratne as Tom Curran picks up his third...
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Covid: Wales moving to increasing normality, says minister
More of Wales' Covid rules could change from legal requirements to government advice, says minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Man in hospital after suspected gas explosion in Fife
A number of properties were also evacuated as a precaution, emergency services said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dYB6xN
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Jump rope: 'Buying a skipping rope saved me, mentally'
Lauren lost her job and had to delay her wedding during the pandemic but is now a social media star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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John Lewis plans to build 10,000 rental homes
The department store chain says it wants to address the UK's housing shortage and support communities. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Canada heatwave: Military on standby as lightning triggers more wildfires
Lightning strikes following a huge heatwave have triggered more than 170 fires in British Columbia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U...
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Patrick Vieira takes over as Crystal Palace manager
Crystal Palace appoint Patrick Vieira to succeed Roy Hodgson as the Premier League club's manager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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'She's hungry, very ambitious and thinks big' - Raducanu's coach on British teen's potential
Emma Raducanu's coach Nigel Sears assesses the 18-year-old's potential as she prepares for the fourth round of Wimbledon. from BBC...
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Firms urge PM to back returning to the office
Working from home should no longer be the default after 19 July, say more than 50 business leaders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36...
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Euro 2020: England win over Ukraine most-watched live TV event of the year with 20.9m peak
England's 4-0 victory over Ukraine at Euro 2020 attracts a peak TV audience of 20.9m, making it the most-watched live TV event of the ye...
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Homeowners to get 15 years to sue for bad workmanship - minister
The announcement comes amid concerns leaseholders are bearing the cost of fire safety works. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yohydY
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Saturday, July 3, 2021
The Papers: Mask laws 'to be axed', and 'Lions roar in Rome'
Sunday's papers look ahead to lockdown lifting in England on 19 July, and celebrate the football win. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Prince Charles reveals favourite songs in radio show to thank volunteers
The future king highlights one 1970s pop hit which gave him "an irresistible urge to dance". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Czech Republic 1-2 Denmark: Impressive Danes reach semi-finals
Denmark's impressive and emotional Euro 2020 campaign continues as they march on to the semi-finals courtesy of a victory over the Czech...
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Miami building collapse: Demolition date brought forward
The standing portion of the partly collapsed complex will be destroyed as a tropical storm approaches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Milton Keynes police shooting: Richard Woodcock family 'immensely proud'
Richard Woodcock received fatal head injuries while trying to rescue the boy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TvZgZj
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Tom Kitchin staff suspended amid bullying claims
Allegations of violence and sexual assault in the celebrity chef's restaurants are being investigated. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Adams scores four tries as Lions start tour with impressive win
Josh Adams scores four tries as the British and Irish Lions see off the Sigma Lions in impressive style in their tour opener in Johannesburg...
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Covid: Caution needed over double-jab exemption - expert
A psychologist warns ending isolation orders for fully vaccinated people could lead to resentment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dF...
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Swedish Coop supermarkets shut due to US ransomware cyber-attack
Some 500 stores are forced to close due to the ripple effects of a major cyber attack in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jFLM...
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Norfolk seal inscription mystery solved by US man on Twitter
Alex Cortez from California says he used a free morning to research a silver seal found in Norfolk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h...
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Europe migrant crisis: Boat sinks off Tunisia drowning 43
Another 84 migrants were rescued after their boat capsized in a bid to sail from Libya to Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dCG...
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In pictures: Excited fans prepare for England v Ukraine in Rome
It's a big day for England as they face Ukraine in the quarter-final and excitement is building. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Bollywood's Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao divorce after 15 years
The A-list Indian couple say will still work on joint projects in "a new chapter". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qQM65l
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Covid: App showing beach crowd levels expanded
The phone app is designed to help beachgoers find less busy parts of the coastline to enjoy safely. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j...
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Wimbledon 2021: Emma Raducanu, 18, defeats Sorana Cirstea in straight sets to reach fourth round
Emma Raducanu's dream debut run at Wimbledon continues into the fourth round with victory over Romania's world number 45 Sorana Cirs...
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Vatican embezzlement trial: Cardinal Angelo Becciu among 10 charged
A former close aide to Pope Francis is among 10 people ordered to stand trial by a Vatican judge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w9q...
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Ukraine plans for women to march in high heels spark outrage
The military wants women soldiers to march in heels rather than army boots on independence day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Akzjg...
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How dogs are helping the Surfside rescue effort
From trauma therapy to search and rescue, these dogs are playing a pivotal role in recovery from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dEliQu
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Covid in Scotland: Contact tracers to prioritise 'high risk' cases
Staff will only call the most urgent cases, while text messages will be used for those deemed low risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Belfast murals: Dan Kitchener street graffiti inspired by Japanese art
A renowned street artist explains the Japanese-inspired mural he's created in Belfast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Aj7Z1D
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Oxford Circus stabbing: Man charged with murder
The 60-year-old victim was stabbed in central London on Thursday evening and died in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hy3rM6...
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England bowler Ollie Robinson suspended for eight matches for past racist and sexist tweets
England fast bowler Ollie Robinson is banned for eight matches - five of them suspended for two years - for historical racist and sexist twe...
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Tough Mudder Scotland in Dalkeith cancelled night before event
Midlothian Council withdrew the event's licence less than 15 hours before it was due to start. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jE...
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Friday, July 2, 2021
Michael Gove and Sarah Vine separating and 'finalising divorce'
The cabinet minister and his wife have "drifted apart" and "no-one else is involved", friends say. from BBC News - Hom...
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Vauxhall set to announce Ellesmere Port electric van
The news, which could be confirmed as early as next week, will safeguard more than 1,000 jobs at the at-risk plant. from BBC News - Home h...
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Boeing 737 cargo jet crashes into sea off Honolulu, Hawaii
The US Coast Guard reportedly rescues the two pilots of the plane, which crashed near Honolulu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jCmxD...
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BBC Bitesize edits page to remove list of climate change 'benefits'
The education site had listed "healthier outdoor lifestyles" as one plus of warmer temperatures. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Soul Cap: Afro swim cap Olympic rejection 'heartbreaking' for black swimmers
The governing body says Soul Caps are unsuitable as they don't follow "the natural form of the head". from BBC News - Home h...
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Austrian Grand Prix: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton fastest in second practice
Lewis Hamilton sets the pace in second practice at the Austrian Grand Prix to give Mercedes hope of clawing back some lost ground to Red Bul...
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Angela Merkel hopes to open up travel for double-jabbed visitors to Germany
Quarantine may be eased for fully vaccinated visitors to Germany from the UK, Angela Merkel says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hwV...
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Murder probe after Oxford Circus stab victim dies
Officers want to speak to two young skateboarders who helped detain a suspect at the scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dxke0L
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Covid: Infections rising, but vaccines saving lives
Hospital admissions are not rising at the same rate as infections across the UK, health officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Tokyo 2020: US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson set to miss Olympic Games after positive cannabis test
US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson receives a one-month ban after testing positive for marijuana - and is set to miss the Tokyo Olympics. ...
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Euro 2020: The fans who will be at the England v Ukraine match
England fans with tickets for Saturday's quarter-final tell us how they've managed to get there. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Queen Victoria and Elizabeth II's statues toppled
Monuments are torn down in Manitoba at a protest over the deaths of indigenous Canadian children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3htv...
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Strolling crocodile sparks panic in India village
Wildlife officials caught the animal and released it into a nearby river. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qEyEkS
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Batley and Spen: Labour is back after by-election win, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer hails Kim Leadbeater's victory in Batley and Spen as "just the start" for his party. from BBC News - Home h...
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Covid: Britons reassured over India-made Covishield jabs and EU travel
Vaccine expert Adam Finn says the jab is "exactly the same", describing the issue as "administrative". from BBC News -...
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Prosecutors drop Troubles cases against ex-soldiers
Two Army veterans faced murder charges over deaths in Londonderry in 1972, including on Bloody Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 blue screen of death to become black
The new colour in the Windows 11 operating system matches the new black logon and shutdown screens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w...
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Kim Leadbeater: Sister of Jo Cox is new Batley and Spen MP
Kim Leadbeater says a key part of her by-election success was being "born and bred" in the area. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Batley and Spen: How Labour held on - and what it means for Sir Keir Starmer
Holding Batley and Spen will feel like a by-election gain for Labour - so how did they do it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yevU05 ...
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Austrian Grand Prix: Red Bull's Max Verstappen fastest in first practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, with title rival Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes dow...
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Man charged with common assault after Chris Whitty incident
A group of men were seen accosting England's chief medical officer in a park on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3htp0gT
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Pride Month: Labour MP Dan Carden on alcohol addiction
An MP gives an emotional speech on his family's support as he battled his alcohol addiction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ygkA...
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Quins fly-half Smith to make England debut against USA
Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith makes his eagerly awaited England debut, with Gloucester's Lewis Ludlow captain against the United Stat...
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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Curran stars as England comfortably beat Sri Lanka again
England comfortably beat Sri Lanka again in the second one-day international at The Oval to clinch the series with a game to spare. from B...
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Global tax overhaul backed by 130 countries
The OECD, which led the talks, announces that many have backed plans for a 15% minimum corporate tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid: Europe risks new wave, WHO warns
Cases are up 10% in a week and there are concerns Euro 2020 matches could be super-spreader events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h...
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Blue Origin flight: Wally Funk, 82, to join Jeff Bezos space flight
The historic journey will see her become the oldest person to ever fly to space. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jy8iiZ
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Covid-19: PM to set out rules easing and a different Fringe festival
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dz9JtD
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Covid: Scientists call for expanded list of symptoms
Leading scientists say the official list needs to be expanded to make sure cases are not missed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hmyP...
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Big Ben lands in Manchester for international arts festival
The huge replica of the London tower is made to look like it has crash landed in Piccadilly Gardens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Canada Lytton: Wildfire forces hottest place in heatwave to evacuate
"The whole town is on fire," the mayor of Lytton said while signing the evacuation order. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j...
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Change needed to tackle climate crisis, Queen says
The monarch was visiting the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute during her visit to Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jwPUaa ...
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Latitude festival-goers 'can jump, dance and hug in safety'
Latitude's organiser says preventative measures will let people enjoy themselves with confidence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Euro 2020: The England fan who invited Stormzy round after the Germany game
Conal O'Leary was watching the football with his mates when Stormzy turned up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yeUgqM
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Twitter 'troll' to pay Stephen Nolan six-figure sum in damages
The BBC presenter traced the identity of a person behind defamatory remarks about him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dRelvF
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Los Angeles fireworks explosion: Truck goes up in flames as police seize fireworks
A truck filled with 2,000kg of fireworks goes up in flames, injuring at least 17 people in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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William and Harry unveil Diana statue at Kensington Palace
A ceremony at Diana's former home, Kensington Palace, marks what would have been her 60th birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Team GB select 12-year-old skateboarder
Twelve-year-old Sky Brown is set to become the youngest British summer Olympian of all time after being named in the Team GB skateboarding s...
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Four reasons why Gap is closing its shops in the UK
Four reasons why the former High Street favourite is closing its shops in the UK and Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ydslHD ...
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Ollie Bibby: Hospital apologises to mum unable to visit dying son
Ollie Bibby's family say they are happy that visiting restrictions will be reviewed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36cLbm5
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Covid: Boris Johnson upbeat about easing lockdown in England on 19 July
Boris Johnson hopes England will return to as close to the "status quo" as possible on 19 July. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Dennis the Menace: Royal Mail stamps mark 70 years of Beano character
Royal Mail says the Beano bad boy has entertained generations with his "mischief and mayhem". from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Can government ministers use private emails for official work?
Matt Hancock and others have faced criticism over their use of personal accounts for official business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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High-profile women want action to stop online abuse
More than 200 women, including former Australia prime minister Julia Gillard, write to social media chiefs. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Bill Cosby: Accusers speak of shock and anger after conviction overturned
Women who have accused the US comedian of sexual assault have been speaking out after his release. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ds...
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Rare white puffin spotted on Scottish island
The young puffin, spotted on Handa Island, has a lack of pigmentation caused by a genetic condition called leucism. from BBC News - Home h...
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Tour de France spectator arrested over sign crash
The woman's sign brought down dozens of cyclists during the first stage of the race on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Everton appoint ex-Liverpool boss Benitez as Ancelotti's successor
Everton appoint former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez as Carlo Ancelotti's successor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w72pfo
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Williamson wants to scrap 'bubbles' to keep pupils in school
With more pupils sent home from school in England, there are calls for a different approach to Covid cases. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Methodist Church allows same-sex marriage in 'momentous' vote
Church officials hope the first same-sex weddings in Methodist chapels will take place in the autumn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Ollie Bibby: Mother feels 'dismissed' by Boris Johnson over dead son
Penny Bibby says Boris Johnson must look at changing rules so families can be together in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y...
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HMS Defender: Russia's Putin accuses UK and US of military provocation
Russia's president says last week's naval incident off Crimea was co-ordinated to assess Moscow's response. from BBC News - Ho...
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Wimbledon defends state of courts as players continue to slip
Wimbledon says its courts are "as good as they have always been" in response to mounting criticism as players continue to suffer f...
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Gracie Spinks death: Stalking victim died from stab wound to neck
Inquests are opened into the deaths of Gracie Spinks and the man thought to have killed her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h5QgmP
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Checkatrade boss warns of shortage of skilled trade workers
Richard Harpin says it should be made easier for EU bathroom fitters and kitchen installers to come to the UK. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid-19: Huge crowds seek vaccine as Indonesia cases soar
Thousands of people surround an Indonesian vaccine centre as the country faces a severe outbreak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AdV...
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Raye's pain as Polydor holds release of debut album
The 23-year-old Call on Me singer says she's done "everything" the record label's asked her for. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Fifth seed Andreescu out in Wimbledon first round
Canadian fifth seed Bianca Andreescu suffers a first-round defeat in straight sets by France's Alize Cornet on day three at Wimbledon. ...
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Football linked to 2,000 Scottish Covid cases
Most of the 1,991 cases were people who travelled to London for Scotland's game with England on 18 June. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Australia Covid: Seventh city locks down amid vaccine chaos
Government leaders offer conflicting advice about AstraZeneca as cases spread to new at-risk areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U...
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Sarah Buick: Body confirmed as missing Ben Nevis walker
Sarah Buick, from Dundee, was last seen alive in a selfie she took at the summit of the mountain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w1c...
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Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson's 'rousing' Marvel film impresses most critics
But some reviewers take issue with how the Marvel superhero film handles the exploitation of women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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Sgt Matiu Ratana shooting: Louis De Zoysa appears in court charged with murder
Louis De Zoysa is charged with murdering Sgt Matiu Ratana who was killed on duty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dtpvX5
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Search for missing US WW2 airmen begins in Arundel field
A B-24 Liberator crashed in a field in West Sussex during World War Two, killing several airmen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hj3a...
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Recovered Picasso painting slips on to the floor
The Picasso artwork Head of a Woman was being shown off during a news conference when this happened. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Wimbledon 2021: Nick Kyrgios says Wimbledon grass courts are "a joke"
Australia's Nick Kyrgios uses a change of ends during his first round match with Ugo Humbert to tell viewers the Wimbledon grass courts ...
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Autistic teen struggles with changes during pandemic
Leah, 18, went into crisis during the pandemic after struggling with the changes to her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y9iQcA ...
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The Yankees' 70-year-old bat girl
Decades after she was told girls couldn't do the job, she got a chance to live her childhood dream. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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What is making Wimbledon Centre Court so slippery?
After Serena Williams and Adrian Mannarino injure themselves on Centre Court, BBC Sport looks at why grass courts are slippery and what impa...
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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
BBC over-75s free TV licence transition period to end in July
The "transition period" for older people who now need a TV licence will finish on 31 July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Delivery text scams and how to deal with them
Some 61% of us have had a fake text from a "delivery driver" over the past year, research shows. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Reign to be marked at street pageant
Marching bands, troops and street theatre will feature in a spectacular parade in central London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/363G...
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Brewdog: Watchdog urged to probe solid gold can prize claim
The brewery company could be in hot water as winners dispute the value of the "solid gold" beer cans. from BBC News - Home https...
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Love Island: Megan Barton-Hanson wants a more diverse cast
Former Love Island contestant Megan Barton-Hanson says she wants to see more diversity in this year's show. from BBC News - Home https...
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Dalian Atkinson: PC Benjamin Monk jailed for ex-footballer's death
He is the first to be convicted of manslaughter as a result of police contact in more than 30 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Foreign business leaders may get quarantine exemption
Executives visiting England from amber-list countries will not need to isolate if trip is a big economic benefit. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Covid-19: Republic of Ireland to use indoor hospitality vaccine pass
The Irish government is to delay the return of some indoor activities scheduled for 5 July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A85b7j
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Miami building collapse: What could have caused it?
The search for survivors continues but experts must now piece together what caused a Miami apartment block to collapse. from BBC News - Ho...
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Scottish government lifts Manchester travel ban
The ban had sparked a row between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Rare black hole and neutron star collisions sighted twice in 10 days
Separate collisions of a neutron star and a black hole are detected in a short space of time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/360TiSU ...
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Your Scotland sunset pictures
A selection of readers' photographs of Monday's stunning sunset. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h1TJCA
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More pupils out of school as Covid disruption soars
Rapid increase in pupils sent home in England as changes are expected for Covid self-isolation rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Greater Manchester Police chief apologises to rape victim over failures
The victim's mother says Greater Manchester Police are "absolutely incompetent" for failing to act. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Elvis Costello defends Olivia Rodrigo over Brutal plagiarism claim
Elvis Costello gives a relaxed response after pop star Olivia Rodrigo is accused of copying his music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Jamie Lynn Spears: I'm so proud of Britney for using her voice
Britney Spears' younger sister backs the singer after her powerful appearance in court last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Chard flooding: People rescued and homes damaged
Floodwater gushes into properties in and around Chard, Somerset, following heavy rainfall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jnodkf
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Canada Heatwave: Bears take a dip in record breaking temperatures
Three mischievous bears have a pool day as Canada reaches record breaking temperatures in British Columbia. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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House prices rise at fastest pace in 17 years
Prices rose 13.4% in the UK in the year to June and are close to record highs in relation to incomes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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South Africa's top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T...
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UK needs millions more charging points, says car industry
SMMT is urging investment into charging points and battery factories to safeguard car industry jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Teach pelvic floor exercises in school, say draft guidelines
They should form part of the curriculum for girls aged 12 to 17, suggests health watchdog. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A8D08m
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Self-isolating students in end-of-tenancy 'nightmare'
What happens if a housemate tests positive for Covid just as you were about to move out? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35Xe2ej
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Monday, June 28, 2021
Covid-19: End of lockdown in England still on for 19 July, and mixing vaccines
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xZLkp0
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Leeds Hyde Park rave 'blatant' Covid rule breach
Revellers partied through the night in a student area with England's second-highest case rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q...
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Covid-19: England lockdown end still set for 19 July - Javid
Ministers "see no reason to go beyond" their "target date", the new health secretary confirms. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Third seed Tsitsipas beaten by unseeded American Tiafoe
Greek world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas is beaten in straight sets by American Frances Tiafoe on day one at Wimbledon. from BBC News - ...
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Mixing Covid vaccines gives good protection, study suggests
Any combination of Pfizer or AstraZeneca for first and second doses works, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gYmhNt
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Ministry of Defence 'sorry' after secret papers left at bus stop
The BBC behaved responsibly after being given the documents, defence minister Jeremy Quin says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dkIyT...
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Reading stabbing: Olly Stephens killed in ambush plan, court told
The 13-year-old was allegedly "lured" to a park by a girl where he was attacked by two teenage boys. from BBC News - Home https:...
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World number one Djokovic sees off spirited GB teenager Draper - highlights & report
British teenager Jack Draper takes the opening set off Novak Djokovic but the defending champion fights back to reach the Wimbledon second r...
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Dalian Atkinson: PC Benjamin Monk had kept job despite misconduct
Benjamin Monk was found guilty of killing ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson during a stand-off in 2016. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A...
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Wimbledon 2021: Centre Court crowd gives standing ovation to Covid heroes
Spectators on Centre Court pay tribute to key people who led the fight against Covid-19, including scientists and NHS staff. from BBC News...
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Elephant and Castle fire: Huge blaze at railway arches
Some 100 firefighters are tackling the fire, which is close to Elephant and Castle station. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jnVkV0
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Gogglebox regular Pete McGarry dies at 71
The Clacton native was a familiar face on the show along with wife and fellow foster parent Linda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y1...
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Matt Hancock resignation: Boris Johnson defends his actions
The PM says Hancock stepped down at "the right pace" but Labour says he is "trying to rewrite history". from BBC News ...
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Covid in Scotland: New cases pass 3,000 to reach new record high
A further 3,285 cases of the virus have been recorded in Scotland, with 12.6% of tests positive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h0Mu...
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Marr on catching Covid after being double vaccinated
The BBC's Andrew Marr fell ill with Covid-19, despite being vaccinated twice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dmsHDE
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Nissan to create thousands of UK jobs in battery investment
The carmaker is set to announce a major expansion of battery production in Sunderland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jnyNI2
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Louis Thorold: Mum adored 'perfect' baby killed when van hit pram
Rachael Thorold says she will grieve for her five-month-old son Louis for the rest of her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gXckz...
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Cardi B reveals pregnancy at BET Awards
The star announced she was expecting her second child as she picked up two awards for rap anthem WAP. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sri Lanka trio sent home from England tour after Covid breach
Three Sri Lanka players are sent home from their tour of England for breaching bio-secure protocols. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Canada weather: Heatwave hits record 46.6C as US north-west also frazzles
Lytton in British Columbia breaks an 84-year-old record, as the US Pacific north-west also sizzles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q...
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Birmingham stabbings: Man admits Jacob Billington killing
Intern Jacob Billington died and seven others were hurt during a stab spree in Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h128q8
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US air strikes in Iraq and Syria target Iran-backed militias
Iran-backed militias threaten revenge after US strikes target facilities linked to drone attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qwJ...
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Steyning illegal rave: Dozens arrested as thousands party in national park
Police say it was "one of the largest unplanned operations we have experienced in recent years". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Sunday, June 27, 2021
The Papers: PM faces Hancock questions and Javid starts new job
Events surrounding Matt Hancock's departure as health secretary still feature prominently in the papers. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Belgium v Portugal: Thorgan Hazard strike sets up quarter-final with Italy
Belgium edge out Portugal in Seville as Thorgan Hazard's smart strike proves enough to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020. from BBC...
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Johanna Konta out of Wimbledon
British number one Johanna Konta is out of Wimbledon because one of her team has tested positive for Covid. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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France elections: Far-right National Rally loses key battleground states - poll
Marine Le Pen's National Rally had hoped to win a regional powerbase ahead of next year's election. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Brexit: Taoiseach insists he listens to unionists over NI Protocol
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson had accused the Irish government of "cheerleading" for the NI Protocol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Florida building collapse: More than 150 missing, nine dead
Days into the search for survivors in Florida, 150 people remain missing, with nine confirmed dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3q...
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Tour de France: Police seek spectator after crash
A spectator holding a sign causes a multi-rider pile-up during the first stage of the race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tb2wsW
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Father and son clean Spanish Civil War memorial graffiti
Police are hunting vandals who targeted the commemorative stone in Motherwell, Lanarkshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h60PVA
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Worcestershire twins celebrate delayed 100th birthdays
Edith Dumbleton and Dorcas Tobin were unable to celebrate with family in 2020 because of Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xZ...
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US heatwave: Pacific Northwest sees record temperatures
The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h...
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The huge NHS challenge facing Sajid Javid
The new health secretary must deal with massive waiting lists and exhausted health staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xT8kWw
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Appeal to identify 'La Botaniste' who slipped from history
Who was the mysterious Isabella Allen and what was her contribution to 19th Century botanical science? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The Mudlarking couple who search for hidden treasures
Craig and Nicole Lind took their first date beach memento and turned it into a full-time business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A0...
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Somerset Glastonbury Festival fans recreate site at home
The Facebook event Glasthomebury was organised by festival fans to raise money for charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35UkJh1
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BT and OneWeb sign rural broadband deal
The telecoms firm and satellite company explore ways of providing rural broadband in remote areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jj...
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Pandemic pregnancy: 'Our baby lived for two precious days'
After seven miscarriages Jessica spent the first 12 weeks of pregnancy expecting to lose her baby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yb...
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Williams confirms she will not be at Tokyo Olympics
Four-time gold medallist Serena Williams confirms she will not be playing in this summer's delayed Tokyo Olympics. from BBC News - Hom...
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Euro 2020 format a 'joke', says Wales defender Gunter
Defender Chris Gunter criticises the "joke set-up" of Euro 2020 after Wales' last-16 exit against Denmark. from BBC News - H...
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Bermondsey stabbing: Man killed at illegal rave
A 16-year-old boy found at the scene with head injuries is arrested in connection with the death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SAp...
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Tour de France 2021: 'Sore' Chris Froome hopes to 'get through' second stage after crash
Chris Froome says he will "try get through" the second stage of the Tour de France on Sunday after being injured in a major crash ...
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Matt Hancock video leak will be investigated - Brandon Lewis
How images of the former health secretary in his private office emerged has sparked security concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Ready to party? Ibiza's dance experiment
Key workers were able to dance in Ibiza's nightclubs this weekend, to test if they can reopen safely. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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'Was I just unlucky to get Covid after double vaccine?' asks Marr
The BBC's Andrew Marr fell ill with coronavirus, despite being vaccinated twice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jhPsfT
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Saturday, June 26, 2021
Martha Lane Fox: Are we ready to live more of our lives online?
Lockdown has catapulted us into a screen-based "hybrid" reality, says tech pioneer Martha Lane Fox. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Outcry over South Africa's multiple husbands proposal
Critics says it would be "un-African" for a woman to have more than one husband at the same time. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Jack Savoretti takes us on a guided tour of his new musical genre, Europiana
The star says he's created a new style of music on his seventh album. Find out what that means... from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Pride month: Five stories from around the world
From Canada to Uganda, people are celebrating Pride, both as a protest for LGBT rights and as a party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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A billion new trees might not turn Ukraine green
The country's ambitious target to improve the environment could actually harm biodiversity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w2frd...
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The Papers: 'Matt finished' as 'humiliated' Hancock quits
The former health secretary's departure after kissing senior aide dominates Sunday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Colombia offers reward after presidential helicopter shooting
President Iván Duque's helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jd...
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Italy 2-1 Austria (aet): Azzurri survive scare to reach Euro 2020 quarter-finals
Italy require extra time to see off battling Austria at Wembley and set up a Euro 2020 quarter-final against Belgium or Portugal. from BBC...
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Hot air balloon crash kills four in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The balloon is reported to have hit a power line, before the basket detached and fell to the ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Germany knife attack: Three killed were all women
The suspect has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of grievous bodily harm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35SY...
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Sajid Javid: Who is the new health secretary?
The second-generation immigrant son of a bus driver has been appointed health secretary after Matt Hancock quit. from BBC News - Home http...
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Hancock quits as health secretary after breaching Covid guidance
He says "those of us who make these rules have got to stick by them and that's why I have got to resign". from BBC News - Ho...
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Covid-19: Crowds flee Dhaka ahead of strict Bangladesh lockdown
Cases of Covid-19 in Bangladesh have surged since May, largely because of the Delta variant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xVIrW9
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Florida building collapse: Report from 2018 warned of 'major damage'
A survey flagged "major structural damage" at the complex which collapsed on Thursday near Miami. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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LAX: Man jumps from plane after trying to access cockpit
The man, who fled via the emergency slide, was detained on the taxiway at Los Angeles Airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y9KNB9...
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London protests: Police arrest 12 ahead of weekend demonstrations
Protests are taking place across London including anti-lockdown and climate change demonstrations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3w4...
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ICYMI: Spider-Man meets the Pope
A nuisance bear, overheated otters and a special guest for the Pope, some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Ho...
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Matt Hancock: More calls for health secretary to quit after kissing aide
The first fellow Tory MP calls for him to go after being pictured in a clinch with Gina Coladangelo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Hairdressers fear staff crisis after apprentice shortage
The pandemic caused the already decreasing number of apprentices to fall further, hairdressers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h...
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson endorsed as DUP leader
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is the only candidate to put his name forward for the party leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3diVitQ ...
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Covid: Australia extends Sydney lockdown as Delta outbreak grows
Australia's biggest city and surrounding areas enter a two-week lockdown following a jump in cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Sydenham stabbing: Murder probe into 19-year-old's death
The victim's mother has visited the scene in south-east London where her son was killed, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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How a patient treated 280 miles from home died on the M11 hard shoulder
Peggy Copeman, 81, was neglected by a private ambulance service, a coroner concludes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h78YJn
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Friday, June 25, 2021
Infected Blood Inquiry: Hampshire school pupils' 'rage' over HIV diagnoses
A school tried to help pupils who were infected with HIV through blood products, an inquiry hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h6...
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Is Windows 11 the beginning of the end for Skype?
Windows 11 will not have Skype installed by default - favouring Microsoft Teams instead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xStjZL
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Covid: Prof Jonathan Van-Tam vaccinates Boston United players
The deputy chief medical officer meets his heroes as he jabs players from his beloved Boston United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid cases return to early-April levels
The Delta variant has become even more dominant, but vaccines are making a difference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jhXCF5
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Pet database still plagued with problems, say users
Petlog customers say a database upgrade is continuing to cause problems, three months on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2StFxsM
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The Crown: Trainspotting's Jonny Lee Miller to play Sir John Major
Jonny Lee Miller swaps Trainspotting's Sick Boy for portraying the 1990s prime minister in The Crown. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Why has the sea off Scotland turned turquoise?
The vivid turquoise colour of the sea off the west coast looks like holiday snaps from the Mediterranean. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Green list change prompts holiday pricing chaos
Prices for some destinations doubled overnight but others are falling as demand and supply fluctuates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Miami building collapse: What happened, and how quickly?
Maps, images and graphics of what we know about a 12-storey residential building's collapse north of Miami. from BBC News - Home https...
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock admits breaking social distance rules with aide
Labour says the health secretary should be sacked over an affair with a colleague he appointed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h0wzg...
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Nine-year-old Flora Rider scoops world marmalade title
Flora is crowned Best in Show for her preserve, which she describes as a "little pot of sunshine". from BBC News - Home https://...
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Fast and Furious actor enjoys 'destroying' Edinburgh
F9 and wrestling star John Cena tells the BBC the "beautiful" city "worked really well" as a location for the franchise....
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Sasha Johnson shooting: Four men indicate not guilty pleas
Lawyers for four men accused of conspiracy to murder indicated their clients are to deny the charge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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In pictures: Strawberry Moon rises
The final supermoon of 2021 was captured by photographers around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jeFMCW
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Ringo Starr drops trademark fight over Ring O sex toys
The Beatles drummer had challenged the trademark, saying it's too similar to his name. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35RYaJS
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Verstappen tops first practice for Styrian GP with Hamilton third
Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace in first practice at the Styrian Grand Prix with title rival Lewis Hamilton in third. from BBC...
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Coronavirus: Israel reimposes masks amid new virus fears
It comes just days after the last restriction was lifted, as concerns grow over a spate of cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dcs...
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Mumford & Sons' Winston Marshall quits to avoid 'self-censorship'
Winston Marshall says a "viral mob" caused the whole band distress over a tweet he wrote. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z...
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Latitude Festival 2021 to be government test event
The festival will go ahead at full capacity as part of the government's series of test events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2So...
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Wimbledon 2021: Andy Murray faces Nikoloz Basilashvili, Jack Draper plays Novak Djokovic
Two-time champion Andy Murray plays Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili when he returns to the Wimbledon singles next week after a four-year ...
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Ed Sheeran: Fatherhood made me change my bad habits
The star says he's given up unhealthy ways of working since his daughter Lyra was born. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h4OKQv
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Injured defending champion Halep pulls out of Wimbledon
Defending women's champion Simona Halep pulls out of Wimbledon because of a calf injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dvNiWz
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Turkey back on F1 calendar as it replaces cancelled Singapore race
The Turkish Grand Prix is reinstated on the Formula 1 calendar this year for the second time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ddabh2 ...
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Canada Goose to end the use of all fur on coats
The Humane Society calls the decision a "momentous step in the demise of cruel fur fashion". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Tree cut in half in neighbour row over driveway pigeon poo
A dispute over nesting pigeon's poo escalates into drastic arboreal surgery in a Sheffield suburb. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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U-turn over Premium Bond prizes paid by cheque
NS&I scraps plans that would have seen an end to prizes being posted to winners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gSNWiU
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Woman dies after Scottish cancer screening error
About 430 women have been incorrectly excluded from Scotland's cervical screening programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jaww...
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Citi bank boss says staff work better in the office
James Bardrick says most UK staff at bank Citi will work from the office three days a week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d4WbGf
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Dalian Atkinson: Jury fails to reach decision about second officer
Jurors fail to reach a decision about whether a PC assaulted Dalian Atkinson during his arrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gYp5s...
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Kent all-rounder, 45, signs new contract
Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens could play first-class cricket at the age of 46 after signing a new one-year deal. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Astronomers work out when the first stars shone
Called the "cosmic dawn", this period happened between 250 and 350 million years after the Big Bang. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Covid-19: Europe braces for surge in Delta variant
Germany says Europe is "on thin ice" amid warnings Delta could make up 90% of cases by late August. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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EE to reintroduce Europe roaming charges in January
The mobile operator EE is to charge new customers to use their phones in Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xJu8Us
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Bank of England shrugs off inflation fears
Bank policymakers keep rates steady despite concerns of an inflation surge in the wake of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Fast & Furious 9: 'We're not just doing the same thing'
The film franchise is a huge Hollywood success story, but some critics say it's running out of ideas. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Delta plus variant: Can India prevent third Covid wave?
Experts say a third wave is inevitable but its impact can be limited with timely decisions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UxuWO9
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George Osborne: Former chancellor named British Museum chairman
The former chancellor said he was "absolutely thrilled" to be joining the institution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gNSr...
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Prince Harry and Meghan: Where do they get their money?
The couple say they struck commercial deals to fund security after being financially cut off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T5N2DZ ...
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Covid-19: School proms hit by continuing lockdown restrictions
Pupils' plans to celebrate with their friends have been hit by continuing lockdown restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The final years of John McAfee's controversial life
Anti-virus entrepreneur John McAfee has been found dead in Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zT25DX
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Anti-obesity drive: Junk food TV adverts to be banned before 9pm
Ministers say children must cut down on products high in fat, salt and sugar, amid rising obesity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xT...
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Anton Du Beke to join Strictly judges for new series
Bruno Tonioli is unable to be a judge as he cannot fly over from the US due to Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gQ...
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Miami building collapse: rescuers search rubble for survivors
At least one person is killed and there are fears that others may be trapped in the rubble. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d9jNth
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Blink-182 star Mark Hoppus reveals cancer diagnosis
The US band's frontman Mark Hoppus confirmed the news online, saying: "It sucks and I'm scared". from BBC News - Home ht...
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Tokyo 2020: Andy Murray selected for Great Britain's tennis team
Two-time defending champion Andy Murray is selected for Great Britain's tennis team at this summer's Tokyo Olympics. from BBC News...
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Injured Fagerson replaced by Furlong in Lions side to face Japan
Zander Fagerson becomes the second Scotland player to pull out of the British and Irish Lions side to face Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday....
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy casualties reported after air strike
Eyewitnesses tell the BBC the Ethiopian air force struck a market, which it denies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j5uqkt
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Jadon Sancho: Manchester United increase offer for Borussia Dortmund winger to £72.6m
Manchester United increase their offer for Jadon Sancho to 85m Euros (£72.6m) but it is still short of Borussia Dortmund's valuation of ...
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Bee-eater birds spotted in 'magical' sighting in Great Yarmouth
The European bee-eaters are spotted on land behind a retail park in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gVpjks
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PMQs: Fact-checking the debate over low rape prosecution levels
The level of rape prosecutions dominated early exchanges at Prime Minister's Questions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wUbOrP
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Actor Michael B Jordan to rename J'Ouvert rum after Nicki Minaj criticism
The actor's J'Ouvert liquor sparked criticism from Nicki Minaj over its ties to Caribbean history. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Harrison Ford injures shoulder on Indiana Jones 5 film set
The 78-year-old actor injured his shoulder while rehearsing for a fight scene in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gN1NHg
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DeepMind uses AI to tackle neglected deadly diseases
The company’s technology maps out the shape of proteins, an otherwise costly and time-consuming process. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Travel industry protests against Covid restrictions
Airline and travel firms want more help from the government amid tight rules on international travel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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US migrant camp 'kids feel like they're in prison'
More than 2,000 migrant children are being detained in an overcrowded camp in Texas ridden with disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Gary Allen: Killer jailed for murdering two women 21 years apart
Gary Allen, who killed Samantha Class in 1997 and Alena Grlakova in 2018, must serve at least 37 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The 99-year-old charity shop volunteer refusing to slow down
David Flucker volunteers in a charity shop four days a week - and has no plans to give it up any time soon. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Cuts not to blame for failures in rape prosecutions - Boris Johnson
The PM appears to contradict his justice secretary, as he vows to improve prosecution rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j6zkxS
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Exams altered next year after pandemic disruption
Gavin Williamson says A-levels and GCSEs in 2022 in England likely to be modified for lost lessons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v...
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Government encourages schools to host 'One Britain' events
The Department for Education backs the idea - but Scotland's first minister calls it "ludicrous". from BBC News - Home https...
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Lego plans to sell bricks from recycled bottles in two years
Firm says challenge is to make more environmentally friendly bricks strong enough to build Hogwarts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Russia says it fired warning shots at British warship
The incident is said to have happened near Crimea, which Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j6bIt2 ...
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Lloyds to close another 44 bank branches
The latest announcement means 100 Lloyds and Halifax branches will close this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jjaCKT
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Dalian Atkinson: PC guilty of former footballer's manslaughter
Former striker Dalian Atkinson died after a stand-off with West Mercia officers in Telford in 2016. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g...
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Should schoolchildren still have to self-isolate?
More than a quarter of a million children are absent from school in the UK because of coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vR...
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Royal Academy apologises to artist Jess de Wahls in transphobia row
The arts institution says it "had no right to judge her views" after removing her work from its shop. from BBC News - Home https...
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Somerset Noah's Ark Zoo elephant M'Changa dies in attack
The 12-year-old elephant called M'Changa died in an attack involving another bull elephant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SXbQk...
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Covid: Minister defends VIP fans travelling to Wembley
Talks are ongoing with Uefa over what restrictions may be put in place, John Whittingdale says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d5TGT...
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Giant panda gives birth to twins at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo
The cubs, which have not yet been named, are the first ever twins to be born at the zoo in Tokyo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zNm...
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Covid-19: Delay to Scotland easing, and Wembley to admit 60,000 fans
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3haRsnN
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Angela Merkel receives Moderna as second jab after AstraZeneca shot
Experts believe mixed dosing of Covid vaccines could be a good idea but it's too early to say for sure. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Zoom meetings ban sees Middlewich Town Council convene in car park
Middlewich Town Council could not legally meet online and its usual venue is being used for vaccinations. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Wally the Walrus takes a nap on Isles of Scilly fishing boat
The walrus took to a local fishing boat for a spot of sunbathing in the Isles of Scilly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vXECP7
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GP data sharing: What is it and can I opt out?
A scheme to centralise GP patient records in England has been delayed after concerns about a lack of publicity. from BBC News - Home https...
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Cardboard 'in people's garages causing shortage'
Packaging firm DS Smith is working with local councils to increase the amount of cardboard for recycling. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: 'Nightmare journey' delayed fire chief
Andy Berry got lost on the way to a meeting point he had suggested after the Manchester Arena attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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What is white privilege?
A new education report by a group of MPs has caused debate because of references to white privilege. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon confirms delay to lockdown easing
Rising cases mean the country will not be moving to the lowest level zero restrictions next week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wNE...
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Wembley to be allowed at least 60,000 fans for Euro 2020 semi-finals and final
The crowd capacity at Wembley will be increased to more than 60,000 for the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020, says the UK government. fr...
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Covid-19: Aim for double-jabbed arrivals to avoid quarantine - Hancock
Ministers are "working on" plans for quarantine-free travel from amber list countries if vaccinated. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Tinder boss says Covid changed how we swipe right
"They want to slow things down and get to know people first a lot more before they decide to match." from BBC News - Home https:...
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Turkmenistan's capital tops list of most expensive cities for expats
The annual report ranks 209 cities based on the cost of expenses such as housing, transport and food. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Having coil fitted should not hurt, say experts
But they say pain relief should be part of the discussion when fitting this type of contraceptive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xE...
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China fails to meet promises on missing Xinjiang children
China made a public pledge to help find Kalbinur Tursan's children but she may never see them again. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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New Zealand v India: 'He's perished!' - Gill takes great catch to dismiss Taylor
New Zealand's Ross Taylor is caught by India's Shubman Gill off Mohammed Shami on day five of the World Test Championship final at H...
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Emma Faulds murder: Ross Willox jailed for at least 20 years
Ross Willox killed Emma Faulds in his South Ayrshire home then dumped her naked body in the Galloway Forest. from BBC News - Home https://...
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DUP leadership: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is only candidate
Sir Jeffrey is the only candidate and his name will now to go the party's electoral college. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wOzO...
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Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell out of England's Euro 2020 clash with Czech Republic
England's Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are out of Tuesday's game with the Czech Republic as they self-isolate because of a risk of C...
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US could slow Afghanistan withdrawal amid Taliban gains
The Pentagon says September is still its withdrawal target as the Taliban seizes land and weapons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Sg...
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British and Irish Lions: Eight debutants to face Japan
The British and Irish Lions will have eight debutants in their team to face Japan on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qjjwJr...
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Billie Eilish sorry for mouthing anti-Asian slur in resurfaced video
The singer said she's "appalled" by a clip which has been shared recently on TikTok. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qo...
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Government borrowing eases in May
Despite a fall, borrowing was still the second-highest on record for May as Covid spending continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Monday, June 21, 2021
Flexible ticket 'will only save me £7 a year' on my commute
New flexible train tickets are aimed at commuters doing few days in office - but first impressions are muted. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Political trolling 'twice as popular as positivity'
Political social-media posts are twice as likely to go viral if they are negative, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Teachers' The Greatest Showman student TikTok dance goes viral
Their version of From Now On from the musical is watched more than 900,000 times in three weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xFjp...
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Euro 2020: England's Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount to self-isolate after Gilmour Covid-19 test
England's Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount have to self-isolate after coming into close contact with Scotland's Billy Gilmour and could ...
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Unesco report says Liverpool should lose World Heritage status
A Unesco committee recommends "with deep regret" Liverpool should be demoted due to development. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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DUP leadership: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson confirms bid for top job
The Lagan Valley MP previously said he would leave Westminster to become NI's first minister if he became leader. from BBC News - Home...
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Covid-19: PM confident about 19 July unlocking, and Wales fans not allowed to travel
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gRL44l
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Widow, 89, helpless as burglar steals jewellery in Torquay
An 89-year-old widow watched from her bed, unable to move, as Dean Lennox stole her wedding ring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wG5...
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James Michael Tyler: Friends' Gunther reveals cancer diagnosis
James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on the show, says he has stage four prostate cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35Gh6LD
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UK trade: Ministry of Defence to pay for 'national yacht'
The vessel, reportedly costing up to £200m, will sail the globe promoting trade with the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xCrM9V
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Princess Latifa: Photo appears to show Dubai ruler's daughter in Spain
An Instagram image allegedly shows the daughter of the ruler of Dubai on "holiday" in Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Love Island 2021: ITV announces cast with first disabled contestant
ITV’s biggest reality show returns for a seventh series with a brand-new cast of singletons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vFpTI9
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Euro 2020: Wales fans 'won't be allowed in' to Netherlands
Fans are told not to travel to Amsterdam for Wales' Euro 2020 last 16 tie in Euro 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TOuISj
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Coil fitting agony: 'My screams were so loud'
The BBC's Naga Munchetty says the procedure was one of the most traumatic experiences she's ever had. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Gracie Spinks death: Derbyshire Police referred to watchdog
The death of 23-year-old Gracie Spinks has been linked to the death of a man in his mid-30s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wX6eVu
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Covid in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon defends Manchester travel ban
Scotland's first minister says she is "confused" by the criticism from Greater Manchester's mayor. from BBC News - Home ...
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Social care: Ministers urged to 'act now' on funding reform
Seven organisations representing the sector in England say a plan must be published within a month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i...
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Covid-19: Matt Hancock hopes to scrap isolation for double-jabbed contacts
Daily testing will replace 10-day isolation if a pilot is effective, the health secretary says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35FABE...
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Stonehenge summer solstice: In pictures
The sun rises on the summer solstice at Stonehenge, marking the longest day of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SJvyzM
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Tom Stoltman: Scot lifts World's Strongest Man title
Tom Stoltman - the first Scot to win the competition - took up sport to help overcome the effects of autism. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Scotland's Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19
Billy Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19 and will miss Scotland's Euro 2020 match with Croatia on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https...
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Hotel Chocolat pays £4 for beauty firm Rabot 1745
The confectioner pays less than its cheapest box of chocolates for full control of the joint venture. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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'Always smiling' girl killed in Stoke-on-Trent crash named
Six-year-old Sharlotte Naglis and her father were struck by a car while walking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zE3u1c
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Sunday, June 20, 2021
The Lazarus heist: How North Korea almost pulled off a billion-dollar hack
In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do i...
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Joe Biden: My surprise claim to be the US president's English cousin
Paul Harris has records that show a link to the president via recently discovered English ancestors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Nottingham Castle: How do you market a missing medieval castle?
Can a £30m refurbishment make up for the fact Nottingham's movie star castle is long gone? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cWc8yx...
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PM's research budget to make UK 'science superpower'
Boris Johnson says the country will be able to "breathe life into more breakthroughs that transform lives". from BBC News - Home...
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France election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground - exit poll
Early results indicate Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen's parties have failed to make ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gH...
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The papers: Jab hope to save travel and pensions tax threat
The coronavirus vaccine rollout, foreign travel hopes and possible pension tax changes lead Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home http...
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Girl, 13, dies after falling from roof of Largs building
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the girl's death in Largs on Saturday night. from BBC News - Home https...
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Iran nuclear deal: Israel attacks Iran as talks progress
Israel attacks Iran as world powers continue talks on reviving a landmark nuclear deal with Iran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qcZ...
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Dál Riata Channel: First all-female relay team swim 'perilous' waterway
The group swam from Scotland to NI in just over eight hours, after abandoning a first attempt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qhd8m3...
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McDonald's to hire 20,000 staff and open 50 outlets
The burger giant's UK and Ireland boss tells the Sunday Telegraph it is becoming "harder to recruit". from BBC News - Home h...
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K-wave: How fans are supporting their favourite idols
From buying billboard space to food trucks, here's how fans of Korean pop culture support their idols. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Max Verstappen wins intense French Grand Prix battle with Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen fights back to pass Lewis Hamilton and take a brilliant win in the French Grand Prix to extend his championship lead. from ...
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Thelma & Louise stars recall male backlash to film 30 years on
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon reflect on the role of women in film at an anniversary screening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cWWT...
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Queen's: Cameron Norrie loses final to Matteo Berrettini
Cameron Norrie's hopes of winning his first ATP Tour title are ended as he loses to top seed Matteo Berrettini at Queen's Club. fr...
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Tokyo Olympics: Inside the athletes' village
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a look at how the athletes' village hopes to mitigate the risk of Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan
The Ugandan was part of a nine-member squad which were fully vaccinated, reports say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zHyRrC
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Colin Pitchfork: Minister may intervene in murderer release
Robert Buckland said he was taking advice and considering the matter "very carefully". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xxtZ...
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ICYMI: Birds, planes and automobiles
Brooklyn ducks, a Brittany bird-man, and a race with a difference - some of the stories you might have missed this week. from BBC News - H...
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Conservative councillor's house set on fire in third attack
Police are treating the blaze at Graeme Stewart's property in Fortrose Gardens, Motherwell as suspicious. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Mayor Andy Burnham criticises Scottish travel ban to Manchester
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says Nicola Sturgeon's announcement came "out of the blue". from BBC News - Home https...
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Cummings revelations 'beyond The Thick of It' - Peter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi says his famously abrasive character wouldn't fit into the current government landscape. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Mayfair 'guardian angel' who saved man's life after stroke found
Mathew O'Toole's plea to find the woman who saved him was seen by one of her friends on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Euro 2020: What England need to change against Czech Republic - Alan Shearer
Former England captain and BBC Sport columnist Alan Shearer says now the dust has settled on Friday's disappointing draw with Scotland, ...
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Saturday, June 19, 2021
England v India: Hosts draw gripping Test after stubborn ninth-wicket partnership
England are denied a first Test victory since 2014 after a stubborn India ninth-wicket partnership ensures a draw on the final day in Bristo...
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Covid: Queues at pop-up vaccine centres amid jabs push
It comes as a scientist advising the government warns the Delta variant is fuelling a third wave. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cT3...
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US private equity firm considers bid for Morrisons
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has 28 days to formally bid for the UK's fourth-largest supermarket group. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Joe and Jill Biden announce death of 'beloved' dog Champ
Champ, a German Shepherd, had been with the couple for 13 years and lived at the White House. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gLBBNv ...
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Euro 2020: Antoine Griezmann equalises against Hungary after good work from Kylian Mbappe
Forward Antoine Griezmann equalises against Hungary from a Kylian Mbappe cross to give France a much-needed goal. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Harlequins fight back from 28-0 down to beat Bristol in semi-final thriller
Harlequins stage a thrilling fightback from 28-0 down to beat Bristol after extra time and reach the Premiership final. from BBC News - Ho...
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British number two Norrie through to Queen's Club final
British number two Cameron Norrie will bid for his first ATP Tour title on Sunday after reaching the final at Queen's Club with a superb...
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Euro 2020: Attila Fiola scores shock Hungary opener against France and celebrates wildly
Defender Attila Fiola opens the scoring against the run of play, sliding a shot past Hugo Lloris to put Hungary 1-0 ahead against World Cham...
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Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path
The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Griezmann saves France but Hungary earn famous point in raucous Budapest
Antoine Griezmann rescues a point for France and denies Hungary one of the big Euros shocks in front of a raucous 60,000 crowd in Budapest. ...
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Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole at French Grand Prix
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took an impressive pole position ahead of title rival Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes at the French Grand Prix. ...
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Exceptional Scotland have shown they can make history - McFadden
BBC Sport Scotland columnist James McFadden on Steve Clarke's side's heroic draw at Wembley from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d...
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Scotland fans clean up London after Euro celebrations
Fans took part in a clean-up of Leicester Square which was covered in litter during celebrations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iSY...
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'A perfect storm' - when Wales humbled Italy, by those who were there
Before Wales face Italy at Euro 2020, BBC Sport Wales relives their famous 2002 win over the Azzurri with those who were there that night. ...
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Man looking for Mayfair 'guardian angel' who saved his life
A woman helped Mathew O'Toole while he was suffering from a stroke in Wigmore Street, Mayfair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vA...
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Fake ads on Facebook spoil real life fairy story
A firm making wire fairy sculptures has been hit by scammers using adverts on the social media network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off
Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iNV...
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'My window visit helped save my son’s life after kidney failure'
Luke Horne was self-isolating because he thought he had Covid - but his dad spotted something else was wrong. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Ipswich: 'It's surprising we have the lowest Covid rate'
Why does Ipswich have the lowest coronavirus figures in England? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wTgXRb
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England fast bowler Stone out for season with back injury
England fast bowler Olly Stone is ruled out of the remainder of the summer with a stress fracture of the back. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Paul Givan told he must resign as NI first minister
Days after he got the role, the Democratic Unionist Party MLA is told he will have to resign when a new leader takes over. from BBC News -...
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Fears Liverpool may lose World Heritage status
Figures from politics and football urge Unesco not to strip the city of the prestigious status. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gF0RV...
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Euro 2020: How Scotland's 'colossal' Billy Gilmour dominated at Wembley
BBC Sport pundits Danny Murphy and Charlie Adam praise the performance of Billy Gilmour in Scotland's 0-0 draw against England from BB...
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Friday, June 18, 2021
'Ollerton 11' escapee pig family saved from slaughter
The sow, named Matilda, escaped from a farm and gave birth in woodland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cP7vpV
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Download: 'Weird to get back to normality' for festival goers
Enter Shikari, and festival ticket holders talk about this weekend's 10,000 people event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2S97HsN ...
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Bloomsbury staff must be vaccinated before office return
The Harry Potter publisher will require all staff to be vaccinated before they return to offices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zFm...
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Tokyo Olympics: No spectators is 'least risky' option
Japanese medical experts warn that allowing domestic spectators will lead to a spike in Covid cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: Italy to impose quarantine on UK travellers
The Italian government says UK travellers will also be required to have mandatory Covid tests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vAT9zJ...
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Octopuses feel pain and need legal protection, say MPs
A report by a group of MPs says invertebrates are intelligent and should be added to welfare bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gK...
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Verstappen quickest in French Grand Prix second practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace ahead of the Mercedes cars of Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton in second practice at the Frenc...
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Sweden take huge step towards last 16 with win over Slovakia
Emil Forsberg's second-half penalty ensures Sweden take a huge step towards qualifying for the last 16 at Euro 2020 with victory against...
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Crocodile attack: 'I was beating on its snout'
Georgia Laurie speaks to the BBC about how she fought off the crocodile attacking her twin sister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vC...
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Chesham and Amersham by-election: Constituents react to result
Chesham and Amersham constituents share their thoughts on the Lib Dem victory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vAFJ6P
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Foo Fighters to release disco album as the Dee Gees
Dave Grohl's band rename themselves the Dee Gees and cover five 1970s hits by the Gibb brothers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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