Princess Latifa: Campaign to free Dubai ruler's daughter disbanded
It comes after the daughter of the ruler of Dubai was pictured with her cousin in Iceland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fOJssE
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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Rhyl cancer patient suffered from 'alarming failings' at Glan Clwyd Hospital
Ann Jones, 69, died after "alarming failings" at Wales' largest health board, says ombudsman. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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JetBlue to launch NY-UK flights despite pandemic
The airline says there is "strong demand" for the route as the global travel industry recovers. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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England recall Moeen for second Test against India
Worcestershire all-rounder Moeen Ali is added to the England squad for the second Test against India at Lord's. from BBC News - Home h...
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England defender Stones signs new Man City contract to 2026
Manchester City defender John Stones signs a new five-year deal with the Premier League champions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VK...
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Monday, August 9, 2021
Peter Kay charity shows: Cancer patient 'honoured'
Sometimes laughter is all you've got, says Laura Nuttall, who is receiving treatment for brain cancer. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Shishov case: Belarus leader Lukashenko denies link to dissident's death
Alexander Lukashenko insists he had nothing to do with a suspicious hanging in Ukraine last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3At7...
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Andrew Cuomo: Accuser Brittany Commisso says governor broke law
Brittany Commisso speaks out for the first time about alleged groping incidents with New York governor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Streatham terror attack: Sudesh Amman operation 'an effective result'
Sudesh Amman was shot dead by surveillance officers after stabbing two people in south London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CvAHx7...
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Groupon told to improve how it treats customers
The competition watchdog warns the discounter it faces legal action unless it takes 'swift' action. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid in Scotland: Nightclubs reopen with celebrations and cheers
There were cheers as clubs were allowed to reopen after 16 months of Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CtbLq9
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Covid: Home-working officials won't get paid less, says minister
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said mixing home and office working was "here to stay" post-Covid. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Bute Park attack: Gary Jenkins dies 16 days after incident
Father-of-two Dr Gary Jenkins had been in hospital since the attack in a Cardiff Park on 20 July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yCU...
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Climate change: Five things we have learned from the IPCC report
What are the key takeaways from the IPCC new study on the science of climate change? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xy2kSH
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Gymnast Max Whitlock gives swimmer Adam Peaty a pommel horse lesson
The swimmer tried out Max Whitlock's pommel horse as the two Olympic gold medallists appeared on BBC Breakfast. from BBC News - Home h...
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Snorkeler's close encounter with 9ft basking shark
Wildlife ranger Craig Nisbet said the harmless giant swam within a metre of him as it fed on zooplankton. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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What is climate change? A really simple guide
BBC News looks at what we know and don't know about the Earth's changing climate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35UOEDh
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Daughter of 'Robocop' PC becomes Nottinghamshire Police officer
Rachel Evans says she was inspired to join Nottinghamshire Police after her dad made 309 arrests in a year. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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The nightclubs getting young people vaccinated
Venues across the UK are offering jabs in an effort to get more young people immunised. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jC6pjL
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Vodafone to bring back roaming charges from January
It follows EE's decision to reintroduce daily charges for using phone tariffs while in Europe from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jC6...
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UK renewable energy: Major expansion confirmed on Humber
The government says the Humber region is key to the growth of the UK's offshore wind industry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fM...
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Chelsea's Ivy Asia restaurant sorry for 'culturally insensitive' advert
The video features women dressed as geishas being pulled in a rickshaw to the restaurant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ApAObL
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Climate change: Make coal history says PM, after climate warning
Boris Johnson calls for a shift towards clean energy sources after "sobering" report on climate change. from BBC News - Home htt...
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COP26: Minister says summit must be a turning point
Zac Goldsmith says COP26 must be a "turning point", despite warnings that costs of tackling climate change will hit poor families....
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Peter Kay: Cancer patient 'honoured' to inspire comic's comeback gig
The comedian returned to the stage to raise money to help pay for student Laura Nuttall's treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Porth Ysgo rescue: Two people rescued from disused mine shaft
Mountain rescue says two people were trapped after falling down a disused mine shaft. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X1hcMG
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Ocado to allow staff to work remotely from abroad
Employees can decide where they work for one month a year as more firms rethink workplace policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C...
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Harry Dunn: Lawyers claim phone may have distracted suspect
The claim appears in court documents for a US hearing into damages for Harry Dunn's fatal crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Sunday, August 8, 2021
Assam-Mizoram clash: 'It was like a war between two countries'
A long-running border dispute is affecting relations between two neighbouring Indian states. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lKr6gc
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Can technology help authors write a book?
Writing a novel is notoriously difficult, but technology may give the writer a helping hand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iCEFwl
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The Papers: Praise for GB heroes, and push for office return
Britain's Olympic medal haul features on many of Monday's newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CuUmxh
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Roy inspires Invincibles to Hundred win over Rockets
Jason Roy thrills the home crowd to inspire Oval Invincibles to a nine-run victory over top-of-the-table Trent Rockets in a rain-shortened m...
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Newcastle agree fee of more than £20m for Arsenal's Willock
Newcastle agree a fee with Arsenal in excess of £20m to sign midfielder Joe Willock. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xrOTUp
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Tobacco giant Philip Morris raises bid for respiratory drugmaker
Philip Morris is seeking to buy Vectura, which makes treatments for diseases such as asthma. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xd2DGd
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Leicestershire death: Murder arrest after woman's body found
A man, 29, is arrested on suspicion of murdering the woman who was found near Woodhouse Eaves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CCSnav...
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Outrage after Zimbabwean girl, 14, dies giving birth at church shrine
Memory Machaya's death at a church leads to calls for the government to end forced child marriage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Furuhashi hits hat-trick as Celtic hammer Dundee
The outstanding Kyogo Furuhashi scores a hat-trick as Celtic sweep aside Dundee to give manager Ange Postecoglou a rousing first Scottish Pr...
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Greece wildfires: Hundreds more evacuated as uncontrolled fires rage
Ferries carry tourists and locals to safety from Greece's second-largest island, Evia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xr0N0I
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Afghanistan troop withdrawal a strategic mistake, warns ex-general
Gen Sir Richard Barrons says it sends allies the wrong message and risks a resurgence of terrorism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V...
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Covid PCR costs can be excessive and exploitative, says Javid
The health secretary calls on a watchdog to investigate "exploitative" firms overcharging holidaymakers. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Booker Prize: Novel inspired by last hanging at Cardiff prison
Mahmood Mattan's wrongful conviction has inspired a novel longlisted for the Booker Prize. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VF9irY...
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Saka clapped by Spurs fans on Arsenal return
Tottenham fans applaud Arsenal's Bukayo Saka on to the pitch on his first appearance since Euro 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Saudi Arabia to allow in vaccinated Umrah pilgrims
The Islamic holy city of Mecca will allow vaccinated pilgrims to enter, the Saudi authorities say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xH...
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Scotland warned 'cases will rise' as restrictions end
The health secretary warns that the pandemic "is not over" ahead of Monday's significant milestone. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Wood Green stabbing: Man charged with social worker attack
Sulai Bukhari is charged with attempted murder after the man and two police officers were attacked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V...
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Branson's Virgin Atlantic considers stock market listing
The move could see Sir Richard Branson lose overall control of the airline he founded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xtFlIl
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Student nurse left 'crying for water' in Covid hotel in Majorca
A student nurse says her treatment at a Covid quarantine hotel in Majorca has been "like prison". from BBC News - Home https://i...
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North Korea: Kim Jong-un calls for relief in flood-hit areas
More than 1,000 homes have been damaged and about 5,000 people evacuated as a result of flooding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37wY...
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England v India: Rain delays start as tourists chase 209 to win
Persistent rain delays the start of what could be a grandstand final day in the first Test between England and India at Trent Bridge. from...
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Part of 'Banksy' artwork in Lowestoft removed over flood fears
A small, metal "boat" under a painting of three children was taken away by contractors, a council says. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Famous Central Park owl killed in crash with truck
Barry the beloved owl was hit by a maintenance vehicle in the park while searching for food. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lGaZQx
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Saturday, August 7, 2021
Abba Kyari: The Nigerian super sleuth wanted in the US
Highly decorated policeman Abba Kyari's reputation is under scrutiny over alleged fraud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s1QkYp
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India teachers’ fight for period leave gathers steam
Indian teachers' demand for period leave reignites debate over whether it's a positive step for women. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Greece wildfires: PM describes 'nightmarish summer'
Thousands have been evacuated as wildfires continue to ravage parts of the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rYRpjT
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Exams 2021: 'Will they take our Covid grades seriously?'
It's been a stressful few months for the thousands of young people waiting for their exam results. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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The Papers: Climate catastrophe warning, and winter flu tests
A mix of stories lead Sunday's papers, including a stark warning from the government over climate change. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Pollution: 'This is my coffin, this is why I swim with it'
Wild swimmer Angela Jones says she hopes her specially designed coffin will catch attention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fHX9tg
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In pictures: Egypt pharaoh's 'solar boat' moved to Giza museum
The Great Boat of King Khufu is more than 4,500 years old, and was found virtually intact in 1954. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TZ...
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Peter Kay: Thousands watch comic make live return at charity event
The star, who hasn't performed for years, held two Q&As to raise cash for a young woman with cancer. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Capitol riot: Off-duty Seattle police officers fired over assault
The officers stood by as Donald Trump's supporters stormed the government building, an inquiry says. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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South Africa 19-16 British and Irish Lions: Morne Steyn's late penalty wins series
The British and Irish Lions lose an agonisingly close series decider to South Africa as Morne Steyn's late penalty seals a 19-16 victory...
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England v India: Joe Root makes superb century at Trent Bridge
Joe Root strokes a century of the highest class to give England hope of beating India in a see-saw first Test at Trent Bridge. from BBC Ne...
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Famous Central Park owl killed in crash with van
Barry the beloved owl was hit by a maintenance vehicle in the park while searching for food. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lGaZQx
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Princess Charlotte joins Big Butterfly Count
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge share a photo to promote the Butterfly Conservation initiative. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iqG...
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Ant McPartlin marries Anne-Marie Corbett at star-studded wedding
The presenter wed Anne-Marie Corbett, with guests including sidekick Declan Donnelly and Phillip Schofield. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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ICYMI: Surfing, an Olympic maze and a sheep stampede
Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yxIt7h
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Chelsea close to sealing £97.5m Lukaku deal
Chelsea are close to sealing a deal to re-sign striker Romelu Lukaku for a club-record fee of £97.5m from Inter Milan. from BBC News - Hom...
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Tokyo Olympics: Golds for pentathlete Joe Choong & boxer Galal Yafai, cycling silver, Tom Daley and Josh Kerr bronzes
Pentathlete Joe Choong wins Great Britain's 20th gold medal of the Tokyo Games after boxer Galal Yafai became an Olympic flyweight champ...
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Dundee United inflict Rangers' first league defeat for 41 games
Rangers lose in the league for the first time in 41 games as Jamie Robson's goal secures Dundee United's first points of the campaig...
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Logan Mwangi: Balloons tribute to boy found dead in river
About 200 people gathered to release balloons and pay tribute to five-year-old Logan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rZSZSl
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Bat killed by cat after record 1,200-mile journey
A record-breaking bat - the size of a human thumb - is discovered in Russia after flying from London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Greece fires: Hundreds rescued by coastguard
The coastguard moved 650 people from Limni, in the north of the island of Evia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xBklja
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Dungannon: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after child's death
A 32-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of murder after the young girl died in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yJ80Lb ...
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Covid-19: NI has the highest infection rate in the UK
Hospitalisations and deaths increase, but the data shows the vaccine is doing its job. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lErJaZ
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Friday, August 6, 2021
Kaylee-Jayde Priest: Mother jailed for killing her three-year-old
The child was hurt for disturbing her mother and partner when they tried to have sex, a judge says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C...
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Logan Mwangi: Three in court over boy's river death
Logan Mwangi's step-dad is charged with murder and his mother with perverting the course of justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Streatham attack: Mother 'instantly knew' son was responsible for attack
Shortly before the stabbings Sudesh Amman told his mother "bye bye, I love you", an inquest hears. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Greece battles deadly wildfires near Athens and on Evia island
At least one person is confirmed dead, and thousands have been forced to flee their homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lGSED1
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Covid: First 16 and 17-year-olds begin to get vaccine invites
It comes as new figures show most patients in hospital with Covid in England are unvaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AkvB5g...
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Couple separated by pandemic get travel exemption to marry
Chris Quealy is allowed to leave Australia to wed Penny Steven in England, after 18 months apart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lBH...
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Doctor Hossam Metwally poisoned partner in 'exorcism ritual'
Hossam Metwally performed Muslim Ruqya rituals on Kelly Wilson to "exorcise evil spirits or Jinns", jurors heard. from BBC News ...
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Covid vaccine: Needle-phobic call for vaccine exemption
Adam has anxiety and a phobia of needles and has twice attempted to get a Covid-19 vaccine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xv8l2m
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Taliban capture regional capital - Afghan officials
The Taliban reportedly take a provincial capital, a key moment in their offensive on Afghan government forces. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Brighton toddler death: Verphy Kudi jailed for leaving toddler alone for days
Verphy Kudi left her 20-month-old-daughter alone in Brighton as she partied in London and Coventry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j...
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No apology from Boris Johnson over Thatcher coal mine closures remark
But No 10 says Boris Johnson recognises the pain of closures, after he said they helped the climate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Sir Tom Stoppard: ‘Cancel culture has eroded free speech’
The playwright talks to Newsnight about the impact of cancel culture and his latest production Leopoldstadt. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Alpaca farmer vows to stand between gunman and condemned Geronimo
Geronimo the alpaca is condemned to death after twice testing positive for bovine tuberculosis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X2uHM...
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Morrisons agrees to raised £6.7bn takeover offer from Fortress
The new £6.7bn bid for the supermarket from Fortress comes amid rumours of a rival offer from another US firm. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Wolverhampton couple's wedding photo in Moon launch
Rosie and Andy Hart have won a contest to have their likeness sent to the lunar surface in 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CpIl...
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Edinburgh Fringe: 'It does feel like a different sort of festival'
No posters, pop-up performances or flyers as a socially-distanced Edinburgh Fringe gets under way. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jq...
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Jennifer Aniston explains cutting off unvaccinated friends
The Friends actor has elaborated on why she has "lost a few people" who have refused the jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Afghanistan: Dawa Khan Menapal assassinated in Kabul
Taliban militants killed Dawa Khan Menapal in the capital after warning they would target officials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Aaliyah's music will finally be available to stream
The star's music has been out of print for most of the last two decades, after her death in 2001. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Tokyo Olympics: GB's Jack Carlin wins bronze in individual sprint
Watch as Team GB's Jack Carlin claims an impressive bronze medal in the men's individual sprint after beating ROC's Denis Dmitri...
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CNN fires unvaccinated employees for going to office
The network is among several US firms to require employees working with others to be vaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VAkc...
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Pride in London parade cancelled for second year
The UK's biggest LGBT pride festival usually takes place every summer in the capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rYwQE1
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Tokyo Olympics: Laura Kenny and Katie Archibald win historic gold in women's madison
Laura Kenny becomes the first British woman to win gold at three Olympic Games as she and Katie Archibald are crowned madison champions in T...
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Thursday, August 5, 2021
Russian gay family flees to Spain after threats
The lesbian family suffered homophobic abuse after appearing in a Russian health food ad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37oGOVG
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Notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia fugitive arrested after two years on the run
Mobster Domenico Paviglianiti, known as the "boss of the bosses", has been arrested in Madrid. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Ben Elliot: Conservative Party money man with A-list connections
Tory fundraiser and co-chairman Ben Elliot is at the centre of controversy over an elite donors club. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Belarus Olympian Timanovskaya says grandmother warned her not to come home
Krystina Timanovskaya says she fled after being warned it was not safe to fly home from the Olympics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Bournemouth beach closed after 'large animal' spotted in sea
Visitors say there was a shark sighting, though lifeguards were unable to identify the animal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AaPPhC...
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Valentino Rossi: Nine-time world champion to retire at end of 2021 MotoGP season
Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi says this season will be his last. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lAfix4
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Epstein meetings a huge mistake, says Bill Gates
The Microsoft co-founder says he should not have given the convicted sex offender "credibility". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Extinction Rebellion: Third protester conviction quashed
It comes amid mounting questions for the CPS over cases brought against the environmental demonstrators. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Washington NFL team bans fans from wearing Native American dress
The club, which dropped the name Redskins last year, says fans can no longer wear headdresses at games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Anything Goes: 'Olympian' efforts needed to launch London musical
The director of Anything Goes likens her cast to athletes as the Covid-defying production opens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3s8ez...
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Coronavirus: Transport secretary defends travel rule changes
Grant Shapps says the traffic light system has been "simplified" while Britons in Mexico face a dash home before its move to the r...
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Archer to miss T20 World Cup and Ashes with stress fracture of elbow
England fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss this winter's T20 World Cup and the Ashes tour of Australia with a stress facture of the elbo...
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Tokyo Olympics: GB's Holly Bradshaw wins bronze in the women's pole vault
Holly Bradshaw claims Britain's second track and field medal in Tokyo and finally landed her first major championship podium finish with...
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Aya Hachem: Men jailed for student's drive-by murder
Aya Hachem was "in the wrong place at the wrong time" when she was shot in a feud between tyre firms. from BBC News - Home https...
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Paul Embery: Pro-Brexit fire union official unfairly sacked, tribunal finds
A tribunal finds Paul Embery was subject to a "witch hunt" after appearing at a Leave Means Leave rally. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Mike Ashley: Who is the founder of Sports Direct?
Profile of Sports Direct founder and Newcastle United billionaire owner Mike Ashley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RwHxKS
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GB's Bradshaw wins pole vault bronze
Holly Bradshaw claims Britain's second track and field medal in Tokyo and finally lands her first major championship podium finish with ...
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Number pinged by Covid app falls significantly
The fall come ahead of changes to the app to make it notify fewer contacts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fz5HCG
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Migrant crossings: Record 482 cross English Channel in one day
According to Home Office figures, there have now been 10,260 arrivals in 435 boats so far in 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TU...
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Tokyo Olympics: GB's Matt Walls wins gold medal in men's omnium
Great Britain's Matt Walls wins the Olympic gold medal with a dominant performance in the men's omnium. from BBC News - Home https...
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Tokyo Olympics: China's Quan Hongchan, 14, wins diving gold with three 10s
Watch as China's Quan Hongchan wins gold in the women's 10m platform event with three perfect 10s, finishing with a score of 466.20....
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'It feels like we've lost a family member'
As cat deaths mount from a fatal disease, an investigation into a possible link to pet food continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Walls wins Britain's first track cycling gold of Tokyo Olympics in men's omnium
Team GB cyclist Matt Walls is crowned Olympic champion on his debut with a dominant performance in the men's omnium. from BBC News - H...
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Boy, 3, killed in collision with vehicle at farm near Efailwen
The boy died at the scene of the incident at the farm in Carmarthenshire, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A8Fm69
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Four-year-old US piano prodigy flourishing amid pandemic
Brigitte's parents just wanted to keep her busy. Now, she's been invited to play at Carnegie Hall. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Greece wildfires force people to flee island by boat
Scores of people on Evia were forced to evacuate by sea as wildfire spread rapidly, destroying homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Covid-19: Jabs for 16 and 17-year-olds and Offspring drummer dropped
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WUyr2m
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Wagatha Christie: Jamie Vardy's phone may be analysed in libel case
The device could now be inspected as part of Rebekah Vardy's and Coleen Rooney's libel battle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Extinction Rebellion: Judge demands review of protester convictions
Prosecutors are asked if they stand by the convictions of protesters after a second successful appeal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: Wigan nurse's photos capture life in intensive care unit
Nurse Petro Bekker's photos of her team in the intensive care unit are to feature in an exhibition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid: Jabs for 16 and 17-year-olds to start 'within weeks'
The change in guidance from the UK's vaccine experts affects around 1.4 million teenagers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37mgHyF...
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Streatham terror attack: Sudesh Amman 'told mentor he had changed'
Sudesh Amman convinced two mentors he had changed before stabbing two people, an inquest hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jfQ4R...
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Lee Collins: Yeovil Town captain's death was suicide, records coroner
An inquest heard Yeovil Town captain Lee Collins also had drugs and alcohol in his system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vsby5y
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High Court backs compensation for Provident customers
The doorstep lender's borrowers can claim partial compensation for mis-sold loans after court ruling. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Holiday park murder accused in court amid tributes to Amanda Selby
Tributes are paid to Amanda Selby as her brother Matthew appears in court, charged with her murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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Brighton Pride: Unseen images of 1973 gay march discovered
The unseen images of the city's first Gay Pride march are being displayed at an exhibition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jqv5v...
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BA flight 149: Was it on a secret 'military intelligence mission'?
Passengers and crew were taken hostage by Iraq when the flight landed in Kuwait in 1990. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fvQBhk
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Barack Obama scales back 60th birthday party as Covid cases rise
The former president turns 60 on Wednesday but has cancelled plans for a big party this weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VlLZ...
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Manchester City closing in on signing Jack Grealish for £100m from Aston Villa
Manchester City are closing in on the £100m signing of Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3inaOYz
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The Offspring drummer Pete Parada says he was dropped over vaccine refusal
Pete Parada says a doctor advised him not to have the jab because of a rare autoimmune disorder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lpwS...
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MP Maria Miller wants AI 'nudifying' tool banned
A website that allows people to undress a photograph in seconds is gaining lots of users. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xol4Uv
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WhatsApp 'view once' brings disappearing photos and videos
The "view once" feature lets users open an image one time only before it is deleted forever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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GB's Maher wins showjumping gold in dramatic six-horse jump-off
Great Britain's Ben Maher wins gold in the individual showjumping event on board Explosion W after a dramatic six-horse jump-off. from...
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Belarus protests: Trial of opposition figures begins
Protest organiser Maria Kolesnikova has been charged with threatening national security. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3joxZAL
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England v India: Jasprit Bumrah traps Rory Burns lbw in first over
England opener Rory Burns is trapped lbw for a duck by India's Jasprit Bumrah in the first over of the first Test at Trent Bridge. fro...
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Ever Given: Cargo unloaded from ship that blocked Suez Canal
The Ever Given arrived at Felixstowe on Tuesday and is expected to leave on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3imPSRt
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Aya Hachem: Seven men guilty of drive-by shooting murder
Innocent passer-by Aya Hachem, 19, was shot dead in a feud between two Blackburn tyre firm owners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cf...
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Ever Given: Cargo ship that blocked Suez Canal arrives in Felixstowe
The Ever Given docks at the Port of Felixstowe months after it was originally due to arrive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A6gA6W
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Drug dealers jailed after getting car stuck in trolley bay
Police found the men with crack cocaine and heroin after they crashed at a Morrison's supermarket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Alderney couple 'overwhelmed' by support after homophobic abuse
Supportive letters are sent from around the world after an Alderney couple get homophobic abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A6RD...
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Afghanistan fighting traps terrified Lashkar Gah residents
Afghans tell of corpses on the roads as they try to flee fighting for control of Lashkar Gah. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jfV9cQ ...
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Tom Miller: Hiding student fell to death at illegal lockdown party
Rumours of a police raid prompted Tom Miller to climb out of a window, an inquest hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ympjBb
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Ben Breakwell: Music teacher convicted over sex with teenage students
The 40-year-old music teacher preyed on students aged between 13 and 16 at a west London school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ClAw...
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'Witnessing my mum be abused by her ex-partner'
Betty Harper, 19, wrote a song the night her mum, Natasha, was beaten by her then-partner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jiqjjB
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Covid in Scotland: Most restrictions to end from 9 August
Social distancing will no longer be required in most locations - but the wearing of face coverings will continue. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Belarus opposition leader hopeful after Boris Johnson meeting
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says she has been assured of further UK support, amid a crackdown on dissent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Ever Given: 'We're all interested to see how big it is'
Onlookers have come from far and wide to see the huge container ship come in to dock. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lrfkHl
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Woman’s DNA helps convict her father for rape
An adoptee's discovery that her mother was raped at 13 leads to 11 years in jail for Carvel Bennett. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Supt Robyn Williams: Met takes legal action over officer's reinstatement
Robyn Williams was reinstated after being dismissed over possession of a child abuse video. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TTBCWU
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Covid-19: Behind-the-scenes battles over amber watchlist
Cabinet divisions over international travel rules spilled out into the open this week, writes Adam Fleming. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Tokyo Olympics: Jason Kenny claims British landmark as GB secure seven medals while Simone Biles wins bronze
Track cyclist Jason Kenny wins his eighth medal to become Great Britain's most decorated Olympian as GB secure seven medals and US star ...
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Streatham terror attack: Sudesh Amman 'wanted to kill the Queen'
Sudesh Amman stabbed two people in south London only days after being released from prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rXCwOD
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Tokyo Olympics: NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard set to 'hang up her boots'
The transgender weightlifter made Olympic history but says her time in the sport is probably up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V9UU...
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Drug deaths in England and Wales highest since 1993
In total, 4,561 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jkC7...
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Abergele: Man in court charged with sister's murder
Matthew Selby, 19, appeared at Llandudno magistrates court on Wednesday morning charged with the murder at a holiday park. from BBC News -...
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Tokyo 2020: 'You can take our flag but not our love for Russia'
Russia may be banned from the Olympics, but Russians are still winning medals – and rivals aren't happy. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Return to the office would help young workers, says Rishi Sunak
The chancellor says being in the office helped him build strong relationships when he started out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yk...
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Ministers reject calls to lower state pension age to 60
The government says lowering the state pension age is not fair or affordable for taxpayers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yomJdY
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Grandfather lands 'biggest ever cod' in Scottish waters
The fish caught off Shetland weighed in at 49lbs (22kg) and left 60-year-old Tony Urwin "shattered". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Monday, August 2, 2021
Isles of Scilly walrus spotted off Republic of Ireland
Wally has been on the islands since June and has travelled thousands of miles around Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j90um4
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Analysis: West faces dilemmas over tanker attack
A drone attack on a ship off the coast of Oman has worsened already strained ties with Iran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VkPwlb
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Dizzee Rascal: Rapper charged with assaulting woman
The rapper, whose real name is Dylan Mills, is charged with assault after an incident in south London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: 'Amber watch-list' travel idea scrapped
A government source says they have dropped proposals for a new category in the traffic light system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Hugs and tears at Heathrow as families reunite
Changes to UK travel rules for fully vaccinated US and EU passengers have lead to emotional scenes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A...
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Covid: PM defends approach to international travel
Boris Johnson says the UK must not import Covid variants amid speculation about an amber watchlist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37...
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Covid-19: NHS app tweaked and I'm a Celeb returns to Wales
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rPHY6j
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Goldman Sachs raises banker pay after 95-hour week complaint
The pay rise comes as top city banker says young recruits should stop moaning about long hours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fip42...
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Covid: NHS app in England and Wales tweaked to notify fewer contacts
The app in England and Wales will now only alert contacts from the previous two days in asymptomatic cases. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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West Midlands Police officer convicted of assaults
PC Declan Jones commits both offences while on duty in Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fmjmNn
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Dementia risk greatest for defenders, says new research
The risk of dementia in former footballers increases according to the position they played in, says new research. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Scotland's health secretary reports nursery over discrimination fears
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf says his daughter was twice refused a place at the nursery, which denies any discrimination. from BBC News -...
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Streatham terror attack: Concern over 'extremist' knifeman before release
Sudesh Amman stabbed two people before being shot by police on a south London street last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V6wjE...
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UK summons Iranian envoy over tanker attack
The UK and US blame Iran for the attack in which two people were killed, and have vowed to respond. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A...
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Blackpool drowning: 'Hero' dies saving woman from sea
Alex Gibson, 22, jumped into the sea near Blackpool's North Pier in the early hours of Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A2...
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Transgender athlete Hubbard out of Olympics
Transgender athlete Laurel Hubbard makes Olympic history but fails to record a successful lift in the women's +87kg weightlifting. fro...
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I'm a Celeb set to return to Wales' Gwrych Castle
The 21st series of the ITV reality show is set to return to Abergele's Gwrych Castle in November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Kenya's first female paraglider on life from a bird's eye view
"Kenya 1" aka Nyambura Kariuki, shares her thoughts on being Kenya's first ever female paraglider. from BBC News - Home http...
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Samaritans volunteers met vulnerable callers for sex
The charity says it is taking action following a "very small number of safeguarding incidents". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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'The reason I'm doing this is because I was inspired by him'
Karim al-Jian was inspired to study medicine, after learning about a doctor who was killed helping civilians in Syria. from BBC News - Hom...
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Grenfell Tower: Man accused of burning model to face retrial
Paul Bussetti will face a new trial after the High Court quashed his previous acquittal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C37M3o
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Anthony Barajas: US TikToker dies after 'unprovoked' cinema shooting
The death of Anthony Barajas, 19, was confirmed after several days spent on life support. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xhmHDt
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Tokyo Olympics: Handlebars fall off as Australia’s Alex Porter crashes
Watch the moment when Australia's Alex Porter falls in the men's team pursuit following a handlebar failure. from BBC News - Home ...
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Sunday, August 1, 2021
Nottingham church minister's journey from drugs and gang crime
Paul Traynor is an ordained minister but he was once caught a cycle of crime, drugs and violence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fiz...
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Iran water: What's causing the shortages?
Iranian officials have warned of historic drought while experts blame years of poor water management. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Nigerian student shocked to see friend's body in anatomy class
Nigerian students often dissect "unclaimed" bodies from mortuaries but some are victims of police violence. from BBC News - Home...
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Finding answers to the world's drinking water crisis
Scientists are racing to come up with technologies that can solve the world's clean water shortage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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The Papers: Team GB 'flipping marvels' and holiday 'crackdown'
Team GB's Olympic medal haul and pressure on the PM over foreign holidays lead Monday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Hollywood plans £700m film and TV studios in Hertfordshire
Developers say the site could contribute £300m a year to the local economy and create 4,500 jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iiV...
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Three murder arrests over boy's river death in Bridgend
A 13-year-old boy and two adults are arrested on suspicion of murder, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BXbCLk
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DaBaby dropped by US music festival Lollapalooza
The Chicago festival is the latest to cut ties, after the rapper's derogatory comments about people with HIV. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Raven Saunders: What the Olympian's X protest means to her
The US shot-putter defies a ban on podium gestures after taking silver at the Tokyo Games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C2f5s1
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Turkey wildfires: People flee as blazes spread in Marmaris and Bodrum
Some neighbourhoods have been evacuated after gusts of wind spread the flames into residential areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Ocon takes shock Hungary Grand Prix win
Alpine's Esteban Ocon takes a maiden Formula 1 victory in an extraordinary and madcap Hungarian Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home https...
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Tanker attack: Tensions rise as Iran and Israel trade accusations
Israel's PM warns he could send "a message" in retaliation, as Iran rejects "baseless" accusations. from BBC News ...
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Tokyo Olympics: Corby BMX centre 'so proud' of British medals
Mandy Young set up an urban sports centre after her son was attacked and had his skateboard stolen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W...
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Tokyo Olympics: Lamont Marcell Jacobs claims shock 100m gold
Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs claims a shock gold in the Olympic 100m final, after Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes is disqualified fo...
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Eggborough Power Station: Four towers demolished
The coal-fired station at Eggborough stopped production in March 2018 with the loss of 170 jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zUT0...
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Prosecutor Nazir Afzal: I couldn't defend a rapist
A top solicitor tells how he quit as a defence lawyer after refusing to represent an alleged rapist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Tom Daley knits while watching Olympic springboard final
Twitter is deluged with images of the Olympian knitting a "purple concoction" in the stands in Tokyo. from BBC News - Home https...
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Belarus Olympics: Krystsina Tsimanouskaya refusing to fly home
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya tells Reuters she will not go to Belarus after she is taken to Tokyo airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Northern Ireland's Covid-19 vaccine passport date extended
People travelling abroad from Northern Ireland on Tuesday can now apply for the certificate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fjjLQt
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Abergele holiday park incident: Man held as girl, 15, dies
A 15-year-old girl dies and a 19-year-old man has been arrested after the incident on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C0z6i...
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'Erotic, maybe a bit sexy, but not pornographic'
Alison Walker signed up for a boudoir photoshoot before having a double mastectomy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C2bWIG
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Sky News Australia barred for week by YouTube over Covid misinformation
The digital giant bans the channel from uploading new content for a week over misinformation breaches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Laurel Hubbard: The reluctant history-maker at the centre of sport's transgender debate
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is set to become the first openly transgender athlete to compete in a different gender category to that which th...
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Saturday, July 31, 2021
Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash
The marshal died after an accident during a race at the track, leading to the cancellation of the event. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Final Test like will be 'like a cup final', says Gatland after loss to South Africa
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says the deciding third and final Test against South Africa next Saturday will be a "...
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Frustrations boil over as pressure intensifies in Hungary
If it's not coming from the teams, it's coming from the fans. the pressure increases on Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in Hungary...
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South Africa 27-9 British and Irish Lions: Springboks level series in fiery encounter
The British and Irish Lions' series with South Africa will go to a decider after the Springboks win a fiery second Test 27-9 at Cape Tow...
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Man dies and two ill after taking drugs at Tottenham nightclub
Police have urged anyone who bought drugs in or near the club to dispose of them immediately. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yhX7j8 ...
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Sightseeing Olympic athletes lose accreditation
Two Georgian silver medallists are told to leave the Olympic Games for taking a sightseeing trip in Tokyo. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Carrie Johnson and Boris Johnson expecting second child
Carrie and Boris Johnson are expecting a second child, months after a miscarriage left her "heartbroken". from BBC News - Home h...
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Hamilton booed after claiming pole in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton beats Valtteri Bottas to a Mercedes one-two ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. from...
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Thompson-Herah defends 100m Olympic title
Elaine Thompson-Herah became the second-fastest woman in history as she beat fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to defend her Olympic 1...
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Boy, five, dies after being found in Ogmore River, Bridgend
The discovery was made after police were called to a report of a missing child. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yi4ebl
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ICYMI: Decoding feline feelings and a breathtaking bungee jump
A round-up of the week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j2pewe
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Tokyo Olympics: Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah breaks Olympic record and defends 100m title
Watch highlights as Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah defends her 100m title in an Olympic record time of 10.61 seconds at Tokyo 2020. f...
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Afghanistan: Fighting rages as Taliban besiege three key cities
Fears rise of a humanitarian crisis as Islamist militants seek to capture major Afghan urban areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V...
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Billie Eilish opens up to Clara Amfo on trolls
Eilish tells Amfo of her frustration with internet criticism in a new documentary to be broadcast on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Matthews hits 71 not out as Fire earn first win
Welsh Fire earn their first win of the women's Hundred with a nine-wicket victory against Manchester Originals in Cardiff. from BBC Ne...
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Covid vaccine not to be compulsory for university lectures
Ministers are no longer considering making two doses mandatory for students in England, the BBC learns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid: Pulse oxygen monitors work less well on darker skin, experts say
Pulse oximeters, which spot falling oxygen levels, may work less well on darker skin, experts warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y...
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Tokyo Olympics: Dina Asher-Smith & Asha Philip fail to qualify but Daryll Neita heads to 100m final
Watch highlights as Team GB's Dina Asher-Smith and Asha Philip fail to qualify for the 100m final but Daryll Neita advances as one of th...
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High Wycombe: Murder arrest after man found dead in street
Police officers found the victim in Micklefield Road, High Wycombe in the early hours of Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zZ...
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Asher-Smith fails to make 100m final but GB team-mate Neita through
Dina Asher-Smith fails to make the 100m final after clocking a below-par 11.05 seconds in the semi-final - but Great Britain team-mate Daryl...
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Brighton Pride: Gala night kicks off scaled-back festivities
The launch night will feature an array of acts including cabaret, drag, live music and spoken word. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3r...
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Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic hurls and smashes racquet in bronze medal match defeat
Novak Djokovic displays his frustrations during his bronze medal match against Pablo Carreno Busta, throwing a racquet and then smashing ano...
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Djokovic beaten to Olympic singles bronze by Carreno Busta
Novak Djokovic throws one racquet and smashes another as his bid for an Olympic singles medal ends in defeat by Spain's Pablo Carreno Bu...
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Friday, July 30, 2021
Jersey teenager asking world leaders for advice
Leo, 18, sent 200 letters asking for life advice and wisdom from leaders around the globe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zNb6O0
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Covid-19: One in four coronavirus patients in hospital for other reasons, and surge in Japan
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3idOBfu
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Stokes takes break from cricket for mental health reasons
Ben Stokes "will take an indefinite break from all cricket with immediate effect" and has withdrawn from England's Test squad ...
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Briton killed in oil tanker attack in Arabian Sea
Two crew members, a British and a Romanian citizen, are killed in an incident off the coast of Oman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Euro 2020: Wembley steward admits theft over Euro final wristbands
Yusaf Amin tried to sell security passes, uniforms and wristbands to ticketless fans for £4,500. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j2Ws...
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Hunt for certainty over Covid cases continues
Flurry of Covid data does not resolve debate around state of the pandemic in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zQLaRJ
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One in four Covid patients in hospital for other reasons
The government says counting all patients who test positive is vital because of the impact on the NHS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Stonehenge tunnel campaigners win court battle
A judicial review into road works near the world heritage site finds for the campaigners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l8ulxE
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End self-isolation for double-jabbed sooner, says Sir Keir Starmer
Labour is calling on Boris Johnson to bring England in to line with Wales on quarantine measures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j2h...
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Prof Chris Whitty: Man pleads guilty to park assault
Lewis Hughes says he lost his job after assaulting England's chief medical officer in St James's Park. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Tokyo Olympics: Russians face backlash from fellow competitors
The Russian Olympic Committee are fourth in the medal table at the Tokyo Games but their athletes are facing questions from fellow competito...
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Apsana Begum: Labour MP cleared of fraudulent housing claims
Apsana Begum says the trial caused her "great distress" and damaged her reputation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fdqGuN ...
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Critics praise 'defiant' Billie Eilish album
The teen megastar's second album, Happier Than Ever, gives an unflinching portrayal of global fame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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British Airways owner IAG to ramp up flights
IAG, which also owns Iberia, says it plans to run at 75% of its 2019 passenger capacity by the end of the year. from BBC News - Home https...
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The X Factor: 'It's always something I'm proud of'
Former X Factor contestants on what it was like to star in one of the biggest show on TV. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zPZlq5
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Proms conductor: 'We're going to play our hearts out'
Dalia Stasevska discusses the pressures of a pandemic Proms, and the return of Rule, Britannia! from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j1NHl...
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Ballymena: Rare cancer diagnosis leads to unlikely friendship
Cat McKenna and Amber Scott met after being diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fcXfsD
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Covid-19 pandemic: Japan widens emergency over 'frightening' spike
The Olympics host is facing record Covid case numbers, fuelled by the virulent Delta strain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zRYJR6
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'Brighton cat killer' Steven Bouquet jailed for stabbing 16 pets
Steven Bouquet has been jailed for more than five years after he killed nine cats in night attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f...
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Max Verstappen fastest in Hungarian Grand Prix first practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen heads Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton in first practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix. fro...
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Esther Dingley: Remains confirmed as those of missing hiker
Esther Dingley disappeared in the Pyrenees mountains in November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UYoEI2
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Drug deaths in Scotland reach new record level
The country continues to have the worst drug death rate in Europe, with a further 1,339 people dying last year. from BBC News - Home https...
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Turkey fires: Blazes threaten Turkey coastal resorts
Villages and hotels are evacuated as firefighters attempt to put out dozens of blazes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zLUnKY
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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Covid: Professor Jonathan Van-Tam answers your questions
The deputy chief medical officer answers a range of questions about Covid from young audience members. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: Jabs prevented 60,000 deaths analysis suggests, as pings hit new record
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V24VHh
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Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta responsible for journalist death - inquiry
A report quoted by Maltese media says officials could have prevented Daphne Caruana Galizia's 2017 murder. from BBC News - Home https:...
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RNLI donations increase after migrant rescue criticism
The lifeboat charity says it has been "overwhelmed" by support after it released footage of Channel rescues. from BBC News - Hom...
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Storm Evert: South West braces for 75mph winds and heavy rain
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit the region from Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fbtTuD
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In pictures: International Tiger Day 2021
The annual event aims to raise awareness around the endangered big cats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3laiDlW
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Van-Tam says jabs have prevented 60,000 Covid deaths
He says future lockdowns are less likely the more people, including 18-25-year olds, get vaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall to leave in 2022
The star of the BBC sci-fi drama series will bow out with a trio of specials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fbtUPn
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Man admits sharing Islamic State beheading videos
Stefan Aristidou is the 14th person convicted of terror charges of hundreds who returned from Syria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Cambridge University: Stormzy and HSBC fund 30 black students
The grime musician is helping finance a further 30 students at the world-renowned university. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zM44ZT ...
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NHS Covid-19 app pings rise by over 70,000 to new record
The number of coronavirus alerts hits a new record, with nearly 690,000 sent in England and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3yb...
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Peter McCombie: Cyclist jailed after Tower Hamlets hit-and-run death
The 72-year-old died eight days after the crash from traumatic head injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V1ovmT
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Rare Harry Potter book sells for £80k at Leyburn auction
The volume sold at auction in North Yorkshire for almost three times its estimated price. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/379JTsB
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Holocaust memorial outside Parliament to go ahead
Fears have been raised that the site could become a terrorist target, but ministers say it will be safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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X Factor: ITV has no plans for another series of the show
The fat lady may be singing for Simon Cowell's long-running but currently dormant TV talent show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Wayne Rooney apologises over hotel photographs
Derby boss Wayne Rooney apologises to his family and club after images of the ex-England and Manchester United forward were shared online. ...
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Hillsborough's 97th victim was unlawfully killed, coroner concludes
Andrew Devine died as a result of injuries he sustained 32 years earlier, a coroner concludes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iSoEks...
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'We lost our life savings in a cryptocurrency scam'
A pensioner caught up in an investment saga lost it all, prompting warnings to others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BQib2m
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Covid: The doctor sisters working through the pandemic
Caitlín and Megan Prosser have been supporting each other throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rEBtDf
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Covid: University students could be told jabs are required - Raab
There will be "advance warning" if vaccines become compulsory for halls, the foreign secretary says. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Global education summit targets pandemic-hit schooling
A summit in London is raising aid to support 175 million children in the poorest countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lc85CW
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Actor Bob Odenkirk 'stable' after collapsing on set
The US actor is still in hospital after being rushed there from the set of Better Call Saul. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ybpu2g
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US: China interest in Afghanistan could be positive
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Covid: Medal for GP who came out of retirement to treat patients
A GP who came out of retirement to treat patients in the pandemic is awarded a medal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xdcZ53
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Covid: One million NHS masks fail high-grade safety tests
The BMA doctors' union says it is "scandalous" staff working in the pandemic were put at risk. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid: UK sends nine million vaccines to vulnerable countries
The government has promised to donate 100m surplus doses to other countries before the middle of 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: Quarantine rules to ease and deaf woman wins briefings battle
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BQkuT3
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What are the twisties in gymnastics?
US gymnast Simone Biles said she was "having a little bit of the twisties". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f5a3RS
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Rapper DaBaby apologises for HIV comments as Boohoo drops him
And Boohoo has ended its clothing deal with the rapper as the latest critic of his onstage comments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Lost Morecambe and Wise Show a 'huge discovery'
A tape of the BBC show was thought lost, but found by Eric Morecambe's son in the family attic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x...
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Aerial dancers enjoy striking Honister sunrise performance
Three aerial dancers suspend themselves from 1,000ft (305m) up for a routine in the Lake District. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BT...
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The Scottish mice helping to rewild Ealing
Tiny harvest mice are being exported from East Kilbride to Ealing to help with a rewilding project. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z...
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Are middle-aged people more unhealthy than ever?
Why could the current cohort of 40-somethings be proving less healthy than previous generations? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i88k...
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Trafford General: Lightning strike sets hospital roof on fire
Some patients and staff are evacuated as fire crews tackle the blaze at Trafford General Hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l6...
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Price tag for new flagship royal yacht could hit £250m
The defence secretary confirms the cost of the new "floating embassy" could be £100m higher than expected. from BBC News - Home ...
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Channel crossings: RNLI chief hits out over migrant rescue abuse
The RNLI boss spoke out after it emerged lifeboat crews were being heckled for rescuing migrants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zJb...
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Victoria Hall: Man arrested in 1999 teen murder case
Victoria Hall, 17, was abducted on her way home from a Suffolk nightclub more than 20 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f5gW...
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Covid: No quarantine for fully jabbed US and EU travellers to England
The travel industry had been pushing for the rule change so tourists can more easily come to England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Worksop chimney sweeps find Santa letter lost for decades
The slightly burnt note asks for a "cowboy suit and guns and a hat and everything". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iPtI9q ...
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Covid: Self-isolation rule changes on 16 August 'nailed on' - PM
Recent falls in cases are encouraging but it is too early to draw conclusions, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iV...
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Wales' slate landscape wins World Heritage status
The north-west slate mining area is said to have "roofed the world" at its height in the 19th Century. from BBC News - Home http...
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Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes
Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i66nB4
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Covid: Deaf woman wins claim over lack of sign language at briefings
A lack of sign language at government briefings amounts to discrimination, a High Court judge finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Boris Johnson predicts steady economic recovery post-pandemic
Boris Johnson still warns of "bumps on the road" ahead as the IMF predicts 7% growth for the UK economy. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Housing market cools as stamp duty break withdrawn
UK house prices still rose by 10.5% compared with a year ago, Nationwide building society says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zHVbk...
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Unesco: Wales' slate landscape bids for place on World Heritage list
Welsh slate landscape bids to join Egypt's Pyramids and India's Taj Mahal on prestigious list. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Instagram makes under-16s' accounts private by default
Only approved followers can see posts and "like" or comment on accounts that retain the private setting. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Brexit: EU halts legal action against UK over NI Protocol 'breaches'
The action began in March after the UK made a move to change the implementation of the protocol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ycit...
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IMF upgrades UK economic forecast
Wealth gap between countries could widen due to differing access to Covid vaccines, the IMF says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WhN...
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A27 crash: Lorry driver caught on camera texting before collision
Derek Holland texted and used both hands to peel a banana before a crash which injured three people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Caution urged despite fall in cases and turning down jab 'selfish'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x2hdfO
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Covid: Turning down Covid vaccine is selfish, says Michael Gove
The Cabinet Office minister said those declining a jab could see themselves barred from events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BLdp6...
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Suffolk staycation: 'You don't need to go abroad to holiday'
Those opting to spend the summer in the UK rather than abroad share their experiences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UR9uE8
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Crime: Boris Johnson's claims checked
A look at the prime minister's claims about crime statistics, police numbers and funding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i70ALL ...
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Capitol Hill police officer in tears during testimony
Officer Gonell gave an emotional statement during the first day of the US Capitol riot inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y7uTr...
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Dad builds robotic 'exo-skeleton' to help son walk
The French robotics engineer says he was inspired to build the suit after his son asked him to. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l5ME6...
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Contaminated-blood inquiry: Former Health Minister Clarke denies responsibility
Lord Clarke is the first senior health minister from the 1980s to testify on the NHS scandal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x7Chl5 ...
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Covid: Alert over inaccurate thermometers bought in UK
Sales have increased in the pandemic but some products are not fit for purpose, UK regulator warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W...
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Tesco offers £1,000 joining bonus for HGV lorry drivers
The supermarket chain is deploying the recruitment tactic amid a shortage in lorry drivers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j96USn
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Turner Prize returns to Tate Liverpool after 15 years
The renowned event will be held at the Tate Liverpool gallery in late 2022, it is announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f1pBpv
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Covid: PM warns against 'premature conclusions' as cases fall
The prime minister is urging people to "remain cautious" despite a fall in UK Covid cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Home Office to investigate deportation of Chinese sailors after WW2
An MP says investigating why Chinese sailors were deported from Liverpool is a "step in the right direction". from BBC News - Ho...
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DaBaby's HIV and gay comments 'perpetuate discrimination'
The rapper made false claims about the life expectancy of people with HIV at a US festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zAAGWo
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What is stop and search and what are my rights?
Police could carry out more stop and searches without 'reasonable grounds' under new proposals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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'Culture of cover-up' saw Lambeth care home children abused
More than 700 children suffered cruelty and sexual abuse at care homes in Lambeth, a report finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iP...
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Covid: Insurance threat for pinged holidaymakers
Some travel insurance policies will not cover cancellation costs for travellers told to self-isolate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Bradford child sexual abuse: Authorities apologise after review
The Bradford Partnership said "more needs to be done" to help victims of child sexual abuse in the district. from BBC News - Hom...
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Wayne Rooney: Cheshire Police reviewing blackmail complaint
Cheshire Police confirm a complaint of blackmail was made in relation to photos of Wayne Rooney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vcym...
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Beach handball: 'It's shocking to have to pay to not play in our pants'
Tonje Lerstad tells Newsbeat about a rollercoaster week for Norway's women's beach handball team. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Monday, July 26, 2021
Covid: More pinged workers eligible for daily tests instead of isolation
Waste workers, prison staff and defence workers will be able to avoid isolation, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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COP 26: How much is the developing world getting to fight climate change?
Are rich countries living up to their climate promises to the developing world? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eXOp1S
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Marcus Rashford mural: Money raised goes to food bank charity
Footballer Marcus Rashford requests £40,000 raised by well-wishers is donated to a food bank charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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England players to hold talks over men's Ashes tour as some consider pulling out
England men's players will meet with the ECB as some consider pulling out of this winter's Ashes if their families are not allowed t...
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UK Covid cases fall below 25,000, latest daily data shows
The number of new coronavirus infections falls for the sixth consecutive day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kXBUHt
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Covid-19: New cases fall for sixth day running and lockdown-weight gain
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BHborI
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Reading stabbing: Two guilty of Olly Stephens murder
Olly Stephens, 13, was lured by a girl to a field where he was attacked by two 14-year-olds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y7sTze
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High Court climate bid dismissed against projects including Stonehenge tunnel
Campaigners say the ruling is deeply worrying for "anyone hoping for urgent action on climate". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Daley and Peaty spark Tokyo gold rush for Team GB
Day three of the Tokyo Olympics was 'Magic Monday' for Team GB with three golds - for divers Tom Daley and Matty Lee, swimmer Adam P...
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Man tried to save wife and son from drowning in Loch Lomond
Waris Ali tells the BBC that the water at the end of Loch Lomond pier had "looked very safe". from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Ian Paterson: Plans for further breast surgeon compensation
A further 5,500 patients of Ian Paterson have been identified since he was jailed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x7CDrI
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Canterbury Cathedral stained glass is among world's oldest
New research indicates that stained glass windows from Canterbury Cathedral may be among the oldest in the world. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Bernadette Walker: Scott Walker guilty of murder
Scott Walker killed Bernadette Walker, 17, whose body has never been found. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BBkiqJ
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London flooding: When a month of rain fell in one day
From blocked roads to flooded homes, the deluge of rain has caused huge disruption to the capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eT...
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Whipps Cross hospital patients evacuated after flooding
Whipps Cross hospital declares a "major incident" forcing 100 patients to move to other hospitals. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Lockdown weight gain averaging half a stone - survey
Four in 10 adults in England have become fatter during the pandemic, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ryhaHi
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Ronan Keating accepts phone hacking damages
The ex-Boyzone singer's lawyers told the High Court of the distress caused by newspapers stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Wayne Rooney reports photos to Greater Manchester Police
The images appear to show the ex-England footballer asleep with unknown women posing beside him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wdka...
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Standon Calling festival-goers make most of mud as heavy rain hits
Organisers of the festival call it off due to flooding and risk of lightning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iQfd58
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Sir Richard Sutton: Murder accused pleads not guilty
Thomas Schreiber is charged with murdering one of UK's richest men, Sir Richard Sutton, in Dorset. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Joey Barton denies assault charge against woman
The Bristol Rovers manager is accused of attacking a woman, leaving her with a head injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eZaugi
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Heathrow warns of further fall in passenger numbers
The airport says it could see even fewer travellers in 2021 due to testing requirements and restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Pink offers to pay bikini bottoms fine for Norway women's handball team
The Norway women's side were last week fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms in a match. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Sunday, July 25, 2021
Unesco adds Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park to heritage list
The famous Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park are symbols of the Spanish capital's history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i3U20d
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Covid vaccine: Speech comparing NHS medics to Nazis condemned
The Royal College of Nursing says the comments at a protest rally were "reprehensible". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wjr...
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Coronavirus infections continue to fall in UK
But any rise in cases linked to the 19 July unlocking is unlikely to show up in the daily data just yet. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Rockslide destroys bridge in northern India
It was one of several landslides in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kSoPyS
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Flash floods: Parts of London under water after heavy rain
The Met Office says some areas could see 75-100mm of rain in just a few hours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zBelIC
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Chaos warning over jabs proof at Premier League games
Making proof of full vaccination mandatory at Premier League matches could cause "chaos" at some clubs, the Football Supporters...
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Government pingdemic response chaotic, say food supply firms
Supply firms are having to fight to keep food on supermarket shelves, an industry body warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V8l7X9 ...
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Covid: Lockdown protest at Mark Drakeford's home 'crossed line'
First Minister Mark Drakeford's predecessor says the protesters are "on a different planet". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Hugo Millan: Spaniard, 14, dies after crash at MotorLand Aragon
Hugo Millan, a 14-year-old motorbike rider, has died after crashing at a race in Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3y5ainr
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Large meteor wows Norway after blazing through night sky
The meteor is believed to have landed in a forest after flashes of light were seen across Norway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zvz...
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Wildfires spread from California to Nevada
Fire crews are battling extreme temperatures to control wildfires in California and Nevada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UCCUWJ
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Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93
The famed US stand-up comedian and actor voiced Krusty the Clown's father in The Simpsons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kUh8s0...
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Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned
It comes after thousands marched through Australian cities to demand an end to lockdown measures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bwo...
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Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom
Criminals kidnap an elderly man who was sent to pay a ransom for the release of 136 school children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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East Dulwich stabbing: Man charged with murder of woman, 36
Beatrice Stoica, 36, died in hospital after a knife attack in East Dulwich, south-east London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x0IIpX...
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Man, woman and boy die in Loch Lomond incident
Police say they died at the scene near Ardlui after getting into difficulty in the water. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BOpyHE
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Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance
The government says the measure is to help its forces stop Taliban militants infiltrating cities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/370l...
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Carrickfergus: Funfair incident caused by teens, Planet Fun says
Planet Fun says injuries were caused in County Antrim on Saturday because of "misuse of equipment". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Hundred organisers say online 'racism or other forms of abuse' unacceptable
Organisers of The Hundred say they do not "accept racism or other forms of abuse" following "recent online comments directed ...
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Football manager Joey Barton charged with attacking woman
The former Premier League player is charged by police after an incident in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/370jzRO
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Climate change: Hebden Bridge boy, 11, starts 200 mile walk
Jude will walk 10 miles each day for 21 days to reach Westminster, where he will lobby ministers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iOZ...
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Sajid Javid apologises for 'cower' Covid remark
The health secretary says he used a poor choice of word in a tweet, after criticism from victims' group. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Tokyo Olympics: Chelsie Giles wins Team GB's first medal with judo bronze
Judoka Chelsie Giles wins Team GB's first medal of the Tokyo Olympics with bronze in the women's -52kg event. from BBC News - Home...
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Saturday, July 24, 2021
Taxpayers to bear Covid cost for decades to come say MPs
MPs say the response to the pandemic has exposed taxpayers to "significant financial risks". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus
Stephen Harmon, who opposed getting vaccinated, has died after a month-long struggle with the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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The Papers: Double jab for football and PM's crime 'blitz'
A government plan for vaccine passports to attend football matches is among the front-page stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x...
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Six people taken to hospital after funfair incident
Emergency services were called to the scene after a 999 call was made on Saturday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36Wk2nY
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Clashes in Paris over Covid measures
French anti-riot police fired teargas as clashes broke out during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Cars towed for 'dangerous' parking in Snowdonia
Authorities are trying to avoid a repeat of summer 2020, when hundreds of cars obstructed roads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VbuZ...
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Man arrested after car hits group of people on Blackpool North Pier
The driver fled the scene but police later arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Budapest Pride stands up for LGBT rights in Hungary
Organisers accuse Hungary's right-wing government of seeking to discriminate against gay people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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British and Irish Lions: Lions fight back to clinch series opener
The British and Irish Lions draw first blood in the Test series against world champions South Africa after fighting back from nine points do...
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Murder probe after Bury woman dies from severe burns
Three men are arrested in connection with the death of the 31-year-old in Bury, Greater Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36...
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Fatuma Kadir: Missing 11-year-old Bolton girl is found
Fatuma Kadir, who travelled from Bolton to London, is found after police mount a nationwide search. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3e...
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Covid in Scotland: Thousands turn off tracking app
Protect Scotland was active on just 900,000 phones last week, despite two million downloads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eMOohe
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Tokyo Olympics: GB women beat Japan and Peaty into semis
On day one of the Tokyo Olympics, Adam Peaty progresses while GB's women's footballers continue their winning ways. from BBC News ...
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India monsoon: Rescuers search for survivors after heavy rains
Heavy rains have battered India's western coast, leaving dozens dead and prompting mass evacuations. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Joggers and walkers' joy as England Parkrun resumes
The free 5km community event, which takes place in parks, was suspended during the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zw...
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Lightning strikes and storms follow UK heatwave
Days of high summer temperatures give way to storms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iMblC2
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Open water: Swimmers urged not to take chances
It is thought 28 people have lost their lives in open water during the recent hot weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36YORZa
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Covid vaccine: Gareth Southgate urges young people to get jab
The England manager says vaccination is a chance to "get your freedom back". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zA6Wcx
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Goole WW2 bomb: M62 closed as Army prepares to detonate device
Army bomb experts will carry out a controlled explosion of the device, found on a new housing estate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Missing hiker's partner told of remains find
The hiker disappeared on a solo walk near the France-Spain border in November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ruBgCu
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Australia Covid: Arrests at anti-lockdown protests
Thousands take to the streets in Sydney, with further protests in Melbourne and Brisbane. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eQegc0
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Romsey industrial estate blaze involving 35,000 tonnes of waste
Residents near the blaze at Yokesford Hill Industrial Estate are advised to shut their windows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kQQ2C...
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DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption
Children are still separated from parents, two months after a volcano erupted near Goma in DR Congo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Friday, July 23, 2021
Concern mounts for missing 11-year-old schoolgirl from Bolton
The parents of Fatuma Kadir, who travelled from Manchester to London by train, say they are in "shock". from BBC News - Home htt...
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Las Vegas murder case cracked with record-small amount of DNA
Just 15 cells' worth of DNA was used to track down the man suspected of killing a US girl in 1989. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Makina: the UK subculture you've probably never heard of
A leading MC says the music genre's return after Covid is going to be "something special". from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid-19: One in 80 has Covid, and an Olympic opening ceremony like no other
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kUGvu1
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Met Office storm warning for campsites and caravans
Thunderstorms and 55mph gusts of wind could disrupt the plans of holidaymakers, the Met Office says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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German TV apologises for smearing mud on clothes at flood site
A video showed Susanna Ohlen rubbing herself with dirt before broadcasting from a flood-hit town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BwV...
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Sundarbans: Why the world’s largest mangrove forest is sinking
The low-lying islands are being battered by violent storms, rising sea levels, and melting ice from the Himalayas. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Covid: Double-jabbed students denied quarantine exemption
Three St Andrews University friends all received their first dose in England and their second in Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Old: Critics split on M Night Shyamalan's new thriller
Old, the new film from M Night Shyamalan, sees the characters start to age at rapid speed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TzANlY
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Wales boss Ryan Giggs denies assaulting ex-girlfriend
He allegedly used controlling behaviour, including kicking his ex-girlfriend out of his hotel room naked. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Ransomware key to unlock customer data from REvil attack
The gang behind the attack had previously asked for $70m to access the stolen files. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hXFb7r
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US fires: Inside a US fire truck driving through a wildfire
As burning ash pelts their vehicle, video shows firefighters in California drive through the flames. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Printer ink pricier than champagne finds Which?
According to a Which survey a pint of printer ink could cost up to £1,300. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hZhThN
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Latitude Festival: 'It's so nice to get back into the festival vibe'
About 40,000 people are expected at this year's Latitude Festival, which was cancelled in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3k...
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Firm fined £2.6m for claiming clothes prevent Covid
Australian activewear company Lorna Jane is branded "exploitative" and "predatory" by a judge. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Greensill: Lady Heywood's anger at 'scapegoating' of late husband by inquiry
Lady Heywood calls a report on the Greensill lobbying scandal a "fabricated attack" on her late husband. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Rail services face cuts as staff self-isolate
Operators say they may have to run fewer trains as more employees are hit by the "pingdemic". from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Soldier found dead in barracks at Larkhill, Salisbury
The Ministry of Defence says it is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36Yaitk
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Covid infections around the UK continue to rise
Cases continue to increase, with more rises possible once the impact of easing restrictions kicks in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Mystery orcas spotted in Scotland found in Norway
The pod of six killer whales photographed in a Norwegian fjord were last spotted off Vatersay in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Omagh bomb: 'Real prospect attack could have been prevented'
A judge also calls for new investigations into the Real IRA attack which killed 29 people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rrbwa4
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John Simpson: Good Morning Britain hosts apologise after swearing
Veteran foreign correspondent let the rude word slip on the ITV show shortly before 0650 BST. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V3m82I ...
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13 Reasons Why star Tommy Dorfman comes out as transgender
The 29-year-old confirmed on Instagram her pronouns are now "she/her". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wUZ7w1
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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Covid-19: Shops try to ease pingdemic fears and record cases for adults in their 20s
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3x2Bh1n
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Covid cases at record levels for 20 to 29-year-olds
Everyone in this age group should be cautious when socialising, officials say, and get two jabs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hTfW...
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Dawn Butler thrown out of Commons for PM lie accusation
Dawn Butler breaks parliamentary rules by accusing Boris Johnson of lying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TrjDqs
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Gary Lineker to host new ITV gameshow, Sitting on a Fortune
The MOTD presenter will now also front Sitting on a Fortune, where contestants can win £100,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36SKS...
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Dawn Butler suspended from Commons for calling PM liar
An MP refuses to withdraw her claims that Boris Johnson lied to Parliament and is ordered out of the Commons. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Hamlet: Sir Ian McKellen's age-blind prince divides critics
The reviews are in for the veteran's re-working of the classic Shakespeare play. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iEkDjw
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Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about
The background to the cases of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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California sues Activision Blizzard over alleged harassment
One of the world's largest gaming companies is accused of endemic discrimination and harassment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Michael Jackson super fan among those sanctioned by UK
A vice-president of Equatorial Guinea is among five people to receive UK "anti-corruption" sanctions. from BBC News - Home https...
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Tokyo 2020: Hend Zaza, 12, is youngest athlete at Olympics
Hend Zaza from Syria reveals her inspiration for getting into table tennis at such a young age. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kJLDA...
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Tommy Robinson loses High Court libel case
The anti-Islam activist is ordered to pay a Syrian teenage refugee £100,000 in damages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wbf191
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Post Office scandal: Postmasters to get up to £100,000
Subpostmasters wrongly convicted of offences during an IT scandal are to receive interim compensation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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UK has no idea of EU fishing catch in its waters, says Labour
The government says it is trying to get EU boats to declare everything they land in UK waters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iAIroC...
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomb like being hit by truck, says survivor
Martin Hibbert, who was badly injured, says he wants "the truth" to emerge from the public inquiry. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Zoomtown-on-Sea? The lure of a new life on the coast
Remote working meant the Lancaster family could live anywhere - they found their sea view in Scarborough. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Mercury Prize nominations: Wolf Alice, Arlo Parks and Celeste make the shortlist
The band are joined by Arlo Parks, Celeste, Ghetts and Mogwai on the album of the year shortlist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3xYf...
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More than 600,000 people told to isolate by Covid app
618,903 people in England and Wales received self-isolation alerts in the week up to 14 July from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wV9v7e
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Croydon tram crash: Passengers accidentally killed, jury concludes
Seven people died when the tram tipped over and spun off the track in Croydon in November 2016. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BmOHs...
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Greensill had extraordinarily privileged access to government, says inquiry
An official report on lobbying says Lex Greensill's conflicts of interest 'should have been considered". from BBC News - Home...
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Tokyo Olympics: I beat an Olympian...when I was younger
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to people who can boast they once beat some of the current Team GB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kPxEd3
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China floods: Drone footage shows the scale of damage as clean up begins
As aerial pictures show the extent of destruction, our correspondent reports on the situation on the ground. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Pegasus spyware seller: Blame our customers not us for hacking
NSO Group tells BBC News: "The finger-pointing should be at the customer." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3rzvpfe
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Joe Biden says he's self-conscious as president
The president reflects on his first six months in the White House in a town hall hosted in Ohio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hTQO...
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Monkeypox: More than 200 contacts tracked in US for rare disease
No instances of the rare disease had been recorded in the US since 2003. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36WfKgc
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Europe floods: 'I have an axe beside my bed'
Marion Wenzel showed the BBC around her flood-wrecked house in Ahrweiler, Germany. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zqY0pN
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NHS workers in England offered 3% pay rise
Nurses and other NHS workers will get the extra 'in recognition of unique impact of pandemic' on staff. from BBC News - Home https...
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British man arrested in Spain over Twitter hack
The police action is the latest in a series of arrests over the 2020 attack on a series of celebrity accounts. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Brexit: What's the Northern Ireland Protocol?
Urgent changes to the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol have been called for by the UK government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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BP: Lorry driver shortages closing some sites temporarily
The oil firm says the "vast majority" of shortages were being "resolved within a day". from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Covid-19: New data shows care homes worst hit by Covid, and Starmer isolating
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3robOhM
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Milton Ernest misspelt as Milton Earnest on new sign
A councillor is disappointed to see the village of Milton Ernest spelt Milton Earnest on a road sign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Neo-Nazi Andrew Dymock jailed for terror offences
A judge tells Andrew Dymock, 24, he had promoted a "distorted and wicked cause". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zcTNWy
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Keir Starmer to isolate after child gets Covid
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is self-isolating after one of his children tests positive for Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Care home Covid deaths topped 39,000, watchdog data shows
Figures from Care Quality Commission lay out the pandemic's 'devastating impact' on care homes in England. from BBC News - Hom...
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PMQs: Boris Johnson urged to apologise for 'over 80s' Covid comment
Boris Johnson comes under fire at Prime Minister's Questions over a text leaked by Dominic Cummings. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Doctor Who's John Bishop in car crash avoiding 'big chicken'
John Bishop, 54, was travelling through Wales to get a ferry to Ireland at the time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V5rHNW
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RNLI shows how to 'float to live' if you fall into water
Ross MacLeod from the RNLI's Water Safety Team explains how to float in the water if you get into danger. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Vue Cinemas apologise over Birmingham seat crush death
The chain was fined £750,000 after Ateeq Rafiq died after getting trapped at Star City. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zmwSbe
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Marcus Rashford mural notes to come down as heavy rain forecast
The heartfelt messages will be removed for safekeeping amid plans to create a permanent display. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UVcN...
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Medal hope Amber Hill out of Tokyo Olympics
British medal hope Amber Hill withdraws from the women's skeet competition at this summer's Olympics after testing positive for Covi...
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Priti Patel defends deal to stop rising numbers crossing Channel
The government is paying France £54m in a bid to stem the number of migrants travelling to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kC...
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'Catastrophic' backlog at driving licence body, warns union
MPs are told bad decisions by DVLA managers resulted in a "catastrophic" processing backlog of 1.4 million cases. from BBC News ...
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Dinosaurs: 'Spectacular' fossil footprint find by four-year-old goes on display
A 200-million-year-old fossilised footprint could help scientists understand how dinosaurs walked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bq...
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Liverpool stripped of Unesco World Heritage status
The city is deleted from the much-coveted Unesco list because of developments on the waterfront. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W04M...
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GB women's footballers take knee ahead of first win
Great Britain's women's football squad take the knee before their opening 2-0 win over Chile at Tokyo 2020. from BBC News - Home h...
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Giant hail damages cars and windows in heatwave storm
Golf ball-sized hail comes "thundering down" as the extreme heat warning for England continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
UK and France agree deal to tackle rise in Channel crossings
France will double the number of police patrolling beaches, as record numbers cross the Channel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ez33...
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Climate change: US pushes China to make faster carbon cuts
US climate envoy John Kerry says help from China is needed to avoid a dangerous rise in heat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UsigZ2 ...
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Welsh bar and restaurant shut due to 'unbearable' heat
A seaside resort restaurant and a village pub temporarily close in the extreme heat warning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hTvl6R
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Dominic Cummings: Eight takeaways from his interview
The PM's former chief adviser on lockdowns, Downing Street rows, Brexit and coup discussions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TtY...
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British Horseracing Authority holds talks after slaughterhouse investigation
The British Horseracing Authority meets welfare experts after a BBC film about slaughtered racehorses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Storms hit Essex and Cambridgeshire after hot spell
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for thunderstorms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zkslX4
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Keep your router out of the Sun, Virgin Media warns
The company is alerting customers to the risk of overheating. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BpASd2
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Ballywatticock's moment in the sun
On Saturday, Northern Ireland hit record-breaking heights as thermometers soared above 30C. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ipx02W
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Dominic Cummings: I discussed ousting PM after 2019 election landslide
Boris Johnson's former aide says Downing Street rifts developed within days of a landslide victory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Backlash as 'pinged' staff rules called unworkable
Exemptions will be "considered on a case-by-case basis", but firms warn time is not on their side. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Covid-19: 'Crucial' to self-isolate and Olympics cancellation 'was never an option'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hXUygx
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Vue cinema chain fined £750,000 over seat crush death
Ateeq Rafiq died after getting his head stuck under a motorised footrest while searching for keys. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hR...
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Almost a quarter of England's pupils out of school
The "pingdemic" continues to affect schools and families with nearly 25% absent as the term ends. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Covid-19: Crucial for pinged people to self-isolate - No 10
Downing Street tries to clear up confusion after a minister says people can make an "informed decision". from BBC News - Home ht...
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Nike halts footwear production due to Covid outbreak
Nike could run out of its Vietnamese-made trainers because of a rise in Covid infections in the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Migrant crossings: What happens to migrants who reach the UK?
The government wants to cut the number of migrants crossing the Channel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gaYwhC
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HMV backs High Street with plans for 10 new stores
The music chain's owner says people love shopping and want to touch goods before buying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BoMaOv
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Women's state pension: Compensation closer for Waspi campaigners
The government was too slow to tell women they would be directly affected by the rising state pension age. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Eid al-Adha prayers continue as rockets fired in Afghanistan
Some of the worshippers appeared frightened and unsure what to do when they heard multiple explosions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Man stuck in M4 jam plays football on carriageway
There was a three-hour tailback on the M4 in Wiltshire after a lorry caught fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kBhrI1
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Raye and Polydor split after claims record label wouldn't release debut album
The 23-year-old singer says she and Polydor have "different goals artistically". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wSxXpR
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Rescheduling Games 'caused sleepless nights', says IOC president
Rescheduling the Tokyo Olympics "caused sleepless nights" but must go ahead "to give hope" for the future, says IOC Pres...
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Tokyo 2020: The hijabi referee making Olympic history
The first Arab and African woman to referee 3x3 basketball at the Olympics shares how her Muslim faith has guided her career. from BBC New...
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Monday, July 19, 2021
Germany floods: Government rejects criticism over flood warnings
As the flood risks ease, questions are raised whether the high death toll could have been avoided. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bj...
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Northern's self-service ticket machines hit by ransomware cyber attack
Northern rail's new self-service machines were installed at 420 stations two months ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wUR9mG
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Shielders 'feeling abandoned' as coronavirus restrictions lifted
Three people who were told to shield during lockdown share their concerns as rules are eased in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Two jabs needed to enter nightclubs from September
People will need to be fully vaccinated to enter venues where large crowds gather, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid-19: Critical staff to avoid isolation and some under-18s to get jab
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zs9N7l
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Covid patients urge caution: 'It's just the worst experience'
As most coronavrirus restrictions in England are lifted, Covid patients urge the public to take care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Cinderella: Andrew Lloyd Webber heartbroken over Cinderella cancellations
The opening nights of the West End production are cancelled due to Covid-19 self-isolation measures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid: Critical workers to avoid close contact isolation
People performing "critical" tasks including air traffic controllers will be exempt under new rules. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Met Office issues first UK extreme heat warning
It covers south-west England and large parts of Wales as the UK experiences a prolonged hot spell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wP...
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Zoom bets billions on hybrid working in Five9 deal
The firm announces a $14.7bn (£10.7bn) deal to buy Five9, a cloud-based call centre operator. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wKis32 ...
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Global shares slide amid Covid economic recovery fears
Stock markets in the UK, the US and Europe fall on concerns that rising cases may impede a recovery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Heatwave swimming warning after six die in England
Rescuers say that lakes and rivers can be a silent summer killer after deaths around England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3in3OK2 ...
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