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Covid in Scotland: Vaccine passports and classroom masks rules end

The end of more restrictions comes almost two years after the first confirmed case of Covid in Scotland. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rchMEjB

Ukrainian sailor in Majorca tried to sink yacht of Russian boss

The man told a judge in Majorca that he had wanted to retaliate for the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lE0nVHS

Rishi Sunak targets Russia with fresh banking sanctions

The measures, co-ordinated with the US and the EU, are designed to cut off Moscow from raising funds. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/t0XdEIv

Ukraine conflict: Putin's nuclear alert a distraction attempt, UK says

Russia's president has put its deterrence forces - which include nuclear weapons - on high alert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ydKCtNv

Rishi Sunak targets Russia with fresh banking sanctions

The measures, co-ordinated with the US and the EU, are designed to cut off Moscow from raising funds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t0XdEIv

Ukraine conflict: Refugee's tearful description of why she fled

Zhanna Gavrilenko spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen near the Ukrainian-Polish border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5xIWEAi

Covid: Scotland's rules ease and report describes care staff 'trauma'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GX9Mc7S

How badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?

The latest financial measures against Russia for invading Ukraine had been seen as a 'last resort'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w64nWxY

Ukraine: Anger over Russian oil tanker due in Orkney

It has led to calls for the prime minister to deny Russian-owned vessels access to UK ports. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/7JgDxLq

Brecon: Missing woman Rita, 96, prompts police appeal

Rita was last seen on Saturday morning, and she is thought to be travelling on foot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PGeEv6x

Ukraine: Oil depot hit and set ablaze near Kyiv

The fire prompted fears of toxic fumes and residents were warned to close their windows and stay indoors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rqTFO1k

Covid: How TV briefings shaped the pandemic, and faith groups in Wales react to mask law change

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BtNnVwR

Covid: How TV briefings shaped the pandemic, and faith groups in Wales react to mask law change

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/BtNnVwR

Valve releases Steam Deck handheld PC to select few

Unexpected high demand means supplies of many pre-orders of the gaming console have been delayed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xk3tWl7

First Scots appear on Gogglebox in six years

Viewers and politicians complained as there had been no Scots cast in the show since 2016. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ElaLFx9

In pictures: Kyiv under attack as fighting rages on

Russian forces continue a military assault on neighbouring Ukraine, as fighting reaches the streets in the capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u8vdbc6

Covid: Five things we still need to keep an eye on, and Covid Status app criticised over privacy failings

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/bc2s64O

Covid: Five things we still need to keep an eye on, and Covid Status app criticised over privacy failings

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bc2s64O

Ukrainians in the UK: 'My dad refused safety, he will protect the land'

UK-based Ukrainians tell of fears for their homeland's future and their attempts to help from afar. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/dJsLcvx

Russia bans British airlines from its airspace

Russia says the move is a response to the UK's 'unfriendly' decision to ban Aeroflot from the UK. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/8DrLHqz

Polycystic ovary syndrome: Mental health link 'not recognised'

Angharad Lewis did not want to leave home because of her polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JzEC37L

Sally Kellerman: Oscar-nominated MAS*H actress dies at 84

Sally Kellerman played "Hot Lips" Houlihan in Robert Altman's 1970 film, set in the Korean war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JrEV0Ls

Covid-19 tests: Southern Health Trust investigates 'inaccurate' results

The issue affects up to 200 people and may be linked to a bottle of solution used in the tests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8CHaT3J

Simple visual guide to the Russian attack

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine. Here's a simple guide to what has happened so far - using maps and images. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0oHAYJE

Police Scotland warn of hazardous driving conditions

A Met Office yellow weather alert for snow and ice is in place until 09:30 on Friday. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/9YdWhFo

Covid and flu jabs could be given at same time in the autumn

The Welsh government's plan is to move away from an emergency response to the pandemic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fN5eDQd

Ukraine conflict: What we know about the invasion

Russia has launched a large-scale military attack on its southern neighbour - here's what we know. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ArfPTzl

We stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine - Cleverly

Foreign office minister James Cleverly says UK will respond with support for Ukraine. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/6f4t2X8

Audit Scotland: NHS staffing could threaten post-Covid recovery

Audit Scotland says the health service remains on an emergency footing as patient waiting lists soar. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TpUz6mw

Ukraine crisis: Kyiv residents queue for supplies

Kyiv residents queue for supplies outside shops as others leave the city by road. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7sxyzqF

Barclays freezes ex-boss's bonus amid Epstein links

Jes Staley's payments are suspended as regulators examine how he described his links to Epstein. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IAPUEpH

Call for ban on wet wipes containing plastic

Scottish Water says the wipes are involved in thousands of sewer blockages each year. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/BuSk6wE

Metaverse app allows kids into virtual strip clubs

A BBC investigation witnesses grooming, sexual material and a rape threat in a virtual reality world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mgoqPhb

Covid: Delay surgery after Omicron and support fraud's impact on taxpayers

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VtOYDJe

River Severn flooding: Severe warnings remain in place

The river is expected to peak in Worcestershire, where severe flooding is predicted to continue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qNX9z8l

London indecent exposures: Bald roller skater sought by police

The man has approached six women who were walking alone in London at night, the Met Police says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/1j80n2d

Online subscription scams costing UK victims millions

Many of the scams lure victims in with fake adverts on Facebook, seemingly backed by celebrities. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/BCMs3Sy

Whyte signs contract to fight Fury with bout expected at Wembley in April

British heavyweight Dillian Whyte signs a contract to fight WBC champion Tyson Fury, with the bout expected to take place at Wembley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zeSIfsD

Covid: Sturgeon to set out Scotland's plans and UK finances improve

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/pHa1ixv

Online subscription scams costing UK victims millions

Many of the scams lure victims in with fake adverts on Facebook, seemingly backed by celebrities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BCMs3Sy

Guns returned to dozens of domestic abuse suspects, police data shows

Police data reveals revoked gun licences have been returned to people accused of violent crimes. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/jaIsXSu

Domestic abuse: New coercive control laws now in force

Coercive control is a specific offence for the first time in Northern Ireland as of Monday. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/kSON5y2

Space: Wales' new strategy could boost economy by £2bn

British astronaut Tim Peake says he is "delighted" by the proposals. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Ye9oCEh

More people in homelessness struggle after Covid, says charity

It says the number of people rough sleeping or without a home in Glasgow is growing after Covid. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/zUQcbO3

Covid: PM's living with Covid plan and Australia reopens border

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/vX6DewP

Winter Olympics: Team GB's results from Beijing 2022

All you need to know about the Great Britain team and their results in Beijing at the 2022 Winter Olympics. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Mi72Ngn

Queen carries on with light duties after Covid symptoms

Her workload is likely to include the reading of state papers or looking through correspondence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/grC0cMx

From homeless on the streets of Norwich to motherhood

Once homeless and addicted to heroin, a former sex worker tells of how she turned her life around. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tbpyq5l

Derby County: The footballing city that could lose its club

Businesses in Derby say the football club is the "heartbeat" of the city. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/JlXpwfq

Watch: PM interview with Sophie Raworth

The UK prime minister is asked about the Ukraine crisis and No 10 parties on this week's Sunday Morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0pL6ve4

Ukrainian officials run from apparent shelling

Watch the moment when a group including the interior minister take cover in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tmJhxW7

Lufthansa to suspend flights to Ukraine capital

The German airline will also halt services to Odessa as fears grow over a Russian invasion of Kyiv. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SOnLI8T

Archbishop of Canterbury says his faith helped during depression

Justin Welby says he felt God's love and a "vicious sense of dislike" for himself simultaneously. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dZF8B4X

Gorleston's former library clock to undergo restoration

The Carnegie library clock in Gorleston has been kept in storage for more than 40 years. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/CAVv9Sb

Covid: Self-isolation laws to end in England, and Australia set for tourist reopening

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/z017JUl

Neuroblastoma: The cancer-hit families facing a funding mountain

What do you do if you are told your child has cancer, but treatment could cost more than a house? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XqTpyFM

Neuroblastoma: The cancer-hit families facing a funding mountain

What do you do if you are told your child has cancer, but treatment could cost more than a house? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/XqTpyFM

Maryland couple plead guilty in nuclear secrets plot

The wife acted as lookout while her husband hid a data card inside a peanut butter sandwich. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lBcrYq

Lost Polish veterans to have gravestones dedicated in Newark

A researcher says it will be the service the World War Two servicemen never had. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Ps0GCaQ

Covid: PM returns lockdown party survey to police, and New Zealand reports record case numbers

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7P1d5eJ

More than 17,000 chain store shop closed last year

Figures reflect the rise of online shopping and the pandemic, but the rate of closures is slowing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1umJYeM

Covid: PM returns lockdown party survey to police, and New Zealand reports record case numbers

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/7P1d5eJ

Storm Eunice reaches the UK

The UK's second storm in a week is making landfall, with gusts of up to 90mph forecast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dZnJIc9

Strong winds from storms hit the UK

Second storm in a week makes landfall, with winds speeds of up to 90mph forecast. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/9On8fkQ

Call to keep testing free and Covid passes scrapped in Wales

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a9NFGHO

Greek ferry: Hundreds evacuated from Olympia blaze off Corfu

Greek and Italian boats rush to rescue 288 people from a ferry but not everyone is accounted for. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pCNaObT

Tamera: 'Having synaesthesia means I see colours when I hear music'

The rare neurological condition synaesthesia is helping singer/songwriter Tamera make music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1v069rU

Paul Reed death: Man charged over fatal Rotherham Hospital fight

Paul Reed died following an altercation with another patient at Rotherham Hospital on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/by6xZ7Y

Jacob Rees-Mogg says little evidence Brexit hit trade

The Brexit benefits minister says Covid is behind trade falls, and Brexit is helping the economy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IjZ5zxF

Storm Dudley brings travel disruption as Storm Eunice looms

Northern England and Scotland are dealing with the impact of Storm Dudley, as Storm Eunice looms. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/nIPqEh1

Ukraine: Russia will test our mettle, says Liz Truss

The foreign secretary tells the Telegraph the West "must not be lulled into a false sense of security". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/sU5nq89

Covid: Fewer train services and pandemic postal delays

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3SHam9l

Jota injury the only negative from Liverpool win at Inter - Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says the only negative from his team's 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League is an ankle injury to Diogo Jota. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P2IQhZe

Storm Dudley winds overturn lorry in Northumberland

Thousands lose power and rail services are badly hit after the storm hit parts of the UK. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/saS0FQO

Ukraine: UK will judge Russia by its actions, says minister Ben Wallace

Defence secretary cautiously welcomes reports Russia is pulling back troops, but says it is "too soon to tell". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/FcgpoMt

Boohoo ad banned by regulator for objectifying women

The Advertising Standards Authority said the retailer's advert was irresponsible and likely to cause offence. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/AdYO1l4

Covid: NHS dental care backlog and Canada police chief quits amid protests

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/uBkm1e0

Ukraine: UK will judge Russia by its actions, says minister Ben Wallace

Defence secretary cautiously welcomes reports Russia is pulling back troops, but says it is "too soon to tell". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FcgpoMt

Djokovic saga highlights Australia asylum seekers held for record 689 days

Human Rights Watch highlighted the record figure following Novak Djokovic's detention last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0wFkTcU

Energy bills: 'I wear two dressing gowns due to inflation'

Spending "cut to the bone" and children "too hungry to play" because of the cost of living. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Sf21e7a

Covid: NHS dental care backlog and Canada police chief quits amid protests

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uBkm1e0

Paul Robson hunt: On-the-run sex offender refused parole five times

Paul Robson, who is described as a "menace to women", walked out of HMP North Sea Camp on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u8d1fqO

Man, 80, returns to Coalville nightclub where he met late wife

The Emporium heard about the couple's love story and unveiled a Valentine's Day tribute. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KgPYG7p

Surgery delays: Man feels forgotten after six-year wait

At 475,000 people, Northern Ireland's waiting lists are the worst in the UK. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JLYMXDj

What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?

The cost of living is at its highest rate for 10 years and is expected to increase further. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lXRmexI

Covid: Djokovic breaks silence on vaccines, and Northern Ireland set to lift restrictions

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sX0imDS

UK wage growth continues to trail cost of living

Real pay fell by 0.8% between October and December as inflation soared, official figures show. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/O8vGS0u

Murder arrest after 'suspicious activity' on Runcorn bridge

A man parked his car on the Silver Jubilee Bridge in Runcorn on Saturday night, police say. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/rvWJye8

Organ donation: 'I got a new heart on Valentine's Day'

Michelle Crawford says a heart transplant when she was 10 years old gave her a second chance at life. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/W5y7Iwx

Heart disease: Women at higher risk of misdiagnosis

Vicki teaches her son, five, to use FaceTime in case his grandmother has a heart attack. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/U3aGYg5

NHS hospital doctor arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

Police have launched a major review of the doctor's work at hospitals in Dudley and Stoke-on-Trent. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dj0FQGM

University strikes: Will lectures be cancelled?

A wave of strikes over the next three weeks could affect more than a million students, unions say. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/XBUk6Jj

Rotherham hospital: Man dies after fight between patients

A man, 47, is arrested on suspicion of murdering a patient who died after a fight in Rotherham. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xP19IMf

Covid: Support for removing NI restrictions and protests continue in NZ

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nhygq3p

The 5,000-year-old human bone found in the River Thames

Graphic designer Simon Hunt had gone out for a morning row when he made the surprising discovery. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ji1dAPu

Sadiq Khan: New Met boss must have robust plan on culture problems

London's mayor Sadiq Khan says the force's "cultural problems" need to be dealt with quickly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9XKsRwx

Steve Barclay: PM's new chief of staff pledges smaller state

Steve Barclay says high spending was correct during the pandemic but the state needs to "step back". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/j1osmQb

Post Office scandal: 'I want someone else to be charged and jailed like I was'

Former sub-postmasters hope for "justice" as statutory inquiry into scandal starts hearing evidence. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/s7ONr5w

Horror-crime writer Matt Wesolowski calls for evil understanding

Matt Wesolowski's novels explore chilling crimes with a supernatural twist in a podcast style. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/pI0ti8b

Steve Barclay: PM's new chief of staff pledges smaller state

Steve Barclay says high spending was correct during the pandemic but the state needs to "step back". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/j1osmQb

Covid protests: Hundreds fined as convoy heads to Paris

Thousands of demonstrators opposed to France's coronavirus regulations are trying to enter the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NJxo9zL

Blind commuter harassed on escalator because of guide dog

Dr Amit Patel, who is blind, has shared the footage of the altercation on a London Underground escalator. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/PnfqKV0

Jordan Nash: John Lewis Christmas ad child star on mental health struggles

For Children's Mental Health Week, child actor Jordan Nash talks to pupils about his mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/osJecg3

Fleetwood man aims to be first to swim to the Isle of Man

Former Army captain Adam Diver wants to be the first person to swim from England to the Isle of Man. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/hGQu9o7

Friendship helped us through loss in the pandemic

Former school friends rediscover the joy of the arts in a project in memory of a late friend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iyd2lDz

Covid: Police send PM questionnaire, and court orders end to trucker blockade

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/lZco8WR

Arsenal celebrated beating us like they'd won the league - Neves

Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves says Arsenal celebrated their win over them like they had "won the league". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/18Ss7br

UK economy rebounds with 7.5% growth last year

The expansion was ahead of forecasts despite a setback in December due to Omicron restrictions. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/0vIwLfD

Covid: Economic growth beats forecasts and Welsh restrictions to ease

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/pAjfTkN

Covid: Wales' face mask law could be scrapped in March

Covid passes will not be needed from 18 February under plans to ease Wales' remaining restrictions. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Te0l8ir

Covid: Economic growth beats forecasts and Welsh restrictions to ease

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pAjfTkN

Ukraine tensions: Can diplomacy prevent war?

Diplomats hope that warring sides can get off the road to war - but finding such a path is not easy. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xW32uko

Winter Olympics: Watch Lucas Eguibar's headcam footage of a snowboard cross crash

Spain's Lucas Eguibar's headcam catches footage of the moment he is caught up in a crash during a snowboard cross race at the Beijing Winter Olympics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1vODBNZ

Covid: Police contact people over No 10 parties, and 'unacceptable' trucker protests

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/pVqEWCb

Post-natal depression in men: 'The darkest time of my life'

There are no specific measures to monitor the mental health of new fathers and some struggle to cope. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aFTE89q

Worcestershire girl's hair donation to help boy with cancer

Josh, nine, from Evesham, was diagnosed after his parents raised concerns about his Covid recovery. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VHqKvzb

All-rounder Lamb named in England World Cup squad

North West Thunder all-rounder Emma Lamb is named in England's squad for their defence of the Women's World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/veyJ3Vt

Wayne Rooney says he was worried about death during darkest times

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney says that during the darkest times of his career he worried he could up end up dead as a result of his alcohol abuse. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ZXtUfY7

Birmingham 2022: Esports to be included as pilot event at Commonwealth Games

Esports are to be included as a pilot event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/u5WaPZl

Winter Olympics: Lindsey Jacobellis wins snowboard cross gold

Lindsey Jacobellis finally wins gold in the women's snowboard cross at the age of 36 - 16 years after blowing her chance of gold at Turin 2006. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7QmtkVZ

New vinyl pressing plant opens in Middlesbrough

The Middlesbrough factory aims to press 50,000 records a month to help meet a shortage in supply. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/GOEDwFz

Covid: PM 'past point of no return' and families avoid Spain over jab rules

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0KBxolZ

Amir Locke: Protesters demand end to 'no-knock' warrants

Demonstrators call for reform after the killing of a 22-year-old man in a police raid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y9hqbak

Whisky maker sets £92,000 price for rare release

The Macallan says it is offering 288 decanters of whisky which was laid to rest during World War Two. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/0Wjft7o

Cost of living: 'Businesses can't cope with rising costs'

Inflation, at its highest rate for 30 years, is not just hitting households but businesses as well. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/4KnQaNF

Britain will not flinch over Ukraine, Boris Johnson tells Russia

Boris Johnson says the UK will seek new powers to impose sanctions if Moscow invades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o8MIcHa

Kurt Zouma: West Ham condemn defender as video emerges of him hitting pet cat

West Ham "unreservedly condemn" Kurt Zouma after a video emerges of the defender hitting his pet cat. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/lrn2kvZ

Calls for contact tracing system to be wound up

The Scottish Conservatives want Test and Protect replaced with a cheaper and more targeted system. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aRj8xef

Covid: Pressure on PM after Starmer mobbed and pandemic 'staycation' boost continues

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lGLbEZU

Covid: Pressure on PM after Starmer mobbed and pandemic 'staycation' boost continues

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/lGLbEZU

Tinnitus biobank needed to explain ringing ears condition

A charity says a biobank library of human tissue is needed so experts can try to cure tinnitus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jOwi97d

Mental health: Rise in NI children seeking help during pandemic

Figures show mental health services referrals from hospitals for young people rose by 24% in a year. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/jkKX9V1

'Ashamed' Overmars leaves Ajax role over 'inappropriate' messages

Marc Overmars leaves his role as director of football affairs at Ajax having sent a "series of inappropriate messages to several female colleagues". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cUsO1Ki

China's Tencent restores Fight Club ending after backlash

In a rare reversal, Chinese streaming giant Tencent undid massive cuts it had made to the original. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HD0IMnG

Covid: Plan to tackle NHS backlog on hold and Australia's borders reopen

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/g8LGJHz

New greenfield housing still designed around cars, report finds

Services such as shops, schools and doctors are often almost impossible to reach on foot or by bike from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/SibOCTf

Give PM time and space to deliver, says Kwasi Kwarteng

The business secretary says Boris Johnson is focused on the job, but MPs continue to question his future. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/yx4fO2z

Prince Charles leads tributes to 'remarkable' Queen

He welcomed his mother's wish that Camilla be known as Queen Consort when he becomes King. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8fHyER2

Levi Bellfield confesses to Lin and Megan Russell murders, lawyer says

Lin Russell and her daughter Megan were attacked and killed in 1996 in Kent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FyvZ5Wk

Neighbours under threat after Channel 5 drops show

The Australian network that airs the show says it is looking for a new UK partner for the soap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7pQojC6

Give PM time and space to deliver, says Kwasi Kwarteng

The business secretary says Boris Johnson is focused on the job, but MPs continue to question his future. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yx4fO2z

'Scotland were world class but England fly-half Smith should have stayed on'

Ex-England scrum-half Matt Dawson hails Scotland's performance but questions why England fly-half Marcus Smith was replaced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/re6D3J2

Covid-19: 'Hospitals couldn’t function without these labs’

BBC News NI visits Northern Ireland's pathology labs where millions of tests are carried out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ny2RePq

Neighbours under threat after Channel 5 drops show

The Australian network that airs the show says it is looking for a new UK partner for the soap. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/7pQojC6

Man Utd's Elanga racially abused after penalty miss

Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga is targeted with racist social media messages after Friday's FA Cup fourth-round defeat by Middlesbrough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8eNSgV2

Can tourism ease the inflation pressure in Turkey?

As people in Turkey battle a massive rate of inflation could tourism help ease the situation? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BkPsat4

Covid: Former minister calls for Johnson to go and Paterson Randox messages revealed

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9ybwcrq

Triple Olympic champion Shaun White to retire

Three-time Winter Olympic snowboarding champion Shaun White says he will retire from the sport after the Games in Beijing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qYfOjgK

Winter Olympics: Team GB's Dodds and Mouat beat Czech Republic comfortably

Team GB's Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat secure a comfortable mixed doubles win over the Czech Republic at the Winter Olympics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yUXKIH

Team GB mixed doubles curlers beat Czech Republic comfortably

Team GB mixed doubles curling pair Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat set up an enticing encounter with leaders Italy later on Saturday after defeating the Czech Republic 8-3. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T8ziUZu

Six Nations: Wales-Ireland kit clash frustrates colour-blind fans

The decision to wear traditional red and green jerseys will cause problems for colour-blind people. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/UfC43ek

Deaf people diagnosed with cancer face 'big barriers'

One patient who has been deaf since birth explains how she was left confused over her diagnosis and treatment. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/AqPSHwl

Scottish charity 'befriends' alcoholics to help them stay sober

A support worker helps alcoholics transition back into the community when they leave hospital. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xU8OQ74

Jeff Bezos' superyacht will cause historic Rotterdam bridge to be dismantled

Rotterdam's Koningshaven Bridge is to be dismantled to allow the ship to leave a shipyard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dDesK0k

Energy prices: Government 'sided with oil and gas companies' - Ed Miliband

Labour's Ed Miliband has criticised the government's action on rising energy prices. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/8zesqDN

Covid: Children's mental health referrals hit record levels, and cancer backlog warning

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ja9BvcZ

Life won’t get easier until 2023, warns Bank boss

Households will see the biggest fall in their living standards since 1990, the Bank of England says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/FwgnjXl

Ashley Wadsworth: Man charged with murder of Canadian woman

Ashley Wadsworth was found dead by officers called to a disturbance at a house in Chelmsford, Essex. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tLul0SX4r

Ashley Wadsworth: Man charged with murder of Canadian woman

Ashley Wadsworth was found dead by officers called to a disturbance at a house in Chelmsford, Essex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tLul0SX4r

Southend West by-election: Polls open with nine candidates

The Essex seaside seat became vacant following the fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess MP in October. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/YsCaNmRhp

Covid: New Zealand to open borders, and Serbia stands by Djokovic tests

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/RAHYim4ve

Down's syndrome: Swansea model Beth Matthews signs with agency

Beth Matthews, 22, is "blossoming" since signing for modelling agency Zebedee, her mother says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/12jXGMQZn

Why are gas bills so high and what's the energy price cap?

Businesses and householders face rising energy bills, and many suppliers have gone bust. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/NUu5aWePi

Jude Hill: Meet the 11-year-old starring in Kenneth Branagh's Belfast

Meet Jude Hill, who stars as a young Kenneth Branagh in the director's Oscar-tipped film Belfast. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/J8IPwotUn

Boris Johnson facing further calls to resign amid parties row

Tobias Ellwood becomes the latest Tory MP to say he will submit a no-confidence letter in the PM. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/r3lpW9Uk0

Boris Johnson facing further calls to resign amid parties row

Tobias Ellwood becomes the latest Tory MP to say he will submit a no-confidence letter in the PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r3lpW9Uk0

Kate takes over from Harry as royal rugby patron

The Duchess of Cambridge becomes the figurehead for rugby union and rugby league in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/chDIlxuqb

Winter Olympics: Torch relay gets under way in Beijing

More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the Olympic flame before Friday's opening ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YbMFJzx4w

Climate change: The science briefing that convinced Boris Johnson

The prime minister has called the presentation "very important' - now we get to see it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QxdegN4PT

Covid: Government writes off £8.7bn of PPE and lockdown comes to Tonga

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/CTiU5agsG

Covid: Government writes off £8.7bn of PPE and lockdown comes to Tonga

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CTiU5agsG

Kate takes over from Harry as royal rugby patron

The Duchess of Cambridge becomes the figurehead for rugby union and rugby league in England. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/chDIlxuqb

Covid: Sue Gray updated report promise and measles warning as restrictions lift

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QqOekYHDh

Sue Gray: Johnson focused on saving his own skin, Starmer says

The Labour leader says the PM has become distracted from key issues like the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/OWJ4DFzNU

House prices jump amid robust demand and low supply

Prices in January were up 11.2% from a year ago, but Nationwide predicts the market will slow in 2022. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/z8sV9AWmy

How people may get help to pay high energy bills

With higher bills set to climb even higher, what are the government's options for softening the blow? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iRboa1mYC

Storms Malik and Corrie: Final homes to have power reconnected

Northern Powergrid says the final 61 properties will be reconnected on Tuesday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/UG0k8CDux

Covid: Sue Gray updated report promise and measles warning as restrictions lift

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/QqOekYHDh

Rugby school year group study remotely due to Covid-19

Members of year seven at Harris School will study at home until Friday. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/nT85pio6k