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Bethany Shipsey: Parents welcome toxic DNP reclassification to poison

The compound has killed several people and parents have campaigned for reclassification. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kJvGH36

Eurovision: Why is the UK hosting it and when is it on?

Around 160 million people from across the globe will watch the world's biggest song contest live from Liverpool on 13 May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GQ89ihw

Preet Chandi: Woman sets second world record in polar expedition

Army officer Preet Chandi, known as Polar Preet, says "it was the toughest thing I've ever done". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/rF4lYsb

Cost of living with food allergies becoming 'unbearable'

Prices of supermarket staples are rising at the fastest rate in decades, hitting "free from" shoppers hard. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/knhb38F

Preet Chandi: Woman sets second world record in polar expedition

Army officer Preet Chandi, known as Polar Preet, says "it was the toughest thing I've ever done". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rF4lYsb

Everyone to live 15 minutes from green space or water in England under plans

A blueprint is set out to restore nature in England after criticism over pollution and wildlife decline. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/zpsrJt1

Hillsborough disaster: Police to respond to Bishop's report

Bishop James Jones has criticised the fact the government is yet to respond to his 2017 report. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/HQeOM7T

Rare 'mother-of-pearl' cloud spotted in Scotland

Stunning Nacreous cloud captured by BBC Weather Watchers in Scotland. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/RnF9VBJ

Bridlington man repairs tooth with plastic and super glue

Antony Watson says he resorted to drastic measures after being unable to find an NHS dentist. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/okXS76G

The 1975 and Lewis Capaldi to play Radio 1's Big Weekend

The festival is coming to Dundee, three years after it was supposed to happen in the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/50wZjdi

Chris Mason: What does Zahawi sacking mean for PM?

Rishi Sunak resisted those urging him to sack Nadhim Zahawi sooner, writes Political Editor Chris Mason. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/gnsBuC4

‘The most unusual thing I’ve seen in all my years’

A large eel, toys and wet wipes were among the tonnes of items clogging up sewers last year. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tVxl0Tf

I became a wigmaker after my hair fell out

Will Venus started looking for a way to cover up hair loss after alcohol abuse led to alopecia. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/VjWa2O5

Nicola Bulley: Missing Inskip dog walker prompts police search

Nicola Bulley has been missing since she took her dog for a walk on Friday morning, police say. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/5UfuxPJ

Chris Mason: Zahawi sacking raises questions over Sunak's judgement

The now-sacked chairman is not the PM's first minister to be investigated, says BBC political editor Chris Mason. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/RUi2Z9m

The joy and the trauma of carrying a celebrity's baby

Shanna St Clair was a surrogate for a celebrity twice – one experience was "beautiful", the other "terrible”. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5zwxnph

Malo Gusto: Chelsea sign teenage right-back from Lyon in £31m deal

Chelsea sign 19-year-old French right-back Malo Gusto from Lyon in a deal worth 35m euro (£30.7m). from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0qcF4oa

Rubik's cubes: 'Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down'

Enthusiasts and world record holders descend on Glasgow for a "cubing" competition. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/c4BjkZF

Nadhim Zahawi committed a serious breach of ministerial code, says Sunak

Pressure was mounting on Nadhim Zahawi after it emerged he paid a tax penalty while chancellor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/80Scgfw

Girl, nine, inspires 'letters to heaven' postbox

Matilda came up with the idea after telling her mum she wanted to write to her grandparents who had passed away. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/VykzbFL

Australian Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina to win Melbourne title

Aryna Sabalenka wins her first Grand Slam singles title by fighting back to beat Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6H49Bud

Brent Cross: Charity department store opens in 'UK first'

The pop-up department store will sell second-hand fashion items supplied by 10 different charities. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/4U9Rk1W

Brent Cross: Charity department store opens in 'UK first'

The pop-up department store will sell second-hand fashion items supplied by 10 different charities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4U9Rk1W

Hexham stabbing: Girl, 16, and boy, 15, seriously injured

Hexham town centre has been cordoned off as a boy, 15 and girl, 16 have been stabbed. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/e9ZhEwv

Tyre Nichols: Memphis reckons with police killing by black officers

All five officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were black. Experts say that's not unusual. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vcGmPls

Gillian Keegan asks teachers to give heads notice of plan to strike

The education secretary wants teachers to tell schools if they plan to join Wednesday's walkout. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/cBToD4f

Bharat Biotech: India launches its first nasal Covid vaccine

The vaccine's maker says it is effective in preventing infection and transmission of the disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/pYgGafi

Woman in care failed for most of her life by authorities - report

The report by the children's commissioner found a catalogue of failings during the 21-year-old's life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k6MCxuw

Short-finned pilot whale first of kind in British waters

Researchers say it adds to growing evidence of aquatic mammals being affected by climate change. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ODQ6kM0

Shopping purchases may help spot ovarian cancer

Shoppers' loyalty-card data could flag early symptoms linked to the cancer, UK researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CkZc8zO

Woman in care failed for most of her life by authorities - report

The report by the children's commissioner found a catalogue of failings during the 21-year-old's life. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/k6MCxuw

Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in Jenin

The heaviest death toll in months comes as troops battle militants in the flashpoint West Bank town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3NqQTAo

Dad's warning after girl, 14, dies from inhaling deodorant

Giorgia Green's parents want clearer product labelling to warn of the potential dangers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K1h38Gd

Chester Zoo: Rare tree kangaroo emerges from mum's pouch

The joey, the first of its kind to be born at Chester Zoo, has been developing in the pouch since July. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/s5z4pde

Dad's warning after girl, 14, dies from inhaling deodorant

Giorgia Green's parents want clearer product labelling to warn of the potential dangers. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/K1h38Gd

Chester Zoo: Rare tree kangaroo emerges from mum's pouch

The joey, the first of its kind to be born at Chester Zoo, has been developing in the pouch since July. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s5z4pde

Trans prisoner fears and charges over rail crash

The row over convicted rapist Isla Bryson and the latest on a fatal train derailment lead the papers. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/wujBTXh

NI Protocol: M&S warns against separate labelling for NI goods

The UK and EU both previously suggested it could help reduce checks related to the NI Protocol. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ao12ISr

First black history statues return to Brixton

The sculptures were erected at Brixton railway station in 1986 but have been absent for seven years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XxTAlRw

Met Safer Schools officer pleads guilty to child sex offences

PC Hussain Chehab, 22, was serving as a Safer Schools officer in London when concerns were raised. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3ed27Bi

Rupert Murdoch ditches plan to merge Fox and News Corp

The media tycoon has withdrawn his proposal, saying it is "not optimal" for shareholders at this time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qRlzxF1

Scotland's papers: Stroke risk warning and plea over bullying epidemic

A charity's concerns over new health data and a call for a law to stop bullying make the front pages. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/6nrFAkQ

Sir Elton John sends concert tickets to Telford students

Telford Priory pupils were praised by the singer for their lockdown version of I'm Still Standing. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tIhUvPe

Priory and Springhill GP surgeries to be taken over by health trust

Attempts to find doctors to run the Priory and Springhill practice in Holywood and Bangor have failed. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/c8BlEfe

Zelensky aide Tymoshenko announces resignation

Kyrylo Tymoshenko resigns as the Ukrainian president announces a crackdown on corruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B6XNKZO

Liam Smith: Murder charge over acid attack shooting death

Liam Smith, 38, was found shot and doused in acid before his body was dumped in a street in Wigan. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/oC86iWU

Ros Atkins on… Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs

The BBC's Analysis editor explains the background to the tax affairs of Nadhim Zahawi. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/gBiq10u

Mystery portrait likely to be Raphael masterpiece

Experts found the faces in the de Brécy Tondo were identical to those in a Raphael altarpiece. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/yid7NwD

Richard Sharp: BBC chairman says Boris Johnson loan row 'a distraction'

Richard Sharp said he had never hidden his longstanding relationship with the former prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d82CHIs

Wrexham: Football chairman in tears after Ryan Reynolds donation

FC United of Wrexham hoped to raise £480 for new kits, but the movie star donated £1,600. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/qURN5i3

Heathrow Airport: Dozens of flights cancelled due to freezing fog

British Airways says it has had to cancel around 80 flights out of the airport on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cDEZvpB

Heathrow Airport: Dozens of flights cancelled due to freezing fog

British Airways says it has had to cancel around 80 flights out of the airport on Monday. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/cDEZvpB

Ukraine war: Germany won't block export of its Leopard 2 tanks

The country has been under increasing international pressure to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/892ufUp

Swan brings M4 motorway traffic to halt near Newport

Motorists' feathers were ruffled when the bird forced a lane of the M4 to be closed, causing delays. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/B3Lhdwc

I'm not a 'green laird' says bidder for £10m Argyll estate

Dr Jeremy Leggett's company wants to buy and rewild 3,360 acres of land in Argyll. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/itY4kRo

Leeds hospital terror suspect to be held for longer - police

It follows a suspected firearm and suspicious package being found at St James's Hospital in Leeds. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/rwok7in

CalMac ferry payouts rise sharply amid service disruption

CalMac payments for meals and accommodation averaged more than £50,000 a month last summer. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ELNuMjy

MP Simon Clarke stands by nurses-using-foodbanks remarks

Conservative MP Simon Clarke said people earning £35,000 should not routinely be using a food bank. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/e27ySn3

Crackdown on energy firms over rise in prepayment meters

Many customers have been left without heat and light when not able to afford topping up their prepayment meters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RrgD4CQ

NI Secretary to discuss trade during first US trip

Chris Heaton-Harris says he will highlight efforts to restore Stormont and the Good Friday Agreement anniversary. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/jRF4a8M

Nadhim Zahawi 'transparent' over tax affairs - Raab

Tory Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi is under pressure over claims he tried to avoid tax and had to pay it back. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/iW52gcx

Photography: Coal mining's demise and the people left behind

For 40 years, Roger Tiley has photographed mining communities as their way of life disappears. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/XVF7xzc

Nadhim Zahawi 'transparent' over tax affairs - Raab

Tory Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi is under pressure over claims he tried to avoid tax and had to pay it back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iW52gcx

Scotland's papers: Human trafficking arrest and rent controls backlash

One of Scotland's richest women charged with human trafficking and landlords fighting rent controls make the headlines. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/QhaYKmp

Graven Hill: Inside the UK's biggest self-build development

There is nowhere in the UK like Graven Hill, but does the dream match the reality? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Pj0dITe

Heineken Champions Cup: Leicester Tigers 26-27 Ospreys - visitors through to last 16

Ospreys score a late try to beat Premiership champions Leicester and qualify for the last 16 of the Heineken Champions Cup. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Fe65c8Q

Australian Open 2023: Jiri Lehecka beats Cameron Norrie at Melbourne Park

British men's number one Cameron Norrie is out of the Australian Open after losing to rising star Jiri Lehecka. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MPy8O9w

Beth Matthews' raw honesty saved lives, say mental health experts

It was only when Beth Matthews died that her family found how many people she helped with her writing. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/TgH36E4

Beth Matthews' raw honesty saved lives, say mental health experts

It was only when Beth Matthews died that her family found how many people she helped with her writing. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TgH36E4

Ambulance strikes: Unite workers announce 10 new days of walkouts

On one of the days, ambulance workers will be joined by some nurses in the biggest NHS walkout in this dispute. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fne64jZ

Retail sales fall in December as shoppers cut back

Sales dropped by 1% with a sharp fall seen at non-food stores during the festive season. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/0WtNG8V

Junior doctor blamed Birmingham hospital for her suicide, family say

Vaish Kumar died in June and her parents say they are releasing the note she wrote to help others. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/8FfV6mG

Netflix to show first Welsh language drama, Dal y Mellt

The streaming platform says it hopes to help "promote and preserve" the Welsh language. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/zG1oBuO

Ofsted boss surprised by under-11s with smartphones

Amanda Spielman says she is "not comfortable" with younger children having unlimited internet access. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/83Mruel

Father issues plea for mum missing with newborn

Napier Marten told his estranged daughter Constance he is "deeply concerned" for their welfare. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/GmXOY36

Tibet avalanche kills at least eight people on highway

It is unclear how many others are missing and hundreds of rescuers are at the scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4E6Xf7N

Kaylea Titford: Dad's neglect led to obese daughter's death - court

Kaylea, 16, was found dead at home, weighing almost 23 stone and on soiled sheets, a court hears. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6OiWfb1

Heavy snow closes Manchester Airport runways

Travellers are advised to contact their airline for flight information. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/uEkCW6j

Wales snow: Schools close as icy conditions cause disruption

Disruptions continue with Met Office weather warnings in place across Wales until noon. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Dr6qJSY

Dementia: Brain check-up tool aims to cut risk at any age

You are never too young to start improving your brain health, an Alzheimer's charity says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/bJ3Ytoj

Air fryers and energy saving goods boost Scottish retail sales

The Scottish Retail Consortium says shops were helped in December by people buying energy-saving goods. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/J6VZUkm

World's oldest person, French nun Sister Andre, dies aged 118

Sister André, a French nun who took holy orders in 1944, died at her nursing home in Toulon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N09oskx

Cost of living: Debt fears after Christmas on credit

Charity says the knock-on effect will be felt in coming months as people cannot pay their bills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bsZ79Ek

Leisure sector in urgent plea to government as new figures show extent of closures

More than 350 leisure centres, pools and gyms across the UK close temporarily or permanently or make changes to their services in response to rising energy bills, new figures show. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/AeGqMvC

Teachers do not have to strike to get attention - education secretary

The NEU announces seven days of strike action in February and March, affecting 23,400 schools. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/1ogecn6

'Doctors discuss my daughter like she's nothing'

An ethicist is seeking to reform "blunt" medical language families and patients can find upsetting. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YowPnXK

Teachers do not have to strike to get attention - education secretary

The NEU announces seven days of strike action in February and March, affecting 23,400 schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1ogecn6

Murray holds off Berrettini in five-set Melbourne thriller

Andy Murray produces one of his best performances in recent years to hold off Italian 13th seed Matteo Berrettini in a five-set thriller at the Australian Open first round. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/6Wad5R1

Kevin Spacey given lifetime achievement award in Italy

The actor - who is facing sexual assault charges in the UK - received the award in Italy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2oXbxwO

Killamarsh murders: Probation failings over killer Damien Bendall

Officers dealing with a man who murdered a woman and three children made failings "at every stage". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/pwPxHgu

Snow closes all Shetland schools and nurseries

Overnight snow also affects more than 30 schools across the Highlands which are shut or partially closed. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/qBhOo28

Christine Lambrecht: German defence minister resigns after blunders

Christine Lambrecht's exit comes amid pressure to allow the delivery of German-built tanks to Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Cvop6a2

NHS: More Wales strike dates to be announced - nurses' leader

The "best next step" would be for the Welsh government to continue pay talks, says a union leader. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aleU4Tw

Italy's most-wanted mafia boss arrested in Sicily

Matteo Messina Denaro, Italy's most-wanted mafia boss, is arrested in Sicily after 30 years on the run. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nxDpwqr

Two of every five London trains disrupted in 2022

Rail and Tube usage has steadily crept up since the pandemic, but station performance has slipped. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/hfI7vVd

Climate hactivists subvert Bristol Billboards with spoof ads

The spoof adverts take aim at car firms to highlight how damaging cars are for the environment. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/CUaE8u4

Starmer: '16 is too young to change legal gender'

The UK Labour leader voices "concerns" about the Scottish government's reforms to the process. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jO04Tvi

Dad donates kidney to stranger after daughter's transplant

Arfon Jones says he fells like he gave someone "a nice Christmas present". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xEzX0Dd

Soldiers in charity march for Babbs Mill Lake boys

They will march 100 miles in memory of the four children who died after being pulled from icy water. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/vLr7d9b

Rotherham: Biker seriously injured at 100-vehicle car meet

A man is held on suspicion of dangerous driving after a crash at what police believe was a "car meet". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g3ZiWRS

Euston shooting: Car appeal after six injured at London church

A seven-year-old girl suffered life-threatening injuries in the shooting and five others were hurt. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/m54TgQ3

Euston shooting: Car appeal after drive-by shooting at London church

A seven-year-old girl and five others were injured in the shooting in Euston on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m54TgQ3

Skeletons found under car park 'could be medieval'

Remains are found during work to install a new water pipe on Holy Island in Northumberland. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/oQ5xPMc

Three dead boa constrictors found among rubbish near loch

The Scottish SPCA said the boa constrictors were discovered by a member of the public in Blanefield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ipA4tXv

Everton directors to miss Southampton game over safety threat

Everton's board of directors will not attend Saturday's home Premier League game against Southampton because of a "real and credible" safety threat. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/F1eZovP

Everton directors to miss Southampton game over safety threat

Everton's board of directors will not attend Saturday's home Premier League game against Southampton because of a "real and credible" safety threat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F1eZovP

UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak confirms

Rishi Sunak confirms the tanks will be provided during a call with President Zelensky. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/MQ1djq9

Look inside an inventor's electric machine workshop

John Parnum has been making machines since he was a boy and has a home full of inventions. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/oZqFw8L

Holidaymakers spending more as bookings rise

People planning a trip abroad for the summer are splashing out despite incomes being hit by inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3U5Yy61

British drone user raises shark alarm in Australia

The expat spotted a great white swimming close to a packed beach and called to have it evacuated. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/OiMWGN7

Rishi Sunak concerned about impact of gender reforms

The PM says he is awaiting final advice before deciding whether to block Scotland's gender reforms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9Y0OHSV

Scotland's papers: Anti-strike law rift and gangland passport scam

Rishi Sunak's trip to Scotland and a plot by fugitives to evade justice make Scotland's front pages. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3d7JLfr

Feel good lower fat chocolate clue

Healthier chocolate that feels just as good to eat could be developed, researchers say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XC2Y0ho

Rape survivor secretly recorded her abuser's confession

Ellie Wilson said she released the confession to show how "manipulative" abusers can be. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nj4whU0

Body of missing British aid worker found, Russian group claims

A Russian mercenary group says it has found the body of one of two missing Britons in Ukraine - the claim has not been verified. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ylTjsCt

NUS failed to challenge antisemitism - report

The NUS apologises and says it will implement all recommendations listed in an independent report. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/HIAtgG9

'We don't train to give care in corridors'

Patients at a London hospital are waiting 24 hours in corridors as staff endure their "hardest winter". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/iYweWEp

Tesco and M&S see sales soar over Christmas

Both retailers saw strong trading during the festive period as higher prices boosted sales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PFUHNQ7

Climate change: UAE names oil chief to lead COP28 talks

The CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has been chosen as president-designate of key climate meeting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p7dUClj

Orchard House Foods: Ex-workers owed thousands in redundancy pay

Workers who lost their jobs when a company closed its factory are owed thousands in redundancy pay. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/HBrtmv9

Barratt warns of 'marked slowdown' in housing market

The housebuilder says changes to mortgage rates have made homes less affordable. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/FuwhTaY

Met Police to target dangerous men using data, says chief

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley announces new policing plans following several damning reviews. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q1nBGDu

Goldman Sachs starts massive round of job cuts

As many as 3,200 people will be affected by the cuts, the investment bank says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/KCT732A

Gare du Nord: Six people injured in knife attack

The attacker is shot by off-duty police officers after injuring six people at Gare du Nord station. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UMVxsud

France's health system under pressure of increasing demands

Some rural and suburban areas have no local doctors, while GPs in cities are working 60-hour weeks. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/iJ7z2jG

Record Christmas for Sainsbury's despite rising costs

The supermarket giant said overall sales were up by 7.1% during the festive period. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/GOQue3l

London remains world's most congested city, report finds

The capital's roads are more congested than they were before the pandemic, researchers find. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ygrQnLC

NHS: Woman, 90, forced to wait three days in A&E chair

Morwen Griffiths had low oxygen levels and suspected sepsis, but there were no hospital beds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aYxjwAF

India flight leaves with 50 travellers still on tarmac

The passengers were on a bus, waiting to board the Go First flight from Bengaluru to Delhi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jf65v1j

Nuclear cancer treatment: Plan to make Wales global leader

The Welsh government says nuclear medicine will face a supply crisis by 2030 if nothing is done. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZcdEuUG

Proud Boys face conspiracy trial for Capitol riot

The case includes some of the most serious charges yet against those held for the Capitol riot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XGSc5uF

Anti-strikes bill to be introduced to Parliament

Under the proposals, some trade union members would be required to continue working during a strike. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Ci9ewMO

NHS: One-off payment 'not enough' to end nurses' strikes

The Royal College of Nursing is set to meet ministers this week to discuss the next steps. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/fK15P4c

Air India: The urination scandal that embarrassed the airline

The airline is accused of mishandling an incident in which a man allegedly urinated on a co-passenger. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VDzxSL1

21st Century Folk: GP who nearly died from Covid becomes folk song hero

A Middlesbrough doctor is among five people to become the stars of a set of modern folk songs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YzCkDT1

21st Century Folk: GP who nearly died from Covid becomes folk song hero

A Middlesbrough doctor is among five people to become the stars of a set of modern folk songs. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/YzCkDT1

21st Century Folk: GP who nearly died from Covid becomes folk song hero

A Middlesbrough doctor is among five people to become the stars of a set of modern folk songs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YzCkDT1

The cycle scheme working towards greater diversity

Liverpool's Cycle of Life project helps people from a range of backgrounds take up the activity. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/A0TupLE

Can batch cooking help cut your shopping bills?

Suzanne Mulholland's time saving tips have gathered her a significant following on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y4ZiaI8

East Belfast: Man charged after four police officers injured in chase

Four officers were hurt following a police pursuit in east Belfast. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/W7vLpKT

Osborne House: Tree at Queen Victoria's retreat falls in high winds

The Lebanese cedar predated Queen Victoria who lived at the home with Prince Albert. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/owgcl8E

Rolls Royce Society celebrates international win

The club's selection of images impressed judges, landing them a coveted title. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/14AijoG

Osborne House: Tree at Queen Victoria's retreat falls in high winds

The Lebanese cedar predated Queen Victoria who lived at the home with Prince Albert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/owgcl8E

Ukrainian refugees to be housed in Croke Park

Up to 140 people fleeing the war are to be housed in the GAA stadium in Dublin until 18 January. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3JWVKLP

Iran hangs two more protesters

Family members said they did not get to meet with the men before their execution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XnA5EQq

Runner, 80, vows to keep going after 500th Parkrun

Ray Evans says he will keep on running until "I can't do it anymore". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/wzBiRc3

NHS A&E crisis: Staff making 'difficult decisions in unprecedented times'

A day in a busy A&E finds staff under pressure and trying hard to adapt to a new way of working. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/oCc4drn

Travel insurance warning after Thailand motorbike crash

Adam Davies faces large medical bills after a motorbike accident in Thailand on Boxing Day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/noVFYB9

Gloucestershire: Murder arrest after death of woman

Police investigate after a woman in her 80s died from head injuries in Chipping Campden. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/KLdDQXI

Week in pictures: 31 December 2022 - 6 January 2023

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9ni5mHJ

Father of severely ill boy told ambulance would be six hours

A father was told of the delay while his 13-year-old disabled son was struggling to breathe. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/rLqBOTp

Scottish skiing gets lift as European resorts struggle for snow

Favourable conditions on Scotland's slopes come as some resorts elsewhere struggle for snow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vEmaRg9

Schools hit by cyber attack and documents leaked

Confidential details including child passport scans and SEN data is published online, the BBC finds. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/zy69U8a

China Covid: Young people self-infect as fears for elderly grow

Cases are surging as the country reopens after the sudden reversal of three years of restrictions. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PhquYnk

NHS: Discharge guidance could see patients die - doctors

The British Medical Association says it rejects the Welsh government advice. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VLtXdSI

Northern Ireland health service in need of intensive care

BBC News NI's Marie-Louise Connolly says shocking headlines show a system that is beyond broken. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ht1LSeH

Utah shooting: Eight family members found shot dead in home

Police were conducting a welfare check when they found the bodies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hwBA16g

UK weather: 2022 was warmest year ever, Met Office confirms

The average annual temperature last year was more than 10C for the first time, the Met Office says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/PHQiSI8

Australia v South Africa: Usman Khawaja on verge of maiden double century as Australia dominate

Usman Khawaja is on the verge of completing a maiden Test double century as Australia continue to dominate South Africa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1lVg8MG

Bristol teacher killed in Ben Nevis avalanche

Mark Bessell, who taught at Ashton Park School, died while climbing the mountain's north face. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/VguBNt2

Next warns of 8% price rise for spring and summer

The High Street retailer expects price increases to continue into the second half of 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zSnCLeN

Brit shot in Jamaica contract killing, police say

Sean Patterson from London was shot and killed by a pool at a guest house in Jamaica. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/uYQb5Bj

People with a virus 'should wear face masks in public'

Scotland's national clinical director also urges people with a bug not to go to work to avoid passing it on. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/eYpXAP2

Social care shortage compounds NI hospital pressures

Hospital staff shortages are the tip of the iceberg compared with the social care crisis, says Age NI. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RFLrYih

Energy bill help for firms expected to be halved

Gas and electricity prices have been fixed for firms until the end of March, but many want the support to continue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2cviN1J

NHS Wales: Patients can be sent home without care package

Three of Wales' seven health boards say they have about 720 patients well enough to leave hospital. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tilKT2n

When are the second cost-of-living payments and additional £900 due?

All UK households are getting £400 off their winter energy bill and many on low incomes get extra help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zmKW46v

NHS Wales: 24 hours in ambulance and night on hospital floor

A patient with breathing difficulties on Christmas Day describes his ordeal waiting for treatment. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/OBr93jA

A&E patients in Scotland enduring 'inhumane' conditions

A leading clinician says several A&Es want to bring in emergency measures amid safety concerns. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VAWbhUv

Thor the walrus leaves Blyth after overnight harbour stay

Thor attracted huge crowds in Scarborough before spending an afternoon and night in Blyth from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/maisNpw

Natalie McNally: Family confident in police investigation

Natalie McNally's brother Declan says police are "throwing everything" into the investigation. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/kW2qUmw

Perth hotel fire: Police probe fatal blaze at New County Hotel

Police and fire officers launch a probe into the deaths of three people at the New County Hotel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FJmhtgK

ScotRail warns of five days of strike disruption

Strikes by Network Rail workers will affect services for the rest of the week, ScotRail says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/pnwSahi

Jerusalem: Far-right Israeli minister visits flashpoint site

Palestinians say Itamar Ben-Gvir's walk on the holy site in Jerusalem is a "unprecedented provocation". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kmQzrTV

Scotland's papers: Patients 'self-treating' and McGarvey tributes

NHS patients performing "DIY treatments" and the football legend's death make Scotland's papers. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/msdItxG

OCD: 'I was afraid to talk about it, but you shouldn't be'

People in the black community are urging others to speak out about their experience with OCD. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HvgIPCY

Guests evacuated as fire takes hold at Perth hotel

Emergency services were called to the New County Hotel on County Place in the early hours. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/bwSEjUI

Cardiff: Former BBC Radio Cymru editor missing since New Year's Eve

Police say the 65-year-old was last seen in Pontcanna, Cardiff, on New Year's Eve. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/W6nVfLz

Mother-and-baby homes: 'One of the greatest scandals'

Children who grew up in mother-and-baby homes urge politicians to press forward with public inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iE6njUq

Scarborough's New Year fireworks cancelled to protect walrus

The council called off the fireworks display over concerns it "could cause distress to the mammal". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/mCDyGHd

Ukraine war: Putin should face trial this year, says top lawyer

Russia's leader is a "guilty man", says the barrister who led the case against Serbia's ex-leader Milosevic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E1hpoeR

Edinburgh scientists work on restoring whisky flavours

Researchers will test 200-year-old barley varieties to see how they react to modern processing. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/UW3mNa4

Scarborough's New Year fireworks cancelled to protect walrus

The council called off the fireworks display over concerns it "could cause distress to the mammal". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mCDyGHd

Man killed in Durham New Year's Eve car crash

One man was killed and another seriously injured when a car crashed into a tree. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/WwnUcOB

Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer dies aged 74

She was a member of the Pointer Sisters, the 70s band whose hits included Jump (For My Love) and Fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O03ou4b

RSPCA: Most 'weird and wonderful' animal rescues of 2022

The RSPCA shares some of the strangest animal rescues from the past year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/25Gx0vy