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Brexit Northern Ireland deal: Tory MP Steve Baker describes relief at breakthrough

The Northern Ireland secretary hails "an amazing achievement" after seven years which "cost me my mental health". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/facI2TU

Nigeria's ruling party candidate leads presidential election

The ruling party's candidate has 44% of tallied votes, but the opposition says counting is flawed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fvVng37

Woman single-handedly takes on BA over vouchers and wins

Jennie Barber represents herself in court and cites law from 1943 to win refunds for flights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C8W1nXs

'I hope this new suit will help me live independently'

A new "smart suit" has been created to help those living with muscular diseases. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Ny9WnXj

China should be honest on Covid origin, says US envoy

Beijing hits back that the outbreak's origin is "about science and should not be politicised". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JYC9Wsd

New Zealand beat England following one of all-time great finishes

England lose to New Zealand by one run in one of the all-time great finishes to the second Test in Wellington. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kDAKRun

Spectacular skies as northern lights seen from UK

Footage from Grassholme Observatory in County Durham shows the sky illuminated in red and green. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/AcI62R8

What is the energy price cap and what will happen to bills?

The energy bill support package will continue after April, but will be less generous. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0Ns6rQp

Spectacular northern lights sighted across UK

The northern lights were so vibrant on Sunday night they were spotted in Kent and Cornwall. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tQkBoG2

Dentists in Wales could give up NHS work, group warns

Some may quit NHS contracts over threats of fines, costs and paper work, dentists warn. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gkC0Wte

Man, 55, who can hear again 'saved from silent world'

Ian Milner, 55, says he has suffered bullying and abuse because of his hearing loss. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xXT3Grk

Thai drug dealer had plastic surgery to look like Korean man, police say

The Thai drug dealer underwent extensive plastic surgery to throw off investigators, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gP2vk8t

The asylum patients being given their stories back

Volunteers are uncovering the lives of former patients of the Somerset and Bath Pauper Lunatic Asylum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EMqu3Lo

Scotland's papers: Forbes' vow to scrap bottle scheme and tug tragedy

The candidates in the SNP leadership race and the death of two men on the Clyde make the front pages. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ZD6apt7

NI Protocol: Questions to ask about a possible new deal

How green is the green lane, will Stormont have a say and what about online shopping? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VEJSt2m

Body found in search for missing hillwalker in Glencoe

Kyle Sambrook, from West Yorkshire, had travelled to the Highlands to walk and wild camp with his dog. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/4ntEPTH

Omagh police shooting: John Caldwell attack causes shockwaves in PSNI

BBC News NI home affairs correspondent Julian O'Neill assesses the impact of the shooting. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xulbRqV

Thor the walrus spotted in Iceland after leaving UK

The mammal previously drew crowds off the coasts of Hampshire, North Yorkshire and Northumberland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ymtvu2I

Search for two crew members after tug capsizes off Greenock

Emergency services were called to the coast of Greenock after it overturned on Friday afternoon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/InSYMEB

Earthquake shakes parts of Wales

The 3.7 magnitude quake is felt more than 30 miles away from its epicentre. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/zUybVnf

Omagh police shooting: Events to be held for John Caldwell

A fifth man is in custody after Det Ch Insp John Caldwell was shot in front of his son at a sports club. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/arMplCj

Earthquake: Brynmawr, Cardiff and valleys feel tremors

The British Geological Survey says the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.7. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zUybVnf

H5N1: Cambodian girl dies in rare bird flu case

It is the first known human transmission of bird flu in the South East Asian nation since 2014. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/mwRQOXt

Merseyside pupils 'humiliated' by school skirt-length inspections

Students protest over how Rainford High School inspections are implemented, with some left in tears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bC9Emcg

M25 partially closed in Hertfordshire after multi-vehicle collision

National Highways say drivers can expect 50 minutes of delays. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/qRf7hHN

Tebbutt murder-kidnap: Kenyan freed on appeal after decade in jail

A man walks free after 11 years, amid concerns about a Met detective's role in his conviction in Kenya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jGWpldo

Nominations to close in SNP leadership race

Three MSPs - Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan - are expected to be confirmed as the contenders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oitr4cb

Has Putin's war failed and what was his goal?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dLI0Of5

The wounded Ukraine soldier being treated in Scotland

Artem is the only Ukrainian soldier being treated for his injuries by a Scottish hospital. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/blgyKCD

Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas users risk spine damage, say doctors

Medics at a London hospital are seeing so many risky cases they have drawn up treatment guidelines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RV6SrG5

Isle of Wight man, 82, won't leave collapsing cliff house

George Gardiner lives alone in the precarious property in Luccombe on the Isle of Wight. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xcSF5kZ

O2 Academy Brixton crush: Claims of not enough medical cover

The number of medical staff working at the O2 Academy Brixton did not match industry recommendations. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xEfPOld

Ethnic minority Covid death gap closes – ONS

Data shows ethnic minorities are no longer more likely to die from the virus than white people . from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RaVH5bB

Isle of Wight man, 82, won't leave collapsing cliff house

George Gardiner lives alone in the precarious property in Luccombe on the Isle of Wight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xcSF5kZ

Liam Smith: Woman charged over acid attack shooting

Rachel Fulstow is charged after Liam Smith was found shot and his body doused in acid in a street. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/J8GbfvV

Thomas Campbell killing: Ex-wife among three jailed over torture death

Thomas Campbell was ambushed at his home in Mossley before being tortured and killed, a court hears. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2hGmZPe

Blair and Hague: UK should embrace tech revolution

The former Conservative and Labour leaders say politicians should "redesign the state around technology." from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/HUIx1TL

How Ukraine's children are coping, one year on

As the first anniversary of Russia's invasion nears, Newsround reporter Ricky Boleto spent a week in Ukraine to talk to children about the impact the conflict is having on them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pkUST9R

Tony Blair and William Hague call for digital ID cards for all

Ministers must harness the benefits of the tech revolution, former Labour PM and Conservative leader say. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/RLrOMgD

Train information systems working again after outage

National Rail says some systems, including journey planners, have been fixed after an earlier fault. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/djsQ4Ky

Train information systems working again after outage

National Rail says some systems, including journey planners, have been fixed after a earlier fault. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/djsQ4Ky

British Steel to cut jobs amid fears for industry

The Chinese-owned firm will cut 300 jobs at its Scunthorpe plant. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/1nHm0lM

SNP leadership: Will faith turn the tide for Scottish independence?

Scotland Editor James Cook sits down with SNP leadership frontrunners, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UQXJb4G

How Scotland pays back for Malawi climate damage

Scotland is one of the first countries in the world to stump up cash for climate change "loss and damage" in poorer countries. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/kNsyUYo

Kettering Hospital ward accused of traumatising children may close

The BBC speaks to about a dozen parents with concerns after children died or became seriously ill. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JPGKaIh

Alex Ratnasothy: Sister's plea to find brother missing in Nepal for 20 years

Dr Anna Crozier says the search for her brother feels more "urgent" due to their father's illness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KSM7dBp

Bruce Willis: Dementia diagnosis gives woman awareness hope

Ian Burton has the same form of dementia as Bruce Willis, which affects behaviour and language. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/WdwfUnv

New Zealand v England: Joe Root says first-Test innings gave him 'kick up the backside'

Joe Root says his second-innings half-century in England's first-Test defeat of New Zealand has given him a "kick up the backside". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KcHbZg0

Laurel Aldridge: Dashcam footage appeal in search for missing woman

Laurel Aldridge, sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook, vanished from her home on 14 February. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/7ZXlt9c

Breast cancer: Living life after treatment

BBC news editor Carly Appleby reflects on life six years after her breast cancer diagnosis, aged 37. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/65tZWGp

Sturgeon ally would not have backed gender reform law

The former health secretary says "legitimate concerns" about the reforms have not been addressed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PMQfIiy

Ambulance strike: Wales workers' new walkout over pay and conditions

Members of two unions take their latest action at the start of a three-day strike. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/VZzK3SH

Aberhosan: Farmer dies and son seriously injured in accident

Residents are described as being in shock, with a concert cancelled as a mark of respect. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U6ZxNJ4

Johnny Vegas: Comedian to open glamping site at Melbourne Hall

The comedian is opening a glamping site full of restored vintage vehicles in Derbyshire. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/QdhL2TP

Hugh Jackman wants to score winner versus Wrexham

The Hollywood actor says he wants to "stick it" to Ryan Reynolds by scoring the winning goal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iLeUdt

UK defence spending is top priority, says Mordaunt

Penny Mordaunt says the government has committed to increasing its defence spending to support Ukraine. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/7ivZIVt

UK defence spending is top priority, says Mordaunt

Penny Mordaunt says the government has committed to increasing its defence spending to support Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7ivZIVt

Exeter: Man arrested after woman dies in Ludwell Valley Park attack

Police launch a murder investigation after a woman dies at Ludwell Valley Park in Exeter. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/eb0XauU

Nicola Bulley search: Former police boss says criticism is unfair

A former police boss defends Lancashire Police's investigation into her disappearance. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/T1juOEK

Llangefni chicken factory owners accused over job losses

Union brands 2 Sisters' decision not to seek financial aid as "astonishing and disgraceful". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/YZB6Hjq

N Korea fires missile after threatening retaliation

Pyongyang fires a missile into the sea a day after warning the US and Seoul against military drills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o4x061j

Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake

Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under a collapsed building almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his agent confirms. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Q1zjpKa

Baftas: Journalist Christo Grozev banned over security risks

Christo Grozev helped to expose an alleged poisoning plot against Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/zuhDUHK

Baftas: Journalist Christo Grozev banned over security risks

Christo Grozev helped to expose an alleged poisoning plot against Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zuhDUHK

Week in pictures: 11-17 February 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VLo4hHs

Storm Otto: Travel disruption as high winds batter region

Trains are cancelled and flights unable to land amid winds of up to 70mph across Yorkshire. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/BQ6d91L

Disability: Doctor felt shunned by hospitals in Wales

Hospitals in Wales "didn't want to know" about the needs of disabled staff, says Dr Georgie Budd. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Vg61XQA

Aaron Ramsdale: Man admits assault on Arsenal goalkeeper

Joseph Watts pleads guilty to attacking Aaron Ramsdale after a match against Tottenham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T8loqLa

NHS workers offered pay rise for next year

Nurses and paramedics are among health staff offered a one-off payment and a 6.5% salary increase. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/lT8O1uX

Junk food: Wales may ban meal deals to tackle obesity

Retailers say they support plans to improve public health, but fear food prices could go up. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/6n03fZS

Mother gives birth after rescue from quake rubble

Faten Al Yousifi, 39 weeks pregnant, had a birth bag ready to go when the earthquake struck. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sBSmdbi

Devon D-Day veteran celebrates 100th birthday with family

John Tyler, from north Devon, is marking the occasion with a large family get together. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/PUmpykz

Sally Webster, 85, completes world’s fastest zipline

Sally Webster says she was "nervous but excited" to fly down a zipline over a slate quarry. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/WzRBowt

NHS Wales: Patient in hospital for weeks due to social care backlog

Roger, 69, is well enough to go home from hospital - but like many others, he cannot be discharged. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/s2OL3Xz

Ohio train derailment: Rail firm pulls out of meeting with residents

East Palestine residents left without answers after train company cites security concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jhSo1N3

Wolverhampton teen embracing life after leg amputation

Jude Aston says he is like a "new man" after deciding to have his leg amputated. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BYV5TkF

Crystal Palace letter arrives more than 100 years late

A letter sent from Bath in February 1916 arrives in south London more than a century late. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ztcoiF2

Labour promises boost to local police patrols

The party says it would pass new laws to guarantee more community patrols and crack down on crime. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/0dkOYes

New teacher pay offer amounts to 'tiny baby steps', says union leader

The leader of Scotland's biggest teachers' union, the EIS, says officials will discuss the latest proposals. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tgZSCUG

Ukraine: Family tribute to Glasgow man who 'died as a hero'

The family of Jonathan Shenkin say he "died a hero in an act of bravery as a paramedic". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eS04dKb

Mental health services 'struggling' to help those in distress

NI's mental health champion warns waiting lists are increasing and more people are turn to private care. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/PfdUzL7

First toddler receives life-saving gene therapy on NHS

Teddi from Northumberland has a rare genetic condition and will be treated by the NHS with a new gene therapy. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UXZk0g6

Thai cave rescue: Duangpetch Promthep, Wild Boars captain, dies in UK

The teenager was enrolled in a football academy in Leicestershire since late last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z6E7xqa

UK must wake up to China threat, says ex-MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger

Western nations are "under full press of Chinese espionage", Sir Alex Younger tells the BBC. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/BaQSpC2

Could new Brit School balance the UK music scene?

Nia Archives and Bad Boy Chiller Crew react to plans for a Bradford version of the famous school. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/l4tqYwc

'One day in this country a football referee will lose their life'

Hundreds of grassroots referees tell the BBC they fear for their safety when refereeing and are dissatisfied with the current measures to tackle abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fFULqd9

UK must wake up to China threat, says ex-MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger

Western nations are "under full press of Chinese espionage", Sir Alex Younger tells the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BaQSpC2

Ford to cut one in five jobs in the UK

The carmaker will cut 1,300 jobs, mainly at its research and development site in Essex. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/R5jmqbN

Turkey earthquake: Nurses rush to protect baby incubators as quake strikes

CCTV from inside a hospital in Gaziantep, Turkey shows the neonatal unit in the minutes after the deadly earthquake. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HUEvlty

Ford to cut one in five jobs in the UK

The carmaker will cut 1,300 jobs, mainly at its research and development site in Essex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R5jmqbN

Car park ban for peacock which 'trashed' BMW

Toby caused the damage by pecking at his reflection in the shiny paintwork, says his owner. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/NecgHUE

Eoin Morgan: Ex-England captain retires from cricket aged 36

Eoin Morgan, who captained England to World Cup glory in 2019, announces his retirement from all forms of cricket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/59g724L

Northumberland hospitals test drone flights for medical supplies

The test scheme will see chemo drugs, blood samples and mail flown between hospitals at up to 70mph. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/irgHdaK

'I'm not going to let romance fraudster beat me'

A 57-year-old businesswoman describes how a serial conman stole her heart and her money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gkcdmeV

Rosslare-Fishguard Stena Line ferry fire prompts big response

Rescue helicopter, air ambulance, firefighters and lifeboat crews scramble after blaze on ferry. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2KBvjxO

Nathan Jones: Southampton sack manager after just three months in charge

Southampton sack manager Nathan Jones after just three months in charge with the club bottom of the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/15LTvjW

Trei Daley named as Hackney Wick stabbing victim

Detectives are treating the death of Trei Daley, 26, from Bromley as a murder investigation. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/pal617V

Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kb2T9fz

Teenage girl dies after being found in Warrington park with injuries

Police investigating her death are aware of the rumours online and asked people not to speculate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wubj1Nf

Teenage girl dies after being found in Warrington park with injuries

Police investigating her death are aware of the rumours online and asked people not to speculate. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Wubj1Nf

Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand braces for storm after record floods

Residents are on edge as parts of the North Island prepare for more severe weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P7MIERZ

Hackney Wick: Man dies and another in hospital after stabbings

The Metropolitan Police says the two men turned up at an east London hospital with knife wounds. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/f29OQ4W

Why the search for Nicola Bulley moved to road and sea

Reporter Nick Garnett looks at where the missing mother-of-two was last seen, and where she could have gone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U3KRW4z

Londonderry: Chris Heaton-Harris leaves match after hoax alert

Chris Heaton-Harris is forced to leave Derry City's stadium after a security alert near the ground. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3ugmWj6

Southend United: MP Anna Firth 'hopeful' football club will survive

The National League club owes £1.4m in unpaid tax to HM Revenue & Customs. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/31ElH5b

Apprentice Reece Donnelly: I would chose health over wealth any day

Reece Donnelly explains his departure from the BBC One reality show after his final appearance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SXZ6lLT

Cardiff: Drag queen was reported as missing by husband, inquest hears

At the inquest the coroner said she had reason to believe his death was "violent and unnatural". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/SlAB8LM

China seeks 'bold' steps to lift birth rate

China's birth rate is at a record low, with officials identifying the cost of childcare as a major issue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n9SDlxQ

Second-hand car sales drop due to lack of choice

Last year used car sales fell 9%, as drivers hung onto their vehicles for longer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CuMyAhJ

Ukraine war: More blackouts after 'massive' Russian attack

Kyiv says Russia used missiles and drones in its Friday morning's strike on power networks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jh0raDm

Strikes Update: How Friday 10 February’s walkouts will affect you

What you need to know about the ambulance workers' strike and other industrial action, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PD9HzBX

String of cars stripped of parts in Birmingham city centre

Nine cars were targeted in the Digbeth area of Birmingham in January alone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RZ64jhW

European Super League: New proposal would be open competition, says organisers

A new-look European Super League would be a competition with no permanent members and based on sporting performance, says A22 chief executive Bernd Reichart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jRpDOTm

Super Bowl 2023: Jalen Hurts' best plays from his biggest Philadelphia Eagles games

Watch quarterback Jalen Hurts' best plays from his biggest games for the Philadelphia Eagles as he prepares to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday's Super Bowl. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9MRbd75

Saudi sponsor for World Cup bizarre, says top US star Morgan

United States forward Alex Morgan says a potential Visit Saudi sponsorship deal for the 2023 Women's World Cup is "bizarre". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IXvw64J

Hillview: Hospital exposed over mental health care for women

Excessive use of restraint and poor practice is exposed at a mental health hospital. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/SFa12my

Cervical cancer: Health trusts miss abnormal cells in smear tests

A 45-year-old woman says she was devastated after learning that three previous checks had been misread. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/z0t73Ln

The tricky decisions being faced by cash-strapped councils

Scotland's councils consider cutting jobs and services, and council tax rises in a bid to balance books. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IZrSk9a

Great Yarmouth: Experts prepare for controlled detonation of WW2 bomb

People are warned not to enter the exclusion zone around an unexploded bomb in a seaside town. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/6j4F3hc

Northern Ireland Protocol is lawful, Supreme Court rules

The protocol has been challenged by unionists, who say it breaches the Acts of Union and NI Act. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O8kVsUl

Cost of living: GP concerns over rise in signs of malnutrition

A group called GPs at the Deep End is concerned patients are lacking in basic vitamins and minerals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q591BXf

Lloyd's of London boss warns UK's financial reputation is dented

The UK must prove its stability after a year of political and market turbulence, says the Lloyd's of London boss. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/J9zF6HA

HS2 rail line impact on nature 'miscalculated'

HS2 Ltd's assessment of its impact on biodiversity is "riddled with inaccuracies" - say wildlife charities from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kSBEF32

Medals for MPs among ideas to attract fresh talent to Parliament

A committee of MPs says there should be more support for politicians to find work after Parliament. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/awM9bWJ

Turkey and Syria earthquake: ‘It was like a doomsday scenario'

Ismael had just left his son in hospital when the building started to collapse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MNbEiTU

St Andrews Old Course bridge paving to be removed after backlash

The stonework around the Swilcan Bridge at St Andrews was called "DIY patio" by displeased golf fans. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Vnrlb8h

Footballer rescued from rubble of building

Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu has been pulled from the rubble of a building in Hatay with injuries, his manager tells Turkish radio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jB24T1h

Folarin Balogun: The English youngster at Reims outscoring PSG's big three

Have you heard the one about the English youngster outscoring Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar who is set to give Arsenal a "positive headache"? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/zx1Dma7

Epsom College: Investigations continue after family found dead

Emma Pattison was found dead with her husband George and their seven-year-old daughter Lettie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y6uCPl7

Turkey earthquake: Screaming, shaking... how it felt when the quake hit

"There is an earthquake," one man said to his family. "At least let's die together in the same place." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g8FXbTy

Murder probe after man found dead at Heywood house

The death of grandad Geoffrey Ives, 75, in January is being treated as suspicious by police. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/bhOpTfl

How NHS strikes on Monday 6 February will affect you

What you need to know about strikes by nurses and ambulance workers by the BBC's Zoe Conway. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oczKTin

Renault and Nissan shake up 24-year-old alliance

In a joint statement the motor industry giants said they had "rebalanced" their relationship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a1C6LD9

M&Co: Renfrewshire clothing chain to close all 170 stores

The Scottish company, which used to be known as Mackays, employs almost 2,000 people across the UK. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/THl2wCx

Greater horseshoe bat: Derelict building restored for rare breeding colony

A wildlife charity is hoping the rare greater horseshoe bat may return across the South East. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/eruALNY

Union boss Sharon Graham calls on Sunak to intervene on NHS pay

Sharon Graham urged the PM to break the deadlock ahead of the biggest week of strikes in NHS history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vt5HfdJ

Just Stop Oil autumn protests cost Met Police £7.5m

The Home Secretary says "enough is enough" after Just Stop Oil protests "drained police resources". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/DjF4qkN

Dad completes charity run along entire length of M1

Jamie Austin finishes the last leg of his challenge after setting off from Leeds 10 days ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jtgMZIX

How beavers are reviving wetlands

Wetlands are being lost at a faster rate than forests, but in some regions beavers are part of the solution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vyCI1QO

Dad completes charity run along entire length of M1

Jamie Austin finishes the last leg of his challenge after setting off from Leeds 10 days ago. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/jtgMZIX

Rare Edward III gold coins found in Hambleden hoard

Detectorists were at a rally when they found the hoard of 12 gold nobles and 616 silver pennies. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/jQmE8s3

NHS chief: Strikes making hospital bosses restless

With NHS England about to enter its biggest round of strikes, leaders say clearing backlogs will be difficult. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bZpqcCX

World Cancer Day: 'GPs should take young people seriously'

Two women who were misdiagnosed several times say it's important GPs pay attention to young people. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/c0GuJZo

Tyre Nichols: Sixth police officer fired

Preston Hemphill violated multiple rules, including stun gun deployment regulations, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/as9XCn7

Nicola Bulley disappearance: 'Still a missing piece of the jigsaw'

A friend of the missing 45-year-old mother says there is 'still a missing piece of the jigsaw'. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/GtovBRH

Nicola Bulley: Missing mum's sister urges people to keep open mind

Police believe Nicola Bulley fell into the river but her sister says there is "no evidence" of that. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9RTUCWM

British Steel: Scunthorpe responds to threat of 800 job losses

Scunthorpe's past and future is intertwined with its steelworks. What happens if more jobs are lost? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/o0zeDhl

Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter freed from prison

The singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was jailed in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirls. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/dwg3YPR

Liz Truss: Ex-PM to join global campaign to put pressure on China

The former prime minister will give a speech at a conference of global politicians in Japan this month. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/I4UCyDK

Samsung boss says he would not give a child under 11 a smartphone

The firm's UK mobile head says the decision is down to parental choice and safe internet browsing is paramount. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zqy9Tih

Nicola Bulley: 'It just seems absolutely impossible' - partner

The 45-year-old was last seen walking in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, last Friday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/jpXB8Ml

Cost of living: Zero-hour jobs and the impact on mental health

Aqibur says getting a stable job felt like a weight off his shoulders after years of uncertainty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gQSYiIl

How we fell out of love with voice assistants

Worries over privacy and the cost of living have curbed interest in voice assistants like Alexa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5yRgjWS

Beyoncé ticket rush expected as pre-sale begins for UK tour dates

Demand is expected to be high to see the singer take her acclaimed Renaissance album on the road. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/0bxgHN8

Awaab Ishak: Thousands of homes found with damp and mould

Landlords are urged to "act now" after an audit of homes following the death of toddler Awaab Ishak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fv97T4Z

Ten Brackley Town fans praised for 400-mile Tuesday night round trip

The 10 Brackley Town supporters are rewarded with a point - and a pint from Scarborough Athletic. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/B5QbrXo

MrBeast: Why has YouTuber faced criticism for blind surgery video?

The world's most popular YouTuber has responded to criticism over him funding life-changing operations. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HxOWPLF

Shell reports highest profits in 115 years

The surge in energy prices last year helps the firm to announce record profits of $39.9bn. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/sDv50Lp

Leicester's Richard III car park burial place to be auctioned

The city's mayor says the Grade II listed building had "so much history". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/h5rvXtb

BBC guest's phone keeps going off during interview

A former cabinet minister, in his 80s, struggles to silence his phone while appearing on Newsnight. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/VR3AMsm

Ozzy Osbourne cancels all tour dates, saying he is 'too weak' to perform

The star cancels all his upcoming shows, as he struggles to recover from an accident four years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HeUpg9m

North East ambulance staff lacked critical medicines, CQC finds

A damning report on North East Ambulance Service highlights concerns over management of medicines. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Nmreuj2

Ambulance overturns after colliding with bus in Westminster

No one was injured in the crash in Westminster on Tuesday evening, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LHCktvX

Transfer deadline day: Premier League clubs shatter spending records in January window

The British transfer record was shattered on deadline day as Premier League clubs smashed previous spending records in the January transfer window. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/x5mMnet