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Covid-19: Amber watchlist travel idea scrapped

Government sources say they have dropped proposals for a new category in the traffic light system.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 06:23    View Full Story...

Covid in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon to set out plans for lifting restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon is to confirm whether Scotland will move beyond level zero on 9 August as planned.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 09:44    View Full Story...

Drug deaths in England and Wales highest since 1993

In total, 4,561 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales last year.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 10:23    View Full Story...

Rishi Sunak warns young home working may hurt their career

The chancellor says being in the office helped him build strong relationships when he started out.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 10:17    View Full Story...

Ministers reject calls to lower state pension age to 60

The government says lowering the state pension age is not fair or affordable for taxpayers.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 09:05    View Full Story...

Bank fraud: ‘I had £9,000 stolen from my account’

Scam victims are having difficulties getting bank support after losing cash, consumer group Which? says.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 2 2021 22:08    View Full Story...

Gangs on e-scooters targeting GPS farm equipment

Total theft claims fall after the pandemic but technology stays a draw for criminals, says insurer.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 03:15    View Full Story...

Greggs to create 500 jobs as it plans 100 more stores

The bakery chain swings back to profit and says it plans to keep expanding on the High Street.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 08:54    View Full Story...

Dizzee Rascal: Rapper charged with assaulting woman

The rapper, whose real name is Dylan Mills, is charged with assault after an incident in south London.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 2 2021 18:26    View Full Story...

Bridgend river death: Boy, 5, named as Logan Mwangi

Three people are arrested on suspicion of murder after Logan Mwangi, also known as Williamson, died.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 2 2021 18:51    View Full Story...

Covid-19: Amber watchlist idea dropped and tears at airport reunions

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 05:58    View Full Story...

Pingdemic: ‘I'm losing hundreds of pounds in tips’

An ill-timed alert on the NHS Covid app can mean bar staff losing out on tip income at the weekend.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 2 2021 14:47    View Full Story...

Lockdown DJ Dale Castell's Halifax Piece Hall gig 'emotional'

Dale Castell, from Halifax, broadcast to thousands of people online during the coronavirus lockdowns.
BBC News - Published Sun Aug 1 2021 13:31    View Full Story...

Covid: Hope for in-person National Eisteddfod in 2022

Organisers say it will have to comply with Covid rules after two years of online festivals.
BBC News - Published Sun Aug 1 2021 09:44    View Full Story...

Somerset Covid memorial designed by 10-year-old is unveiled

Relatives of coronavirus victims attended the unveiling of the obelisk in Somerset.
BBC News - Published Sat Jul 31 2021 10:36    View Full Story...

How Covid 'almost shut down' the island of Alderney

First Covid outbreak among Alderney's 2,000 residents causes 'sleepless nights' for businesses.
BBC News - Published Sat Jul 31 2021 05:59    View Full Story...

Covid: Up to one in four admitted to hospital for other reasons

The government says counting all patients who test positive is vital because of the impact on the NHS.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 30 2021 14:04    View Full Story...

Hunt for certainty over Covid cases continues

Flurry of Covid data does not resolve debate around state of the pandemic in the UK.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 30 2021 14:18    View Full Story...

Pregnant women urged to get jab as majority unvaccinated

Estimates suggest hundreds of thousands of pregnant women in England have not yet had the vaccine.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 30 2021 08:26    View Full Story...

Covid in Wales: Isolation for double-jabbed contacts to end

Wales will be the first UK nation to stop fully vaccinated Covid close contacts self-isolating.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 30 2021 15:56    View Full Story...

Covid: The doctor sisters working through the pandemic

Caitlín and Megan Prosser have been supporting each other throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 29 2021 09:22    View Full Story...

Pingdemic: Bar staff being told to delete NHS Covid-19 app

One in five hospitality workers are isolating, with some being told to delete the NHS Covid-19 app.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 28 2021 23:28    View Full Story...

£23.5m and no patients. Was this Nightingale worth it?

It was built in case existing hospitals were swamped with Covid but did not treat a single patient.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 29 2021 04:38    View Full Story...

Music industry turns to livestreaming to boost revenue

Festivals, DJs and musicians are all using new tech to entertain fans and make money during Covid.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 29 2021 10:14    View Full Story...

Carmarthen librarian launched audio books after going blind

Rhian Evans says she has used her sight loss to "benefit myself and others" for 45 years.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 29 2021 04:11    View Full Story...

Covid: UK sends nine million vaccines to vulnerable countries

The government has promised to donate 100m surplus doses to other countries before the middle of 2022.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 29 2021 06:40    View Full Story...

Covid: Medal for GP who came out of retirement to treat patients

A GP who came out of retirement to treat patients in the pandemic is awarded a medal.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 28 2021 14:18    View Full Story...

Covid test plan a 'pointless solution' says Iceland boss

Supermarket boss says government scheme only fixes half the issue because it excludes store workers.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 28 2021 14:53    View Full Story...

Covid-19: Belfast Trust to cancel some cancer surgeries

The trust says it is working to reschedule procedures, which have been cancelled due to a rising number of Covid-19 patients.
BBC News - Published Wed Jul 28 2021 19:03    View Full Story...

Coronavirus: Four numbers that reveal the real trends

Does a week of falling case numbers mean we're close to the end?
BBC News - Published Tue Jul 27 2021 22:59    View Full Story...

Covid: Alert over inaccurate thermometers bought in UK

Sales have increased in the pandemic but some products are not fit for purpose, UK regulator warns.
BBC News - Published Tue Jul 27 2021 12:50    View Full Story...

Covid: Bradford's Matthew Keenan dies despite changing mind on jabs

Matthew Keenan, 34, from Bradford, urged others to get vaccinated after his Covid diagnosis.
BBC News - Published Tue Jul 27 2021 14:10    View Full Story...

Covid in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon optimistic major restrictions will end

The first minister is due to announce next week whether most remaining restrictions will be lifted on 9 August.
BBC News - Published Tue Jul 27 2021 14:20    View Full Story...

Covid-19: Caution urged despite fall in cases and turning down jab 'selfish'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening.
BBC News - Published Tue Jul 27 2021 15:12    View Full Story...

Levelling up: The seaside town fighting violence and frustration

Can the government's "levelling up" agenda help one of the most violent towns in England and Wales?
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 2 2021 22:58    View Full Story...

I stopped drinking - then baking business turned my life around

Lesley Smith gave up alcohol for the sake of her children but had "no outlet" until she found a passion for making cakes.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 04:06    View Full Story...

West faces dilemmas over tanker attack

A drone attack on a ship off the coast of Oman has worsened already strained ties with Iran.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 2 2021 18:41    View Full Story...

Scotland's sewage spill problem growing

The number of overspills into rivers and seas has risen by 40% in five years as pressure mounts on the sewer network.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 04:06    View Full Story...

Tom Daley knits while watching Olympic springboard final

Twitter is deluged with images of the Olympian knitting a "purple concoction" in the stands in Tokyo.
BBC News - Published Sun Aug 1 2021 13:02    View Full Story...

Tokyo Olympics: Corby BMX centre 'so proud' of British medals

Mandy Young set up an urban sports centre after her son was attacked and had his skateboard stolen.
BBC News - Published Sun Aug 1 2021 13:40    View Full Story...

‘Lenders won’t touch us - my home’s worth nothing'

Campaigners say government attempts to unlock parts of the property market paralysed by the cladding crisis have stalled.
BBC News - Published Sat Jul 31 2021 22:14    View Full Story...

The X Factor: What became of the star-making hit show?

How the show that once topped viewing figures, and created big stars appears to have run its course.
BBC News - Published Sat Jul 31 2021 22:17    View Full Story...

The perfect storm striking World of Warcraft

All of a sudden, WoW players are in revolt, and its competitors are having a boom.
BBC News - Published Sat Jul 31 2021 22:18    View Full Story...

Employee shortages: Where have all the workers gone?

From hospitality to road haulage, firms say they can't get staff. So are employees now calling the shots?
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 30 2021 21:00    View Full Story...

The story of Shriever's BMX gold medal journey

Bethany Shriever lost funding in 2017. Four years and one crowdfunding campaign later, she's BMX Olympic champion.
BBC News - Published Fri Jul 30 2021 15:52    View Full Story...

Imelda Staunton pictured as Queen in Netflix's The Crown for first time

Staunton takes on the role played by Claire Foy and Olivia Colman for the drama's fifth series.
BBC News - Published Sat Jul 31 2021 00:37    View Full Story...

‘I'm black, my partner's white - stop asking me if this is my baby’

When Ena Miller had a baby, she was unprepared for the constant comments about her daughter's skin tone.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 29 2021 23:06    View Full Story...

'I was asked how often I use the toilet'

Disabled jobseekers have to overcome too many barriers, MPs say.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 29 2021 22:02    View Full Story...

China warns UK as carrier strike group approaches

A fleet of British ships is currently sailing through the South China Sea en route to Japan.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 29 2021 22:06    View Full Story...

The seaweed farmers with high hopes for their harvest

Kelp grown off the coast of the Isle of Skye could be used in food, packaging and cosmetic products.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 29 2021 21:02    View Full Story...

The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste

Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale?
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 29 2021 22:04    View Full Story...

Tokyo Olympics: How to think like a champion

Newsbeat speaks to Bill Beswick, the psychologist behind the 26-year-old breaststroke star.
BBC News - Published Thu Jul 29 2021 14:33    View Full Story...

Hugs and tears at Heathrow as families reunite

Changes to UK travel rules for fully vaccinated US and EU passengers have lead to emotional scenes.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 2 2021 16:01    View Full Story...

Spennylympics: Couple taking on every Olympic sport in 17 days

They're attempting to complete all 96 individual events for charity within the timespan of Tokyo 2020.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 2 2021 22:08    View Full Story...

Covid: US family reunited with Scottish relatives after 20 months

Elaine Burt was reunited with her sister and nephews, who live in the USA, at Glasgow airport.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 2 2021 14:53    View Full Story...

Assisted dying: Campaigners renewed hope for change in the law

David Peace intends to travel abroad to end his life before his motor neurone disease deteriorates further.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 2 2021 22:04    View Full Story...

French Alps coach crash survivor on mission to help others

Catrin Pugh overcame 96% burns to graduate with a first class honours degree in physiotherapy.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 04:03    View Full Story...

Charlotte Worthington: Family hope Olympic gold inspires others

Charlotte Worthington's parents hope her BMX freestyle Olympic gold inspires others.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 2 2021 09:59    View Full Story...

Newspaper headlines: Holidays 'saved' and 'pinging the changes'

Many of Tuesday's front pages focus on the decision to scrap a proposed amber travel watchlist.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 03:44    View Full Story...

Streatham terror attack: Sudesh Amman 'wanted to kill the Queen'

Sudesh Amman stabbed two people in south London only days after being released from prison.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 10:10    View Full Story...

Scotland's papers: Freedom Day fears and holidays 'saved'

A forthcoming announcement on restrictions easing and changes to travel rules make the front pages.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 06:21    View Full Story...

Covid-19: Irish hospitality rules 'incentivising' vaccine uptake

The Republic of Ireland's vaccine rate has surpassed the rate in Northern Ireland.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 07:37    View Full Story...

Abergele: Man in court charged with sister's murder

Matthew Selby, 19, was at Llandudno magistrates court charged with the murder at a holiday park.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 10:07    View Full Story...

Former Cleveland Police chief Mike Veale faces gross misconduct hearing

The police watchdog says there is "sufficient evidence" Mike Veale breached professional standards.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 3 2021 09:51    View Full Story...

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