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Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:23:25 GMT
Covid-19: Amber watchlist travel idea scrapped
A government source says they have dropped proposals for a new category in the traffic light system.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:04:04 GMT
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.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 22:05:02 GMT
Kidney transplants cancelled amid Belfast Trust staff shortage
Healthy kidneys from deceased donors were turned down due to a lack of nurses to support surgeons.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:08:11 GMT
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.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:35:35 GMT
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.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:33:24 GMT
Isles of Scilly walrus spotted off Republic of Ireland
Wally has been on the islands since June and has travelled thousands of miles around Europe.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:15:06 GMT
Gangs on e-scooters targeting GPS farm equipment
Total theft claims fall after the pandemic but technology stays a draw for criminals, says insurer.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:26:10 GMT
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.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 22:08:02 GMT
NHS Covid-19 app in England and Wales tweaked to notify fewer contacts
The app in England and Wales will now only alert contacts from the previous two days in asymptomatic cases.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:51:27 GMT
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.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:02:58 GMT
French Alps coach crash survivor graduates on mission to help others
Only the soles of Catrin Pugh's feet were not burnt when her coach crashed and burst into flames.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:58:03 GMT
Covid-19: Amber watchlist idea dropped and tears at airport reunions
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:47:42 GMT
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.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:31:48 GMT
Lockdown DJ Dale Castell's Halifax Piece Hall gig 'emotional'
Dale Castell, from Halifax, broadcast to thousands of people online during the coronavirus lockdowns.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:44:15 GMT
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.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:36:23 GMT
Somerset Covid memorial designed by 10-year-old is unveiled
Relatives of coronavirus victims attended the unveiling of the obelisk in Somerset.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 06:59:09 GMT
How Covid 'almost shut down' the island of Alderney
First Covid outbreak among Alderney's 2,000 residents causes 'sleepless nights' for businesses.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:04:49 GMT
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.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:18:45 GMT
Hunt for certainty over Covid cases continues
Flurry of Covid data does not resolve debate around state of the pandemic in the UK.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:26:02 GMT
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.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:56:22 GMT
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.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:22:39 GMT
Covid: The doctor sisters working through the pandemic
Caitlín and Megan Prosser have been supporting each other throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:28:08 GMT
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.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:38:36 GMT
£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.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:14:15 GMT
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.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:11:46 GMT
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.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:40:35 GMT
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.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:18:35 GMT
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.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:53:35 GMT
Covid test plan a 'pointless solution' says Iceland boss
Supermarket boss says government scheme only fixes half the issue because it excludes store workers.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:03:16 GMT
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.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:59:17 GMT
Coronavirus: Four numbers that reveal the real trends
Does a week of falling case numbers mean we're close to the end?

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:50:02 GMT
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.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:10:42 GMT
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.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:20:23 GMT
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.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:12:13 GMT
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.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:58:09 GMT
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?

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:06:50 GMT
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.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:41:08 GMT
West faces dilemmas over tanker attack
A drone attack on a ship off the coast of Oman has worsened already strained ties with Iran.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:06:29 GMT
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.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:02:47 GMT
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.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:40:57 GMT
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.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:14:40 GMT
‘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.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:17:20 GMT
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.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:18:12 GMT
The perfect storm striking World of Warcraft
All of a sudden, WoW players are in revolt, and its competitors are having a boom.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:00:41 GMT
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?

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:52:43 GMT
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.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 01:37:44 GMT
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.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:06:21 GMT
‘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.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:02:48 GMT
'I was asked how often I use the toilet'
Disabled jobseekers have to overcome too many barriers, MPs say.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:06:27 GMT
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.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:02:19 GMT
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.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:04:41 GMT
The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste
Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale?

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:33:28 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: How to think like a champion
Newsbeat speaks to Bill Beswick, the psychologist behind the 26-year-old breaststroke star.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:01:18 GMT
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.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:08:04 GMT
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.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:53:50 GMT
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.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:04:03 GMT
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.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:03:16 GMT
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.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:59:35 GMT
Charlotte Worthington: Family hope Olympic gold inspires others
Charlotte Worthington's parents hope her BMX freestyle Olympic gold inspires others.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:44:34 GMT
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.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:04:45 GMT
Tonnes of chalk fall in Beachy Head collapse
A major collapse of cliffs at Beachy Head has cut off an access path to the Belle Tout lighthouse.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:21:27 GMT
Scotland's papers: Freedom Day fears and holidays 'saved'
A forthcoming announcement on restrictions easing and changes to travel rules make the front pages.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:37:57 GMT
Covid-19: Irish hospitality rules 'incentivising' vaccine uptake
The Republic of Ireland's vaccine rate has surpassed the rate in Northern Ireland.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:02:34 GMT
Shops and schools proposed for council election pilots in Wales
Could voting with your weekly shop boost turnout at next year's council elections?

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:15:31 GMT
West Midlands Police officer convicted of assaults
The police watchdog says there is no evidence to support complaints the attacks were racially driven.



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