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Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:36:16 GMT
Covid: Oxford jab protection against South Africa variant 'limited'
A small study suggests limited protection is offered against mild disease caused by the variant, AstraZeneca said.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:09:49 GMT
Covid testing expanded to more workplaces in England
Businesses with more than 50 staff are now able to access lateral flow tests, which give rapid results.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:50:57 GMT
UK weather: Snow and ice warnings issued for England, Scotland and Wales
Forecasters warn of disruption on Sunday, with eastern and south-east England set to be most affected.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:47:06 GMT
Lastminute.com failed to meet Covid refund deadline
Online travel agent Lastminute.com failed to refund Covid-hit holidays by January deadline.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:35:01 GMT
PSNI Chief Simon Byrne 'will not resign' over memorial incident
Simon Byrne accepts there are questions over his future after commemoration policing apology.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:22:38 GMT
The Dig: Pandemic delays Woodbridge Sutton Hoo replica ship build
The lifesize replica of the Anglo-Saxon ship will not be launching next year as planned.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 22:50:39 GMT
Croydon stabbings: 'Abhorrent' night of violence leaves man dead
Police condemn five separate knife attacks within a two-and-a-half hour period of violence in south London.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 21:18:42 GMT
Mastermind: John Humphrys to step down as host
Humphrys will leave the popular quiz show in March, after 18 years interrogating contestants.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 20:34:09 GMT
Coronavirus: Vaccine chief 'optimistic' about over-50s May target
It comes as the UK has given a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine to nearly 11.5 million people.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:37:53 GMT
Covid-19: Police fine baby's birthday party-goers £11k
Police were told about the party after reports of banners outside the gathering.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:56:54 GMT
Brexit: Trade unions dispute Larne port threats claim
Three trade unions ask a council to withdraw remarks attributed to them about "suspicious activity".

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:57:26 GMT
Keeping the faith: Christian chaplains in the time of Covid
Photographer Louise Haywood-Schiefer meets Christian chaplains around London and discovers how they are coping with the pandemic.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 07:00:56 GMT
Covid: 'I'm chancing a holiday abroad in 2021 - why not?'
Many people are choosing "bucket-list" destinations for 2021, a travel consultant says.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:53:13 GMT
Estrella Catalan: Hospital nurse dies with Covid-19
Estrella Catalan, who was described as "wonderful, caring", died on Friday evening.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:39:43 GMT
Covid PPE: How healthcare workers came to feel 'expendable'
Almost a year in to the pandemic, concerns remain over personal protective equipment.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:22:59 GMT
Laughter and loss: One street's Covid-19 stories
The personal accounts of how the pandemic has changed life in one road in Bristol.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:41:56 GMT
Covid vaccines extremely safe, finds UK regulator
Almost all the side-effects of the two vaccines being used in the UK are mild and expected, says MHRA.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:49:51 GMT
Coronavirus: Hospital staff praised for bringing dying couple together
Barney and Sarah McGlinchey were holding hands in Altnagelvin Hospital when they passed away.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:32:27 GMT
Covid-19: Avoid 'setting dates' for lifting lockdown, scientist warns
Leaders should not be "driven by a calendar", says a scientist advising the government.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:15:03 GMT
Covid: What has the government done about the South Africa variant?
The new strain was reported in South Africa on 18 December.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:42:35 GMT
How will we heat homes in zero carbon Britain?
Will hydrogen or heat pumps be able to replace gas central heating?

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:27:45 GMT
Why was 'failed' teenager Jacob not in school for two years?
Schools kept refusing to take Jacob who ended up dead at 16 following a descent into drug crime.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 02:14:44 GMT
Topshop: 'I was in awe at the size of the place'
Six millennials lament the loss of the Oxford Street Topshop, which will not reopen after lockdown.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:11:26 GMT
'Seals come to stay in our Airbnb' in Perranporth, Cornwall
The volunteer who transformed her holiday rental into a seal hospital.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:51:21 GMT
Brexit: Irish Sea border issues foreseen when deal was done
The NI Protocol problems, which have been in sharp focus this week, were predicted by civil servants.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:41:07 GMT
'I made Handforth Parish Council go viral'
17-year-old Shaan Ali told Radio 1 Newsbeat about his hobby of watching local council meetings

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 07:06:55 GMT
Covid and cancer: 'A stranger helped me cope with my terminal illness'
Minna Heeraman's surgery for pancreatic cancer was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:05:04 GMT
HIV: Two generations share their experiences
Two different generations consider what an HIV diagnosis meant for them.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:03:58 GMT
Ex-beautician farmer raising mental health awareness
Vickie Gillespie realised her dad's struggle with mental health after she started working with him.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:28:28 GMT
The Dig: Archive shows real-life archaeologist from Netflix film
A 1965 interview shows Basil Brown, the Sutton Hoo discoverer played by Ralph Fiennes in The Dig.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:39:32 GMT
Why are people counting stars this week?
Experts want to get an accurate picture of light pollution levels by encouraging people in the UK to count the stars wherever they live.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:25:54 GMT
Long Covid in children 'not recognised', says Milton Keynes mum
A mum calls for more support for children and families battling the long-term effects of Covid-19.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:36:08 GMT
The Papers: Vaccines at work and online giants 'face tax raid'
Plans to vaccinate under-50s at work and a possible tax on online retailers feature in the papers.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 02:30:25 GMT
Blur drummer David Rowntree: 'Music streaming hits songwriters and artists'
David Rowntree warned if streaming is not reformed it could be "terminal" for the music industry.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:38:32 GMT
England 6-11 Scotland: Finn Russell orchestrates first Scottish win at Twickenham since 1983
Scotland claim a first win at Twickenham since 1983 as fly-half Finn Russell orchestrates a shock Six Nations victory against England.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 21:45:42 GMT
Londonderry: Two men shot in legs in 'brutal' gun attack
A man in his 30s and another man in his 40s were injured in the shooting in Rinmore Drive.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 09:21:47 GMT
Covid: Welsh Tory leader calls for UK-wide approach to rules
Welsh ministers should work with the UK government, the Welsh Tory leader says.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:39:39 GMT
Yorkshire floods: Rain leads to road and rail closures
Flooding across Yorkshire has led to cars being stranded, roads closed and rail services disrupted.



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