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Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:11:45 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Charlotte Worthington wins gold and GB swimmers make history
Charlotte Worthington wins a dramatic BMX park freestyle Olympic gold as Great Britain's swimmers complete historic Games.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:31:56 GMT
Covid: Taxi and food discounts offer to boost youth vaccine uptake
The government's latest vaccine drive comes as 68% of 18 to 29-year-olds in England have had a first jab.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 21:42:26 GMT
Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash
The marshal died after an accident during a race at the track, leading to the cancellation of the event.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:30:06 GMT
Bridgend river death: Police keep 'open mind' after boy, 5, dies
The boy was found after police were called to reports of a missing child on Saturday morning.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:10:52 GMT
Covid: One in five firms plan job cuts as furlough tapers - survey
From Sunday, government payments reduce to 60% towards salaries, with employers paying 20%.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:13:29 GMT
Heatwave risk from plans to convert shops to homes
Turning more commercial property into homes raises fears of sub-standard conditions, says a report.

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.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:28:19 GMT
Cardiff Park Plaza fire: Four rescued from flat above hotel
The blaze happened in a private flat above Cardiff's Park Plaza Hotel, sparking an evacuation.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:37:47 GMT
Bristol teenager in "unbearable" pain due to eczema
Miranda Rae says her son Barney is in constant pain and is pinning her hopes on a drug in the US.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:52:59 GMT
Carrie Johnson and Boris Johnson expecting second child
The couple are expecting a second child, months after a miscarriage left Carrie "heartbroken".

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:22:03 GMT
Covid: Cardiff ice rink to reopen after 'frustrating' wait
One of Wales' two ice rinks is to open for the first time in 17 months as the other remains shut.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:20:13 GMT
British boxer's win prompts sit-down protest from rival
Frenchman Mourad Aliev refuses to live the ring in the aftermath of his controversial loss to Great Britain's Frazer Clarke.

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.

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.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:57:43 GMT
Billie Eilish opens up to Clara Amfo on internet trolls
Eilish tells Amfo of her frustration with internet criticism in a new documentary.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:04:22 GMT
The autistic-friendly toy shop: 'We have got this'
Retail worker Romilly, who is autistic, wants to create a comfortable space for other autistic people to shop in.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:33:57 GMT
Pensioner Olympian Mike Bull still pole vaulting at 74
Mike Bull is a double Commonwealth gold medallist and Olympic finalist in the sport.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 23:06:23 GMT
KT Tunstall on her show-halting hearing loss
The singer-songwriter has put her touring plans on hold over concerns she could become completely deaf.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 23:09:33 GMT
'Bennerley Viaduct has Facebook followers in Germany'
The Victorian rail bridge was almost demolished but now has fans all over the world.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 23:10:27 GMT
Dorset photographer shoots Star Wars Lego in cinematic style
A 34-year-old Dorset photographer is recreating cinematic sci-fi scenes using his Star Wars Lego kits.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 04:43:21 GMT
Newspaper headlines: 'Kebabs for jabs' and 'baby no 2' for PM and Carrie
Several papers report that Boris Johnson and wife Carrie are expecting their second child together.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:30:21 GMT
Man dies and two ill after taking drugs at Tottenham nightclub
Police have urged anyone who bought drugs in or near the club to dispose of them immediately.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 03:40:06 GMT
Silver gives Scott most GB medals at single Olympics
Great Britain wins a record eighth swimming medal in Tokyo while Duncan Scott ends with four medals - the most by a Brit at a Games - after silver in the men's 4x100m medley relay.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 20:54:51 GMT
Covid-19: NI vaccination passport service back in action
People travelling on Sunday should get an email inviting them to download a certificate, say officials.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:46:15 GMT
Police attend 'serious incident' at holiday park near Abergele
A spokesman for the holiday park says they are "shocked and saddened" by the "tragic incident".

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:23:10 GMT
Ruined County Durham buildings become 'fantastical follies'
Steve Messam creates temporary artworks across Teesdale and Weardale using colourful fabric.



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