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Sat, 22 Jan 2022 09:41:42 GMT
MP blackmail claims: Tory William Wragg to meet police
William Wragg says he will speak to the Met after alleging MPs wanting to oust the PM had faced threats.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:26:15 GMT
Police response to £3.9m fraud branded woeful
Inspectorate criticises the police after only one of 69 victims of a fraud has their case investigated.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 09:04:57 GMT
Chris Boardman to lead bid to get more people cycling and walking
The ex-Olympic champion will encourage more people to cycle and walk as head of Active Travel England.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:26:08 GMT
High Street pharmacies in England to help people lose weight
They can refer customers to a free online NHS service that runs a programme to get people into shape.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 09:42:24 GMT
Australian Open: Dan Evans loses to Felix Auger-Aliassime in Melbourne
Dan Evans is unable to match his best run at the Australian Open as defeat by ninth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime ends British interest in the singles.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:50:55 GMT
Covid: Some learners face 10-month wait for driving test
A shortage of examiners means some learners face eight-hour round trips to do their practical exam.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 05:25:11 GMT
Women's Ashes: England v Australia second T20 abandoned because of rain
England's second Twenty20 against Australia in the Women's Ashes is abandoned after only 4.1 overs at the Adelaide Oval because of rain.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 09:22:35 GMT
Period products for NHS staff 'a basic necessity'
A leading consultant says staff are bleeding through their scrubs because they have no access to sanitary products.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:15:40 GMT
Football arrests 'highest in years' & disorder on the rise - police
With fans back into full capacity stadiums this season, BBC Sport has seen figures showing record levels of arrests and increasing disorder.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 09:17:35 GMT
Selfridges stabbing: Two men taken to hospital
Two men in their 20s were taken to hospital after the incident in the department store, police said.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 09:22:59 GMT
Grazing cattle boost capercaillie habitat
The livestock trample down vegetation that overshadows a plant key to the rare birds' survival.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 07:18:42 GMT
Robot vacuum cleaner escapes from Cambridge Travelodge
The automated vacuum device ignores a hotel door's threshold and makes a break for freedom.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 05:13:09 GMT
Covid: Booster study finds Omicron protection and Ireland lifts rules
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:22:29 GMT
Covid in Wales: More restrictions lifted as case numbers fall
Fans will be able to return to sporting events and the 'rule of six' is scrapped outdoors for pubs.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 01:53:53 GMT
Covid: NHS in push to vaccinate the final four million
Hard-to-reach groups – from rough sleepers to fairground workers – are being targeted in a final vaccine push.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:10:02 GMT
Omicron spread led shoppers to desert High Street
Retail sales fell 3.7% last month as Plan B restrictions hit pre-Christmas spending.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:54:16 GMT
Covid: UK government 'abandoned science', says Mark Drakeford
Mark Drakeford says UK government cares more about distracting people from its issues than Covid.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 01:00:14 GMT
Covid test firm urges end to tests for travellers
Collinson, which also runs airport lounges and other travel services, thinks tests are bad for business.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:55:25 GMT
Covid in Scotland: 'Day is coming' for end of face masks in schools
Prof Jason Leitch says an education recovery group will make the recommendation to the government.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:57:39 GMT
First-time buyers surge: 'I couldn't keep paying rent'
There were a record number of first-time buyers in 2021, figures from lender Halifax suggest.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:56:25 GMT
‘Hi, thanks for calling. Are you OK? How far away are you?’
A telephone helpline launched in Edinburgh last year, is keeping people company when they walk home alone.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 07:32:25 GMT
The roller-skating group tackling loneliness
Skate Social Belfast regularly meets at well-known city landmarks, including Titanic Belfast.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:55:25 GMT
Inflation rate: How it affects you, beer and bacon sandwiches
A beginners' guide to inflation rates and what it means to you and your night out.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:13:03 GMT
NHS Tracker: How is the NHS in your area coping this winter?
Winter and Covid are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:21:50 GMT
Covid-19: 'We'll be second-class citizens if self-isolation rules go'
People with conditions that mean the vaccine does not work fear the removal of self-isolation rules.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:32:14 GMT
Downing Street party: When will Sue Gray's report be published?
The senior civil servant is leading the investigation into parties at Downing Street.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:43:49 GMT
Fats Timbo: 'I thought I was cursed'
Influencer opens up about overcoming bullying and insecurity.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:36:16 GMT
‘A Met police officer secretly filmed me naked’
Det Insp Neil Corbel hid cameras in tissue boxes, phone chargers and glasses to film his victims.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:00:45 GMT
Connecting people through music
The World Harmony Orchestra has been providing musical comfort for those who may be lonely throughout the pandemic.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 07:08:47 GMT
Covid: Learner driver takes four-hour trip for driving test
Covid rules and lockdowns have caused a backlog of people desperate to get on the road.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:35:26 GMT
Meet the woman who tells us to mind the gap
Ever wondered whose voice you're hearing when you're getting on the London Tube?

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:08:44 GMT
Sewage pollution: How clean are our rivers?
Footage of what looks like untreated sewage being discharged into the River Thames in Oxfordshire.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:08:41 GMT
New Army Apache helicopters lift off
They have a top speed of 186mph and can detect 256 potential targets up to a range of 10 miles.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:09:21 GMT
Can this app help to keep women safe on the streets?
A new safety app has been developed by a team of volunteers with experience of abuse and violence.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 05:29:34 GMT
Newspaper headlines: PM beefs up top team and NHS staff jab 'U-turn talks'
There are tributes to Meat Loaf on the front pages alongside more stories on the Downing Street parties row.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:25:41 GMT
British man killed in 'reckless' Georgia shooting
Local police say Matthew Willson was shot at random while visiting his girlfriend in Brookhaven.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:41:59 GMT
Scotland's papers: PM enlists 'lieutenants' and warning over exams
The front pages report a "beefing up" of Boris Johnson's leadership team and fears over exam staffing.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 06:13:22 GMT
PSNI postpones recruitment of 85 officers over finances
The move comes amid warnings that officer numbers could drop by 900 over the next three years.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 07:49:49 GMT
Northern Lights illuminate Wales' dark sky potential
As more locations bid to get Dark Sky status, is it getting easier to spot the aurora borealis?

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:29:53 GMT
A1(M) crash: Woman critical after car plunges from bridge
The Vauxhall Astra went through a barrier and landed on its roof when it plunged onto the A1 (M).



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