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Troubled stray becomes Essex Fire Service's top dog

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 10:41
Labrador Bailey was once described as "untrainable" but turned out to be a fantastic search dog.

Covid booster: People denied jab due to volunteer shortage

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 10:15
A pharmacy says its clinic is short of volunteers to process people getting Covid vaccinations.

Ros Atkins on... The No 10 Christmas party

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 09:44
Ros Atkins investigates a Christmas party at Downing Street in the midst of 2020 Covid restrictions.

Grenfell Tower: Rethink deal with insulation firm, Mercedes F1 urged

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 08:45
Grenfell survivors and government minister Michael Gove criticise the F1 team over a sponsorship deal.

Storm Arwen: Army called in after a week without power

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 08:28
Troops will arrive in Durham later as thousands remain without electricity a week after Storm Arwen.

Old Bexley and Sidcup: Tories hold safe London seat at by-election

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 07:53
The south-east London election was prompted by the death of former MP James Brokenshire.

David Tweed: Stepdaughter rejects TUV leader's apology

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 07:24
Amanda Brown, who was abused by David Tweed from the age of eight, says an apology "won't cut it".

Edinburgh Council 'hell-bent' on protecting abuser, says whistleblower

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 06:26
An ex-employee who raised concerns says some council officials still don't accept responsibility.

The 'kind heart' who gave an Afghan family a new home

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 05:35
An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight.

Covid risk remains higher for some ethnic groups

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 01:19
A major report reveals who in society has been hit hardest by each wave of Covid in the UK.

Covid: Pfizer and Moderna jabs give best overall boost, UK trial finds

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 01:13
Researchers say there are signs the boosters would still offer protection against new variant Omicron.

The Papers: 'Appalling cruelty', and jab results boost hopes

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 01:02
Many of Friday's papers lead with the tragic case of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.

Covid loan anti-fraud checks inadequate, says watchdog

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 00:07
The government acted too slowly to stop fraudsters exploiting its Bounce Back Loan scheme, a report says.

Retailers make shocking petrol profit says RAC

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 00:06
Fuel retailers are charging unnecessarily high prices for petrol according to the RAC motoring organisation.

Ed and Elton reveal their Christmas chart contender

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 00:06
The pop stars have teamed up for a collaborative Christmas song - but can it get to number one?

NunTok: How religion is booming on TikTok and Instagram

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/03/2021 - 00:03
Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media.

Jeane Freeman: I'd have hated not being in the middle of Covid

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/02/2021 - 23:10
Former health secretary Jeane Freeman on the "enormity" of Covid-19 and how government grappled with it.

Storm Arwen: Surviving seven days of winter without electricity

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/02/2021 - 23:08
The stories from Scotland and the north of England of those with no power a week after Storm Arwen.

Wedding ring lost in Uist potato patch in 1960s is found

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/02/2021 - 23:07
The ring was returned to Peggy MacSween, 86, after it was unearthed by a metal detectorist.

Covid: Fears of Christmas spike in emergency worker attacks

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/02/2021 - 22:59
Paramedic Katie Stapleton was repeatedly punched by a man she was trying to help.

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