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South Africa variant: Worcestershire Covid-19 testing begins

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 13:12
Councillors say 6,000 people need to be tested after positive cases were found.

West Belfast: Pedestrian Richard Gerard Boyle dies in hit-and-run collision

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 13:06
A 23-year-old man is arrested after Richard Gerard Boyle, 42, was struck by a car and died on Friday.

Jean Bayless: Tributes paid to West End Sound of Music actress

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 12:50
The actress, who performed as Maria in 1960, died on Friday her family say.

Why are people counting stars this week?

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 11:39
Experts want to get an accurate picture of light pollution levels by encouraging people in the UK to count the stars wherever they live.

Covid-19: Police fine baby's birthday party-goers £11k

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 11:37
Police were told about the party after reports of banners outside the gathering.

Coronavirus: Vaccine chief 'optimistic' about over-50s May target

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 10:22
Dr Clive Dix adds that the UK is "ahead of the game" in terms of anticipating coronavirus variants.

Woman found dead in Birmingham after dog attack

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 09:45
The dog, believed to be a Staffordshire cross, has been handed over to police

The Dig: Archive shows real-life archaeologist from Netflix film

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 09:28
A 1965 interview shows Basil Brown, the Sutton Hoo discoverer played by Ralph Fiennes in The Dig.

Long Covid in children 'not recognised', says Milton Keynes mum

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 09:25
A mum calls for more support for children and families battling the long-term effects of Covid-19.

Worcestershire family face $500k bill for US cancer care

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 08:53
The parents of Megan Smith face selling their home to cover costs, her brother says.

Why was 'failed' teenager Jacob not in school for two years?

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 08:27
Schools kept refusing to take Jacob who ended up dead at 16 following a descent into drug crime.

Boris Johnson plans reform of the NHS in England

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 08:25
The plans, revealed in a leaked document, would reverse controversial changes made by David Cameron.

Laughter and loss: One street's Covid-19 stories

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 08:22
The personal accounts of how the pandemic has changed life in one road in Bristol.

'Seals come to stay in our Airbnb' in Perranporth, Cornwall

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 08:11
The volunteer who transformed her holiday rental into a seal hospital.

Brexit: Irish Sea border issues foreseen when deal was done

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 06:51
The NI Protocol problems, which have been in sharp focus this week, were predicted by civil servants.

How will we heat homes in zero carbon Britain?

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 06:42
Will hydrogen or heat pumps be able to replace gas central heating?

The Papers: Pubs 'may open in April' and summer holiday hopes

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 05:50
The front pages look at how lockdown restrictions might be eased in the coming months.

Topshop: 'I was in awe at the size of the place'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 02:14
Six millennials lament the loss of the Oxford Street Topshop, which will not reopen after lockdown.

Covid PPE: How healthcare workers came to feel 'expendable'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 01:39
Almost a year in to the pandemic, concerns remain over personal protective equipment.

Croydon stabbings: One killed and 10 injured in spate of attacks

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 02/06/2021 - 00:56
Police were called to five reports of stabbings in Croydon, south London on Friday evening.

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