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Ian Wright 'disappointed' after teenager Patrick O'Brien given probation over racist abuse

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 18:23
Ian Wright says he is "disappointed" after a teenager who sent the former England striker racist abuse was not given a criminal conviction.

Covid-19: Robin Swann says NI's infection rate still too high

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 18:21
Health Minister Robin Swann says there are "no shortcuts" out of lockdown.

Covid-19: PM says infection rates still 'alarmingly high', and clap for Captain Sir Tom

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 18:06
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening.

Social media firms threatened with fines over abuse

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 17:50
The UK government threatens social media companies with "large fines" which could amount to "billions" if they fail to tackle online abuse.

Covid: Conspiracy theorist barred from hospitals after filming

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 16:22
The woman posted videos on social media of empty corridors, claiming there was no pandemic.

Covid vaccine: How many people in the UK have been vaccinated so far?

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 16:16
The logistics of vaccinating millions of people across the country, as 10 million people receive at least one dose.

Covid: New Oxford vaccine 'ready by the autumn' to tackle mutations

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 16:13
An improved jab that will be more effective against variants can be made quickly, says Oxford-AstraZeneca.

Cancer surgery: Thousands of 'red flag' cancer procedures cancelled

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 15:59
Between March 2020 and January 2021 there were 4,280 red flag procedures, including surgery, cancelled.

Black bosses 'shut out' by 'vanilla boys' club'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 15:48
Many black people feel they have little chance of reaching the top, says equality watchdog ex-chief.

Captain Sir Tom Moore: National clap announced by PM for fundraiser

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 15:41
Boris Johnson has encouraged the public to clap at 18:00 GMT on Wednesday.

Covid-19: Teenager Joseph Flavill wakes from coma with no knowledge of pandemic

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 15:22
Joseph Flavill caught the virus twice while he was in hospital after being hit by a car last March.

Harry Baker murder case: Accused 'feared other defendants'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 15:05
Ryan Palmer said he picked up a plank in case the other defendants attacked him.

Russell Crowe backs round-the-world sailor Pip Hare

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 14:49
The Master and Commander actor records a video message urging her to "keep going".

Brexit: DUP urges PM to 'be the unionist we need'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 14:32
The plea comes as the UK asks the EU to extend grace periods for the Irish Sea border.

Covid: 'Not practical' to close UK borders, says Boris Johnson

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 14:23
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer wants tougher restrictions to prevent new coronavirus variants coming in.

Covid: Woman fined £10k over Ormskirk 'student birthday party'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 14:22
Police issue fines totalling more than £17,000 over an illegal gathering at a house in Ormskirk.

Covid: 'Unclear' how three variant cases in Wales caught virus

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 14:19
Ten previous cases of the South Africa variant in Wales had been linked to travel to the country.

Covid-19 South Africa variant testing unit opens in Southport

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 13:57
People in Southport, where the concerning variant has been identified, are being asked to take tests.

Covid: NHS nurse photographs ‘realities’ of ICU ward

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 13:25
Life on the front line of the pandemic is captured by the intensive care worker's images.

Capt Tom donations: What was the £33m spent on?

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/03/2021 - 13:09
One nurse said welfare packs at work made her job "a little bit easier in a difficult time".

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