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British actress Naomi Ackie to play Whitney Houston in film biopic

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:19
The Bafta winner will play the late singer in a new film biopic, I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

Coronavirus: Tier changes 'stressful and confusing' for tourism

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:19
Tourism businesses call for more clarity over what restrictions mean for them and their customers.

Christmas: Robert Jenrick says public should use 'own judgement' at Christmas

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:18
Housing and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick says the government "can't legislate for every eventuality".

Brexit Emergency lorry park plan for Cairnryan port

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 08:44
An airfield could be used as a lorry park in the event of post-Brexit delays at Cairnryan.

'Large fire' at Drayton Manor theme park

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 08:31
The blaze happened in a changing block in the Thomas Land area of Drayton Manor theme park.

Clothing and food price falls drive down UK inflation

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 08:03
Lower prices for clothing and food push down the UK's inflation rate to 0.3% in November.

Covid-19: Christmas rules, Wales care homes and TikTok doctors

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 07:15
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.

Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 04:12
The move could allow the social media giant to avoid strict EU privacy laws being introduced.

Gay conversion therapy: Hundreds of religious leaders call for ban

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 03:53
More than 370 leaders from the world's major faiths join a call to stop "harmful practices".

The Archers tackles the 'hidden' connection between disability and modern slavery

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 01:13
As The Archers reveal three characters kept as slaves have a learning or mental health disability, how widespread is the problem in the UK?

Post-Grenfell cladding inspections find other fire risks

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 01:08
Hundreds of tower blocks have been discovered with faulty fire prevention measures, the BBC finds.

Historic England: Shipwreck and Selfridges on 2020 protected list

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 01:00
Historic England has added 423 sites to its National Heritage List in 2020.

Covid: Shops 'hammered' by level four restrictions

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 00:44
The Scottish Retail Consortium says sales were hit last month by the country's toughest Covid rules.

Great Pyramid: Lost Egyptian artefact found in Aberdeen cigar box

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 00:42
The 5,000-year-old piece of wood, originally found in the Great Pyramid in 1872, is said to be "hugely significant".

Prince Harry and Meghan sign Spotify podcast deal

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 00:37
In a trailer, the couple promise "different perspectives" and interviews with "amazing people".

Covid: Clinical trials begin for Valneva vaccine

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 00:33
The vaccine, which is manufactured in West Lothian, could be available by the end of 2021.

Farming: ‘Radical’ changes set out in post-Brexit plan

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 00:14
Welsh Government says it is planning the biggest shake up of farming policy in Wales for a generation.

'Fear is the only thing that stops you. I had to give it a try'

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 00:08
Three stories of people working in retail who set up new businesses during Covid-19.

What are the Christmas Covid rules?

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 00:07
Laura Foster explains who you can see and how to stay safe.

MPs slam 'woeful' plans to recover Covid-19 loans

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 00:06
The Public Accounts Committee says taxpayers will lose out because billions of pounds may never be recovered.

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