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'We discuss food banks at school gates like it's normal'

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 01:45
Stories of people struggling to eat in Oxford - from a jobless woman with an MA to a funeral director.

Coronavirus: What are people doing to help bars and eateries during the outbreak?

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 01:43
People are being told avoid bars and cafes but customers are doing their bit to help firms survive.

Single-use plastics ban in Wales unveiled

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 01:19
Plastic straws, cotton buds and balloon sticks are among the items set to be outlawed from 2021.

Coronavirus: Second home owners urged to stay away

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 01:11
A rural GP says local health services will not be able to cope with a surge in people relocating.

HMP Eastwood Park: Concern over segregated transgender women prisoners

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 00:57
The Independent Monitoring Board also had concerns about women facing homelessness on release.

Coronavirus: How to help the rural elderly?

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 00:38
Coronavirus means many elderly people will be isolated in the countryside, far from their families.

Grace Millane's killer to appeal against conviction and sentence

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 00:37
The 28-year-old, who cannot be named, was jailed for at least 17 years last month for her murder.

Newspaper headlines: £350bn 'war chest' to save UK economy

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 00:27
The front pages react to the chancellor's "unprecedented" package of financial measures.

How do I know if I have coronavirus?

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 00:03
The BBC’s Laura Foster explains how you can recognise the symptoms of coronavirus.

Facial recognition: Artists trying to fool cameras

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 00:03
A group of protesters are angry about the use of facial recognition cameras by police in London.

The gin maker using his alcohol for hand sanitiser

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 00:02
A Bristol gin maker is making emergency supplies of hand sanitiser - giving the proceeds to charity.

Are things only worth what people will pay?

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 00:02
Auctions have been around for centuries, but underpin the success of many internet giants today.

JoJo & Gran Gran: 'My grandmother lives on in my stories'

Wed, 03/18/2020 - 00:02
New CBeebies series JoJo & Gran Gran is based on the characters from Laura Henry's books inspired by her grandmother.

Sweeping virus powers announced

Tue, 03/17/2020 - 21:52
Airports could be ordered to close and people detained on public health grounds under government plans.

A76 closed due to suspected gas leak and fire in Sanquhar

Tue, 03/17/2020 - 20:54
Traffic Scotland says the route was shut in both directions in Sanquhar due to the incident.

Coronavirus: Beannchor Group temporarily lays off 800 staff

Tue, 03/17/2020 - 20:25
The news comes as a £100m rates relief package is unveiled to try and help NI businesses through the crisis.

Coronavirus: Emergency cash to help businesses, and operations delayed

Tue, 03/17/2020 - 20:17
The NHS tries to free up hospital beds to cope with coronavirus, £330bn in loans are offered to firms, and major travel restrictions come in.

'Highly possible' Scottish schools could shut within days

Tue, 03/17/2020 - 19:44
Nicola Sturgeon said we could see a more "blanket approach" to school closures as teacher absences increase.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe released from Iran prison

Tue, 03/17/2020 - 19:36
The British-Iranian charity worker will be released for two weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Kellie Sutton: Mum texted abusive boyfriend before death

Tue, 03/17/2020 - 18:52
Kellie Sutton had been in an abusive relationship with controlling Steven Gane, an inquest hears.

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