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Government 'to ban' placing children in unregulated homes

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 06:41
The government says it wants to stop cared-for children under 16 from being placed in unregulated homes.

What Labour members want in a leader

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 06:23
Party members in Bassetlaw on what they want from the next party leader.

Church of England is 'deeply institutionally racist' - Welby

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 05:08
The Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for racism since the Windrush generation came to the UK.

Coronavirus in the UK: 5 things you need to know about Covid-19

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 05:05
The BBC's Fergus Walsh assesses the chances of contracting Covid-19 in the UK and the best ways to avoid it.

Baroness Scotland: UK suspends funding to Commonwealth Secretariat

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 05:02
The UK's annual £4.7m contribution will be withheld until financial procedures are improved.

UK's 2021 census could be the last, statistics chief reveals

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 04:32
The UK's national statistician hopes other data sources could replace the 200-year-old questionnaire.

From macho to mindfulness: How rugby has changed

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 03:03
Newsbeat goes behind the scenes with Harlequins as they use meditation and mindfulness to help the mental health of their players.

HS2: Why do big government projects cost so much?

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 02:41
HS2 is far from alone when it comes to government projects that have gone over budget.

Wildlife photos: Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 02:15
An image of two mice fighting on the underground over a crumb of food tops a popular wildlife photo poll.

Coronavirus: Brighton reacts to the spread of the illness in the city

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 01:24
Officials say not to panic over coronavirus, but some residents are ordering masks and keeping children at home.

Amputee ex-soldier's pioneering leg implant

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 01:23
David Sneddon's artificial leg is connected by osseointegration which is implanted into the bone.

Why cafe culture has rich Italian flavour in Wales

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 01:18
There are 11 still being run by the same families that set them up before the war, but they did once number 300.

Allergic reaction hospital admissions double in Wales in eight years

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 01:12
The mother of a seven-year-old with an egg and nut allergy is campaigning for change.

Allergies: 'If my son touches touches that birthday cake, he'll die'

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 01:11
The mother of a boy with nut and egg allergies says no one understands the seriousness of the issue.

Rushden shoe firm run by generations of twins turns 100

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 00:44
DB Shoes was founded by Jack Denton and Bill Denton in 1920 and is now run by Jack's twin grandsons.

Bereaved children: Coventry teenager's plans to help others have fun

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 00:38
Abi Hutchinson lost her father at 14 and wants bereaved teenagers to come together to enjoy days out.

Do roundabouts make Milton Keynes healthier?

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 00:28
Scientists say the town's road layout makes it a less polluted place to live.

The Papers: HS2 'gamble' and Storm 'Dennis the Menace'

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 00:27
Several of Wednesday's newspapers focus on Boris Johnson's approval of the high-speed rail project.

Birmingham Irish I am: 'St Patrick's Day - best day of my life'

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 00:22
A BBC Four documentary tells the story of Birmingham's Irish population through people's memories and rare archive footage.

On patrol with the public 'policing' their community

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 00:16
How the public and private firms are patrolling the streets in a bid to keep them safe.

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