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Martin Freeborn's wife, Helen, lost her fight against Covid at the Royal London Hospital, where staff are struggling to cope with rising admissions.
People in their 70s and others who are clinically extremely vulnerable are now being offered the jab.
The city is on edge after the riots at the Congress building in which five people died.
Expert’s report finds eight-year-old Saffie ‘could have been saved’ if treated adequately for her injuries.
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening.
An eyewitness speaks publicly for the first time about the 2015 death of a man being restrained by police.
It follows his dramatic return to Russia, five months after a nerve agent attack almost killed him.
Nóra Quoirin's parents do not accept the findings of an inquest into her death in Malaysia.
Police have described the killers of 15-year-old Keelan Wilson as a "pack of animals".
Alex Davies-Jones said "like so many others" she put off having a test for months.
The convicted murderer and music producer was described as "talented but flawed" in an online story.
These four lads had no idea their picture would still be trending two years later.
RSPCA inspector Keith Ellis says he has not seen anything like it in his 40-year career.
Blue Monday, known as the most depressing day of the year, was made up by a travel company in 2004.
He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy.
'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have been on appearing on social media since the killing of George Floyd.
The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown.
Kori, from Ripley in Derbyshire, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Some competitors must stay in their hotel rooms, following positive Covid cases on inbound flights.
One doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone in Yemen after her colleagues fled.
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates.
Payments are available to help people who have lost their job or need extra financial support.
At the moment, there's no official way to prove you don't have to wear a face covering
New trading rules are causing problems for some firms, creating backlogs and uncertainty.
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns.
Writer Russell T Davies talks about his new show It's A Sin, set amid the Aids crisis in the 1980s.
Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president.
Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups.
In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign.
Avenue Beat scored a breakout hit with the pandemic anthem F2020. So what do they do next?
Japanese job hunters are more diverse than ever and they are demanding change.
Phil Neville leaves his role as manager of England's women and takes over at Major League Soccer side Inter Miami.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says the Scottish government's decision to tell 13 of their players to self-isolate after their trip to Dubai was motivated by politics and not public health.
Tennis players living under strict quarantine rules before the Australian Open will get "no special treatment", says Victorian premier Daniel Andrews.
Assistant coach Jason Ryles will not be with England for the Six Nations because of travel concerns but hopes to re-join the staff for the summer fixtures.
"Better than ever" Conor McGregor returns to action on Saturday and is ready to dominate the UFC lightweight division again.
Watch five of Mesut Ozil's best moments for Arsenal as the midfielder prepares to complete a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce after seven-and-a-half years in England.
Three vaccines have been approved and two are being rolled out across the UK, so when might you get one?
Travellers must self-isolate on arrival and an advance coronavirus test will soon be required.
People across England are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
What restrictions are being put in place in Europe to control the second wave of coronavirus?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
As most schools close across the UK, lessons from BBC Bitesize move on to BBC Two and CBBC.
Teams around the world are looking into medicines for Covid-19 and scientists are starting to discover what works.
Scientists have discovered a new mutated version of the virus from Brazil, in addition to the ones from the UK and South Africa.
The risks of catching Covid indoors are well-known, but what are the chances of being infected outdoors?
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
There are strict rules across the UK about which shops can open during lockdown and how they must run.
Keeping a certain distance away from other people cuts the risk of passing on - or catching - coronavirus.
With similar symptoms, deciding whether or not you need to get tested for coronavirus can be tricky.
Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.
Some people might want to consider it during the pandemic. Here's why.
We answer some of your questions about vaccination, travel rules and school closures
The government is aiming to provide grants by April to mitigate the impact of Covid travel rules.
Six chemists have been chosen initially, with 200 more offering vaccinations in the next fortnight.
The couple, who both have coronavirus, were given "precious" time together, their daughter says.
Cottle found fame with his touring circus and later bought Wookey Hole in Somerset.
We look at what lockdown means for moving house, funerals and visiting care homes.
The move leaves the chain on the brink of collapse, with the possible loss of up to 12,000 jobs.
Two men are killed when their Volkswagen Golf is involved in a two-car crash in Chertsey.
Attendance figures show 46% of secondary schools had pupils isolating because of Covid outbreaks.
A 15-year-old boy groomed by a drugs gang was left "high and dry" by social workers, his mother says.
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
Coronavirus lockdown rules are changing across the UK, but who is responsible for enforcing them?
Public Health England answer questions about vaccinations, shop workers and lockdown.
People across England are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
A second coronavirus vaccine - from Oxford University/AstraZeneca - has been approved.
Crawley Town sign winger Jordan Maguire-Drew on loan from League Two rivals Leyton Orient for the rest of the season.
Championship side Cardiff City sign striker Max Watters from League Two side Crawley Town.
Crawley Town sign midfielder James Tilley on a free transfer following his departure from fellow League Two club Grimsby.
All the pain he'd suffered flashed before him in that goalscoring moment, he tells Radio 1 Newsbeat.
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1. How to get your emails under control. Still ploughing through your post-festive break emails? Or are you an inbox-zero type who has already dealt with the deluge? For those still catching up, here are some tips on handling an overwhelming inbox and some tricks that will come in handy next time you return from a break. [MORE] 2. Year 2020 was better than you think. For many, 2020 was a disastrous year, but it wasn’t all bad. Here are several achievements to celebrate. [1] The ozone hole over Antarctica closed; [2] Germany is changing 62 military bases into nature reserves; [3] Whales came back to the Atlantic Ocean after more than 100 years; [4] Britain reported the smallest number of people that became infected with HIV in history; and [5] the vaccine against Covid-19 became the fastest developed vaccine in history. Sir David Attenborough 3. Firms bend lockdown rules. Companies have been accused of putting workers’ lives at risk by bending lockdown rules. The Observer says the “irresponsible firms” exploit looser regulations to bring thousands of non-essential workers into busy workplaces. No enforcement notices have been served on companies by Health and Safety Executive inspectors for Covid safety breaches since the country went into the latest lockdown despite them being contacted 2,945 times. Metro 4. Fake commutes have real benefits. It can be a walk around the block. It can be a stop at your local coffee pickup counter or your favourite drive-thru. Many workers have replaced their pre-coronavirus commutes with allotted time around work shifts where they break away from what can be the monotony of working from home, also known as the pretend or "fake commute." Personally, I miss having a clear dividing line in my weekday. Researchers recommend this practice as a means to fend off burnout. WSJ 5. Economy to ‘get worse before better’. The chancellor warned that he expects the UK economy to “get worse before it gets better”, with the latest lockdown slowing chances of economic recovery. His economic update came as the Federation of Small Businesses warned that one in five firms had cut staff in the previous quarter and 5% expect to close in the next year, equating to around 250,000 companies. Its survey of small businesses found that confidence is at its lowest level since the coronavirus lockdown in March of last year, due to the pressures of Covid-19 and Brexit. CityAM |
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6. Dream team conquers K2 in winter. Here's a story to lift the spirits. Ten Nepali climbers have claimed the greatest prize left in mountaineering: the first winter ascent of K2. Their conquest of one of the world's highest peaks, known as the savage mountain, comes after six winter failures since the 1980s and is a remarkable achievement. BBC 7. Doing good boosts emotions. Voluntary work doesn’t just do good for the recipients, but can also give the volunteer a boost, research shows. A UK study found that 68% of people helping out schools with a range of activities, from mentoring to mock interviews, gave them greater motivation in their own work. Eight in 10 of the volunteers also felt they improved their own communication skills. Many people on our 10/10 programme have shared their own experiences, whether delivering a neighbour's shopping or offering a friendly phone call to combat loneliness. People Management 8. Furlough struggle for working mums. More than 70% of working mothers who asked to be furloughed after schools closed had their requests refused, according to a TUC survey. The results also showed almost half of women were worried that childcare responsibilities could result in negative treatment at work, and 90% said they felt more stressed or anxious during the latest lockdown. The TUC general secretary said that mothers are “shouldering the majority of childcare” and that it is “not sustainable” for parents to work as normal while looking after children and supervising school-work. The Guardian 9. Bosses get a new job description. The working world has undergone a dramatic shift amid the pandemic, with remote work and organizational changes accelerating a new trend in management. As bosses continue to oversee increasing numbers of employees and their traditional tasks get overtaken by automation, experts predict managers’ roles will shift from that of an authoritarian figure to a nurturing mentor. That means providing more emotional support for employees and helping them navigate organisations, requiring bosses to become “social-emotional experts” in order to gain trust, boost engagement and foster collaboration. WSJ 10. The bottom line. Britain’s gyms, swimming pools and leisure facilities, which have had to close during the current lockdown, are losing £90m a week, according to campaign group ukactive. January is usually a busy month for the sector as people seek to stick to their New Year resolutions. Daily Mail |
Martin Freeborn's wife, Helen, lost her fight against Covid at the Royal London Hospital, where staff are struggling to cope with rising admissions.
Expert’s report finds eight-year-old Saffie ‘could have been saved’ if treated adequately for her injuries.
'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have been on appearing on social media since the killing of George Floyd.
Jumping on a plane looks and feels different to how it did before the pandemic
The health secretary says everyone must continue to "stay at home whenever possible".
Kori, from Ripley in Derbyshire, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
The chief executive of NHS England is optimistic about vaccinating all adults before Autumn this year.
The foreign secretary added there would be a crackdown on those failing to isolate after travelling abroad.
Illusionists are celebrating a century since the trick of sawing a woman in half was first performed.
Lockdown has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to the NSPCC.
People listened to the likes of Bach and Handel as they waited for their jab at Salisbury Cathedral.
Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it.
The Duke of Cambridge praises his grandparents for getting the vaccine in a video call with NHS staff.
In the Middle Ages, Lichfield Cathedral was a pilgrimage for the sick - now it's become a vaccination centre.
Supermarkets around the UK are stepping up enforcement of mask-wearing rules.
Bears Nobby, Hamish, Luka and Sisu are enjoying the snow which has fallen across the county.
The threat of unidentified Covid strains from abroad means tougher action is needed, the PM says.
Antonio says he felt he was discriminated against because of his skin colour when he was sectioned.
Joe Wicks inspired the nation to get moving during the first lockdown, but there's a new character on the fitness scene.
Video calls between children and care home residents are giving boosts to young and old.
As the coronavirus pandemic puts pressure on NHS resources, millions pf people remain on waiting lists for other treatments.
Some MPs worry "buy now, pay later" services could be tempting online shoppers into overspending.
Grant Shapps explains why UK-bound arrivals from South America and Portugal will be banned.
Charlie Haylock says he initially thought the request "was a scam".
Schools and businesses have been providing laptops to help students who have no devices with home learning.
The 19-year-old mounted pavements and jumped red lights through London and three counties.
A Scottish postie has seen his live of sea shanties take off on TikTok.
The playful pair have learnt a new trick in lockdown, which is melting hearts.
Ros Atkins asks what the definition of “staying local” means during the UK’s third lockdown.
As the UK records its highest death toll, Fergal Keane has been to see the strain the NHS is under for the second time.
Three Covid-19 vaccines have now been approved for use in the UK. The BBC's Laura Foster explains which groups will get it first.
A GP in Stroud has been able to vaccinate her father, and see him for the first time since March.
The education secretary says suppliers have been told that "that type of behaviour will not be tolerated".
A group of leading charities say more must be done this lockdown to support people who are shielding.
Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden says NHS staff are facing "devastating" abuse from coronavirus sceptics.
The home secretary says police officers are "now moving more quickly to issue fines where people are clearly breaching coronavirus regulations".
PureGym says the first vaccination centre in one of its buildings could open "in a matter of days".
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them?
Food poverty campaigner and chef Jack Monroe is shocked at food parcels sent to children on free school meals in England while in lockdown.
An RAF aircraft breaking the sound barrier causes a loud bang in skies across the East of England.
A 20-year-old man who spent a week in intensive care says many young people are in denial about Covid.
Emma has a 17-year-old, triplets and stage four cancer - here's how she's doing in England's lockdown.
Seven mass vaccination centres have opened across England to help deliver the Coronavirus vaccine.
A BBC investigation finds women suffered life-changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery.
"Numbers are increasing not decreasing" - inside an emergency body storage facility in Surrey.
Armed police searched the supermarket after staff and customers were threatened.
Matt Hancock tells the BBC asymptomatic testing in Liverpool helped its Covid case rate fall rapidly.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says lockdown rules are "tough" but "may not be tough enough".
Two families from Hampshire unknowingly shared one camera roll over two decades.
App developer Ben Hogan uses a delivery robot to help him pop the question to his partner.
Two young women who turn 21 this year reflect on the impact 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic had on their lives and share their hopes for 2021.
The Duke of Cambridge asked how staff were coping during the pandemic, and he thanked them for their sacrifice.
A Portsmouth hospital is treating more than twice the number of patients than at its spring peak.
Companies that trade with the UK say higher prices and less choice are on the way.
How do hospitals become overwhelmed and what can be done to stop it from happening.
