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Covid-19: Four million in UK get their first vaccine

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:09:32 GMT

People in their 70s and others who are clinically extremely vulnerable are now being offered the jab.

Covid: Tesco staff pay tribute to colleague John Deacy

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:51:51 GMT

Ex-Marine John Deacy, 81, died with Covid-19 just two weeks after his last shift at the supermarket.

M1 deaths: Coroner calls for smart motorway review

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:02:41 GMT

David Urpeth says smart motorways without a hard shoulder carry "an ongoing risk of future deaths."

'You're all wanting blood' - Celtic's Lennon angry at 'barrage of hypocrisy' over Dubai trip

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:30:00 GMT

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.

How many cases are there in your area?

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:28:46 GMT

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

Covid-19: 'Don't end up like us, please'

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:05:32 GMT

Martin Freeborn's wife, Helen, lost her fight against Covid at the Royal London Hospital, where staff are struggling to cope with rising admissions.

Biden inauguration rehearsal paused amid US Capitol lockdown

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:05:25 GMT

The city is on edge after the riots at the Congress building in which five people died.

BBC apologises for Phil Spector death headline

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:46:06 GMT

The convicted murderer and music producer was described as "talented but flawed" in an online story.

England without assistant coach Ryles for Six Nations over Covid travel concerns

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:13:17 GMT

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.

Sheku Bayoh death: Witness says stamping attack ‘never happened’

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:01:35 GMT

An eyewitness speaks publicly for the first time about the 2015 death of a man being restrained by police.

Covid: How are European countries tackling the pandemic?

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:34:36 GMT

What restrictions are being put in place in Europe to control the second wave of coronavirus?

Alex Davies-Jones MP 'lost most of cervix after delaying smear'

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:33:33 GMT

Alex Davies-Jones said "like so many others" she put off having a test for months.

In Pictures: The view inside the Essex Covid-19 mass vaccination centre

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:17:27 GMT

As the NHS rolls out the Covid-19 vaccine, BBC News photographed inside an Essex centre.

Covid: What are the UK's lockdown rules and when will they end?

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:27:56 GMT

People across England are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.

Woman 'so lucky' after swan crashes through bathroom window

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:10:54 GMT

RSPCA inspector Keith Ellis says he has not seen anything like it in his 40-year career.

Covid: What is universal credit - and what other benefits are available?

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:29:20 GMT

Payments are available to help people who have lost their job or need extra financial support.

Covid vaccine: Drakeford faces 'go-slow' roll-out criticism

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:25:01 GMT

Wales' first minister says he is trying to prevent staff "standing around with nothing to do".

Youngest Briton convicted of terrorism suitable for release - Parole Board

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:11:10 GMT

At the age of 14, he sent encrypted messages instructing an Australian jihadist to murder police officers.

Brexit: Fishing firms hold London protest over disruption

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:05:26 GMT

Fresh fish exports have been severely disrupted by new border controls with the European Union.

Shrewsbury boss to watch Southampton FA Cup tie from hospital while recovering from Covid-19

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:47:46 GMT

Shrewsbury Town boss Steve Cotterill is in hospital after his symptoms worsened following a positive Covid-19 test.