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Amputee gets blue badge after 'leg will not re-grow' letter

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 16:27
Amputee Ben Perry says his doctor is a "legend" for writing to a council to support his appeal.

Covid in Scotland: More than 32,000 school pupils absent this week

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 16:07
The figures for this week included those who had the virus and those self-isolating due to a close contact.

Review bid after right-wing extremist 'told to read classic books'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 15:57
As part of his sentence, Ben John is reportedly told to read classics such as Pride and Prejudice.

Dying Gateshead woman's letters urge family to probe cancer delay

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 15:20
Sheila Brown died after her cancer spread having written "things like this should not happen".

Religious groups in UK failing children over sex abuse, report says

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 15:19
Some leaders in England and Wales discourage reporting abuse to protect reputations, an inquiry finds.

Covid: NHS workers to start the Great North Run 2021

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 15:17
A cardiologist, occupational health worker and nurses will begin the world's largest half-marathon.

Covid: Difficult winter in Wales if cases continue to rise, says senior doctor

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 15:00
Public health director Kelechi Nnoaham says everything must be done to stop the rising trend.

Motocross rider Jude Morris 'was an inspiration', dad says

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 14:45
Jude Morris, from Corfe Castle in Dorset, was killed during a race event in the Scottish Borders.

Ex-boss of Bridgerton estate in court charged with sex offences

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 13:34
Simon Howard is accused of attacking a woman at Castle Howard in North Yorkshire in 2003 and 2004.

Amazon offers punctual staff £50 for turning up

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 13:00
The online shopping giant says it will give a bonus to workers at some sites for good attendance.

'Wheelyboat gives me freedom out on the water'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 12:50
A specially designed boat with wheelchair access is allowing disabled anglers to go fishing.

Afghanistan: Pen Farthing still working to rescue terrified staff

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 12:13
The former Royal Marine who flew animals over from Afghanistan says he will not give up on staff.

Raab: We need to adjust to the new reality in Afghanistan

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 12:04
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says the UK's commitment to Afghanistan remains, during a Qatar visit.

Covid in Scotland: Vaccine passport benefits 'outweigh concerns'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 11:52
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf tells BBC Scotland the passports are preferable to another lockdown.

Driffield mural divides opinion over lack of diversity

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 11:18
The council says it was designed to attract people to Driffield, not generate negative publicity.

Tokyo Paralympics: Sarah Storey and her family react to record-breaking 17th gold medal

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 10:41
Sarah Storey, her husband, Barney, and daughter, Louisa, speak to BBC Breakfast after she won a record-breaking 17th Paralympic gold medal in Tokyo.

Gym Group sees demand surge as young people lack space at home

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 09:42
Gym Group says it has seen a "rapid recovery" in membership numbers and plans to open 40 more sites.

PSNI review: PSNI chief faces Policing Board amid memorial row

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 09:28
A controversial review of policing in south Armagh led to calls for Simon Byrne to resign.

Dominic Raab in Qatar for talks on Afghanistan evacuations

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 09:27
The prospect of persuading the Taliban to reopen Kabul airport will be among the issues discussed.

Covid: Schools aren't infection hubs, says public health boss

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/02/2021 - 09:13
Dr Yvonne Doyle seeks to reassure parents as pupils head back to classrooms across the country.

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