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Big Ben to chime again after five-year restoration project

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 13:39
The bell has been mostly silent since 2017, during a refurbishment that has gone £18m over budget.

Machen mountain blaze burns for fourth day

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 13:35
The public are asked to 'make a stand' against arsonists after 100 wildfires in the past 24 hours.

Covid-19: Vaccine offered to 42-year-olds in England

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 13:25
Those who are due to turn 42 by 1 July can also book their jabs on the NHS website.

India Covid: First UK aid arrives as coronavirus deaths mount

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 13:23
Oxygen equipment lands in Delhi but far more is needed to tackle a devastating Covid wave.

Meth lab found in raid near Redditch

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 13:21
The large-scale operation was found by police, firefighters and a chemicals expert.

Crossbow killer: Shot mum Laura Sugden describes fight for life

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 13:00
Laura Sugden is campaigning to get crossbows licensed after her partner was killed by their neighbour.

Haywards Heath: Woman in hospital as bus crashes into bridge

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 12:53
The top of a double-decker bus is ripped off when it hits the brick bridge in Haywards Heath.

Leicester mum's skull broken as car crashes into home

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 10:07
A concrete block hit the 34-year-old's head as she slept in the living room with her young children.

Youngest Mastermind winner: 'It feels like a dream'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 09:53
Jonathan Gibson won the competition by four points and got a perfect score in his specialist subject.

Whitbread: Premier Inn owner braces for strong 'staycation' demand

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 08:46
Whitbread, which also owns Beefeater, expects a summer bounce as Covid restrictions ease on 17 May.

Scotland's papers: 'Boris on ropes' and reopening after lockdown

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 08:20
Claims over the Prime Minister's conduct and Scotland's reopening after lockdown make the front pages.

Cabinet to meet as pressure builds on Boris Johnson amid leaks

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 07:52
The PM will host a cabinet meeting later, after a series of claims about his comments and conduct.

Covid-19: Why student chose to be infected for study

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 07:07
Jacob Hopkins says he wants to help researchers find more ways to prevent the virus.

Exeter bomb: Homes still damaged two months after blast

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 06:23
A care home and houses nearby remain significantly damaged by the World War Two bomb explosion.

Long Covid: From fit and healthy to housebound

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 06:02
There are calls for specialist centres for long Covid, as exist in England.

Lockdown fines: Fixed penalty notices should all be reviewed - MPs

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 05:11
Many of the 93,000 fixed penalties issued in England and Wales were discriminatory or unfair, MPs argue.

Lockdowns hurt child speech and language skills - report

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 04:43
Delays to speech and language skills are a top concern for primary schools, researchers say.

Bafta TV Awards: Diversity's BGT routine up for must-see moment award

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 04:13
The controversial routine is among the nominees for Bafta's must-see TV moment of the last year.

Recovering from lockdown: Five tips to boost your child's vocabulary

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 03:08
Research shows the lockdown has had an impact on young children's language skills. How can parents help?

Inside a long Covid clinic: 'I want to play with my kids again'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 04/27/2021 - 02:53
Croydon University Hospital's clinic has already seen 1,000 patients, with another 500 on the waiting list.

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