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London Paddington station set to close on Christmas Eve

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 10:24
There is also due to be disruption at Kings Cross and on the M25 as the festive getaway approaches.

Memorial service to be held for Alistair Darling

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 09:30
Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown are expected among the mourners at a service for the former chancellor.

Llanberis mountain rescuers face burnout after busiest year

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 08:39
Llanberis Mountain Rescue sees its busiest year and is reaching its limit, its chairman says.

Scotland's papers: Scottish budget tax plans and Mone PPE fallout

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 07:01
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

The Kenyan women being helped by Alnwick stoma swimmer

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 06:36
Gill Castle, from Northumberland, is using her experience of having a stoma to help women in Kenya.

Esther Rantzen says she's joined assisted dying clinic

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 06:32
The broadcaster tells the BBC she will consider assisted dying if her lung cancer treatment fails.

Abortion: PSNI investigate safe access zone protest law breaches

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 06:19
It is an offence to hold anti-abortion protests directly outside specific health clinics in Northern Ireland.

Stormont talks: What are some of the big issues affecting NI lives?

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 06:18
As hopes of a pre-Christmas Stormont deal fade - four people tell us about issues affecting their lives.

Leicester: Woman lent mobility scooter after DWP cuts all benefits

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 06:15
Sandra Cutland's mobility scooter was taken as a result of her benefits being stopped by the DWP.

NI talks: Chris Heaton-Harris to outline next steps

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 06:15
It comes after the DUP ruled out a deal to restore devolution in Northern Ireland before Christmas.

Newspaper headlines: 'Furious' Covid PPE row and Esther Rantzen signs up for Dignitas

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 05:34
A "furious row" over a Covid PPE contract and Esther Rantzen's consideration of assisted dying feature on front pages.

How to go sober at Christmas, from people who know

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 04:36
Christmas and booze often go hand-in-hand, so how do you say no, no, no when the drinks start to flow?

Homelessness: 'I was raped while sleeping under a pier in Blackpool'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 04:27
Homeless people tell the BBC about violent, sexual and degrading attacks they suffer as they sleep.

Rishi Sunak: Key pledge targets missed so far

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 04:20
The PM is currently meeting just one of the five priorities he set out at the start of the year.

NHS dentistry as we know it 'gone for good'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 03:42
Most adults may need to start paying for care to protect free support for others, a think tank says.

Why LEDs haven't yet cut energy use for lighting

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 00:06
LEDs are cheap and efficient but more needs to be done if they are to cut electricity use on lighting.

Wasted wind power adds £40 to household energy bills, says think tank

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/19/2023 - 00:05
When it is very windy the grid cannot handle the extra power generated, says Carbon Tracker.

The grandmother who started doing triathlons in her late 50s

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 12/18/2023 - 23:27
Sue Kingston has been awarded Age Group Performance of the year by Triathlon Scotland.

Scotland's climate 'changing faster than expected'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 12/18/2023 - 23:13
Scientists warn that temperatures in some parts are already reaching levels predicted for mid century

Wales budget: Warning of cuts to public services

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 12/18/2023 - 22:56
Wales' spending plans will see services like health prioritised, but other areas face a squeeze.

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