Thursday, December 31, 2020
Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped
Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.
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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest
The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.
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'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'
Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say.
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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets
The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.
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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?
A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.
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Why 2021 will be turning point for tackling climate change
Next year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.
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Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'
Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.
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Entertainment quiz of 2020
It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what you can remember.
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Was I wrong to fall for a cheating cat?
Anisa Subedar fell in love with a visiting cat. It wanted attention, so she gave it attention. Then it disappeared.
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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'
Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.
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Brexit: New Irish Sea trade border begins operating
The trade border means most commercial goods entering NI from GB now require a customs declaration.
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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.
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The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary
The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Gilligan's Island actress Dawn Wells dies of Covid complications
Dawn Wells played Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom about seven cruise ship castaways on a desert island.
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2020 in pictures: Coronavirus in the UK
Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation.
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Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?
The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year.
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London's 'Lido ladies' inspiring others to dive in for mental health
Nicola and Jessica are encouraging women to get back in the pool to enjoy the freedom of swimming.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’
A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved.
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Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020
Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020.
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Brexit: Advice for people who can't move on
Whether it's loss or joy or family rows, we asked couples therapists how to deal with Brexit.
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Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'
Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later.
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Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail
Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers.
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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK
The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.
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Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings
Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Impressionist Rory Bremner 'saved Sir John Major's bacon' amid MPs revolt
Newly released historical files show the comedian impersonated the then-PM in phone calls with Tory MPs.
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Striking news photos from around the world in 2020
A selection of some of the best images taken by agency photographers during the past year.
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The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital
Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed for young patients to enjoy from their hospital beds.
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Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways
Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.
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Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown
Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels
The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.
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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.
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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America
Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.
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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted
Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.
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Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'
The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.
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The Papers: 'New tiers eve' and PM's Brexit 'triumph'
The papers say England's toughest virus rules will be extended further, while MPs vote on the UK-EU deal.
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Monday, December 28, 2020
Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump
The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'
The papers report details of the Covid vaccine roll out and fears schools may be closed until February.
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2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'
Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown.
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The big tech questions for 2021
After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.
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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom
The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.
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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'
Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.
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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year
From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.
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Sunday, December 27, 2020
'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19
Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.
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Books 2021: A pick and mix of what's coming up
A snapshot of some of the many books for next year from established, debut and non-fiction writers.
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UK year in pictures 2020
A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK.
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Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge
The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country.
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The Papers: 'Vacc to the future' and village hall jabs
The papers focus on how the UK's vaccination programme will work if the Oxford jab is approved.
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Saturday, December 26, 2020
Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?
Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?
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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives
Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.
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Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into mum's make-up bag, aged 5'
A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media.
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2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'
After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.
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Has Thomas Becket's treasured 'little book' been found?
Thomas Becket, killed in Canterbury in 1170, was attached to a "little book", which may now have been found in Cambridge.
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Newspaper headlines: Oxford jab 'set for approval' as vulnerable identified
Most of Sunday's papers report that the Oxford Covid vaccine could be approved within days.
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Friday, December 25, 2020
Covid: Post-exposure antibody protection trialled
The first ten people are jabbed in London as part of a global trial.
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Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly
Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.
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Fur-st Family: The long history of US presidents and pets
From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden.
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The Masked Singer UK: The most Covid-safe show of 2020?
Host Joel Dommett chats about the second series of the Masked Singer UK - the singing celebrity guessing game.
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The family with no fingerprints
A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".
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The casualties of this year's viral conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories ripped through the internet this year, destroying relationships and endangering lives.
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Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020
This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers.
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TV in 2021: Shows coming to the small screen
Despite the impact of Covid-19 on the industry, there are still some popular shows on the way.
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The Papers: The Queen's pride and a new special relationship?
The Boxing Day front pages reflect on the Queen's Christmas address and the UK's post-Brexit future
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Thursday, December 24, 2020
Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space
Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.
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Covid: Queen spends Christmas apart from family
The monarch will reflect on the hardships of the pandemic in her Christmas speech at 15:00 GMT.
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Daniel Pearl: Court orders release of man accused in journalist's murder
Omar Sheikh was acquitted earlier this year of murdering the US journalist in Pakistan in 2002.
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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'
Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.
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In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world
This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.
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Christmas cards: You won't believe the effort this family goes to!
From Game of Thrones to Elf - meet the family whose Christmas cards take months to make.
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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees
In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.
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The refugees feeding a nation
How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?
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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Flooding dampens Christmas spirit as homes and shops hit
Emergency services and councils deal with hundreds of calls for help, as rail and road is disrupted.
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The celebrity hairdresser with a secret of his own
John Harding was a hairdresser to the stars - but there was a reason he rarely answered the phone.
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Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?
The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year.
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Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone
Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law benefit from the latest presidential pardons.
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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.
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Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies
Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers.
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Covid: Santa Claus explains how to keep safe at Christmas
Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas
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Dickens Museum: A Christmas Carol performance goes online
Charles Dickens's London home will host a special performance of A Christmas Carol.
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Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings
Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history.
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Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards
BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020.
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The Papers: UK and EU on 'verge' of Brexit trade deal
Reports leaders are set to announce an agreement after months of talks is the lead story for most papers on Christmas Eve.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Grenfell Tower inquiry: 11 key things we’ve learned this year
The inquiry's heard 400 hours of evidence this year - and our Grenfell podcast team has reported on it all.
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How dependent is the UK on the EU for food?
France's ban on freight from Britain caused havoc for lorry drivers, but will it affect shoppers?
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Redundancy plans fall after furlough extension
36,700 redundancies were planned in Britain in November, the lowest figure since March
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Newspaper headlines: 'Tier 4 to be widened' and 'kick in the baubles'
Wednesday's papers report Whitehall sources as saying England's toughest curbs could be extended.
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Monday, December 21, 2020
Covid-19: NI Executive votes against GB-NI travel ban
Ministers did approve plans for further guidance against all but essential travel between GB and NI.
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Covid: Wuhan scientist would 'welcome' visit probing lab leak theory
A top Chinese scientist addresses claims the coronavirus leaked from her lab in the city of Wuhan.
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NI police chief 'sorry' over BLM protests
Simon Byrne apologises after the policing of NI protests is found to be unfair and discriminatory.
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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets
More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Tier 4 for all' and 'Royals break rule of six'
Tuesday's papers report government warnings that the new variant of coronavirus is "everywhere".
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Sunday, December 20, 2020
Covid-19: Stormont Executive limits NI Christmas bubbles to one day
Stormont ministers held an emergency meeting on Sunday night to discuss new restrictions.
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Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid
The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic.
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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe
Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.
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The Papers: Europe bans UK travel, and 'out of control' virus
Moves by European countries to ban passengers travelling from the UK dominates Monday's papers
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Confidence, momentum, quality - Micah Richards on why Man Utd are title contenders again
MOTD2 pundit Micah Richards says Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserves more credit than he gets for his side's resurgence.
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Saturday, December 19, 2020
Your pictures on the theme of 'my 2020'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my 2020".
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Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?
BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up.
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Coronavirus: The care home DJ spreading festive cheer
Chris Morrow has been playing requests from family members who have been unable to visit loved ones.
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Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021
Here are some of the things you can do to get prepared for the Brexit changes.
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Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare
Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework.
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A Christmas Carol: How Scrooge is saving theatres this Christmas
The theatres looking to Dickens' classic tale to stay afloat and raise spirits despite Covid-19.
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Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked
We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse.
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'We're having a sustainable Christmas'
How can you have green, yet affordable, festivities?
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'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler
Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'
Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise.
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Boudicca revolt: Essex dig reveals 'evidence of Roman reprisals'
Archaeologists link the destruction of a "high status" village to the uprising in Roman Britain.
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The Papers: 'Christmas cancelled', and 'surging mutant virus'
The new festive restrictions dominate Sunday's papers, with the PM facing increasing criticism.
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Friday, December 18, 2020
Covid-19: Fake 'immunity booster' found on sale in London shops
Tests carried out for the BBC show herbal remedy Coronil offers no protection from coronavirus.
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Graham Norton presents his final Radio 2 show after 10 years
The star is moving to Virgin Radio after a decade hosting Saturday mornings for Radio 2.
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Quiz of the Year, part two: What went on during lockdown?
How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?
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Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us
Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food.
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Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships
Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions.
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North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?
Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports?
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Week in pictures: 12-18 December 2020
A selection of some of the most powerful images taken around the world this week.
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The 'ghost' silhouettes popping up in a Scottish Borders village
Residents of West Linton have seen all kinds of creatures appear since the Covid pandemic began.
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Sir David Attenborough on Joe Biden, Christmas wrapping... and flamingos
Sir David examines how wildlife adapts to the forces of nature, such as volcanoes, in a new series.
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Covid at Christmas: 'Chris Whitty is more popular than Britney Spears'
England's chief medical officer and his deputy Jonathan Van-Tam prove popular with shoppers.
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My Money: 'I'm a 33-weeks' pregnant doctor'
Helen Edwards, an NHS doctor from the West Midlands in the UK takes us through her week's spending.
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Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto
Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive.
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Employers back requirement for large firms to disclose ethnicity pay gaps
A government report seen by the BBC suggests strong support for large firms having to publish the data.
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Quiz of the Year, part one: Can you even remember January?
How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?
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US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home
In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods.
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US congressman Joe Cunningham opens beer to toast bipartisanship
Joe Cunningham uses his farewell speech to call on people to "listen to each other, maybe even have a beer".
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Coronavirus and Christmas: 'I can't wait to see my grandkids'
A family look forward to being reunited at Christmas, after being separated for 10 months.
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Covid: How schools managed to save the Christmas nativity
Schools have found new ways of celebrating the festive period during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths
Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day.
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Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?
The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look.
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Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas
Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods.
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The angry pop song calling out China's domestic violence problem
Xiao Juan is the first pop song in China to openly discuss what is seen by many as a sensitive topic.
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Long Covid: Hospital patients to get checks at six weeks
Official guidance has identified 28 common symptoms like breathlessness, dizziness and chest pain.
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US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'
The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".
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Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak
Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas.
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The Papers: 'Bleakest midwinter' as Covid tiers extended
The extension of tier three Covid rules to more parts of England is the focus for many of Friday's front pages.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
UK and US in talks over mini trade deal
US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz Truss on a deal to reduce trade tariffs.
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Cancelling Christmas: 'They said they understood'
As infections rise, these people say they've decided to cancel their Christmas plans.
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Covid and vitamin D: 'Not enough evidence' for treatment
People are still advised to take a daily supplement this winter to keep bones and muscles healthy.
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China's Chang'e-5 mission returns Moon samples
A capsule lands in Inner Mongolia with the first lunar rock to be brought to Earth in 44 years.
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Dangerous cladding: 'Fire patrols at our flats cost us £500,000'
Years after flammable cladding issues emerged, more flat owners are facing costly 24-hour patrols.
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Lockerbie bombing: New suspect soon to be charged - US media
The US will unseal charges against a suspected bomb-maker behind the 1988 disaster, US media report.
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Marcus Rashford's mum: 'Sometimes we didn't even have bread in the house'
Speaking publicly for the first time, Mel Maynard says sometimes she went without food so her children could eat.
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More families 'trapped in temporary accommodation' in England
The number of people without a permanent home in England is at its highest level in 14 years, a report says.
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The Papers: PM's 'stark warning' for merry 'little' Christmas
Boris Johnson's call for a short, small celebration makes it on to most of Thursday's front pages.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Beirut explosion: The architect rebuilding families' homes for free
Joe Salloum and his team are bringing hope, and homes, back to people who live in the poorest areas of Beirut.
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Historic England: Shipwreck and Selfridges on 2020 protected list
Historic England has added 423 sites to its National Heritage List in 2020.
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Vaccine doctors on TikTok: 'Come for the fun, stay for the science'
Meet the doctors working on vaccines and providing information about the jabs on TikTok.
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The Archers tackles the 'hidden' connection between disability and modern slavery
As The Archers reveal three characters kept as slaves have a learning or mental health disability, how widespread is the problem in the UK?
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Housing: Formula for locating new homes revised after Tory backlash
Urban developments in the Midlands and north of England will now be prioritised in government U-turn.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: About 2.3 million children cut off from aid, UN says
The UN urges access to the region where Ethiopian government forces have been battling local fighters.
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The Papers: 'Carry on Christmas' as PM refuses to scrap rules
The front pages focus on whether plans to ease restrictions over Christmas could be scrapped or cut.
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Monday, December 14, 2020
Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding
Hang glider Wolfgang Siess lost his job due to coronavirus, so he started filming his flights to try and attract more people to the sport.
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Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone
Already facing a humanitarian crisis, Yemenis have been left in the dark over the coronavirus outbreak.
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MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah
Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal.
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'We'd just begun our careers - and then the pandemic hit'
The sudden lockdown in March turned the world of work upside down for millions, including the very newest, apprentices.
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Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks
Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.
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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests
Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close.
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Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest
Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message.
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Online harms law to let regulator block apps in UK
Ofcom would also be able to fine services huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users.
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'Unconscious bias training' scrapped by ministers
The government stops anti-bias training for civil servants and wants it to end across public sector.
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Hackney triple shooting: Man critical and two injured
Three men were rushed to hospital with "gunshot injuries" after the shooting in Hackney.
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The Papers: 'Mutant' Covid as London 'plunged' into tier 3
A new variant of the virus and the capital going into the top level of restrictions dominates the front pages.
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Sunday, December 13, 2020
Newspaper headlines: Extra time in Brexit talks for a "final push"
The ongoing Brexit talks dominate the front pages as the UK and EU agree to extend negotiations.
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What next for Arsenal as Gunners make worst start since 1974-75?
Kieran Tierney said Arsenal "deserved" to be booed off after being stunned at home by Burnley, so just how bad is the situation for the Gunners right now?
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Selby beats O'Sullivan to retain Scottish Open title
Mark Selby retains the Scottish Open title with a commanding 9-3 win over world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in Milton Keynes.
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Saturday, December 12, 2020
Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head
Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities.
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Anthony Joshua knocks out Kubrat Pulev to raise hope of Tyson Fury bout
Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua floors Kubrat Pulev four times on his way to a knockout win.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Hours from a no deal' and Tory grandee 'fury'
The impending UK-EU trade talks deadline dominates the front pages.
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Abortion laws: Polish women forced abroad for terminations
Poland has been rocked by weeks of protest over a ruling by the Constitutional Court, which has all but outlawed abortion, forcing even more Polish women to seek abortions abroad.
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Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record, according to the US National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. Is it a result of global warming?
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Drag Race UK: The Frock Destroyers on making music in lockdown
Divina De Campo, Blu Hydrangea and Baga Chipz appeared on season one of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
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Heritage railway decked out with 13,000 Christmas lights
A heritage railway is running special seasonal services in the run up to Christmas.
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Friday, December 11, 2020
Covid: Homeless people in Milton Keynes left struggling for shelter
The BBC's Jon Ironmonger met rough sleepers on the streets of Milton Keynes.
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The Balkans on film, 25 years since the Dayton Agreement
Scottish photographer Chris Leslie has worked in the region since the 1995 Dayton Agreement.
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Week in pictures: 5 - 11 December 2020
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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Covid vaccine: How will the UK jab millions of people?
The logistics of delivering the biggest vaccination programme the country has ever seen.
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The science of addiction: Do you always like the things you want?
A leading US scientist, Prof Kent Berridge, has transformed our understanding of human desire.
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Pushbacks: Migrants accuse Greece of sending them back out to sea
Greece insists such accusations are an insult but some migrants documented their trips with GPS.
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Test and Trace: 'Tackling Covid got me a job'
Newsbeat finds out what it’s like to work for NHS Test and Trace.
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'I made £1,265 selling my clothes second-hand'
Resale clothing and accessories sites like Depop, Poshmark and ThredUp say activity is up due to the pandemic.
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election
The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election.
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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Dame Barbara Windsor: Carry On and EastEnders actress dies aged 83
The actress was best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films.
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Covid in Scotland: Shops to reopen as toughest restrictions eased
Non-essential shops across much of western Scotland - including Glasgow - will open for first time in three weeks.
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Climate change: Covid drives record emissions drop in 2020
The world has seen the biggest annual fall in CO2 emissions since World War Two, say researchers.
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Hundreds of volunteers are helping to map the Great Barrier Reef
Volunteers have been asked to take and categorise thousands of photos of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Covid-19: Lockdown restrictions lift across NI
Businesses such as restaurants, cafes and hotels, can reopen but "drink-only" pubs must stay shut.
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Charity that helped Grenfell victims 'institutionally racist', review says
A review finds the London-based Westway Trust "lost sight of the reason for its establishment".
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Covid testing of students finds few positive cases
First results of mass Covid testing of students report "low numbers" of positive cases.
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In pictures: Barbara Windsor
Actress Dame Barbara Windsor, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films, has died aged 83.
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Obituary: Barbara Windsor
Bubbly, blonde Carry On pin-up who became the matriarch of the Queen Vic.
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