bbcuk--2020-09-11--Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Teacher beats brother to win jackpot

A teacher whose brother previously won the £500,000 prize has gone one better to win the jackpot on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ?
Donald Fear , 57 , used just one 50/50 lifeline to become the first £1m winner in 14 years .
Brother Davyth , who teaches geography , appeared on the show in September last year .
Mr Fear said his brother was his `` hero and best friend '' .
`` Other way around now , '' said presenter Jeremy Clarkson .
The history and politics teacher 's final question on Friday 's pre-recorded show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pirate died in battle off the coast of what is now North Carolina ? ''
The options were Calico Jack , Blackbeard , Bartholomew Roberts , and Captain Kidd .
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Mr Fear , who lives in Telford , said he had taught piracy to a group of Year 8 students about eight years ago , and remembered the date of 1718 .
`` You do n't be a history teacher for 33 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the date 1718 and Blackbeard leapt out at me instantly . ''
Clarkson expressed his amazement at the history teacher 's knowledge throughout his run of 15 correct answers .
`` It 's like sitting next to the internet in a pink shirt , '' he said , describing him as `` an encyclopaedia with a moustache '' .
Mr Fear is the sixth million-pound winner in the show 's 22-year history .
After his win , the father of four celebrated by going on a caravan holiday along the Northumberland coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurse Debs .
And his elder brother Davyth has also been part of his celebrations .
`` He is so pleased for me , '' said Mr Fear .
`` We went to spend a night in a hotel with our wives last week and got absolutely plastered and he kept poking me saying how pleased and how overjoyed he was by it . ''
Mr Fear said he wanted to give at least 70 % of his winnings to his family and spend the rest on a `` comfortable retirement '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon - since winning the jackpot , he has resigned from Haberdashers ' Adams Grammar school in Newport , Shropshire .
But he said : `` The rules are you have to go at the end of a term .
`` Actually , I never investigated the possibility of whether it would be possible not to go back at all - but how unfair to my A-level students that would be ? ''
Mr Fear added : `` I was planning to go in two years anyway just before my 60th birthday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ going just after my 58th . ''

"We went to spend a night in a hotel with our wives last week and got absolutely plastered and he kept poking me saying how pleased and how overjoyed he was by it."


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Sex offender, 92, spared jail for historical sex offences

A 92-year-old man has been spared prison for sexual assaults on two girls , some committed four decades ago .
Fredrick Arthur Bartlett , of Kirkby Stephen , told one of the girls `` this was their little secret , and that she should not tell '' .
What Bartlett had done was revealed during counselling the women had as adults , Carlisle Crown Court heard .
He pleaded guilty to three indecent assaults in the 1970s and 1980s and two sexual assaults in the past decade .
His barrister , Judith McCullough , said he had declining physical and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I would seek to persuade the court there are exceptional circumstances in this case , '' she told the court .
Judge Nicholas Barker said Bartlett , of Newbiggin-on-Lune , would require a `` significant input of resources '' in a prison system already stretched by the coronavirus pandemic .
Although he had committed crimes for his own `` perverted satisfaction '' Bartlett was a `` very old man '' with a `` number of health complications '' , Judge Barker said , He sentenced him to two-years in jail suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign the sex offenders register for a decade .

Fredrick Arthur Bartlett, of Kirkby Stephen, told one of the girls "this was their little secret, and that she should not tell".


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Sir David Attenborough makes stark warning about species extinction

Sir David Attenborough returns to our screens this weekend with a landmark new production .
The tone of the programme is very different from his usual work .
For once Britain 's favourite naturalist is not here to celebrate the incredible diversity of life on Earth but to issue us all with a stark warning .
The one-hour film , Extinction : The Facts , will be broadcast on BBC One in the UK on Sunday 13 September at 20:00 BST .
`` We are facing a crisis '' , he warns at the start , `` and one that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What follows is a shocking reckoning of the damage our species has wrought on the natural world .
There are the stunning images of animals and plants you would expect from an Attenborough production , but also horrific scenes of destruction .
In one sequence monkeys leap from trees into a river to escape a huge fire .
In another a koala bear limps across a road in its vain search for shelter as flames consume the forest around it .
There is a small army of experts on hand to quantify the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the world .
Of the estimated eight million species on Earth , a million are now threated with extinction , one expert warns .
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Since 1970 , vertebrate animals - birds , mammals , reptiles , fish and amphibians - have declined by 60 % , another tells us .
We meet the world 's last two northern white rhinos .
These great beasts used to be found in their thousands in Central Africa but have been pushed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hunting .
`` Many people think of extinction being this imaginary tale told by conservationists , '' says James Mwenda , the keeper who looks after them , `` but I have lived it , I know what it is . ''
James strokes and pets the giant animals but it becomes clear they represent the last of their kind when he tells us that Najin and Fatu are mother and daughter .
Species have always come and gone , that 's how evolution works .
But , says Sir David , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dramatically .
It is reckoned to be now happening at one hundred times the natural evolutionary rate - and is accelerating .
`` Over the course of my life I 've encountered some of the world 's most remarkable species of animals , '' says Sir David , in one of the most moving sequences in the film .
`` Only now do I realise just how lucky I 've been - many of these wonders seem set to disappear forever . ''
Sir David is at pains to explain that this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has featured in the hundreds of programmes he has made in his six decades as a natural history film-maker .
The loss of pollinating insects could threaten the food crops we depend on .
Plants and trees regulate water flow and produce the oxygen we breathe .
Meanwhile , the seas are being emptied of fish .
There is now about 5 % of trawler-caught fish left compared with before the turn of the 20th century , one expert says .
But the pandemic provides perhaps the most immediate example of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ natural world , as we have all been learning in the most brutal fashion over the last six months .
The programme tracks the suspected origins of coronavirus to populations of bats living in cave systems in Yunnan province in China .
We see the Chinese `` wet market '' in Wuhan which specialises in the sale of wild animals for human consumption and is thought to have been linked with many of the early infections .
The programme is uncompromising in its depiction of the crisis in the natural world , admits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Our job is to report the reality the evidence presents , '' she explains .
But the programme does not leave the audience feeling that all is lost .
Sir David makes clear there is still cause for hope .
`` His aim is not to try and drag the audience into the depths of despair , '' says Ms Davies , `` but to take people on a journey that makes them realise what is driving these issues we can also solve them . ''
We see one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sir David has made in his long career , the moment he met a band of gorillas in the mountains on the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda .
A young gorilla called Poppy tries to take off his shoes as he speaks to the camera .
`` It was an experience that stayed with me , '' says Sir David , `` but it was tinged with sadness , as I thought I might be seeing some of the last of their kind . ''
The programme makers have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long trek , spot Poppy 's daughter and granddaughter in the deep forest scrub .
We learn that the Rwandan government has worked with local people to protect the animal and that the gorillas are thriving .
There were 250 when Sir David visited in the 1970s , now there are more than 1,000 .
It shows , says Sir David , what we can achieve when we put our minds to it .
`` I may not be here to see it , '' he concludes , `` but if we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment , we can safeguard our planet 's ecosystems , its extraordinary biodiversity and all its inhabitants . ''
His final line packs a powerful punch : `` What happens next '' , says Sir David , `` is up to every one of us . ''
You can see David Attenborough 's , Extinction : The Facts , on BBC One in the UK on Sunday 13 September at 20:00 BST .

But the pandemic provides perhaps the most immediate example of the risks of our ever-increasing encroachment into the natural world, as we have all been learning in the most brutal fashion over the last six months.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: Leicester bowling alleys and casinos can reopen

Casinos , bowling alleys and soft play areas will be allowed to reopen in Leicester from Tuesday in a further @ @ @ @ @ Skating rinks , exhibition halls and conference centres have also received the green light to @ @ @ @ @ However the ban on multi-household gatherings in homes and gardens remains .
The city has @ @ @ @ @ restrictions since 29 June .
The Department for Health and Security said the relaxation brought @ @ @ @ @ in line with the majority of England .
Close-contact beauty treatments including eyebrow-threading and make-up @ @ @ @ @ along with socially-distanced indoor performances and wedding receptions with up to 30 guests .
The @ @ @ @ @ is due to take place by 24 September .
Leicester 's infection rate for the @ @ @ @ @ was 71.1 per 100,000 people - up from 30.8 the previous week .
The rate @ @ @ @ @ local lockdown on 29 June was 135 .

The Department for Health and Security said the relaxation brought rules for businesses in Leicester in line with the majority of England.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: Lockdown restrictions extended to Lanarkshire

Tougher restrictions on home visits have been extended to Lanarkshire .
People living in the area will not be able to meet other households in their homes from midnight on Friday .
Similar measures are already in place in Glasgow , East and West Dunbartonshire , Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire .
The extension to North and South Lanarkshire means the restrictions now cover more than 1.75 million people in the west of Scotland .
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had earlier said that the number of new cases in the region was `` causing some particular concern '' .
• Where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the latest lockdown rules in Scotland ?
A total of 205 positive cases of Covid-19 have been identified by Test and Protect in Lanarkshire in the past week .
Ms Sturgeon said : `` It is clearly regrettable that these restrictions need to be extended to people living in Lanarkshire .
`` I understand that this will not be welcome news for people living in these areas , especially ahead of the weekend , but we must act now to protect people and get more control over the virus in the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next Friday , while those affecting the five other council areas will be reviewed on Monday .
More than 1.1 million people in the west of Scotland were already covered by the home visit restrictions .
North and South Lanarkshire have a combined population of more than 661,000 people .
People living in the areas should also not visit someone else 's home , no matter where it is - although those in extended households can continue to meet indoors .
People from different households can continue to meet outdoors , and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they follow the guidance .
Only essential indoor visits will be allowed in hospitals and care homes , although outdoor visits to care homes will still be permitted .
If anyone is identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive , their full household should self-isolate for 14 days .
Public health officials in Lanarkshire had warned last week that restrictions could be imposed if cases continue to rise .
Gabe Docherty , director of public health for NHS Lanarkshire , said : `` Although we enter into these restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcome them . ''
On Thursday , Ms Sturgeon announced a reduction in the number of people who could meet , either indoors or outdoors , in Scotland .
No more than six people from two different households are allowed to gather together , although children under the age of 12 do not count towards the total .
Ms Sturgeon told her daily briefing on Friday that she had asked for advice on whether it would be possible to allow children from more than two households to meet in some circumstances - for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she hoped this could be clarified in the coming days .
The planned opening of theatres , live music venues and indoor soft play centres , which had been due to happen next Monday , has also been delayed until at least 5 October .
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"I understand that this will not be welcome news for people living in these areas, especially ahead of the weekend, but we must act now to protect people and get more control over the virus in the area."


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: Ex-nurse completes 102 laps of park on 102nd birthday

A retired nurse has completed her fundraising mission of walking 102 laps of a park by her 102nd birthday .
Since April , Joan Rich has clocked up more than 35 miles and raised £25,000 for the NHS by walking in her local park in Felixstowe , Suffolk Schoolchildren joined her on her final charity walk on Friday and she was greeted by a guard of honour .
`` It was enjoyable walking in the fresh green of the park , but hard work sometimes , '' she said .
Using a walking frame or pushing her wheelchair , Mrs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ route from her home , around Allenby Park , and back .
Donations will go to the same charity as Captain Sir Tom Moore , who raised nearly £33m walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday in April .
She was one of the first people to visit the park on 22 April when it reopened after the coronavirus lockdown .
A resident had mowed `` NHS '' into one of the lawns during lockdown and this inspired Mrs Rich to complete the challenge .
`` You really just have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really , '' said the former auxiliary nurse .
`` I hope the children who play here [ in the park ] know that .
`` I hope they achieve things that bring them sunshine in their hearts when they look back on their past . ''
Daughter Diane , who accompanied her on the walks , set up an online fundraising page .
`` It 's not every 102-year-old who has to do a charity walk on their birthday , '' she said .
`` She could have been putting her feet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is doing something to support others instead and that 's typical of her . ''
Mrs Rich , who was a nurse at Felixstowe General Hospital between 1964 and 1978 , said she sometimes had to go to the park during shifts when patients who had absconded from the hospital had gone there .

Mrs Rich, who was a nurse at Felixstowe General Hospital between 1964 and 1978, said she sometimes had to go to the park during shifts when patients who had absconded from the hospital had gone there.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Missing Lorraine Cox: Man charged in murder inquiry

A man has been charged with the murder of Lorraine Cox , who went missing last week in Exeter .
@ @ @ @ @ of no fixed abode , will appear before Exeter Magistrates ' Court on Saturday .
@ @ @ @ @ , was last seen in Exeter city centre in the early hours of Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ reported missing two days later .
Five other men who were arrested along with Mayer @ @ @ @ @ until 7 October .
Devon and Cornwall Police say Ms Cox 's family are being @ @ @ @ @ and are being supported by trained officers .
Det Chief Insp Lee Nattrass , from @ @ @ @ @ , said that extensive searches were taking place in and around Mary Arches Street in @ @ @ @ @ A cordon remains in place and the public are likely to see police activity ongoing @ @ @ @ @ next few days , '' he said .
The arrested men are aged 22 , @ @ @ @ @ and 71 .

Lorraine Cox, aged 32, was last seen in the city centre in the early hours of Thursday, 1 September, and was reported missing two days later.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: What is the R number and how is it calculated?

The reproduction number , or R value , for Covid-19 is now officially averaging above one across the UK once again - although it varies by region .
Scotland has the highest estimated value - between 1.1 and 1.5 .
But what does that mean ?
The reproduction number is a way of rating coronavirus or any disease 's ability to spread .
It 's the number of people that one infected person will pass on a virus to , on average .
Measles has one of the highest numbers with an R number of 15 in populations without immunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one person will spread measles to 15 others .
Coronavirus - known officially as Sars-CoV-2 - has a reproduction number of about three if we take no action to stop it spreading .
You ca n't capture the moment people are infected .
Instead , scientists work backwards .
Data - such as the number of people dying , admitted to hospital or testing positive for the virus over time - is used to estimate how easily the virus is spreading .
Why is a number above one dangerous ?
If the reproduction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of cases increases exponentially - it snowballs like debt on an unpaid credit card .
But if the number is lower the disease will eventually stop spreading , as not enough new people are being infected to sustain the outbreak .
Governments everywhere want to force the reproduction number down from about three ( the R number if we took no action ) to below one .
What is the R number in the UK ?
The reproduction number is not fixed .
Instead , it changes as our behaviour changes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Imperial College London attempted to track how the number changed as isolation , social distancing and the full lockdown were introduced in the spring .
Before any measures came in , the number was well above one and the conditions were ripe for a large outbreak .
Successive restrictions brought it down , but it was not until full lockdown that it was driven below one .
On Friday 11 September , the government said the R number across the UK was estimated to be between 1.0 and 1.2 .
• UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK Scotland is estimated to have the highest R number - between 1.1 and 1.5 .
In Wales the number is between 0.5 and 1.0 while in Northern Ireland it is between 0.3 and 1.4 .
In England , the highest estimated R rates are in London and the North West - where they are between 1.1 and 1.3 .
More than 1.6 million people are to be banned from mixing outside their households in the Birmingham area - because of a spike in cases .
But the Midlands as a whole actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 0.9 to 1.1 .
• Cases are rising , what should I do to stop the spread ?
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What does R mean for tightening or easing lockdown ?
The UK government said in the past that the R number was one of the most important factors in making policy decisions .
It then said estimates were less reliable and less useful because the number of cases was relatively low .
But with cases on the rise again , more attention will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rates .
The aim will be to keep the reproduction number below one .
Is it the most important number ?
The reproduction number is one of the big three .
Another is severity - some people have a very mild disease that does not cause many problems .
But coronavirus and the disease it causes , Covid-19 , can be severe and deadly .
The last is the number of cases , which is important for deciding when to act .
If you have a high number , but ease restrictions so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then you will continue to have a high number of cases .
Having a vaccine is another way to bring down the reproduction number .
A coronavirus patient would naturally infect three others on average , but if a vaccine could protect two of them from infection , then the reproduction number would fall from three to one .
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Before any measures came in, the R number was well above one and the conditions were ripe for a large outbreak. Successive restrictions brought it down, but it was not until full lockdown that it was driven below one.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: Dentists 'firefighting' to deal with backlog

Dentists are `` firefighting '' to deal with a `` huge backlog '' and will not catch up until 2021 , the Welsh general practitioners committee chairman said .
Tom Bysouth also warned many of Wales ' 500 surgeries were facing the threat of redundancies or even closure .
He said untreated fillings could make teeth irreparable with signs of mouth cancer not being picked up .
The British Dental Association called for support , saying if practices fail , patients will have `` nowhere to go '' .
`` It will take a long time to catch up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal circumstances , it would take at least another six months , '' Mr Bysouth said .
`` We 're prioritising the more urgent care - but as an example , I took four people off our fillings list yesterday , and put three on .
`` If it stays the same , it wo n't be in 2020 we catch up , but 2021 .
We are chasing the tail . ''
Mr Bysouth is also concerned that , with people not having routine check-ups , signs of mouth cancer may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making teeth irreparable .
`` Before lockdown , a typical practice with three dentists would see around 60 to 80 people a day , but that dramatically reduced over lockdown in order to comply with social distancing measures , '' he said .
Some had been seeing as few as 10 a day when they reopened because of Welsh Government rules around ventilating surgeries .
But new guidelines that came into effect in August meant a new patient can now be seen every 20 minutes not every hour , greatly increasing the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 500 practices in Wales , the vast majority of which carry out a mixture of NHS and private work .
However , with government financial support only available for NHS work , he believed those that did less of it were in a `` precarious '' position .
He said : `` There is a risk some may have to close , let staff go or reduce their hours .
Like any business model , it needs to be viable .
They are as vulnerable as any business .
`` People already face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wales and 15 % of practices are taking on new patients .
And this was pre-Covid . ''
' I need three teeth out' Maxine Bullock , from Llantrisant , is hoping to finally have teeth out in October after waiting in `` horrendous '' pain for more than six months .
`` My appointment was due three days after lockdown .
I now need three teeth out not two ... and for the last three months its been terrible , '' she said .
`` Every time I ring , it goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Sue O'Connor , from Welshpool , has been waiting since last October to have a wisdom tooth removed , but lockdown has caused even more delay .
`` The tooth they were trying to save is now broken with half missing , '' she said .
Melanie Goodridge , from Fishguard , said : `` I have a broken tooth and it 's sharp and cutting my tongue and I ca n't eat and can just about swallow .
They told me to call back in three weeks . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NHS fell by as much as 98 % and with practices paid for each one treated , for many this makes it `` impossible to stay afloat '' without help .
`` NHS practices have been offered support , '' a spokeswoman said .
`` But most practices are mixed - doing both private and NHS work .
There 's been no meaningful help for private practice .
`` If these practices fail , their patients have nowhere to go . ''
The BDA called for rates holidays for private dentists , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and said the end of the furlough scheme would be a `` a major challenge '' for them as they are operate at `` a fraction of capacity '' .
A Welsh Government spokesman said it had created the most generous support package in the UK to help businesses , but added : `` It is clear the UK government needs to step up and provide additional funding to help businesses through this pandemic . ''
The UK Treasury said its furlough and self-employment support schemes had protected dental jobs , and added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for each member of staff retained .

He said: "There is a risk some may have to close, let staff go or reduce their hours. Like any business model, it needs to be viable. They are as vulnerable as any business.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: Saliva test study will track school cases

A major research project to track coronavirus infections in schools and help head teachers prevent disruption is being piloted in Bristol .
The study aims to understand exactly how pupils transmit the virus , whether or not they are symptomatic .
The University of Bristol study will saliva-test 4,000 pupils and 1,000 staff from schools across the city once a month for six months .
It should provide vital information on how schools should deal with outbreaks .
It comes as some schools across the country have sent groups of pupils home to self-isolate after positive cases were found .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep cleaning in an attempt to manage the risks .
It is just a week or so since schools re-opened after a sixth-month gap due to lockdown .
Experts say children are less susceptible to infection than adults , and their symptoms are generally milder .
But more data is needed to fully understand the role children play in transmitting the virus .
• Schools 'no greater risk ' for children and staff Prof Caroline Relton , an epidemiologist at the University of Bristol , said researchers should be able to identify children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms .
She said : `` The main thrust of the study is to understand the rates of infections and to jump on them very quickly , so we 're giving heads the tools to spot infections early and to keep their schools open , and so permit the continuity of education . ''
Schools and the NHS Test and Trace system will receive the data to help map infections in the city .
Researchers will also work with schools , looking at attendance data , seating plans and timetables to help them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mary Redcliffe and Temple School in Bristol , where all pupils returned last week , is one of the first schools to become involved in the study .
Ripley , in Year 10 , is just starting her GCSEs and will be volunteering for a test .
`` I want to take part in it because I think it would be really useful to get tested even if you do n't have any of the symptoms , to be extra sure , '' she said .
Reuben , in Year 8 , thinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test but it would be useful to know .
`` The benefits are you know you can take precautions .
You can quickly isolate and help others stay safe and keep yourself safe . ''
Elijah , in Year 11 , will take his GCSEs next summer and is keen that his year group faces the least possible disruption to their learning .
`` We 've had quite lot of months off school so keeping school open for our year right now is probably the best thing that can happen , so it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .
Head teacher Elisabeth Gilpin said : `` We were able to work with the scientists , to say : 'What do head teachers need to be able to keep their schools safe and to keep them open and to minimise the chance of closing ? '
`` So for us to get testing of a large percentage of the school population , even the asymptomatic people is just so exciting . ''
Staff have also welcomed being part of the study .
Jean Miller , a receptionist at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part : `` I 've got grandchildren and I had glandular fever twice so my immune system is n't quite what it was and to know we have got the testing and we 're as safe as we can possibly be is massively reassuring . ''
A second study , by academics at Imperial College , will carry out at a deeper investigation of a number of confirmed cases in schools .
They aim to identify whether both symptomatic and asymptomatic children transmit the virus as well as looking at possible means of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Both studies are funded by the National Institute for Health Research and UK Research and Innovation .
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Jean Miller, a receptionist at the school, is keen to take part: "I've got grandchildren and I had glandular fever twice so my immune system isn't quite what it was and to know we have got the testing and we're as safe as we can possibly be is massively reassuring."


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: Who are the Covid marshals and what powers will they have?

Covid-secure marshals will be introduced in towns and city centres in England to help ensure social distancing rules are followed , Prime Minister Boris Johnson says .
However , the plans have been criticised .
Conservative MP Steve Baker said it would `` turn every public space in Britain into the equivalent of going through airport security '' .
In order to do this , he said marshals would be introduced and a register of environmental health officers - who councils could use for support - would be set up .
Who will the marshals be ?
The Local Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new responsibilities for councils in this area will have to be fully funded '' , but there has been no funding announced by government .
The Ministry for Housing , Communities and Local Government told the BBC that some areas of the country had already introduced marshals and it would see where else they were needed .
Leeds City Council told the BBC it had introduced six night marshals `` who were in place over four weeks and who did not have any enforcement powers '' .
It said these marshals `` were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and effective in supporting the evening and night-time economy to reopen safely '' .
The council said they would be present during the busiest times of the day to `` give friendly help and guidance to those visiting and working '' in the area .
What powers will they have ?
The government has still to set out details of what marshals will do , and says those decisions will be a matter for local authorities .
In areas where marshals have already been introduced , they have done things like giving out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions and explained social distancing guidelines to members of the public .
Marshals do not have the power to enforce social distancing or to issue fines to anyone who breaks the rules .
Who will enforce the rules for hospitality venues ?
Regulation of these premises is a role for local authorities and the Health and Safety Executive ( HSE ) , but there have been concerns about a lack of resources .

Before the government funding announcement, the BBC contacted more than 120 councils to ask whether they were currently using marshals, had done so at some point during the pandemic, or planned to use them in the future.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus in Scotland: What are the latest lockdown rules?

The Scottish government has paused the next set of changes to the country 's lockdown rules and toughened some existing measures .
The reopening of indoor soft play areas , theatres and live music venues has been delayed until at least 5 October , along with the resumption of indoor contact sports for those aged 12 and over .
The rules on meeting other people are also being tightened to reduce the size of gatherings .
So what are the current rules - and what else is going to change ?
What are the rules on meeting people ?
From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be possible for a maximum of six people from two households to meet together - either indoors or outdoors .
The new regulations will apply in restaurants , pubs and beer gardens , as well as in people 's homes and gardens .
While the changes legally come into effect from Monday , First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has asked people to follow the new rules straight away .
If children aged under 12 are part of the two households , they will not count towards the limit of six people .
There will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places of worship , and for funerals , weddings and civil partnerships .
There will be no change to the rule which allows 20 people to attend these ceremonies , and the same limit will now apply to wakes and receptions in regulated venues like hotels .
People should still be following the 2m distancing rules when gathering together .
Restrictions have already been tightened in Glasgow , North and South Lanarkshire , East and West Dunbartonshire , Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire , where more than 1.75 million people are being advised not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition , new police powers to break up house parties with more than 15 people will also be extended to cover parties in student accommodation from 14 September .
• Until now , it had been possible for eight people from three different households to meet indoors and for up to 15 people from five different households to meet outdoors .
When could the next changes happen ?
A number of other changes which had originally been planned for 14 September have now been pushed back to 5 October - and will depend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 October .
They include reopening indoor soft play areas , theatres and indoor live music venues , and the reopening of sports stadia for limited numbers of spectators .
It also includes indoor contact sports for people aged over 12 .
Gyms , swimming pools and indoor sports courts have been allowed to reopen since 31 August .
There will be a further review on 1 October before a decision is taken on when non-essential offices and call centres can resume operations .
• Since March 23 , soft play centres have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message throughout the pandemic has been `` work at home where possible '' .
What can I go out and do ?
Pubs , cafes and restaurants have reopened both indoor and outdoor spaces .
They can seek an exemption from the 2m distancing rule indoors , but will have to warn customers that they are entering a 1m zone , produce revised seating plans , and take steps such as improving ventilation .
Guidance on physical distancing have to be followed , and customers have to provide their contact details .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wear face coverings in hospitality venues while moving around and when they are not eating or drinking .
It will also be mandatory for staff to wear face coverings .
At the point all shops were allowed to reopen , face coverings became compulsory .
That is also the case for buses , trains , trams , planes and taxis .
There are no longer restrictions on how far you can travel in Scotland .
The level of services on public transport have been scaling up , although there is still reduced capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with museums , galleries , cinemas , monuments and libraries .
Outdoor markets had earlier been allowed to open , along with outdoor sports courts and playgrounds , zoos and garden attractions .
Hairdressers , barbers , beauticians and nail salons were allowed to reopen , with enhanced hygiene measures .
Professional sport has been allowed to resume behind closed doors , although fans are being allowed to attend some test events .
Two pilot events due to take place at SPFL matches this weekend will still go ahead .
People of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part in organised outdoor contact sports since 24 August .
Bingo halls , amusement arcades , casinos , funfairs and snooker halls were also allowed to reopen , and driving lessons could resume .
Live events such as concerts and comedy can take place outdoors , with physical distancing , enhanced hygiene and restricted audience numbers .
• The opening up of Scotland has been gradual since the start of the summer .
The new restrictions on the number of people who can gather will not result in hospitality and sports venues which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants and gyms - being closed again .
What else has changed ?
Children returned to school from 11 August , although in many areas there was a phased return over the first week .
Pupils and staff must now wear face coverings when moving about within secondary schools .
Universities and colleges can introduce a phased return to on-campus learning , as part of a blended model with remote teaching .
Opticians are able to carry out routine eye care services - including regular eye exams - in community optometry premises and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been able to expand their services to offer urgent treatment which involves aerosols .
Counselling services , such as drug and alcohol support groups , are now able to provide essential services .
Places of worship have reopened for communal prayer and services , although numbers are limited , singing and chanting is restricted , and those attending need to give their contact details .
• Although indoor and outdoor rules are becoming tighter , worshippers are still able to gather for services with distancing and mask wearing in operation .
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Covid in Scotland: Do I still need to test and self-isolate? Published 1 July 2022
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Covid case numbers are continuing to rise, with one in 18 Scots estimated to have had the virus in the week ending 24 June. Some experts believe this is being driven by the more infectious Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5. So what is the current guidance on Covid?
The raft of restrictions put in place over the pandemic were lifted at the beginning of May as Scotland moved into the phase of "living with Covid".
The current public health advice is to stay at home if you feel unwell or have a fever.
People are also urged to avoid contact with others if they have the symptoms of respiratory infection and a high temperature or do not feel well enough to go to work.
A GP should be contacted if symptoms worsen or if a person feels they can no longer manage their symptoms at home.
The legal requirement to wear face coverings in shops, hospitality venues and on public transport in Scotland came to an end on 18 April.
However, the Scottish government and health experts are still strongly advising people to continue to wear masks voluntarily in indoor settings or on public transport.
What are the symptoms of Covid now?
The officially recognised symptoms for Covid have been updated. They now include:
Fever
New continuous cough
Loss of sense of smell or taste
Shortness of breath
Unexplained tiredness
Lack of energy
Muscle aches or pains
Unusual hunger
Headaches
Sore throat
Stuffy or runny nose
Diarrhoea
Feeling sick or being sick
What is the guidance on testing?
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Most people no longer need to test for Covid and free lateral flow home testing kits are no longer available for the general population.
Testing remains available for certain groups such as health workers, social care workers, unpaid carers, people visiting care homes or those deemed to be at high risk. PCR testing sites have closed.
People without symptoms are also no longer advised to take regular tests.
What about travelling abroad?
For those who can demonstrate they are fully-vaccinated, for instance using a vaccine passport, most European countries and the USA are now open to travel and no pre-departure Covid test is required.
If you are not fully vaccinated, you will still need a pre-departure test to travel to certain countries such as France, Spain, Portugal, Tunisia or the United Arab Emirates.
Only US citizens or people with an exemption can enter the USA if they are not fully-vaccinated.
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Some countries may accept evidence that you have recently recovered from Covid as an alternative to a vaccine certificate.
Private companies offer paid-for testing services and a choice of rapid antigen testing or PCR testing which takes a little longer to process. Travellers should check which test type is acceptable to their destination country.
The entry requirements can change at short notice, so travellers are advised to check with their airline or the Foreign Office website.
Do I still need to self isolate if I have Covid symptoms?
People who have Covid symptoms, a fever or are what the Scottish government describes as "too unwell to carry out normal activities" are being asked to stay at home until they get better.
Those under the age of 18 with mild symptoms, such as a runny nose or slight cough, who are otherwise well do not need to stay at home and can go to school, college or childcare.
People who still take Covid tests, such as NHS workers, and get a positive result will still be expected to isolate at home for five days after they take the test. Many people will no longer be infectious after this period.
Contact tracing has ended and the Protect Scotland app no longer sends alerts - although people are advised to keep it on their phones in case it is required in future.
Which rules had already changed?
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The legal requirement for businesses to take steps to reduce the spread of Covid, including physical distancing and screens, ended on 21 March.
The vaccine passport scheme - which covers nightclubs and large events - ended on 28 February.
New guidance on working from home came into effect on 31 January. This recommends that employers consider a hybrid working system, with staff spending some time in the office and some time at home.
The legal requirement to wear face coverings in certain settings, such as shops, ended on 18 April.
What is happening in the rest of the UK?
The last remaining restrictions in England were replaced by a "Living with Covid" plan.
People with Covid are no longer legally required to self-isolate, although the guidance is that those who test positive should stay at home and avoid contact with others for at least five full days.
The government suggests wearing a mask in "crowded and enclosed spaces where you may come into contact with other people you do not normally meet".
Patients are no longer required to wear masks in NHS hospitals, GP surgeries and emergency departments, unless they have suspected or confirmed Covid infection.
Masks are no longer required in shops or on public transport in Wales, or in health and social care services - although they are recommended. Lateral flow tests (LFTs) are still free until the end of July.
Legal measures have been replaced by guidance in Northern Ireland, which recommends that face masks are still worn in certain places, such as enclosed public spaces and health and social care settings.
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bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: Can my child still have a birthday party? And other questions

If you and your boyfriend both live alone and in England , you can form a support bubble , which means that you can spend as much as time as you want in each other ’ s company , inside or outside a house .
You don ’ t have to keep a 2m distance from one another , and you can stay overnight at each other ’ s house .
If you are living alone , and your partner is in a shared household ( or vice versa ) , matters get complicated .
You can still form a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also be with his household , and it would be the only bubble allowed to that household .
What this means is that if one of your boyfriend ’ s housemates has a partner who is - like you - living elsewhere and alone , that couple will be prevented from meeting up .
Support bubbles are for the benefit of people who are living alone ( or alone with children ) .
If both you and your boyfriend are living in shared households , you are not allowed to form one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and at a distance of 2m from each other .
Northern Ireland has also introduced support bubbles while Scotland and Wales now allow a similar arrangement known as `` extended households '' .
In all of these , if one person taking part develops symptoms , every member of the bubble or extended household must self-isolate .

How is the government going to protect vulnerable children who remain unvaccinated? My son has cystic fibrosis and will now be forced to mix - he has not had any access to vaccination.
Because your son is in a clinical risk group - and as long as he is over five - he should soon be offered two doses of the Pfizer vaccine. You should be contacted by your GP or specialist team to arrange this.
With regard to the dangers of mixing, the UK has also recommended that Covid vaccines are offered to all children aged 5 to 11, not just those at high clinical risk. This is likely to start in England in April. Children are generally at much lower risk of becoming seriously ill from a Covid infection, although some do still get sick and need hospital care. Over-12s can already be vaccinated, and it's hoped that extending the rollout to younger age groups will help protect even more children from the risk of catching and spreading Covid.
Schools are expected to work with and support families who have concerns about a pupil returning to the classroom. It is compulsory for school-age children to attend, even if they were previously shielding - the only exception is a small number of children whose clinician or GP has advised them not to attend. If you have concerns about this, you should talk to your doctor.


bbcuk--2020-09-12--Will Emily be allowed to keep her baby?

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bbcuk--2020-09-11--Dame Diana Rigg: How the actress battled TV's gender pay gap 54 years ago

When actress Diana Rigg discovered she was earning less than a cameraman on 1960s TV show The Avengers , she was outraged .
But she found little support in the industry , and hostility in the press .
As the sharp and suave investigator Mrs Emma Peel , Rigg helped make The Avengers a global TV hit .
She took over from Honor Blackman opposite Patrick Macnee 's urbane secret agent John Steed , and the pair took the series to greater heights of popularity , particularly in the US .
Her leather catsuit may have made the deepest impression @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mrs Peel 's self assurance , speed of thought , bravery and wit - not to mention action skills - that made her a good match for Steed , and the villains they encountered .
While she was positioned as a sidekick , Rigg was in many ways the equal of her co-star .
But when it came to pay , she found she was not even on a par with the cameraman .
In 1991 , she told The Times that after 12 episodes , she realised she was earning £90 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £120 .
`` I made a bit of a stink about it , '' she said .
`` At the time , it was considered very bad form to suggest that you were not getting enough . ''
Her agent had not `` equipped himself with enough knowledge to bargain properly for a decent price for me '' , she explained .
`` No , I did n't stamp my foot .
All I said was , 'Look , this is unfair , ' and I got double , £180 .
It still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argument about money is ugly , but at the same time I felt I was being exploited and I had to put a stop to it . ''
Speaking to the same paper 25 years later , she said : `` If something is unjust you have to fight it . ''
She had always had a sense of injustice , she said .
Asked where that came from , the Doncaster-born actress replied : `` Yorkshire . ''
At the age of 27 , she got the raise and respect she felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I 'm happy to say - a touch of fear , '' she told Variety last year .
But it did come at a cost to her reputation .
`` When I complained publicly , the newspapers got hold of it , '' she told BBC News in 2019 .
`` I was represented as a mercenary young woman stepping out of line and demanding money .
`` I was lonely as well because no one supported me .
I did get more money , but thereafter I was labelled as go-getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfair because I was n't . ''
She was `` a lone voice in the wilderness '' when discussing the gender pay gap at the time , she told BBC Newsnight last year .
Perhaps the hostile press response explained why others were afraid to support her in public .
`` There were no other women who stood out and came forward and said , 'Well done , you .
How disgusting it is that you 're getting so much less than the cameraman , ' '' Dame Diana told The Daily Express @ @ @ @ @ @ @ word . ''
There was no support either from her co-star .
`` Patrick was a dear and sweet but wanted a quiet life .
And I was trouble , '' she told the Agence France Presse ( AFP ) last year .
Although her salary doubled , it presumably still did not match Macnee 's .
She told BBC HardTalk in 2016 that she never asked him what he earned .
`` I did n't want to put him in that situation .
It was my fight , and I had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was 54 years ago .
While much has improved , in recent years women have faced battles over the gender pay gap in TV 's The Crown , in the BBC , and in Hollywood .
Dame Diana voiced her support for those still fighting for fair pay .
`` I think it is outrageous that actresses are still underpaid , '' she told AFP .
`` If they are of the same stature as the man they are playing opposite , then they should be paid the same . ''
Last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actors earned 87 % more than their female counterparts , according to Forbes magazine .
`` I do n't join generally the main body of feminism , '' Dame Diana told Newsnight .
`` But I 've always said that I thought equal pay gets you a long way to be treated equally by a man . ''
Rigg left The Avengers after two series to return to her first love , the theatre , with the Royal Shakespeare Company - despite it meaning a pay cut to £70 per week .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing , '' she was quoted as saying at the time .
`` Appearing in Shakespeare means more than money . ''
She was replaced on the TV show by Canadian actress Linda Thorson .
Speaking on Thursday , Thorson paid tribute to her predecessor .
`` She was powerful and strong , '' Thorson told BBC News .
`` I think that 's what we need to learn , that actresses go through a lot of ups and downs , and she survived them all . ''

Although her salary doubled, it presumably still did not match Macnee's. She told BBC HardTalk in 2016 that she never asked him what he earned. "I didn't want to put him in that situation. It was my fight, and I had to fight it by myself."


bbcuk--2020-09-11--TikTok 'has given new artists a chance’

TikTok 'has given new artists a chance’

TikTok has only been part of our lives for two years , but it 's already had a massive impact on the music business .
Now the app has told Radio 1 Newsbeat that agents and managers are asking it for advice on how to get their artists featured .
And it 's not just about viral dances anymore .
Newsbeat 's spoken to artists who say using TikTok has boosted their careers at a time when live music 's more or less off the agenda .
Nina Nesbitt was set to make her third album in Sweden this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was put on hold during lockdown .
`` In all honesty , my label told me to get TikTok two years ago .
`` So back in March I thought 'why not ? '
- and my first video got nearly a million views in a few days . ''
Her arrival on the app puts her among a wave of acts changing how they release music to tap into `` a new world '' .
The Scottish singer is n't new to finding audiences online .
She started out on YouTube , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was at school .
But she says interaction with fans on TikTok feels different .
`` There 's people who have n't heard of me from all over the place , but others saying , 'Where have you been ?
I used to love listening to you ' .
`` It 's literally just me making videos in my flat so what 's really exciting is the scale of people that you can get out to really fast .
`` It 's not necessarily always just the music being promoted by a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's also given new artists a chance instead of a label just going , 'OK let 's blow this song up ' and putting money behind it . ''
Based on figures seen exclusively by Newsbeat , Nina 's taste of success on TikTok is one of many for musicians using the platform in recent months .
The app , which rarely publishes data on user numbers or activity , has revealed the summer 's biggest tracks had more than 6.5bn video views in the UK alone , between 1 June and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of The Summer chart , topped by DaBaby and Roddy Ricch 's Rockstar with 825m video views , has been released during a period of what the platform calls `` accelerated growth '' .
Even with increased use of the platform , TikTok 's UK head of music operations , Paul Hourican , says the popularity of some songs from new acts is still `` really surprising '' .
`` In the UK , like in lots of places , we 've gone through a pretty tough time , '' Paul tells Newsbeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the reasons behind a spike in people using the app .
`` What we 're seeing is a real gathering around music on TikTok over the past few months . ''
Many of the songs in the top 10 have been the soundtracks to viral dance challenges , largely created by relatively unknown acts .
Paul suggests that 's down to fact that not even the app 's bosses can predict which songs will take off .
`` But what that does mean going forward is that TikTok is really important in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It encourages users to go off and find out more about the artists they 've heard and listen to their music in full ...
I think it 's pretty undeniable that it drives music discovery . ''
Producer Joshua Stylah , 17 , better known as Jawsh 685 , has seen the benefit of TikTok 's ability to boost unknown acts .
He uploaded an instrumental track called Laxed Siren Beat Loop earlier this year from his bedroom in Manurewa , New Zealand .
Its links to his Polynesian roots inspired the culture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their heritage by dancing to the song in traditional costumes around he world .
It quickly got millions of hits and caught the attention of Jason Derulo who sang over the track to create Savage Love , which became the UK 's second-biggest selling song of the summer , according to the Official Charts Company .
Joshua says the attention from new fans , DMs from Jason Derulo and `` heaps of labels '' wanting to sign him was `` really overwhelming '' to start with .
`` Everything stared happening at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up on these charts .
It 's really exciting now , '' he tells Newsbeat .
`` I always wanted to but never though I could make a career out of music . ''
Having signed a worldwide deal with Columbia Records , the teenager has a management team helping him decide which beats to put on TikTok .
`` I did n't really have any big resources or anything like that ... now I 'm planning to make beats with other artists .
`` It 's been crazy seeing my music get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TikTok 's seen lots of `` artists and labels leaning in and using the platform '' to change how they release music after seeing the potential for success on the app .
Dua Lipa is asking TikTok fans to help create her new video by dancing to her tracks while David Guetta and Sia are putting their latest collaboration on the app before it 's officially released .
`` The numbers we 've seen from things like the summer chart go a long way in terms of building momentum on the platform , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can then translate to success off the platform as well with people listening to he whole thing somewhere else . ''
Nina Nesbitt also knows she can now make the most of TikTok when she eventually has new music ready to release .
`` I 've figured out certain songs are doing better because the parts available on there were the chorus or the main lyric , while others were just an intro without any lyrics .
`` So since then I 've gone back to label and said , 'You need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's a bit of the song people would want to use ' . ''
While she says she wo n't write a song `` specifically for TikTok '' the singer will change how she releases music on the app .
`` If a song is good then that should do the work for it being successful .
`` But when I 've got the songs , I 'll definitely look at the album and work out which ones will work on TikTok and which ones will be the most fun on there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though I guess ...
I would n't be surprised if writing for TikTok starts happening a bit more .
`` It 's definitely having an influence on the charts . ''
The link between tracks doing well on TikTok and success on the Official Charts is n't lost on Paul , who says `` 100 % '' there 's a conversation to be had about the potential of the platform eventually having a direct impact on the top 40 .
`` Something we should look at in the future is how we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spent on the platform from users in making videos .
`` How should that be reflected in the most popular songs in the country ? ''
As the app 's momentum builds , it also faces the challenges that the likes of Twitch , YouTube and Spotify have all seen with artists suggesting they are n't properly recognised financially for the views and attention their work gives the platform .
It 's something Paul is aware of going forward .
`` TikTok already has agreements in place with all the rights holders so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` But obviously music is a core part of TikTok 's DNA .
`` As the platform grows we want to take everyone with us ... we 're incredibly thrilled at the opportunities we 're able to provide with music and hopefully we will continue to grow ... inspiring a next generation of artists to do the same '' .
Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here .

"As the platform grows we want to take everyone with us... we're incredibly thrilled at the opportunities we're able to provide with music and hopefully we will continue to grow... inspiring a next generation of artists to do the same".


bbcuk--2020-09-10--Selling Sunset: Can buying homes really be that glamorous?

Audiences in the UK have been soaking up the glamour of the luxury LA property market in Netflix 's lockdown hit Selling Sunset .
So how different is it from the property race here ?
`` Plain and simple does n't get the house full .
I 'm here to go over the top , '' says high-end real estate agent Christine Quinn , as she plans a `` burgers and Botox '' open house at her latest multi-million dollar property in the Hollywood Hills .
There are concerns from her co-agent that this might give buyers the wrong impression @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supermodel stature with an impressive platinum blonde ponytail , quips : `` I 'd love to live in a Botox house ! ''
This is Selling Sunset , which follows the lives of real estate agents - `` realtors '' - working for the Oppenheim Group in Los Angeles , California .
Away from Botox parties , there are `` twilight '' house viewings , immaculately furnished properties , celebrity clients , sweeping views of the sun-kissed LA hills , and fierce confrontations over deals and office gossip .
It is worlds away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer engage in some light banter over knocking down a partition wall .
But just how realistic is the show ?
`` [ Selling Sunset ] is definitely amplified , but not totally fictitious .
It is quite a glamorous business over here , '' says Jonathan Nash , a British real estate agent based in LA , who represents the same areas as the Oppenheim Group .
`` It 's a wonderful life and totally incomparable to being an agent in the UK , '' he tells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stress that reality shows `` dramatize '' the industry .
`` Some of the interactions that we have day-to-day are akin to what you see on the shows , but the producers prod and push , drama sells . ''
Jonathan , 41 , works with Stephen Resnick at Hilton & Hyland - a Beverly Hills real estate firm , after making a `` last minute '' decision to move to LA from St John 's Wood , north London , in 2013 .
He had always wanted to live in the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estate in LA .
He has since sold properties for up to $ 56m ( £43.7m ) , and represented buyers for sales including TV host Ellen DeGeneres ' Beverly Hills home , and an opulent estate built for property developer Mohamed Hadid - dad of supermodels Gigi and Bella .
`` There 's always a Hollywood story when you 're in prime LA , it 's always the former home of [ someone ] , '' he says , noting another sale last year that had been previously owned by both Gwen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England , it 's all about kings and queens , royalty , whereas here the historic figures are the who 's who of film , music [ and ] entertainment . ''
However , Jonathan does recall the `` pleasure '' of working with homes in London that had `` centuries of history and fabulous old world architecture which does not exist en masse in LA '' .
While he has only dipped his toe in the world of US property TV , making appearances on Bravo 's Million Dollar Listing and NBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows often form part of the job in LA .
`` A certain segment of the client base absolutely love that and want to be involved in it , '' he explains .
`` Because at the end of the day - it 's Hollywood .
`` It 's one of the many factors that makes LA real estate desirable and exciting . ''
In the UK , Jonathan worked for central London estate agency Aston Chase , before setting up his own real estate development and property auction firms .
Comparing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he says their fundamental differences are in the regulation - agents in the US are professionally qualified , in contrast to the UK - and the earning potential .
An agent in LA could earn commission of about $ 1m for selling a $ 40m home , says Jonathan .
This comes from a typical commission of 5 % , split in half equally between the agents representing the buyers and sellers of the property .
In the UK , estate agents charge between 1 and 3 % of the agreed selling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also some differences in the way homes are sold , with networking and home furnishings both playing a key role in LA .
Tuesday mornings in LA are reserved for open houses , where agents are invited by brokers to view new listings across the city , and then there 's `` a lot of lunches and dinners '' with clients .
Homes might also need `` staging '' - furnishing .
`` We get to set-design the house if you will , '' says Jonathan .
`` It really helps to sell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with no furniture does happen [ in London ] and it does n't show a home in the best light . ''
There are two predominant staging companies in LA , Meridith Baer and Vesta , that each have a `` signature look '' , he adds .
`` A lot of the homes do end up with the same pieces in them , but it 's as much about creating the right sort of look as it is creating warmth in the house . ''
Mary Beeton , head of sales at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could take note from some aspects of the LA industry , observing that she would n't be surprised if more people started asking for their homes to be sold the LA way .
There are similarities in the way homes are sold at the top end of the market , says Mary , particularly in London boroughs like Kensington and Chelsea and Knightsbridge , where Hamptons launches properties with lavish events .
But she tells the BBC more homes in the UK could be sold this way .
`` In the States they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I think we can learn something from that , '' she says .
`` Presenting it in the best possible way and launching it with an event , would n't that be better than putting it on a website ? ''
Jonathan 's tips for selling your home the LA way • Find the right agent with `` a track record of selling similar properties '' , and `` trust their advice '' • Pricing is `` everything '' - people know when something 's too expensive • `` Staging is very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flower arrangements are very important '' • Landscaping is also key .
`` Those that pay as much detail and put the same money into the landscape really benefit from it on the back end '' • And make sure you 're not at home for viewings .
`` Agents are employed to keep an arm 's length between buyer and seller '' However , Mary notes the way negotiations are presented in Selling Sunset is very `` direct '' .
`` The British , I think , would recoil from the brashness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traditional in our approach .
`` I really hope there are n't estate agents in London who work like that - competitively against each other , '' she adds .
And she says there is a `` huge pressure '' on agents to network and socialise in the US , as real estate agents are self-employed in the US .
`` Here it 's about your brand , they come to you because they have heard of Hamptons , '' she says .
For Jonathan , the US way of working and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I really feel that I 'm in one of the best businesses to be in because we 're all self-employed .
Our days are so varied .
We 're running around town meeting great people , '' he says .
There 's also a lot to do off-duty in the city , he adds .
`` We 're very lucky in LA because , in one direction , we have mountains and in the other direction we have the ocean .
`` In one day , I 've gone from skiing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Japanese restaurant ] by the ocean .
`` It 's a great life out here . ''

"In the States they tend to showcase all of their properties and I think we can learn something from that," she says. "Presenting it in the best possible way and launching it with an event, wouldn't that be better than putting it on a website?"


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Pregnancy loss: ‘He wasn’t with me when we got the bad news’

A couple who experienced miscarriage during the UK 's coronavirus lockdown have said they want to see `` clearer communication @ @ @ @ @ during the pandemic .
Catriona Amberton , 32 , had been expecting identical twins but @ @ @ @ @ 33 , was unable to be with her when a scan revealed one of the @ @ @ @ @ they later learned the other twin had also passed away .
The couple later discovered @ @ @ @ @ the final scan .
NHS England has since published guidelines on access for partners but @ @ @ @ @ clearer communication .
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this @ @ @ @ @ and advice on the BBC 's Action Line page .

A couple who experienced miscarriage during the UK's coronavirus lockdown have said they want to see "clearer communication" on hospital visiting restrictions during the pandemic.
Catriona Amberton, 32, had been expecting identical twins but her husband James Young, 33, was unable to be with her when a scan revealed one of the babies had died, before they later learned the other twin had also passed away.
The couple later discovered Mr Young could have attended the final scan.
NHS England has since published guidelines on access for partners but the couple have called for clearer communication.
Read more here about people who have faced a similar situation.
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this video you can get help and advice on the BBC's Action Line page.
Video by Jamie Moreland and Tolu Adeoye.


bbcuk--2020-07-31--Coronavirus: What is the R number and why does it matter?

Governments around the world keep talking about R0 , also known as the `` Reproduction-number '' or `` R-number '' @ @ @ @ @ that lots of countries are using when it comes to making decisions about lockdowns , @ @ @ @ @ in place and which ones should be lifted .
But what exactly is the R @ @ @ @ @ matter ?
BBC health correspondent Laura Foster explains what governments are aiming for and why @ @ @

Governments around the world keep talking about R0, also known as the "reproduction number" or "R number".
It's a measurement that lots of countries are using when it comes to making decisions about lifting and bringing in lockdowns, what restrictions should be kept in place, and which ones should be lifted.
There's an R number for the UK and individual nations, but also for particular areas.
But what exactly is the R number and why does it matter?
BBC health correspondent Laura Foster explains what governments are aiming for and why.
Video by Terry Saunders, Laura Foster and Tobias Chapple


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: New families campaigning for maternity extension

Hundreds of thousands of new mothers and adopters say they 've been dealt a ‘ hammer blow ’ by the @ @ @ @ @ according to a committee of MPs .
New parents have been campaigning for a three @ @ @ @ @ maternity and adoption leave so that they can arrange childcare for babies , which was @ @ @ @ @ Many services for new mothers like health visitor appointments have also been affected by the @ @

Hundreds of thousands of new mothers and adopters say they've been dealt a ‘hammer blow’ by the government over maternity leave, according to a committee of MPs.
New parents have been campaigning for a three month paid extension to statutory maternity and adoption leave so that they can arrange childcare for babies, which was hit by the Coronavirus.
Many services for new mothers like health visitor appointments have also been affected by the pandemic.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: Young people are 'the easiest to blame'

Young people in Nottingham have been explaining how they feel about new restrictions after a rise in coronavirus cases .
@ @ @ @ @ in England last week were people aged between 20 and 29 , sparking warnings to @ @ @ @ @ .
However , many of them have hit back , saying it is unfair to @ @ @ @ @ the virus seriously .
One woman said : `` We 've been encouraged to boost @ @ @ @ @ finger is pointed back at us . ''
Another added there were `` rule-breakers '' @ @ @ @

Young people in Nottingham have been explaining how they feel about new restrictions after a rise in coronavirus cases.
A third of all cases in England last week were people aged between 20 and 29, sparking warnings to young people from the government.
However, many of them have hit back, saying it is unfair to accuse them of not taking the virus seriously.
One woman said: "We've been encouraged to boost the economy but then the finger is pointed back at us."
Another added there were "rule-breakers" across all generations.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--The Papers: PM 'warned on Brexit deal', and virus 'alert'

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Its leader column reserves judgment, noting there is "a fine line between liberty and legality" and that the two main issues of the year - Brexit and Covid - have muddled an administration in favour of "live and let live", but responsible for unprecedented restrictions of personal freedoms.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: Birmingham lockdown restrictions increased

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` We never take these decisions lightly but social gatherings can spread the virus quickly and we need residents to abide by the new rules to break the chains of transmission . ''
Birmingham City Council confirmed people could still go out to shops , restaurants and other venues , in a maximum group of six from more than one household , but told people to be `` vigilant '' .
He said : `` You can continue to go to restaurants and pubs in a maximum group of six so that would allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The reason for this difference is the data and information is telling us it 's household gatherings together in one home where they are spreading the virus . ''
With 892 cases in the latest seven-day period , he said there had been `` an increase of hospital admissions with Covid-19 and an increase in cases in care homes '' .
Mr Ward also said there were currently no plans to postpone the start of the academic year for university students , with thousands expected back to the city 's five universities in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 19 and from Coventry , is due to move into halls of residence at Birmingham City University at the weekend and said the rise in cases had made her nervous .
`` For the minute it is not too strict , I 'm still able to move around for things that are necessities , but I 'm nervous over catching it , it is a lot higher than Coventry , '' she said .

Police will move from an approach of engagement to enforcement of the rules, but with more than 1.6 million people now covered by these restrictions, there will have to be an element of trust that they can be followed.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: Why have sports facilities near me not reopened?

Leisure centres , sports courts , gyms and swimming pools have been among the most recent facilities to be allowed to reopen as lockdown restrictions eased in Scotland .
They were given the green light to resume from 31 August , two weeks earlier than had been expected .
But many facilities across Scotland are still closed .
So why have they not reopened yet ?
Leisure facilities are often run by the local council or by a charitable trust .
They all operate independently so have reached different decisions about how and when to reopen .
Many are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they say it 's just not financially viable to reopen everything in the current climate .
For example , Glasgow Life - the charity which runs Glasgow 's sports venues - has warned that millions of pounds of income which supports its services has been `` wiped out '' by the pandemic .
It said financial and staffing constraints meant it was simply not possible to operate all venues and services .
It also warned that adapting venues to meet social distancing requirements came with `` significant costs '' which could impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • What are the latest lockdown rules in Scotland ?
• Covid-19 in Scotland : Where are the latest cases ?
Money aside , some other changes can be complicated and take time to implement .
Edinburgh Leisure runs more than 30 venues across the Scottish capital .
Six will be reopening on Monday 14 September - the original date which had been set by the Scottish government before it was brought forward to 31 August .
The charity says reopening 30 venues is a `` big and complex task '' which involves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many of whom will need training before starting work .
In lots of areas , gyms are reopening - but you 'll be asked to book in advance and your stay may be limited to one hour .
Some gyms have moved equipment to areas with more space to allow users to social distance .
In several areas - including South Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire - spin bikes have been placed on sports courts to allow more room for classes to take place safely .
At the Citadel in South Ayrshire , gym @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas - including a sports court which now hosts about 15 exercise bikes .
And in East Renfrewshire , the sports hall at Barrhead Foundry is being used for fitness classes .
It will be reopened for other activities in October .
While gym equipment is on sports courts , they are n't available to be booked for the likes of badminton and basketball .
Alex Meldrum , who has been campaigning for facilities to reopen and set up the Fit to Fight Covid Scotland group , said it was frustrating that those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could n't get access .
`` Even if the leisure centres are reopening , they 're opening for gym and fitness and not for court hire - and in a lot of cases they 're using the sports hall for spin classes and gym equipment , '' he said .
He could see no reason for the delay , as all of the indoor court sports he was aware of had protocols in place to ensure play could happen safely .
Mr Meldrum warned that it was children who were missing out most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classes were n't open to them .
He also pointed out that sports clubs often book out school halls in the evenings - but these are also unavailable and `` there 's no indication they are going to become available any time soon '' .
A spokesman for South Ayrshire Council , which runs the Citadel , said it was using larger spaces to allow people to safely attend classes .
He added that the council was looking at reopening activity centres , and that it wanted to `` provide the best possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest government guidance '' .
The community-run pool in Kirkcudbright , Dumfries and Galloway , has found that it 's not feasible to cover its costs and abide by the coronavirus restrictions .
It did reopen - but took in less than £30 per day .
The pool costs more than £700 per day to run .
It explained that in `` normal times '' pool activities , swimming lessons and other charitable work could cover the costs .
But under current restrictions it ca n't allow enough people in to cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` with great sadness '' the pool would be closed until the end of October , when the position would be reviewed .
• DEATHS : Who is dying and where with Covid-19 in Scotland ?
• CASES : Coronavirus in Scotland : How many cases are there ?
• LOCKDOWN EASING : What changes and when in Scotland ?
• LOOK-UP TOOL : How many cases in your area ?
• THE R NUMBER : What it means and why it matters

It said financial and staffing constraints meant it was simply not possible to operate all venues and services. It also warned that adapting venues to meet social distancing requirements came with "significant costs" which could impact on the sustainability of some facilities.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Coronavirus: Dr Michael McBride defends localised restrictions

Stormont 's chief medical officer has defended new localised restrictions across parts of Northern Ireland that come into force next week .
It comes after the measures were criticised by some as confusing , and there were calls for clarity .
The executive says its aim is to reduce interactions between people inside their homes within the affected areas .
People should `` use their good judgement '' when considering the restrictions , said Dr Michael McBride .
People living in the Belfast council area , Ballymena town and postcode areas BT43 , BT28 and BT29 have been advised against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other people inside their homes .
No more than six people from two households will be allowed to meet in a private garden in the restricted zones .
'Not going into lockdown' The measures are due to take effect from next week but First Minister Arlene Foster has already urged people in the areas to `` act immediately '' .
On Friday , updated guidance to clarify the new restrictions was published by the executive .
Speaking to BBC Newsline , Dr Michael McBride said there was `` no neat or easy solution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comply with the guidelines .
`` The aim is to reduce community transmission between households , '' he said .
`` We know if we do n't achieve that and stop the spread of the virus we 're going to see more people in intensive care . ''
Dr McBride insisted that the affected areas were `` not going into lockdown '' but the move was an attempt to pre-empt further increases of the virus to avoid consequences similar to the first coronavirus wave .
He added that he hoped the measures would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' than a fortnight but that there was always a `` lag time '' between introducing measures and assessing their effectiveness .
What are the exemptions for home visits in the restricted areas ?
• Those in a social bubble with one other household • Marriage or civil partnerships where a person is terminally ill What else does the advice say ?
Hospitals and care homes in the affected areas will also be advised to limit visitors , with one family member being allowed to visit once a week .
The executive says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue going to work if they can not work from home .
The executive also says marriages , civil partnerships and funerals can continue to take place in the restricted zones in line with the current restrictions .
The updated guidance from Stormont also states that travelling into affected areas is still permitted for shopping and eating out .
But the advice remains to act responsibly if you intend to do this , and to judge how important a planned activity is before doing it .
• Read more about what the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the measures ?
Some MPs from the affected areas were heavily critical of the restrictions .
DUP MP Ian Paisley , whose North Antrim constituency includes Ballymena , said he was `` completely dissatisfied '' and `` very disappointed '' by the new rules .
`` We ca n't close our country down because of Covid , '' Mr Paisley said .
South Belfast MP Claire Hanna said she supported moves to curb the spread of Covid-19 but called for more clarity .
`` It 's very , very important that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are trying , with the best will in the world , to engage are getting confused by some of the messages , '' Ms Hanna added .
What questions do you have about the latest restrictions ?
Let us know and a selection will be answered by a BBC journalist .
Use this form to ask your question : On Friday , the Department on Health in Northern Ireland reported no new coronavirus-linked deaths .
The death toll from the virus in NI remains at 568 .
Eighty-eight people tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belfast council area recorded the highest increase in cases in the past 24 hours , with 28 new cases reported .
Figures released by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency on Friday show that three coronavirus-linked deaths were registered last week .
Reaction : 'It 's like the lights have been turned off again' For many residents in the areas affected by the new restrictions , the announcement caused some bewilderment .
`` It 's understandable that they have to put these measures in place but we initially thought it was very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who lives in the BT28 postcode .
Another resident , Graeme Kelly , said the measures were `` very unclear '' while Jacqueline Montgomery said she was dismayed at restrictions being reintroduced after a period of easing .
`` I think the lockdown has had massive influence on people 's mental health and and just when you thought we 're coming out of the dark side into the light ... the lights have been turned off again . ''
Read more on people 's reactions to the announcement here .
The Alliance Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MLA - acknowledged that ministers were dealing with a `` difficult balancing act '' but said they should come before the Stormont assembly next week to allow MLAs to `` ask for the specifics of what these mean in practice '' .
• Coronavirus Q & A : What has changed in NI ?
Ulster Unionist leader Steve Aiken said he had spoken to the first and deputy first ministers to stress the importance of `` coherence and clarity '' in terms of the executive 's public health message but added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we have to do something . ''
Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill tweeted that Mr Aiken had not contacted her .
Queen 's University virologist Dr Conor Bamford said the local restrictions would hopefully `` help prevent the spread of the virus within households '' .
He added that the rise in cases among young people has led to a `` real fear '' it could spread to more vulnerable people .
`` Parties and social-gatherings are a real good place to spread the virus and this is where they [ the @ @ @ @ @ @

Coronavirus: Dr Michael McBride defends localised restrictions Published 11 September 2020
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Stormont's chief medical officer has defended new localised restrictions across parts of Northern Ireland that come into force next week.
It comes after the measures were criticised by some as confusing, and there were calls for clarity.
The executive says its aim is to reduce interactions between people inside their homes within the affected areas.
People should "use their good judgement" when considering the restrictions, said Dr Michael McBride.
People living in the Belfast council area, Ballymena town and postcode areas BT43, BT28 and BT29 have been advised against travelling outside of affected zones to visit other people inside their homes.
No more than six people from two households will be allowed to meet in a private garden in the restricted zones.
'Not going into lockdown'
The measures are due to take effect from next week but First Minister Arlene Foster has already urged people in the areas to "act immediately".
On Friday, updated guidance to clarify the new restrictions was published by the executive.
Speaking to BBC Newsline, Dr Michael McBride said there was "no neat or easy solution" but that he hoped people would comply with the guidelines.
Image caption, Dr McBride said there was "no neat or easy solution"
"The aim is to reduce community transmission between households," he said.
"We know if we don't achieve that and stop the spread of the virus we're going to see more people in intensive care."
Dr McBride insisted that the affected areas were "not going into lockdown" but the move was an attempt to pre-empt further increases of the virus to avoid consequences similar to the first coronavirus wave.
He added that he hoped the measures would be in place for "no longer" than a fortnight but that there was always a "lag time" between introducing measures and assessing their effectiveness.
What are the exemptions for home visits in the restricted areas?
They include:
Those in a social bubble with one other household
Those with caring responsibilities including childcare
Essential maintenance
Supported living arrangements
Visits required for legal or medical purposes
Marriage or civil partnerships where a person is terminally ill
What else does the advice say?
Hospitals and care homes in the affected areas will also be advised to limit visitors, with one family member being allowed to visit once a week.
The executive says schools are not affected and people should continue going to work if they cannot work from home.
The executive also says marriages, civil partnerships and funerals can continue to take place in the restricted zones in line with the current restrictions.
The updated guidance from Stormont also states that travelling into affected areas is still permitted for shopping and eating out.
But the advice remains to act responsibly if you intend to do this, and to judge how important a planned activity is before doing it.
What has the reaction been to the measures?
Some MPs from the affected areas were heavily critical of the restrictions.
DUP MP Ian Paisley, whose North Antrim constituency includes Ballymena, said he was "completely dissatisfied" and "very disappointed" by the new rules.
"We can't close our country down because of Covid," Mr Paisley said.
South Belfast MP Claire Hanna said she supported moves to curb the spread of Covid-19 but called for more clarity.
"It's very, very important that we're clear with people because even people who are trying, with the best will in the world, to engage are getting confused by some of the messages," Ms Hanna added.
What questions do you have about the latest restrictions? Let us know and a selection will be answered by a BBC journalist.
Use this form to ask your question:
If you are reading this page on the BBC News app, you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question on this topic.
Image caption, The Department of Health has recorded no new coronavirus related deaths in the past 24 hours
On Friday, the Department on Health in Northern Ireland reported no new coronavirus-linked deaths.
The death toll from the virus in NI remains at 568.
Eighty-eight people tested positive for the virus in the past day.
Belfast council area recorded the highest increase in cases in the past 24 hours, with 28 new cases reported.
Figures released by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency on Friday show that three coronavirus-linked deaths were registered last week.
Reaction: 'It's like the lights have been turned off again'
For many residents in the areas affected by the new restrictions, the announcement caused some bewilderment.
"It's understandable that they have to put these measures in place but we initially thought it was very confusing," said Stephanie Degnan, who lives in the BT28 postcode.
Another resident, Graeme Kelly, said the measures were "very unclear" while Jacqueline Montgomery said she was dismayed at restrictions being reintroduced after a period of easing.
Image caption, Jacqueline Montgomery said she was disappointed that restrictions were being re-introduced
"I think the lockdown has had massive influence on people's mental health and and just when you thought we're coming out of the dark side into the light... the lights have been turned off again."
The Alliance Party's Paula Bradshaw - a South Belfast MLA - acknowledged that ministers were dealing with a "difficult balancing act" but said they should come before the Stormont assembly next week to allow MLAs to "ask for the specifics of what these mean in practice".
Ulster Unionist leader Steve Aiken said he had spoken to the first and deputy first ministers to stress the importance of "coherence and clarity" in terms of the executive's public health message but added: "Covid-19 is coming back with a vengeance and we have to do something."
Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill tweeted that Mr Aiken had not contacted her.
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Queen's University virologist Dr Conor Bamford said the local restrictions would hopefully "help prevent the spread of the virus within households".
He added that the rise in cases among young people has led to a "real fear" it could spread to more vulnerable people.


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Welsh gold: 'High possibility' of finding more in the hills

Drilling and bulk sampling for gold in new areas of Wales have begun , according to an exploration firm .
Alba Mineral Resources plans to restart mining at Clogau St David 's gold mine at Bontddu in Dolgellau , Gwynedd , which closed 30 years ago .
It said analysis of 1,200 soil samples from known mines showed potential to find new gold sources in the county .
Executive chairman George Frangeskides said the firm believed there was a `` high possibility '' of finding gold .
• From gold to fossils : Curious discoveries in Wales • Are these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added : `` It 's work that has never been done , which is very exciting .
`` No-one has drilled from underground in the historic mine , and what we are hoping is to find a gold vein that has n't been touched before . ''
Mr Frangeskides said it was a challenge as not all the quartz veins it is probing will bear gold but the soil samples the company took last year show `` potential to find new sources of gold '' .
Alba Mineral Resources previously acquired a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wales , which has permission from the Crown to prospect and mine in the area , as it launched its search for new sites .
Gold prices hit record levels in August , as traders sought a safe haven for investments due to uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic .
Alba said alongside the samples it took from the so-called Dolgellau gold belt , maintenance work was also carried out by the exploration company in order for the drilling and sampling to take place .
Senior geologist Mark Austin said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have never been found before and that will lead us to gold . ''
Alba has said the drilling and sampling programme is expected to run until the end of the month and testing on the results will take place after that .
If the results come back with gold in decent quantities and grade then the company is hopeful of doing further exploration and reopening the mine .

Mr Frangeskides said it was a challenge as not all the quartz veins it is probing will bear gold but the soil samples the company took last year show "potential to find new sources of gold".


bbcuk--2020-09-11--Typewriter artist James Cook's first exhibition features Hollywood stars

Portraits of actors Bill Murray and Tom Hanks created on a typewriter are part of an artist 's first exhibition .
James Cook , who started to use typography to design art while doing his A-levels , creates his artworks from thousands of typed characters .
The 23-year-old , from Braintree , Essex , is exhibiting his art , and accompanying typewriters , at Thaxted Guildhall .
`` I am super excited , and this is an opportunity to get communities back into galleries again , '' he said .
About 30 typewriters , some of which he has found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are on display along with artworks he has produced on the machines .
The artist said he started with five typewriters but now has `` received lots of interest from people both in Essex as well as far as Nottinghamshire who wish to drop off their typewriters to me '' .
The subject matter of his pictures ranges from local landmarks to portraits of people , including stars of TV and film .
Mr Cook said had been `` super busy '' since the beginning of the year but one ambition remains unfulfilled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world 's most famous typewriter enthusiasts '' He is known to correspond to people with his own typewritten letters , however I am yet to hear back from him .
I will keep trying ! ''
Mr Cook said the exhibition at the Grade I listed building , which runs until Tuesday , would be strictly adhering to social distancing measures .
`` It has been financially-challenging for many small local galleries to reopen again , '' he said .
`` It might be a start but we hope this free exhibition can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

The artist said he started with five typewriters but now has "received lots of interest from people both in Essex as well as far as Nottinghamshire who wish to drop off their typewriters to me".