bbcuk--2020-12-26--Jim McLean: Dundee Utd announce death of legendary manager aged 83

Last updated on .From the section Dundee Utd Jim McLean , the manager who led Dundee United to unprecedented success in the 1970s and 1980s , has died at the age of 83 after a long battle with illness .
He also took the club to the European Cup semi-finals in 1983-84 and the Uefa Cup final three seasons later .
The Scottish Premiership side confirmed the news on Saturday .
The club 's statement said : `` An integral part of our history and rise to the forefront of European football , Jim was simply a titan of Dundee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family the world over . ''
And McLean 's family , in a statement published by United , added : `` Jim was a much-loved husband , father , brother , uncle and father-in-law , and we will all sadly miss him .
`` His remarkable six-decade career made him a true legend not only at Dundee United , but across the world of football . ''
McLean managed United from 1971 to 1993 and , latterly , was also the chairman of the Tannadice club before resigning in 2000 after assaulting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club ended in 2002 , when he sold his stake to Eddie Thompson .
McLean - who led United in 10 cup finals overall - was also assistant to Scotland boss Jock Stein for four years , including at the 1982 World Cup finals .
McLean , who had been an inside forward with Hamilton Academical , Clyde , Dundee and Kilmarnock , was on the coaching staff at United 's city rivals when he was asked to replace Jerry Kerr in December 1971 .
He was just 34 at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to become clear .
United did reach the 1974 Scottish Cup final , losing to Celtic , but they remained firmly in mid-table until the 1975/76 campaign , when they only avoided relegation after a goalless draw against Rangers at Ibrox on the final day .
From then on , though , McLean 's side thrived .
A 3-0 replay win against Aberdeen at Dens sealed United 's first major trophy - the 1979 League Cup - and they retained it the following year with another 3-0 at Dens , this time against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed that relegation scare in the first season of the 10-team Premier Division , United would finish no lower than fourth in Scotland 's top flight .
The pinnacle came in 1983 when they became the Scottish champions .
Almost inevitably , the crown was secured with yet another historic win across the road at the home of their city rivals .
United needed to beat Dundee on the final day to see off the challenge of Celtic and Aberdeen and did so thanks to goals by Eamonn Bannon and Ralph Milne .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been establishing themselves as a side to fear in Europe .
Anderlecht , Monaco , Borussia Moenchengladbach , PSV Eindhoven and Werder Bremen were all accounted for as McLean 's side reached consecutive Uefa Cup quarter-finals , before their run to the last four of the European Cup was ended in controversial circumstances by Roma .
Another heavyweight - reigning European champions Barcelona - were swept aside on the way to the 1986/87 Uefa Cup final , only for a wilting United to lose to Gotenburg in the two-legged final .
The same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Scottish Cup final against St Mirren - one of six occasions he was denied at the final hurdle in that competition .
United finally lifted the trophy - under Ivan Golac - in the first season after he stood down .
By then , McLean had retired to the directors ' box - having been first appointed to the board in 1984 - and served as chairman until his departure in 2000 .
Among the managers to serve under him was younger brother Tommy , while older sibling Willie also had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
McLean was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2005 .
He is the number one British manager as far as I 'm concerned .
What he did for Dundee United was fantastic , with the players and budget he had .
He would never be happy with what you were doing , but he was always looking for that reaction of ' I 'll show him ' .
We did n't realise it at the time he was winding us up - but it worked .
In terms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we were doing things in the early 80s that people are just starting to do now - dieticians , nutritionists , sports scientists , fitness coaches .
He actually got ridiculed because he had sports psychologists in trying to get that extra 1 or 2 % - now it is the norm .

Dundee United named a stand after Jim McLean in 2011
Jim McLean, the manager who led Dundee United to unprecedented success in the 1970s and 1980s, has died at the age of 83 after a long battle with illness.
McLean led United to the Scottish Premier Division title in 1982-83 after consecutive League Cup triumphs in 1979 and 1980.
He also took the club to the European Cup semi-finals in 1983-84 and the Uefa Cup final three seasons later.
The Scottish Premiership side confirmed the news on Saturday.
The club's statement said: "An integral part of our history and rise to the forefront of European football, Jim was simply a titan of Dundee United folklore, cherished by the United family the world over."
And McLean's family, in a statement published by United, added: "Jim was a much-loved husband, father, brother, uncle and father-in-law, and we will all sadly miss him.
"His remarkable six-decade career made him a true legend not only at Dundee United, but across the world of football."
McLean managed United from 1971 to 1993 and, latterly, was also the chairman of the Tannadice club before resigning in 2000 after assaulting a BBC reporter.
His 31-year association with the club ended in 2002, when he sold his stake to Eddie Thompson.
McLean - who led United in 10 cup finals overall - was also assistant to Scotland boss Jock Stein for four years, including at the 1982 World Cup finals.
A force in Scotland & beyond
McLean led United to their first major trophy when they won the 1979/80 League Cup
McLean, who had been an inside forward with Hamilton Academical, Clyde, Dundee and Kilmarnock, was on the coaching staff at United's city rivals when he was asked to replace Jerry Kerr in December 1971.
He was just 34 at the time and it took time for his impact to become clear.
United did reach the 1974 Scottish Cup final, losing to Celtic, but they remained firmly in mid-table until the 1975/76 campaign, when they only avoided relegation after a goalless draw against Rangers at Ibrox on the final day.
From then on, though, McLean's side thrived. A 3-0 replay win against Aberdeen at Dens sealed United's first major trophy - the 1979 League Cup - and they retained it the following year with another 3-0 at Dens, this time against Dundee.
In the 11 seasons that followed that relegation scare in the first season of the 10-team Premier Division, United would finish no lower than fourth in Scotland's top flight.
The pinnacle came in 1983 when they became the Scottish champions. Almost inevitably, the crown was secured with yet another historic win across the road at the home of their city rivals.
United needed to beat Dundee on the final day to see off the challenge of Celtic and Aberdeen and did so thanks to goals by Eamonn Bannon and Ralph Milne.
United's league finishes under McLean 1970/71 - 6th 1982/83 - 1st 1971/72 - 9th 1983/84 - 3rd 1972/73 - 7th 1984/85 - 3rd 1973/74 - 8th 1985/86 - 3rd 1974/75 - 4th 1986/87 - 3rd 1975/76 - 8th 1987/88 - 5th 1976/77 - 4th 1988/89 - 4th 1977/78 - 3rd 1989/90 - 4th 1979/79 - 3rd 1990/91 - 4th 1979/80 - 4th 1991/92 - 4th 1980/81 - 5th 1992/93 - 4th 1981/82 - 4th
All the while, United had gradually been establishing themselves as a side to fear in Europe.
Anderlecht, Monaco, Borussia Moenchengladbach, PSV Eindhoven and Werder Bremen were all accounted for as McLean's side reached consecutive Uefa Cup quarter-finals, before their run to the last four of the European Cup was ended in controversial circumstances by Roma.
Another heavyweight - Barcelona - were swept aside on the way to the 1986/87 Uefa Cup final, only for a wilting United to lose to Gotenburg in the two-legged final.
The same week, McLean's drained players lost the Scottish Cup final against St Mirren - one of six occasions he was denied at the final hurdle in that competition. United finally lifted the trophy - under Ivan Golac - in the first season after he stood down.
By then, McLean had retired to the directors' box - having been first appointed to the board in 1984 - and served as chairman until his departure in 2000.
Among the managers to serve under him was younger brother Tommy, while older sibling Willie also had a successful career as a player and manager.
McLean was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
'The best British manager'
Former United goalkeeper Hamish McAlpine
He is the number one British manager as far as I'm concerned. What he did for Dundee United was fantastic, with the players and budget he had.
He would never be happy with what you were doing, but he was always looking for that reaction of 'I'll show him'. We didn't realise it at the time he was winding us up - but it worked.
Former United skipper Maurice Malpas
In terms of football he was miles ahead of everybody, we were doing things in the early 80s that people are just starting to do now - dieticians, nutritionists, sports scientists, fitness coaches. He actually got ridiculed because he had sports psychologists in trying to get that extra 1 or 2% - now it is the norm.


bbcuk--2020-12-26--Warnings as Storm Bella moves across NI

Warnings as Storm Bella moves across NI

The organisation says rain , sleet , and snow showers will move across Northern Ireland on Sunday evening with up @ @ @ @ @ on some low levels .

The organisation says rain, sleet, and snow showers will move across Northern Ireland on Sunday evening with up to 3cm of snow possible on some low levels.


bbcuk--2020-12-26--Storm Bella: Weather warnings in force on Boxing Day

All counties in the south-west and the majority of those in the south-east are covered by the amber warning , @ @ @ @ @ Ceredigion , Powys and Gwynedd .

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bbcuk--2020-12-27--Roaches moor fire recovery could take half a century

However he said , even setting aside the 50 years to restore the peat , it could take almost as @ @ @ @ @ plants back to the levels seen before the fire .

However he said, even setting aside the 50 years to restore the peat, it could take almost as long to get wildlife and plants back to the levels seen before the fire.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Brexit: PM vows to focus on 'levelling up country' after securing deal

Meanwhile , the EU 's 27 member states indicated they will within days give their formal backing to the deal @ @ @ @ @ of trade to allow goods to be sold without tariffs or quotas in the EU @ @

"There is a stable, co-operative framework, mentioned in the deal which I think will give people that reassurance that we will remain in close dialogue with our European partners when it comes to things like equivalence decisions, for example," he said.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Drakeford: Wales has less influence on Johnson

`` When Mrs May was prime minister - of course her situation was very different and she did n't have @ @ @ @ @ of Commons - and I 'm sure that 's one of the reasons why she @ @ @ @ @ others .

"When Mrs May was prime minister - of course her situation was very different and she didn't have a majority in the House of Commons - and I'm sure that's one of the reasons why she was prepared to listen to others.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Storm Bella: Gusts of more than 100mph recorded in UK

Elsewhere , in Cirencester , Gloucestershire , council officials have been providing sandbags for those at risk of flooding due @ @ @ @ @ more than 70 homes were without power on Christmas Day when an electricity substation flooded @

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bbcuk--2020-12-27--Covid: Cardiff health board plea for critical care help

The health board tweeted a plea at about 21:15 GMT on Boxing Day saying its critical care department was `` @ @ @ @ @ medical students or other staff groups who have previously supported with proning patients '' .

"I think we can call this unprecedented, not only in terms of the numbers that are presenting, but also the number of staff that are affected."


bbcuk--2020-12-27--UK's oldest postmistress Kay White retires after 80 years

`` In those days , if your mother says you 're going to do something , you do it , @ @ @ @ @ came to be here , '' Ms White said .

"In those days, if your mother says you're going to do something, you do it, and that's how I came to be here," Ms White said.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Christmas Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles jumper a Twitter hit

Film and television writer Hannah said she had mentioned the original jumper to her mum about three months ago but @ @ @ @ @ would actually knit a new one .

Film and television writer Hannah said she had mentioned the original jumper to her mum about three months ago but said she never expected she would actually knit a new one.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Birmingham 'memory cop' Andy Pope spots 2,000 suspects

Mr Pope joined the force in 2012 and is one of only 20 members of the Association of Super Recognisers @ @ @ @ @ with excellent memory capabilities and which wants the skill to be recognised as a branch @ @ @ @

Mr Pope joined the force in 2012 and is one of only 20 members of the Association of Super Recognisers, a body representing those with excellent memory capabilities and which wants the skill to be recognised as a branch of forensic science.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Irish state papers: IRA 'wanted to exclude Sinn Féin from talks'

`` At that meeting , the chaplains reported that the army council had clearly indicated to them their willingness to @ @ @ @ @ campaign of violence and , with this objective in mind , are prepared to enter @ @ @ @ @ government . ''

"At that meeting, the chaplains reported that the army council had clearly indicated to them their willingness to seek an alternative to the campaign of violence and, with this objective in mind, are prepared to enter exploratory discussions with the British government."


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the head'

Jacques Delors - who Baroness Thatcher also referred to as a `` mere appointee '' in the notes - was @ @ @ @ @ Commission and played a key role in the design of the euro and creation of @ @ @ @

Jacques Delors - who Baroness Thatcher also referred to as a "mere appointee" in the notes - was the president of the European Commission and played a key role in the design of the euro and creation of the single market.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Oxford Circus: Grenfell among graffiti sprayed over Tube station

`` Grenfell '' was painted across an advertising board on the platform while another spray painted message reads : `` @ @ @ @ @ What if it was your `` houses '' that burnt down !
!
!
All @ @ @ @ @ , with the letters M P and S circled to refer to members of Parliament @

"Grenfell" was painted across an advertising board on the platform while another spray painted message reads: "Oi!! Muppets. What if it was your "houses" that burnt down!!! All power to the people", with the letters M P and S circled to refer to members of Parliament.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Hemel Hempstead brothers swap 'revolting' football shirts for Christmas

`` We are both avid football fans and have a taste for the obscure so we just said shall we @ @ @ @ @ football shirt .

"We are both avid football fans and have a taste for the obscure so we just said shall we get each other a random football shirt.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Covid: Yorkshire brass bands 'fight for survival'

`` I think musicians have the same mentality up and down the country , they want to do this for @ @ @ @ @ , the mental health benefits of being in a group , playing and talking , @ @ @ @

"I think musicians have the same mentality up and down the country, they want to do this for themselves, for the enjoyment, the mental health benefits of being in a group, playing and talking," he said.


bbcuk--2020-12-26--Covid in Scotland: Stories that lifted the spirits

Keegan , 15 , said : `` It 's pretty good craic .
They have good days and bad days @ @ @ @ @ try to brighten up their day .
We might be the only people they see @ @ @ @ @

He says: "I was deteriorating very rapidly and I was put on to a CPAP machine within the space of an hour. As I was being anaesthetised I felt that this was going to be the fight of my life.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Glastonbury to gallery: 60ft Dolls drummer Carl Bevan turns to art

Sound engineers used to say he was one of the loudest around - just what founding members Richie Parfitt and @ @ @ @ @ in a drummer - but the musical menace in which he beat his drum has @ @ @ @

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bbcuk--2020-12-27--Ikram Abdi Omar: the hijabi model breaking boundaries

`` When we go back to our traditional roots , the older generation do not approve of anything to do @ @ @ @ @ being at the forefront in the public eye , but it 's important to educate @ @ @ @ @ you have morals and values , the western society respects you . ''

"When we go back to our traditional roots, the older generation do not approve of anything to do with modelling or involving women being at the forefront in the public eye, but it's important to educate them and highlight that if you have morals and values, the western society respects you."


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Losing a daughter to cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic

In the last year of her life , Anna 's determination shone through , as she continued on with her @ @ @ @ @ tutor Mr McMaster proving a great support , went on a trip to London with @ @ @ @ @ of the Harry Potter studios , and spent a special day at a donkey sanctuary @

In the last year of her life, Anna's determination shone through, as she continued on with her studies, with her college tutor Mr McMaster proving a great support, went on a trip to London with college, did a tour of the Harry Potter studios, and spent a special day at a donkey sanctuary.


bbcuk--2020-12-26--Brexit: What are the key points of the deal?

Almost at the 11th hour , the UK and EU have struck a Brexit deal that will have many implications @ @ @ @ @ UK 's future relationship with other countries .

The full complicated agreement is more than 1,200 pages long, but here are some of the key points.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Has Thomas Becket's treasured 'little book' been found?

The front flyleaf of the psalter in front of de Hamel and Poleg had long been missing .
But the @ @ @ @ @ a version of it , judging from the final phrase - `` as is recorded @ @ @ @ @ .
Perhaps in the 16th Century it was already hard to read , or the @ @ @ @ @ would explain why someone might have copied it on to a different page .
And @ @ @ @ @ the obliteration of the cult of St Thomas of Canterbury not long before , it @ @ @ @ @ to `` St Thomas '' had been changed to `` Thomas Becket , late archbishop @ @ @ @

The front flyleaf of the psalter in front of de Hamel and Poleg had long been missing. But the Elizabethan note appeared to be a version of it, judging from the final phrase - "as is recorded in the old inscription". Perhaps in the 16th Century it was already hard to read, or the flyleaf was loose? That would explain why someone might have copied it on to a different page. And as Henry VIII had ordered the obliteration of the cult of St Thomas of Canterbury not long before, it was understandable that the reference to "St Thomas" had been changed to "Thomas Becket, late archbishop of Canterbury".


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Art in 2021: The highlights to hope for

Art in 2021: The highlights to hope for

The Grand Egyptian Museum is another project that 's been waiting in the wings for ages before making its long-heralded @ @ @ @ @ .
All being well , that will happen at some point in the second half @ @ @ @ @ the self-proclaimed home of `` the world 's greatest ancient treasures '' - including Tutankhamun @ @ @ @ @ will finally open having been delayed more times than the 7:21am train to Reading .

The Grand Egyptian Museum is another project that's been waiting in the wings for ages before making its long-heralded appearance on the public stage. All being well, that will happen at some point in the second half of the year, when the self-proclaimed home of "the world's greatest ancient treasures" - including Tutankhamun's world-famous burial artefacts - will finally open having been delayed more times than the 7:21am train to Reading.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Brexit deal: What is in it?

Brexit deal: What is in it?

Answer : The value of the fish caught by the EU in UK waters will be cut by 25 % @ @ @ @ @ less than the UK initially asked for .
The cut will be phased in over @ @ @ @ @ and a half years - which is a lot shorter than the EU initially asked @ @ @ @ @ period is over , the UK will fully control access to its waters , and @ @ @ @ @ .
If it decides to exclude EU fishing boats they can be compensated for their @ @ @ @ @ on UK fishing products ( or other goods ) exported to the EU or by @ @ @ @ @ in EU waters .

Answer: The value of the fish caught by the EU in UK waters will be cut by 25% - which is a lot less than the UK initially asked for. The cut will be phased in over a transition period lasting five-and-a-half years - which is a lot shorter than the EU initially asked for. Once the transition period is over, the UK will fully control access to its waters, and could make much deeper cuts. If it decides to exclude EU fishing boats they can be compensated for their losses, either through tariffs on UK fishing products (or other goods) exported to the EU, or by preventing UK boats from fishing in EU waters.


bbcuk--2020-12-26--Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton and electric car racing

Lewis Hamilton is n't just the world 's most successful Formula One driver ever , he 's also a key @ @ @ @ @ electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E. The plan is that super-powered electric cars will @ @ @ @ @ most remote locations on earth in an effort to - the organisers say - promote @ @ @ @ @ of electric vehicles .
Our chief environment correspondent Justin Rowlatt has been sizing up the @ @ @

Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful Formula One driver ever, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.
The plan is that super-powered electric cars will race in some of the most remote locations on earth in an effort to - the organisers say - promote sustainability and encourage the take-up of electric vehicles.
Our chief environment correspondent Justin Rowlatt has been sizing up the new series.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into Mum's make-up bag, aged 5'

A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media , thanks to her creative ways with @ @ @ @ @ Mountsorrel in Leicestershire , started raiding her mum 's make-up bag at the age of @ @ @ @ @ fans thanks to her skills at creating looks inspired by The Grinch , among others @ @ @ @ @ It 's a bit strange how I can look at something and then just put @ @ @ @ @ '' Her mother , Emma Wainwright , said her daughter was not naturally confident but @ @ @ @ @ she was in front of a camera .
Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook , @ @ @ @ @ Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews @ bbc.co.uk .

A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media, thanks to her creative ways with make-up.
Sienna, from Mountsorrel in Leicestershire, started raiding her mum's make-up bag at the age of five and has now won fans thanks to her skills at creating looks inspired by The Grinch, among others.
Sienna said: "It's a bit strange how I can look at something and then just put it on my face."
Her mother, Emma Wainwright, said her daughter was not naturally confident but "came alive" when she was in front of a camera.
Video journalist: Chris Waring
Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--The Papers: Oxford jab 'set for approval' as vulnerable identified

It says that as pressure intensifies on the NHS as a result of the new coronavirus variant , the jab @ @ @ @ @ AstraZeneca is expected to be approved for use in the UK by Thursday .
The @ @ @ @ @ not come soon enough '' .

It says that as pressure intensifies on the NHS as a result of the new coronavirus variant, the jab developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca is expected to be approved for use in the UK by Thursday. The paper says it "cannot come soon enough".


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Swindon paramedics attacked by man with knife on Christmas Day

`` We will do all we can to protect emergency workers doing their job and urge the public to respect @ @ @ @ @ the ambulance service and fire service and to help us to help you . ''

"We will do all we can to protect emergency workers doing their job and urge the public to respect our officers and members of the ambulance service and fire service and to help us to help you."


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Covid in Scotland: Health leaders warn NHS could be 'overwhelmed'

They urged the Scottish government to consider all potential measures to reduce community transmission of the virus and said it @ @ @ @ @ to maintain social distancing and the wearing of face masks regardless of whether interactions with @ @ @ @ @ outside .

"As part of the specific response to Covid-19, boards will maintain the ability to double their ICU capacity within one week, treble in two weeks and, if required, extend this to over 700 in total across Scotland. In addition, to support this, over 60 ICU and supportive care medicines, as well as supplies of Covid-19 treatments, have been centrally procured."


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Storm Bella winds give way to snow and ice warning

But NI has missed the worst of the conditions that have rattled England and Wales , with strong winds now @ @ @ @ @ ice and snow .

That will be followed by clear spells overnight when temperatures will widely drop to between 1C and -2C with lows of -4C in sheltered rural areas.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Covid in Wales: How many deaths have there been?

Those ONS figures - which are higher - also count both confirmed and suspected cases of Covid , as well @ @ @ @ @ , including care homes , hospices and people 's own homes .
The most recent @ @ @ @ @ since May .

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bbcuk--2020-12-27--Teen critically injured in Stockport police vehicle crash

The incident has been referred by GMP to its Professional Standards Branch , which has launched an investigation , and @ @ @ @ @ Conduct .

"It is important that a thorough and independent investigation now takes place, and the IOPC will be leading with their enquiries into this incident; therefore it would be inappropriate for us to comment further at this time."


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Covid-19: London Ambulance Service receives as many 999 calls as first wave

`` The demand is occurring because of the rapid spread of the new variant of the Covid-19 virus , initially @ @ @ @ @ now spreading into north central London and predicted to spread further across the rest of @ @ @ @ @ days and weeks '' , the memo read .

"The demand is occurring because of the rapid spread of the new variant of the Covid-19 virus, initially in north-east London, but now spreading into north central London and predicted to spread further across the rest of the capital in the coming days and weeks", the memo read.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Covid-19: UK records 30,000 new cases and 316 deaths

But in some parts of Essex , the infection rate is even higher .
In the seven days up to @ @ @ @ @ the highest number of cases per 100,000 people at 1442.5 , followed by Epping Forest @ @ @ @ @ ( 1330.7 ) .

But in some parts of Essex, the infection rate is even higher. In the seven days up to 23 December, Brentwood had the highest number of cases per 100,000 people at 1442.5, followed by Epping Forest (1388.1) and Thurrock (1330.7).


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Brexit impact on food prices 'very modest' - Tesco

`` All the detail is not clear , but we were well set up , even if there was no @ @ @ @ @ supply our NI supermarkets , '' he said .
`` I think that will be @ @ @ @ @

"All the detail is not clear, but we were well set up, even if there was no deal, to continue to supply our NI supermarkets," he said. "I think that will be even easier now."


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Manchester city-centre rave condemned by police

He said it was `` clear that the people at this gathering were n't just people from Manchester but from @ @ @ @ @ England '' .

He said it was "clear that the people at this gathering weren't just people from Manchester but from across the North West of England".


bbcuk--2020-12-27--£1.8m lottery winner in West Lothian still to claim cash

`` We 're urging everyone who bought a ticket in this area to check their old EuroMillions tickets again or @ @ @ @ @ could be hiding . ''

"We're urging everyone who bought a ticket in this area to check their old EuroMillions tickets again or look anywhere a missing ticket could be hiding."


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Pi the whale is Christmas treat for Scilly islanders

Wildlife expert Lucy McRobert , who lives on the islands , said there could be two whales , perhaps a @ @ @ @ @ although there are no pictures of the two together .

Wildlife expert Lucy McRobert, who lives on the islands, said there could be two whales, perhaps a mother and a calf, although there are no pictures of the two together.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Brexit deal: Guernsey backs UK agreement

The States Assembly voted for the new trade deal to be extended to Guernsey and for the UK Government to @ @ @ @ @ 's behalf .

The States Assembly voted for the new trade deal to be extended to Guernsey and for the UK Government to ratify it on the island's behalf.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Covid-19: Five ways to stay positive through the winter

It 's perfectly normal to worry , but many of our worries never materialise .
One study of patients with @ @ @ @ @ in 10 worries ever turn out to be real problems .
One explanation is the @ @ @ @ @ It has made us highly tuned to negativity and danger , as a defence against @ @ @ @ @ or serious injury .

Now, a new lockdown in England and similar restrictions across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are adding to the gloom of winter - a season that can be tough for many people even in normal times. But the country's leading mental health experts say there are things that many of us can do to give ourselves a lift. Here are some of their tips.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--UK year in pictures 2020

UK year in pictures 2020

We 've picked a selection of our favourite pictures taken during the past year around the United Kingdom .

Image caption,
A member of the military lays a wreath at Commando Memorial in Spean Bridge, to mark the sacrifice of service men and women who fought in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts. People were asked to observe a two-minute silence on their doorsteps as Remembrance Sunday events across Scotland were cancelled.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Black Lives Matter: My year as an accidental anti-racism activist

`` I was getting a lot of messages from clients , from old friends , from acquaintances and people I @ @ @ @ @ asking me what they can do to be better , or what they can do @ @ @ @

"I was getting a lot of messages from clients, from old friends, from acquaintances and people I don't even know, asking me what they can do to be better, or what they can do to be anti-racist.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--'To be a black, female headteacher is phenomenal'

Evelyn Forde won the Times Education Supplement ( TES ) Headteacher of the Year Award 2020 - the UK 's @ @ @ @ @ for her decisive leadership and transforming the school into a top secondary in the north @ @ @ @ @ She is one of a handful of black , female headteachers focused on encouraging more @ @ @ @ @ education system and raising the aspirations of pupils .
This video was filmed before tougher @ @ @ @ @

Evelyn Forde won the Times Education Supplement (TES) Headteacher of the Year Award 2020 - the UK's 'Oscars' of education - for her decisive leadership and transforming the school into a top secondary in the north London borough of Barnet.
She is one of a handful of black, female headteachers focused on encouraging more BAME leaders in to the education system and raising the aspirations of pupils.
This video was filmed before tougher Covid restrictions were imposed.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--The Papers: 'Vacc to the future' and village hall jabs

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It says a survey of more than 1,300 doctors reveals almost two-thirds have still not had the vaccine. Half believe its delivery to the NHS frontline has been "ad hoc" and a third have no idea when they will be offered it.


bbcuk--2020-12-27--Covid: Record weekly rates in parts of Essex

`` We have recently increased our testing capacity particularly in the south of the county where rates have been high @ @ @ @ @ identified more cases , the figures are not a surprise . ''

"We have recently increased our testing capacity particularly in the south of the county where rates have been high and as this will have identified more cases, the figures are not a surprise."


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Covid: Doctor 'has shed more tears than ever'

`` It 's going to hopefully get us to a plateau stage where we can cope with the numbers that @ @ @ @ @ the numbers coming in with Covid will drop significantly in the next few weeks .
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"It's going to hopefully get us to a plateau stage where we can cope with the numbers that we currently have and hopefully the numbers coming in with Covid will drop significantly in the next few weeks."


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Covid-19: Hospitals under pressure as coronavirus cases rise

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It is worth pointing out though that one reason for the high level of patients is that some are there thanks to drugs and therapies discovered in the past year who might not have survived in the first wave.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Brexit: 'Bumpy' period expected as UK adjusts to new EU rules

`` We know that there will be some disruption as we adjust to new ways of doing business with the @ @ @ @ @ vital that we all take the necessary action now . ''

"We know that there will be some disruption as we adjust to new ways of doing business with the EU, so it is vital that we all take the necessary action now."


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Covid-19: Gove 'confident' schools can reopen in England

`` We have a new strain and it is also the case that we have also had , albeit in @ @ @ @ @ Christmas mixing , so we do have to remain vigilant , '' Mr Gove said @

"We have a new strain and it is also the case that we have also had, albeit in a very limited way, Christmas mixing, so we do have to remain vigilant," Mr Gove said.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Brexit: EU ambassadors approve EU-UK trade deal

They have had three days to analyse the details of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement , since its publication @ @ @ @ @ 1,246-page document had already been seen by member states in previous weeks .

They have had three days to analyse the details of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement, since its publication. But most of the 1,246-page document had already been seen by member states in previous weeks.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Coronavirus: Hundreds of British skiers flee Swiss Verbier quarantine

Ski resorts were crowded in neighbouring Austria at the weekend , but Austria 's quarantine means that very few foreign @ @ @ @ @ For locals too the options are limited , as hotels and restaurants are shut , @ @ @ @ @ the cable car and train services .

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bbcuk--2020-12-28--Snow in Stoke-on-Trent causes problems for drivers

Our highways teams are out across the city .
0.1mm of snow was forecast , 3in has come down .
@ @ @ @ @ yesterday & again between 7-11pm .
Crews have been out since 5am again today .
@ @ @ @ @ routes and are going out again with snow ploughs .
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Heavy snowfall prompted Gloucestershire Police to warn members of the public to take care and to "only go out if it is essential to do so", with particular problems in the Forest of Dean and on the A417 around Birdlip.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Covid-19: Hospital pressure and five things to help this winter

Hospitals and ambulance services are coming under increased pressure as the new coronavirus variant fuels a rise in infections , @ @ @ @ @ London Ambulance Service received as many emergency calls on Boxing Day as it did at @ @ @ @ @ wave of Covid-19 , the BBC has learned .
The service and at least two @ @ @ @ @ call 999 only if there is a serious emergency .
And NHS Providers , which @ @ @ @ @ , said hospitals in London and the south of England were under `` real pressure @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 and other conditions , as well as staff absence .

Hospitals and ambulance services are coming under increased pressure as the new coronavirus variant fuels a rise in infections, health bosses have said. London Ambulance Service received as many emergency calls on Boxing Day as it did at the height of the first wave of Covid-19, the BBC has learned. The service and at least two others have urged people to call 999 only if there is a serious emergency. And NHS Providers, which represents hospital trusts in England, said hospitals in London and the south of England were under "real pressure" due to demand from Covid-19 and other conditions, as well as staff absence.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--South Yorkshire homicides highest since 2007

`` The task force continues to make encouraging progress in tackling violent crime wherever we find it , as well @ @ @ @ @ in our communities who may be susceptible to becoming involved in this type of criminality @ @ @ @ @

"The task force continues to make encouraging progress in tackling violent crime wherever we find it, as well as engaging proactively with those in our communities who may be susceptible to becoming involved in this type of criminality," he said.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Covid support in Stoke-on-Trent 'stopped rough sleeper dying'

`` She saw me when I was rough sleeping so it has just been great this year to be able @ @ @ @ @ and start helping her with her life . ''

"She saw me when I was rough sleeping so it has just been great this year to be able to speak with my daughter and start helping her with her life."


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Chow chow dog survives electric shock on Liverpool rail line

The inspector said : `` As she is a chow chow , her fur was so thick that we do @ @ @ @ @ has any other burn injuries , so she will be shaved at the vet 's @ @ @ @ @ over .

The inspector said: "As she is a chow chow, her fur was so thick that we don't yet know if she has any other burn injuries, so she will be shaved at the vet's so they can check her over.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Coronavirus: Spending lockdown on board a narrowboat

A couple who began living on a narrowboat during the first lockdown have decided to make the canal network their @ @ @ @ @ , 27 , from Essex , and Lauren Coley , 28 , from Hinckley in @ @ @ @ @ friend 's boat after returning from five years of travelling the world , including hitchhiking @ @ @ @ @ it so much they bought their own vessel in mid-September and spent lockdown renovating it @ @ @ @ @ document their experiences on Instagram , have said they are planning to launch a podcast @ @ @ @ @ on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .
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A couple who began living on a narrowboat during the first lockdown have decided to make the canal network their permanent home.
Adam Lind, 27, from Essex, and Lauren Coley, 28, from Hinckley in Leicestershire, lived on a friend's boat after returning from five years of travelling the world, including hitchhiking across Europe.
They liked it so much they bought their own vessel in mid-September and spent lockdown renovating it.
The pair, who document their experiences on Instagram, have said they are planning to launch a podcast.
Video journalist: Harris Millar
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bbcuk--2020-12-28--'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

Dorothy lived to almost 90 .
But she never set foot in India again after leaving as a young girl @ @ @ @ @ her remained important , though .
On high days and holidays she would delight her @ @ @ @ @ in a sari .
But she was in many ways more French , more English @ @ @ @ @ , than she was Indian .
And everywhere , she was always the outsider .

Sheela Bonarjee followed in her aunt's footsteps from India to London in the 1950s, and made several visits to the south of France. She remembers her "Auntie Dorf" as elegant, confident and unconventional. In some ways she was very French, Sheela recalls. "She had wine with every meal, which for me as an Indian was very strange and at times I wondered why I was so sleepy all day." But she spoke French with a pronounced accent.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Books 2021: A pick and mix of what's coming up

The Reverend Richard Coles is as much a media star as a man of the cloth .
He 's known @ @ @ @ @ the 80s bands Bronski Beat and The Communards and now as presenter of Radio 4 @ @ @ @ @ a former Strictly Come Dancing contestant .
Since joining the church , pastoral care has @ @ @ @ @ , and with that comes confronting the reality of death .
Yet when his partner @ @ @ @ @ that followed took Coles by surprise , from the volume of `` sadmin '' he @ @ @ @ @ to the pain of typing a text message to his partner only to realise he @ @ @ @ @ In his memoir , Coles hopes his account of living with grief will help others @ @ @ @ @

The novel: Ishiguro is an "event" novelist in that each new book is heralded by frenzied excitement amongst his fans. And as this is his first since before his 2017 Nobel win, it's likely to create a greater stir. Like some of Ishiguro's previous works, the story is set in the future, or an alternative, unsettling version of the world, and explores the nature of being human. It tells of Klara, an "artificial friend" who longs to find a human owner but as the story unfolds will Klara eventually discover her dream is in fact the stuff of nightmares?


bbcuk--2020-12-28--The Papers: 'Vacc to the future' and village hall jabs

It says a survey of more than 1,300 doctors reveals almost two-thirds have still not had the vaccine .
Half @ @ @ @ @ NHS frontline has been `` ad hoc '' and a third have no idea when @ @ @ @ @ .


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Claire Parry death: Dorset PC Timothy Brehmer was paid after guilty plea

`` As soon as Timothy Brehmer entered his guilty plea at court , fast-track misconduct proceedings were commenced and a @ @ @ @ @ first available opportunity , which resulted in him being dismissed as soon as was practical @ @

"As soon as Timothy Brehmer entered his guilty plea at court, fast-track misconduct proceedings were commenced and a hearing was held at the first available opportunity, which resulted in him being dismissed as soon as was practical."


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Brexit: Emergency lorry park in place for Cairnryan port

`` However , the Cairnryan crossings are important for Scottish exporters and the ports themselves , and are also of @ @ @ @ @ so we are taking action to protect them .

"If they haven't done so already, we would urge all companies to visit our Prepare for Brexit website, which will be maintained by our dedicated staff over the festivities."


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Covid-19: Robin Swann warns against New Year's Eve parties

In an interview for Irish broadcaster RTÉ , he said restrictions should be kept in place until those most at @ @ @ @ @


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Covid: Hospital pressures 'incredibly challenging'

`` Therefore , as you saw yesterday and the day before , health boards making plea for whatever help they @ @ @ @ @ including medical students ex health care professionals , and so on , '' he said @


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Steven Clark: Missing man's voice and walk shown on film

`` Steven had a distinctive walk as a result of a childhood road accident and the footage shows his walk @ @ @ @ @ his voice when he is sat at a computer and speaking , '' he said @

"Steven had a distinctive walk as a result of a childhood road accident and the footage shows his walk, and you also hear his voice when he is sat at a computer and speaking," he said.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid-19: Health workers 'back in eye of storm', says NHS chief

`` We think that by late spring with vaccine supplies continuing to come on stream we will have been able @ @ @ @ @ across this country Covid vaccination , '' he said .

He told BBC Breakfast: "We felt during April that there would be an end to this but actually we're now seeing a third peak so trying to keep our colleagues and our teams going through this time is just incredibly difficult."


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Covid-19: Concern at 'unprecedented' infection level in England

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It is worth pointing out though that one reason for the high level of patients is that some are there thanks to drugs and therapies discovered in the past year who might not have survived in the first wave.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Parents warned of 'sharp rise' in eating disorders

He added : `` The increased focus on food over the Christmas period , coupled with the deluge of diet @ @ @ @ @ can be a toxic combination for young people at risk of an eating disorder , @ @ @ @ @ than ever to be aware of the early signs and to take action quickly .
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He added: "The increased focus on food over the Christmas period, coupled with the deluge of diet messaging in the New Year can be a toxic combination for young people at risk of an eating disorder, so it is more important than ever to be aware of the early signs and to take action quickly."


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Everton v Man City match off over Covid-19

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Manchester City 's Premier League match at Everton on Monday was postponed four hours before kick-off because of an outbreak of coronavirus at the club .
City reported new positive coronavirus tests on Monday , in addition to those they had confirmed on Christmas Day .
The Premier League then agreed at a board meeting to postpone the match .
Following the confirmation of Monday 's positive tests , City said their training ground would be closed for an `` indeterminate period '' .
City cited `` a risk the virus could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` security of the bubble compromised '' .
On Christmas Day , City reported that Gabriel Jesus , Kyle Walker and two staff members had tested positive for coronavirus .
The postponement came on a day that saw a number of English Football League matches called off because of Covid-19 .
In League One , Rochdale announced their next two fixtures would be postponed , while Doncaster confirmed their next three games had been postponed .
League Two side Morecambe said their next two matches had been called off too .
Manchester City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League match to be called off because of coronavirus since the top flight 's resumption in June .
Newcastle 's match at Aston Villa , scheduled for early December , was also postponed .
A City statement said : `` After the latest round of Covid-19 testing , the club returned a number of positive cases , in addition to the four already reported on Christmas Day .
`` Based on strong medical advice the Premier League , in consultation with both clubs , have decided to postpone the fixture . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our players were prepared for the game , as were both the team staff and everyone at Goodison .
Match day is the most important date in our calendar .
And this was a big one .
`` While Everton will always have public safety uppermost , we will be requesting full disclosure of all the information that Manchester City provided to the Premier League so the club can be clear on why this decision was taken . ''
The Premier League said the rise in cases at City `` created uncertainty '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received medical advice that the match should be postponed '' .
A league statement continued : `` The board agreed to rearrange the game as a precaution , and further testing will now take place tomorrow [ Tuesday ] .
`` The decision has been taken with the health of players and staff the priority .
`` The Premier League continues to have full confidence in its protocols and rules , and the way in which all clubs are implementing them . ''
City are scheduled to play at Chelsea on Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup semi-final at Manchester United on Wednesday , 6 January .
The club said their squad and those in their associated bubble will be tested before a decision is made whether to resume training .
It is fair to say this news has been greeted with disappointment at Everton , given they had the chance to join Liverpool at the top of the Premier League - and are still allowed supporters at matches at Goodison Park , with Merseyside in Tier 2 under the UK government 's coronavirus restrictions .
The club were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday afternoon and while it is understood they are not angry about the situation , they are looking for full disclosure from the Premier League for the precise reasons they came to the decision they did .
As for City , they will probably never know the precise reasons for the outbreak .
However , they did play Arsenal in the EFL Cup at Emirates Stadium on 22 December , by which time London had been put in Tier 4 , and City have been told positive cases have subsequently been reported at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the short term , their training ground has been closed and all players and staff will be tested on Tuesday .
This is the same procedure Newcastle had to go through earlier in December , after their match at Aston Villa was called off .
With a congested fixture list , City 's Premier League match at Chelsea on Sunday 3 January and EFL Cup semi-final at Manchester United on Wednesday 6 January are both at risk .
However , unlike Leyton Orient , who had to forfeit their tie against Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was ravaged by positive coronavirus tests , the semi-final would be rearranged .
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Manchester City said on Christmas Day that Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus had tested positive for coronavirus
Manchester City's Premier League match at Everton on Monday was postponed four hours before kick-off because of an outbreak of coronavirus at the club.
Everton said they would request "full disclosure" of the information City provided to the Premier League that led to the postponement.
City reported new positive coronavirus tests on Monday, in addition to those they had confirmed on Christmas Day.
The Premier League then agreed at a board meeting to postpone the match.
Following the confirmation of Monday's positive tests, City said their training ground would be closed for an "indeterminate period".
City cited "a risk the virus could spread" among the squad with the "security of the bubble compromised".
On Christmas Day, City reported that Gabriel Jesus, Kyle Walker and two staff members had tested positive for coronavirus.
The postponement came on a day that saw a number of English Football League matches called off because of Covid-19.
In League One, Rochdale announced their next two fixtures would be postponed, while Doncaster confirmed their next three games had been postponed.
League Two side Morecambe said their next two matches had been called off too.
Manchester City's trip to Everton is the second Premier League match to be called off because of coronavirus since the top flight's resumption in June. Newcastle's match at Aston Villa, scheduled for early December, was also postponed.
A City statement said: "After the latest round of Covid-19 testing, the club returned a number of positive cases, in addition to the four already reported on Christmas Day.
"Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture."
Everton said in a statement: "Our players were prepared for the game, as were both the team staff and everyone at Goodison. Match day is the most important date in our calendar. And this was a big one.
"While Everton will always have public safety uppermost, we will be requesting full disclosure of all the information that Manchester City provided to the Premier League so the club can be clear on why this decision was taken."
The Premier League said the rise in cases at City "created uncertainty" and that the competition's board "received medical advice that the match should be postponed".
A league statement continued: "The board agreed to rearrange the game as a precaution, and further testing will now take place tomorrow [Tuesday].
"The decision has been taken with the health of players and staff the priority.
"The Premier League continues to have full confidence in its protocols and rules, and the way in which all clubs are implementing them."
City are scheduled to play at Chelsea on Sunday, 3 January, followed by their Carabao Cup semi-final at Manchester United on Wednesday, 6 January.
The club said their squad and those in their associated bubble will be tested before a decision is made whether to resume training.
Analysis
BBC Sport's Simon Stone
It is fair to say this news has been greeted with disappointment at Everton, given they had the chance to join Liverpool at the top of the Premier League - and are still allowed supporters at matches at Goodison Park, with Merseyside in Tier 2 under the UK government's coronavirus restrictions.
The club were only alerted to a potential problem on Monday afternoon and whilst it is understood they are not angry about the situation, they are looking for full disclosure from the Premier League for the precise reasons they came to the decision they did.
As for City, they will probably never know the precise reasons for the outbreak.
However, they did play Arsenal in the EFL Cup at Emirates Stadium on 22 December, by which time London had been put in Tier 4, and City have been told positive cases have subsequently been reported at the hotel they were staying in.
In the short term, their training ground has been closed and all players and staff will be tested on Tuesday.
This is the same procedure Newcastle had to go through earlier in December, after their match at Aston Villa was called off.
With a congested fixture list, City's Premier League match at Chelsea on Sunday 3 January and EFL Cup semi-final at Manchester United on Wednesday 6 January are both at risk.
However, unlike Leyton Orient, who had to forfeit their tie against Tottenham earlier in the competition when their squad was ravaged by positive coronavirus tests, the semi-final would be rearranged.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Heavy snow in Midlands leads to travel warnings and road disruption

Heavy snowfall prompted Gloucestershire Police to warn members of the public to take care and to `` only go out @ @ @ @ @ do so '' , with particular problems in the Forest of Dean and on the @ @ @ @


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Mansfield landslide: Families evacuated for second time in a year

A spokeswoman had said previously , soil had slipped at the rear of two properties , but this had been @ @ @ @ @ drop zone and behind the barriers that were installed by the council in November 2019 @ @

A spokeswoman had said previously, soil had slipped at the rear of two properties, but this had been "contained within the defined drop zone and behind the barriers that were installed by the council in November 2019".


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Martin Lambie-Nairn: Designer behind famous BBC and Channel 4 'idents' dies

`` All branding is about setting yourself apart and trying to be clear to your audience or customers that you @ @ @ @ @ values , '' he continued .

"All branding is about setting yourself apart and trying to be clear to your audience or customers that you stand for this set of values," he continued.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Plumstead death: Woman charged with murder of boy, 4

The woman appeared at Bromley Magistrates Court on Monday and was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey @ @ @

The woman appeared at Bromley Magistrates Court on Monday and was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Kent lorry queue down to 60 vehicles after border closure

Traffic flow systems used during cross-Channel disruption came into force over the last week , including Operations Brock and Stack @ @ @ @ @ the M20 and use lorry parks , including the site at Manston Airport .

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bbcuk--2020-12-28--Rare black fox sighting in Somerset brings traffic to a standstill

`` The car in front of me stopped and then I saw what I thought was a stray dog at @ @ @ @ @ closer I realised it was a fox , '' said Mr Singh , from Bristol @

"The car in front of me stopped and then I saw what I thought was a stray dog at first but as it got closer I realised it was a fox," said Mr Singh.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Covid in Scotland: Confirmed cases pass 120,000

The new strain of the virus has been identified as part of this outbreak , which has grown from from @ @ @ @ @ to 142 on Monday .

The new strain of the virus has been identified as part of this outbreak, which has grown from from 64 cases on Boxing Day to 142 on Monday.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'

In February , personal trainer Vicky Brown was earning a good living , celebrating a significant birthday and thinking about @ @ @ @ @ exams .
Then , like many people , her world suddenly changed .
As London @ @ @ @ @ business collapsed , her children ’ s school shutdown and the outdoor-loving single mum soon @ @ @ @ @ her family fed .
So how does she reflect on what ’ s happened in @ @ @ @ @ she learned from the experience ?
This film , by Elise Wicker , is part @ @ @ @ @ called ‘ 2020 and me ’ , a short series of films from around the @ @ @ @ @ events of 2020 have affected them .

In February, personal trainer Vicky Brown was earning a good living, celebrating a significant birthday and thinking about her children’s upcoming exams.
Then, like many people, her world suddenly changed. As London went into lockdown, her business collapsed, her children’s school shutdown and the outdoor-loving single mum soon found herself struggling to keep her family fed.
So how does she reflect on what’s happened in 2020, and what has she learned from the experience?
This film, by Elise Wicker, is part of a series of films called ‘2020 and me’, a short series of films from around the world looking at how the events of 2020 have affected them.
Series producer: Dan Curtis


bbcuk--2020-12-28--The Papers: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'

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The Guardian says the issue hangs in the balance. According to the paper, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is understood to be mounting a "rearguard action" against senior colleagues who are alarmed by advice that reopening them next week will make it impossible to keep the reproduction rate of the virus - the R number - below one.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Motor neurone disease: Northampton mum 'needs to see daughter start school'

`` This is not just a mother 's hope , this could really happen in the next few years .
@ @ @ @ @ minds working on this in the UK .
We just need more funding . ''

"This is not just a mother's hope, this could really happen in the next few years. We have the most brilliant minds working on this in the UK. We just need more funding."


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Covid in Scotland: 'Stay at home' plea amid Wigtownshire outbreak

`` In the days to come , a percentage of people among these newly diagnosed Covid cases will grow ill @ @ @ @ @ needing hospitalisation is likely to increase - potentially impacting on our ability to provide help @ @ @ @ @ it for any number of other non-Covid reasons - whether that 's heart attacks , @ @ @ @ @ etc .

"In the days to come, a percentage of people among these newly diagnosed Covid cases will grow ill and the number of people needing hospitalisation is likely to increase - potentially impacting on our ability to provide help to those people who need it for any number of other non-Covid reasons - whether that's heart attacks, strokes, car accidents, etc.


bbcuk--2020-12-28--Brexit: NI MPs to vote against trade deal in Commons

`` Many things have been left unaddressed and kicked down the road ... we 'll be saying to the government @ @ @ @ @ which we believe are resolvable , '' he said .

"Many things have been left unaddressed and kicked down the road... we'll be saying to the government that these are still issues which we believe are resolvable," he said.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid: Teachers' union wants answers over school closures

A spokeswoman added : `` We are closely monitoring the impact of the decisions we have taken to protect people @ @ @ @ @ move to alert level four and the decision to provide online learning for the final @ @ @ @ @ and college students .

He added: "There's not a head teacher that doesn't want all the kids in school but I would just like people to note that there are 300 adults in our school in a relatively confined space, working together - they can't socially distance from themselves or the kids because of the nature of the work."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Wag and Company friendship dogs combat Covid-19 loneliness

`` Everyone has risen to the challenge of virtual befriending ... just trying to make sure that everyone knows we @ @ @ @ @ they 're not forgotten and we 'll be back with them just as soon as @ @ @ @

"Everyone has risen to the challenge of virtual befriending... just trying to make sure that everyone knows we're thinking about them, they're not forgotten and we'll be back with them just as soon as we can."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid: UK faces 'catastrophe' without tougher action, warns scientist

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Prof Hayward, a professor of infectious disease epidemiology at University College London, said he thought schools would have to return "maybe a little bit later" but that having schools open would mean "we're going to have to have increased, strict restrictions in other areas of society to pay for that".


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid-19: Military back-up for pupil testing programme

`` We do n't know where we are going to get the volunteers from , we do n't know how @ @ @ @ @ the vetting done in time , '' she said .
`` Really what we need @ @ @ @ @ . ''

"We now know it's pernicious and we know that it affects young people as well as older people. It does seem to me, if we are going to get on top of the spread of the disease we have to do something about young people going back to school."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--UK shares jump as markets react to Brexit deal

Among the biggest risers in London was drug firm AstraZeneca , which gained 3.9 % on reports that the government @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 vaccine , paving the way for UK citizens to receive it as early as @ @ @

After four years of uncertainty, the deal made it a lot more clear what the UK's relationship with its closest neighbours is likely to look like in the years ahead. It also removed the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, which had put downward pressure on markets.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid: Sydney beach party sparks 'backpacker' deportation threat


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid: Lockdown visits to Brecon Beacons 'disappointing'

`` But we 've still got quite a lot of time to go before this pandemic is under control , @ @ @ @ @ over the next month or so . ''

Garry, a dog walker from the local area, said: "If you go into a shop there's more people in the shop than there is on the mountain today and you're closer in the shop than what you are here today, so it's not too bad I don't think."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Yorkshire travel disruption as snow falls

First Bus warned of a number of disruptions in South and West Yorkshire , while Stagecoach said the snow had @ @ @ @ @ `` all services in Sheffield '' .

First Bus warned of a number of disruptions in South and West Yorkshire, while Stagecoach said the snow had caused delays and diversions to "all services in Sheffield".


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Brexit vote: Starmer faces Labour revolt over backing for deal

`` I 'm not going to say to you that this is the deal that Labour would have secured because @ @ @ @ @ this is a thin deal - but we do n't want to create more problems @ @ @ @ @ preventing the implementation of what the government has achieved . ''

"I'm not going to say to you that this is the deal that Labour would have secured because it really isn't - this is a thin deal - but we don't want to create more problems for businesses right now by preventing the implementation of what the government has achieved."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Nurse who nearly died from Covid returns to work

The children are doing `` really well '' , but after such a `` rubbish year '' they decided to @ @ @ @ @ in October for some early festive cheer - and the gift from Rod Stewart is @ @ @ @ @ holiday abroad for them all next year .

The course was put on hold for 12 weeks so her fellow students could get to work helping with the deluge of patients caused by the first wave of coronavirus - but Natasha was able to use this time to start her recovery.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Green body gives verdict on Boris Johnson carbon-cutting policies

The authors note that the UK has the chance to lead the world on climate policies at the vital global @ @ @ @ @ next year .
But they say : `` The UK can only lead if it @ @ @ @ @ order . ''

The authors note that the UK has the chance to lead the world on climate policies at the vital global climate conference hosted by Glasgow next year. But they say: "The UK can only lead if it has its own house in order."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Bath WW2 grenade magnet fisher given kit for Christmas

`` The magnet was a Christmas present and it was the first time that I 've used it and about @ @ @ @ @ water , '' he said .

"The magnet was a Christmas present and it was the first time that I've used it and about the fifth throw into the water," he said.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid: 'Huge thanks' to health workers - NHS England boss

NHS England chief executive Sir Simon Stevens has offered `` huge thanks '' to healthcare workers for their service during @ @ @ @ @ country owes them an `` enormous debt of gratitude '' .
Sir Simon predicts that @ @ @ @ @ vaccinated by late spring , but warns that `` we are back in the eye @ @ @ @ @ second wave of coronavirus '' .

NHS England chief executive Sir Simon Stevens has offered "huge thanks" to healthcare workers for their service during the pandemic, saying the country owes them an "enormous debt of gratitude".
Sir Simon predicts that all vulnerable people will be vaccinated by late spring, but warns that "we are back in the eye of the storm with this second wave of coronavirus".
Read more:Health workers 'back in eye of storm'


bbcuk--2020-12-29--The Papers: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'

The Guardian says the issue hangs in the balance .
According to the paper , Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is @ @ @ @ @ `` rearguard action '' against senior colleagues who are alarmed by advice that reopening them @ @ @ @ @ impossible to keep the reproduction rate of the virus - the R number - below @ @


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Three people found dead in Failsworth house

Police were called by paramedics who had responded to a `` report of concern for welfare '' on Oldham Road @ @ @ @ @ GMT on Monday .

"It is important that we are able to establish the circumstances around this tragedy and get the answers for their loved ones through a thorough and comprehensive investigation, and therefore we must keep an open-mind at this very early stage until we have the results of forensic examinations in due course."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid in Scotland: Shetland 'set for level 4 restrictions' if cases rise

`` This is not a time to judge or point fingers but rather for each one of us to look @ @ @ @ @ ensure that we are doing everything possible to keep ourselves and others safe .

"This is not a time to judge or point fingers but rather for each one of us to look at our own actions and ensure that we are doing everything possible to keep ourselves and others safe.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Brexit: No risk to NI's place in UK, says Sammy Wilson

But Mr Wilson said : `` I can guarantee that once people in Northern Ireland - unionists and nationalists , @ @ @ @ @ at the benefits of being part of the fifth biggest economy in the world , @ @ @ @ @ believe will grow as a result of Brexit and strengthen as a result of Brexit… @ @ @ @ @ understand that their future lies with Britain . ''

But Mr Wilson said: "I can guarantee that once people in Northern Ireland - unionists and nationalists, Catholics and Protestants - look at the benefits of being part of the fifth biggest economy in the world, and an economy that I believe will grow as a result of Brexit and strengthen as a result of Brexit… I believe that they will understand that their future lies with Britain."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid: UK surge in cases an 'extreme concern'


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid in Scotland: 'Stay at home' Hogmanay plea as cases hit record high

`` As we head into the Hogmanay and new year period I really do appeal to people to stay out @ @ @ @ @ , celebrate new year in your own home only with your own household . ''

"As we head into the Hogmanay and new year period I really do appeal to people to stay out of the homes of others, celebrate new year in your own home only with your own household."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Brexit: Boris Johnson urges MPs to back 'historic' trade deal

In a speech opening five hours of Commons debate , Mr Johnson is expected to say : `` The central @ @ @ @ @ to accomplish something which the British people always knew in their hearts could be done @ @ @ @ @ told was impossible - namely that we could trade and cooperate with our European neighbours @ @ @ @ @ friendship and goodwill , whilst retaining sovereign control of our laws and our national destiny @ @

"We now have a new future to look forward to," he said. "It won't be the same. We should never have pretended it will and that's OK. It is time to come together and to move on."


bbcuk--2020-12-30--UK's 1960s French 'Soviet spy' plot with Sunday Times revealed in memos

`` I accordingly saw Mr Evans last evening for a few minutes and put the idea to him .
I @ @ @ @ @ start from the point that Philby 's memoirs seemed likely to appear in Paris Match @ @ @ @ @ speculate whether the French had escaped the penetration which Philby and company had successfully achieved @ @ @ @ @ with the idea but made no promises . ''

"I accordingly saw Mr Evans last evening for a few minutes and put the idea to him. I suggested that the article might start from the point that Philby's memoirs seemed likely to appear in Paris Match and then go on to speculate whether the French had escaped the penetration which Philby and company had successfully achieved here… He seemed quite taken with the idea but made no promises."


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Impressionist Rory Bremner 'saved Sir John Major's bacon' amid MPs revolt

`` Honestly , who 'd have thought that without a spoof phone call , a group of Eurosceptic backbenchers might @ @ @ @ @ to resign and taken us out of the EU .
What are the chances of @ @ @

The next day, Grade confirmed none of the calls to MPs would be broadcast, and that any future calls would require his permission - which he would not give if they "touched on political matters".


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid-19: 'Significant rise' in new cases among young adults in NI

`` All acute hospitals are planning for this further surge in activity which we probably expect in mid-January , so @ @ @ @ @ can expect is actually up to double the figures that we have currently . ''

"All acute hospitals are planning for this further surge in activity which we probably expect in mid-January, so for us, what we can expect is actually up to double the figures that we have currently."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Brexit: UK sausage makers face EU export ban

The British Meat Processors Association 's ( BMPA ) chief executive Nick Allen said : “ This was just one @ @ @ @ @ causing us some concern , but I guess towards the end we sort of knew @ @ @ @ @ come through in the negotiations , the way they were going .

The British Meat Processors Association's (BMPA) chief executive Nick Allen said: “This was just one of the issues that was causing us some concern, but I guess towards the end we sort of knew that wasn't going to come through in the negotiations, the way they were going.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Harry and Meghan say 'love wins' in first podcast from Spotify deal

Prince Harry says he wants to pass on a lesson from 2020 `` about how important it is to take @ @ @ @ @ how meaningful our connections are , even when they 're physically impossible '' .

Prince Harry says he wants to pass on a lesson from 2020 "about how important it is to take care of one another and how meaningful our connections are, even when they're physically impossible".


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Murder investigation after 80-year-old found dead in Essex

Detectives have appealed for any doorbell , dashcam or CCTV footage of the area , particularly after 15:00 GMT on @ @

Detectives have appealed for any doorbell, dashcam or CCTV footage of the area, particularly after 15:00 GMT on Monday.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Michael Sheen 'gave OBE back' to deliver monarchy lecture

Mr Sheen said he meant `` absolutely no disrespect '' in returning the OBE , and that he had felt @ @ @ @ @ have received it , noting it had helped his career both inside and outside of @ @

Mr Sheen said he meant "absolutely no disrespect" in returning the OBE, and that he had felt "incredibly honoured" to have received it, noting it had helped his career both inside and outside of acting.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Ryanair and Wizz Air deny votes to UK investors after EU exit

Ryanair said in a statement to the London stock exchange : `` These resolutions will remain in place until the @ @ @ @ @ that the ownership and control of the company is no longer such that there is @ @ @ @ @ licences . ''

Ryanair said in a statement to the London stock exchange: "These resolutions will remain in place until the board of the company determines that the ownership and control of the company is no longer such that there is any risk to the airline licences."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid: Police turn away Londoners visiting Brecon Beacons

Garry , a dog walker from the local area , said : `` If you go into a shop there @ @ @ @ @ shop than there is on the mountain today and you 're closer in the shop @ @ @ @ @ today , so it 's not too bad I do n't think . ''

Garry, a dog walker from the local area, said: "If you go into a shop there's more people in the shop than there is on the mountain today and you're closer in the shop than what you are here today, so it's not too bad I don't think."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in your area?

are where COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate .
Source : ONS , NRS and NISRA - data updated @ @ @ @ @ have tested positive for coronavirus .
The `` average area '' means the middle ranking @ @ @ @ @ when ranked by cases per 100,000 people .
Public health bodies may occasionally revise their @ @ @ @ @ by age only available for England .
Source : UK public health bodies - updated @ @

Based on the survey, the estimated peak of the pandemic, in cases if not in deaths, was in late March 2022, where at one point about 4.9 million people were thought to have the virus. However, the survey did not capture the first wave of the pandemic, with trials only beginning in England in April 2020.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid-19: Worcester paramedics marry at fifth attempt

`` It was a really nice little reception , '' he said .
`` A lot of friends and family @ @ @ @ @ room working from home on their own , so it was really nice to actually @ @ @ @

"It was a really nice little reception," he said. "A lot of friends and family have been stuck in a room working from home on their own, so it was really nice to actually meet up."


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown

`` Entrepreneurs will often find it difficult to accept the restrictions of being an employee once again , after they @ @ @ @ @ freedom , and sense of achievement associated with being on their own , '' says @ @ @ @ @ IMD Business School .

"Entrepreneurs will often find it difficult to accept the restrictions of being an employee once again, after they have tasted the excitement, freedom, and sense of achievement associated with being on their own," says Prof Cyril Bouquet of the IMD Business School.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

`` If you rushed to buy some basic masks a few months back , do n't hesitate to invest in @ @ @ @ @ as well as masks you simply find attractive now that we 're in it for @ @ @ @ @ more you like the masks you 've got , the easier they are to commit @ @ @ @

"If you rushed to buy some basic masks a few months back, don't hesitate to invest in both high-quality, breathable fabrics as well as masks you simply find attractive now that we're in it for the long haul. The more you like the masks you've got, the easier they are to commit to wearing."


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Cassette sales double in a year with Lady Gaga best-selling album on tape

But cassette sales have been going up for a few years now , which BPI boss Geoff Taylor puts down @ @ @ @ @ of collectable physical formats '' .

But cassette sales have been going up for a few years now, which BPI boss Geoff Taylor puts down to "the timeless appeal of collectable physical formats".


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Racism in the military? A former RAF officer's story

Efforts to tackle racism and sexism in the armed forces have been described as `` sclerotic '' according to the @ @ @ @ @ within the military .
Nicola Williams , who leaves her post as the Service Complaints @ @ @ @ @ the year , has repeatedly highlighted concerns that women and ethnic minorities in the services @ @ @ @ @ of complaints about bullying harassment and discrimination in the military .
The BBC 's Defence @ @ @ @ @ one former officer who says his concerns about racism in the military were never properly @ @

Efforts to tackle racism and sexism in the armed forces have been described as "sclerotic" according to the independent Ombudsman who oversees complaints within the military.
Nicola Williams, who leaves her post as the Service Complaints Ombudsman at the end of the year, has repeatedly highlighted concerns that women and ethnic minorities in the services account for a disproportionate number of complaints about bullying harassment and discrimination in the military.
The BBC's Defence Correspondent Jonathan Beale spoke to one former officer who says his concerns about racism in the military were never properly addressed.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital

Puppeteers from London 's Little Angel Theatre are hoping to get back onto their hospital rounds in 2021 .
Their @ @ @ @ @ Where ?
was devised with the help of Great Ormond Street hospital .
It is @ @ @ @ @ can be positioned at the end of sick children 's beds .
After a mini-tour @ @ @ @ @ the show 's creators are now raising funds to make it available digitally , and @ @ @ @ @ children 's wards once Covid restrictions are lifted .

Puppeteers from London's Little Angel Theatre are hoping to get back onto their hospital rounds in 2021.
Their show If Not Here...Where? was devised with the help of Great Ormond Street hospital. It is contained in a box which can be positioned at the end of sick children's beds.
After a mini-tour of hospitals last year, the show's creators are now raising funds to make it available digitally, and for a further tour of children's wards once Covid restrictions are lifted.
Video journalist: Alex Stanger


bbcuk--2020-12-29--The Papers: 'New tiers eve' and PM's Brexit 'triumph'

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One source tells the paper: "Delaying for a week is not going to be enough for the scientists. If we are going to do something, then it needs to be for the whole of January".


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Covid-19: First vaccine patient has her second jab

`` Our hardworking staff who have been involved in the vaccination programme have remained in contact with Margaret 's family @ @ @ @ @ are delighted that Margaret has been continuing to recover well at home following her discharge @ @ @ @ @ Mr Hardy .

"Our hardworking staff who have been involved in the vaccination programme have remained in contact with Margaret's family since that day and we are delighted that Margaret has been continuing to recover well at home following her discharge from hospital," said Mr Hardy.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--MSPs recalled to Holyrood to debate Brexit deal

It says the legislation `` will receive severely limited scrutiny '' in particular from the Scottish Parliament , and calls @ @ @ @ @ `` seek a pause in current implementation while special arrangement are made to take account @ @ @ @ @

She added: "Throughout, the SNP has asked one question of itself - not what can be practically delivered, but how can Brexit be used to crank up grievance and promote the only thing Nicola Sturgeon has ever cared about: independence.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Lough Foyle: Large oil tanker runs aground

`` Contact was established with the master of the vessel and no damage or pollution was reported , '' they @ @

The Tun Liffey had to be rescued after grounding close to Magilligan Point at the mouth of Lough Foyle about 09:10 BST on Tuesday.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Covid: 'NHS staff need vaccine first' as pressures mount

The UK has ordered 100 million doses , of which people need two each , but it can be stored @ @ @ @ @ to move about unlike the Pfizer which has to be kept above -70C .

The UK has ordered 100 million doses, of which people need two each, but it can be stored in fridges and is easier to move about unlike the Pfizer which has to be kept above -70C.


bbcuk--2020-12-29--Daniel Appleton guilty of murdering wife and pensioner

A man has been found guilty of beating an elderly woman to death with her own walking stick , before @ @ @ @ @ wife .

A man has been found guilty of beating an elderly woman to death with her own walking stick, before using it to murder his wife.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Covid-19: Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine approved for use in UK

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However, unpublished data suggests that leaving a longer gap between the first and second doses increases the overall effectiveness of the jab - in the sub-group given the vaccine this way it was found to be 70% effective after the first dose.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Covid: Millions more braced for tougher rules in England

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Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Mr Hancock said it was clear from recent data that the number of infections was rising in other parts of the country - not just in London and the South East "as it was in the last few weeks".


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Brexit: Boris Johnson promises 'new chapter' ahead of trade deal vote

Mr Johnson added that there was a `` unifying thread '' in the bill of wanting a `` new relationship @ @ @ @ @ as sovereign equals , joined by friendship , commerce , history , interests and values @ @ @ @ @ 's freedom of action and recognising that we have nothing to fear if we sometimes @ @ @ @ @ '' .

"We now have a new future to look forward to," he said. "It won't be the same. We should never have pretended it will and that's OK. It is time to come together and to move on."


bbcuk--2020-12-30--UK house prices see highest growth in six years in 2020

He said buyers require more space - both inside and out for the family and to work from home - @ @ @ @ @ advantage of the stamp duty holiday if they can .

"Though rising unemployment levels are an obvious threat to property values, demand should remain relatively strong as it still costs less to own than to rent and money is about as cheap as it gets."


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Covid: School return expected to be delayed by Williamson

`` But , '' he added , `` the new variant does make that much easier for this disease to @ @ @ @ @ going to protect education as much as we can , and the education secretary is @ @ @ @ @ proposals . ''

"But," he added, "the new variant does make that much easier for this disease to transmit, so we are going to protect education as much as we can, and the education secretary is going to set out his proposals."


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Covid: Essex declares major incident over virus cases

He said : `` The NHS is doing all it can to help itself .
We need to keep the @ @ @ @ @ through the hospitals at a rate that means it does n't back up to the @ @ @ @

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bbcuk--2020-12-30--Met Office issue more snow and ice warnings for Wales

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bbcuk--2020-12-30--Helicopter rescue after woman falls on icy Pentland Hills

He said : `` The casualty was well equipped for the walk she had planned .
It was just an @ @ @ @ @ of the hill as the paths are very icy just now .
In those conditions @ @ @ @ @ to stay warm once they have stopped moving . ''

He said: "The casualty was well equipped for the walk she had planned. It was just an unfortunate slip on the top of the hill as the paths are very icy just now. In those conditions it is difficult for anyone to stay warm once they have stopped moving."


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Blackburn death: Murder probe after death of 'much-loved' father

Det Insp Mark Dickinson , of Lancashire Police said Mr Scott 's death was being treated as an `` isolated @ @ @ @ @ thought to be a wider threat to the public '' but there would be `` @ @ @ @ @ in the area in the next few days .

Detectives are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward, saying it could be crucial to the investigation.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Crash driver walking on Hampshire M27 motorway killed by lorry

Police said the 41-year-old got out of his Peugeot car after it hit the central reservation of the M27 near @ @ @ @ @ He was then struck by a Royal Mail lorry .

Police said the 41-year-old got out of his Peugeot car after it hit the central reservation of the M27 near Southampton on Tuesday evening. He was then struck by a Royal Mail lorry.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Convicted killer Ryan Hill on the run from Doncaster open prison

South Yorkshire Police said he was known to have links to the Wakefield and Upton areas , as well as @ @ @ @ @ near Thirsk .

South Yorkshire Police said he was known to have links to the Wakefield and Upton areas, as well as Milton Keynes and Sowerby, near Thirsk.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--'It put fire in my belly': Meet the lockdown entrepreneurs

`` Entrepreneurs will often find it difficult to accept the restrictions of being an employee once again , after they @ @ @ @ @ freedom , and sense of achievement associated with being on their own , '' says @ @ @ @ @ IMD Business School .

"Entrepreneurs will often find it difficult to accept the restrictions of being an employee once again, after they have tasted the excitement, freedom, and sense of achievement associated with being on their own," says Prof Cyril Bouquet of the IMD Business School.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Cannabis oil: 'I've spent £34,000 to keep my epileptic daughter alive'

His father Matt Hughes said : `` Last week he painted his first picture , he is doing so well @ @ @ @ @ has really improved .
It is so unfair that the burden is on us to @ @ @ @

His father Matt Hughes said: "Last week he painted his first picture, he is doing so well, his quality of life has really improved. It is so unfair that the burden is on us to fund it."


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Hancock on Oxford-AstraZenica Covid-19 vaccine UK approval

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the approval of the Oxford-AstraZenica vaccine is a `` significant moment '' and offers `` @ @ @ @ @ The UK has ordered 100 million doses - enough to vaccinate 50 million people against @ @

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the approval of the Oxford-AstraZenica vaccine is a "significant moment" and offers "a way out".
The UK has ordered 100 million doses - enough to vaccinate 50 million people against Covid-19.


bbcuk--2020-12-01--Covid: What is the Oxford vaccine and how does it work?

The coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford has been approved for use in the UK .
The UK @ @ @ @ @ from the manufacturer AstraZeneca - enough to vaccinate 50 million people .
The approval , @ @ @ @ @ means the vaccine is both safe and effective .

The coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford has been approved for use in the UK.
The UK has ordered 100 million doses from the manufacturer AstraZeneca - enough to vaccinate 50 million people.
The approval, by the medicines regulator, means the vaccine is both safe and effective.
Health correspondent Laura Foster explains how the vaccine works.
Video by Laura Foster, Mattea Bubalo and Aoife McKenna


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Fox and photographer strike up unlikely friendship

An aspiring wildlife photographer has formed an unlikely friendship with a fox .
Tony Putman , from Crowborough , East @ @ @ @ @ the vixen while walking his dogs in nearby Edenbridge , and struck up a bond @ @ @ @ @ .
Tony combines his job as a gardener with his passion for taking pictures of @ @ @ @ @ built up a loyal following on social media after befriending a series of robins .
@ @ @ @ @ 's a great privilege to actually interact with the animals and have the mutual respect @ @ @ @ @

An aspiring wildlife photographer has formed an unlikely friendship with a fox.
Tony Putman, from Crowborough, East Sussex, first came across the vixen while walking his dogs in nearby Edenbridge, and struck up a bond by giving it dog treats.
Tony combines his job as a gardener with his passion for taking pictures of animals.
He has already built up a loyal following on social media after befriending a series of robins.
He said: "It's a great privilege to actually interact with the animals and have the mutual respect with each other."


bbcuk--2020-12-30--The Papers: 'New tiers eve' and PM's Brexit 'triumph'

One source tells the paper : `` Delaying for a week is not going to be enough for the scientists @ @ @ @ @ to do something , then it needs to be for the whole of January '' @

One source tells the paper: "Delaying for a week is not going to be enough for the scientists. If we are going to do something, then it needs to be for the whole of January".


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Scotland's medical staff to support Oxford vaccine rollout

She added : `` It 's all about vaccinating as much of the population as we possibly can .
Until @ @ @ @ @ vaccine that we 've had , our strategy has been very much about individual protection @

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has been developed at a pace that would have been unthinkable before the pandemic. It was designed in the first months of 2020, tested on the first volunteer in April, and has since been through large-scale clinical trials involving thousands of people.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Covid-19: Robin Swann welcomes approval of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

`` He said he must also have regard to the thousands of vulnerable children in Northern Ireland and the effect @ @ @ @ @ could have on those children in special schools with particular learning difficulties and specialist needs @


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout to start in Wales next week

`` Please do not to phone your GP , pharmacy or hospital asking when you will get a vaccine .
@ @ @ @ @ of the groups eligible for the vaccine , they will be invited to attend a @ @ @ @ @ been set up to ensure patient safety and that of the healthcare professionals . ''

"Please do not to phone your GP, pharmacy or hospital asking when you will get a vaccine. When someone is in one of the groups eligible for the vaccine, they will be invited to attend a dedicated clinic which will have been set up to ensure patient safety and that of the healthcare professionals."


bbcuk--2020-12-30--'We're fighting as hard as we can'

'We're fighting as hard as we can'

As pressure on the NHS mounts , intensive care unit nurse Steph Gorman knows how tired many staff members are @ @ @ @ @ been fighting to save the lives of Covid-19 patients at Barnet Hospital in north London @ @ @ @ @ London ’ s Jamie Moreland filmed with her on a non-Covid ward , as she @ @ @ @ @ virus .

As pressure on the NHS mounts, intensive care unit nurse Steph Gorman knows how tired many staff members are feeling.
The 29-year-old has been fighting to save the lives of Covid-19 patients at Barnet Hospital in north London throughout the pandemic.
BBC London’s Jamie Moreland filmed with her on a non-Covid ward, as she treated those recovering from the virus.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--Covid-19: Twenty million in England added to toughest tier of restrictions

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bbcuk--2020-12-31--Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote

The House of Lords later passed it at third reading - its final stage - without a vote and the @ @ @ @ @ the festive period at Windsor Castle rather than Sandringham because of the coronavirus pandemic - @ @ @ @ @ Royal Assent .

It will come into force at 23:00 on Thursday, but although the European Parliament has begun its scrutiny of the 1,246-page document, it will not get a chance to ratify it formally until early in the new year.


bbcuk--2020-12-30--New Year Honours 2021: Lewis Hamilton knighted and Covid volunteers recognised

But the Monaco-based driver was reportedly previously overlooked for the top honour amid questions about his tax arrangements .
This @ @ @ @ @ campaign with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Formula One for him to be nominated @ @ @ @ @ his business dealings had been `` misunderstood '' .

But the Monaco-based driver was reportedly previously overlooked for the top honour amid questions about his tax arrangements. This year Motorsport UK launched a campaign with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Formula One for him to be nominated, with the organisation suggesting his business dealings had been "misunderstood".


bbcuk--2020-12-31--Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'

`` We did n't think that the risk of joining a queue that was two miles long in either direction @ @ @ @ @ .
I 'll see how it pans out the first week and maybe get our @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .

"We didn't think that the risk of joining a queue that was two miles long in either direction was a risk worth taking. I'll see how it pans out the first week and maybe get our vehicles across the following week," he said.