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2021-10-23 12:30:03

Three dads cross finish line on £400k suicide awareness walk

They walked 300 miles for a suicide prevention charity after their daughters took their own lives.

2021-10-23 12:29:04

COP26: Disruption forecast in Glasgow as busy roads begin to close

Key routes near the SEC in Glasgow will close over the weekend and some commuters are expecting " major challenges".

2021-10-23 10:16:05

How Belarus is helping ‘tourists break into the EU

Belarus is accused of taking revenge for EU sanctions by offering migrants tourist visas, and helping them across its border.

2021-10-23 10:15:02

Road sign bungle sees Yorkshire sign erected in Lincolnshire

The mysterious sign appeared on the outskirts of Sandtoft in North Lincolnshire earlier this week.

2021-10-23 10:14:04

The 83-year-old clocking off work at Kelly s Hardware after 66 years

Oliver Tumelty has worked in his local hardware shop in County Down since 1955 but it is closing.

2021-10-23 10:13:03

Covid-19: Half of Scotland s 12 to 15-year-olds get first jab and dogs disguised as strays

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.

2021-10-23 08:02:02

Twitter says Online Safety Bill needs more clarity

The government says it will tackle extreme posts but Twitter warns Ofcom will be " muddling through".

2021-10-23 07:36:02

Covid: Dogs bought in lockdown being abandoned

A charity says animals that cannot be sold are disguised as fake strays so rescue centres take them.

2021-10-23 07:13:03

Record high migrant entries at US-Mexico border

The US says over 1. 7 million migrants were stopped in the past 12 months, including 145,000 children.

2021-10-23 05:57:02

Alec Baldwin told gun was safe before fatal shooting - court records

The actor was handed the weapon by an assistant director before Halyna Hutchins was shot, a warrant says.

2021-10-23 05:48:01

Budget 2021: Ministers pledge £500m to support young families

A network of " family hubs" is to be funded in England to provide support services in one place.

2021-10-23 04:09:02

Budget 2021: English city regions to get £6. 9bn for public transport

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce increased funding for tram, train and bus services outside London.

2021-10-23 03:07:04

Climate change: Why Australia refuses to give up coal

Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use.

2021-10-23 03:06:03

Norfolk sand: Has a colossal experiment worked?

Millions of tonnes of sand were shifted to part of the Norfolk coast - have they held back the sea?

2021-10-23 03:02:08

The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith

Why sales of singing religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming.

2021-10-23 03:01:03

Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?

As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever.

2021-10-23 03:00:02

Covid: Romania s health system torn apart by pandemic

Intensive care beds are full, patients wait outside and vaccination rates are among Europe s lowest.

2021-10-23 02:59:03

Trafficked to Europe for sex: A survivor s escape story

Expecting to become a carer in Copenhagen, Jewel was forced into prostitution. But two chance meetings enabled her to escape.

2021-10-23 02:58:04

I. Am. So. Sorry : Talking about my miscarriages

The BBC s Tulip Mazumdar has reported on maternal health and the issues women face across the world. Here she reflects on her own experiences of pregnancy and baby loss.

2021-10-23 02:57:03

Covid: Fake strays surge post-lockdown sees more dogs put down

Some lockdown pet owners pretend dogs are genuine strays after trying to sell them, rescuers say.

2021-10-23 02:56:02

Budget 2021: Six things that could affect you

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his second Budget for 2021 next week. How will it affect you?

2021-10-23 02:55:01

Week in pictures: 16-22 October 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

2021-10-23 02:54:02

Bristol artist celebrates women s bodies by making casts

The artist says women who take part in the project use it as a process of healing their trauma.

2021-10-23 02:53:02

Ros Atkins on… Rising Covid cases in the UK

Ros Atkins looks at why Covid infections are rising in the UK – and what should happen next.

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