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New Year's Eve: UK sees in 2021 with fireworks and light show
The display over London included tributes to NHS staff and figures including Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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January 01, 2021 at 08:02AM

Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped
Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.

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January 01, 2021 at 07:02AM

Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest
The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.

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January 01, 2021 at 07:02AM

'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'
Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say.

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January 01, 2021 at 07:02AM

Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets
The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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January 01, 2021 at 07:02AM

US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?
A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.

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January 01, 2021 at 07:02AM

Why 2021 will be turning point for tackling climate change
Next year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

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January 01, 2021 at 07:02AM

Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'
Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.

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January 01, 2021 at 07:02AM

Entertainment quiz of 2020
It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what you can remember.

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January 01, 2021 at 07:02AM

Was I wrong to fall for a cheating cat?
Anisa Subedar fell in love with a visiting cat. It wanted attention, so she gave it attention. Then it disappeared.

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January 01, 2021 at 07:02AM

The display over London included tributes to NHS staff and figures including Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.

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The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.

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Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say.

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The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.

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Next year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

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Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.

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It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what you can remember.

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Anisa Subedar fell in love with a visiting cat. It wanted attention, so she gave it attention. Then it disappeared.

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Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.

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A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday.

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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't
The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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December 31, 2020 at 07:02AM

Sir Keir Starmer: UK's best years lie ahead
Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid.

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December 31, 2020 at 07:02AM

Gilligan's Island actress Dawn Wells dies of Covid complications
Dawn Wells played Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom about seven cruise ship castaways on a desert island.

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December 31, 2020 at 07:02AM

2020 in pictures: Coronavirus in the UK
Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation.

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December 31, 2020 at 07:02AM

Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?
The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year.

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December 31, 2020 at 07:02AM

London's 'Lido ladies' inspiring others to dive in for mental health
Nicola and Jessica are encouraging women to get back in the pool to enjoy the freedom of swimming.

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December 31, 2020 at 07:02AM

Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’
A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved.

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December 31, 2020 at 07:02AM

Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020
Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020.

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December 31, 2020 at 07:02AM

The first minister has warned: No gatherings, no house parties and no first footing as 2021 is welcomed in at home.

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The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.

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The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid.

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Dawn Wells played Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom about seven cruise ship castaways on a desert island.

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Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation.

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The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year.

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Nicola and Jessica are encouraging women to get back in the pool to enjoy the freedom of swimming.

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A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved.

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Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020.

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Whether it's loss or joy or family rows, we asked couples therapists how to deal with Brexit.

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Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later.

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Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers.

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The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.

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Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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December 30, 2020 at 08:02AM

UK's 1960s French 'Soviet spy' plot with Sunday Times revealed in memos
Then-prime minister Harold Wilson knew about plans between the Foreign Office and the Sunday Times.

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December 30, 2020 at 07:02AM

Impressionist Rory Bremner 'saved Sir John Major's bacon' amid MPs revolt
Newly released historical files show the comedian impersonated the then-PM in phone calls with Tory MPs.

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December 30, 2020 at 07:02AM

Striking news photos from around the world in 2020
A selection of some of the best images taken by agency photographers during the past year.

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December 30, 2020 at 07:02AM

The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital
Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed for young patients to enjoy from their hospital beds.

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December 30, 2020 at 07:02AM

Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways
Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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December 30, 2020 at 07:02AM

Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown
Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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December 30, 2020 at 07:02AM

Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels
The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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December 30, 2020 at 07:02AM

Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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December 30, 2020 at 07:02AM

The health secretary is expected to tell MPs more areas of England will enter tier four as cases surge.

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Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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Then-prime minister Harold Wilson knew about plans between the Foreign Office and the Sunday Times.

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Newly released historical files show the comedian impersonated the then-PM in phone calls with Tory MPs.

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A selection of some of the best images taken by agency photographers during the past year.

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Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed for young patients to enjoy from their hospital beds.

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Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

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Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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The papers say England's toughest virus rules will be extended further, while MPs vote on the UK-EU deal.

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Space images: The best of 2020
There was stunning cosmic imagery to feast on over the past year - here's our pick of the offerings.

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December 29, 2020 at 07:02AM

Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer
A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

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December 29, 2020 at 07:02AM

China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus
We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

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December 29, 2020 at 07:02AM

India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid
Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.

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December 29, 2020 at 07:02AM

Covid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories
Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread?

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December 29, 2020 at 07:02AM

Pregnant at 13 and able to attend school
Sierra Leone lifted its ban on pregnant girls attending school this year. Will Tanzania do the same?

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December 29, 2020 at 07:02AM

Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump
The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security.

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December 29, 2020 at 06:02AM

Newspaper headlines: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'
The papers report details of the Covid vaccine roll out and fears schools may be closed until February.

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December 29, 2020 at 06:02AM

But Sir Simon Stevens says he expects all the UK's most vulnerable to be offered a vaccine by late spring.

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Child health leaders say the increase is partly down to the pandemic's impact on young people.

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There was stunning cosmic imagery to feast on over the past year - here's our pick of the offerings.

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A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

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We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

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Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.

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Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread?

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Sierra Leone lifted its ban on pregnant girls attending school this year. Will Tanzania do the same?

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The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security.

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The papers report details of the Covid vaccine roll out and fears schools may be closed until February.

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Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown.

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After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

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Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

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From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer
The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production.

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December 28, 2020 at 10:02AM

Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law
The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

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December 28, 2020 at 09:02AM

Chinese games billionaire dies after poisoning
Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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December 28, 2020 at 09:02AM

Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus
From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultous year battling the coronavirus.

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December 28, 2020 at 09:02AM

How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020
Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage.

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December 28, 2020 at 09:02AM

2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'
Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.

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December 28, 2020 at 09:02AM

Ministers warn of "practical and procedural changes" when the Brexit transition period ends this week.

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Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence.

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Rising demand is down to the "rapid spread" of the new variant of Covid-19, health bosses say.

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But intensive care consultant Bethan Gibson says the vaccine is a "light" at the end of the tunnel.

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The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production.

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The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

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Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultous year battling the coronavirus.

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Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage.

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Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.

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Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.

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A snapshot of some of the many books for next year from established, debut and non-fiction writers.

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Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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UK year in pictures 2020
A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK.

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December 28, 2020 at 07:02AM

'To be a black, female headteacher is phenomenal'
Evelyn Forde was crowned Headteacher of the Year, the 'Oscars' of education.

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December 28, 2020 at 07:02AM

A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK.

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Evelyn Forde was crowned Headteacher of the Year, the 'Oscars' of education.

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Carl Bevan has switched from music to paintings and is drawing attention in the world of art.

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Boris Johnson promises "big changes" after Brexit but fishermen's leaders accuse him of "caving in".

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Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'
Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched.

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December 27, 2020 at 08:02AM

Covid: Citizens Advice contacted by '12 people a minute'
The charity says 75% of people seeking advice over benefits and jobs had never contacted it before.

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December 27, 2020 at 08:02AM

Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the head'
Evidence of the former UK prime minister's Euroscepticism is revealed in newly released archives.

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December 27, 2020 at 08:02AM

Hemel Hempstead brothers swap 'revolting' football shirts for Christmas
The tradition began as the brothers wanted to make Christmas more exciting than exchanging vouchers.

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December 27, 2020 at 08:02AM

How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020
The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.

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December 27, 2020 at 08:02AM

Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?
Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

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December 27, 2020 at 07:02AM

Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives
Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

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December 27, 2020 at 07:02AM

Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into mum's make-up bag, aged 5'
A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media.

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December 27, 2020 at 07:02AM

2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'
After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

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December 27, 2020 at 07:02AM

Has Thomas Becket's treasured 'little book' been found?
Thomas Becket, killed in Canterbury in 1170, was attached to a "little book", which may now have been found in Cambridge.

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December 27, 2020 at 07:02AM

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched.

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The charity says 75% of people seeking advice over benefits and jobs had never contacted it before.

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Evidence of the former UK prime minister's Euroscepticism is revealed in newly released archives.

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The tradition began as the brothers wanted to make Christmas more exciting than exchanging vouchers.

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The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.

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Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

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Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

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A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media.

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After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

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Thomas Becket, killed in Canterbury in 1170, was attached to a "little book", which may now have been found in Cambridge.

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Most of Sunday's papers report that the Oxford Covid vaccine could be approved within days.

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Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020
Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020
This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers.

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December 26, 2020 at 07:02AM
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December 26, 2020 at 08:52AM

The cabinet secretary says he has lost friends over Brexit and admits it turned UK politics "ugly".

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More areas in England enter tier 4, as lockdowns are in place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump
2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.

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December 26, 2020 at 08:02AM

Covid: Post-exposure antibody protection trialled
The first ten people are jabbed in London as part of a global trial.

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December 26, 2020 at 07:02AM

Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly
Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.

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December 26, 2020 at 07:02AM

Fur-st Family: The long history of US presidents and pets
From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden.

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December 26, 2020 at 07:02AM

The Masked Singer UK: The most Covid-safe show of 2020?
Host Joel Dommett chats about the second series of the Masked Singer UK - the singing celebrity guessing game.

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December 26, 2020 at 07:02AM

The family with no fingerprints
A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".

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December 26, 2020 at 07:02AM

The casualties of this year's viral conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories ripped through the internet this year, destroying relationships and endangering lives.

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December 26, 2020 at 07:02AM

Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020
This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers.

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December 26, 2020 at 07:02AM

TV in 2021: Shows coming to the small screen
Despite the impact of Covid-19 on the industry, there are still some popular shows on the way.

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December 26, 2020 at 07:02AM

The Papers: The Queen's pride and a new special relationship?
The Boxing Day front pages reflect on the Queen's Christmas address and the UK's post-Brexit future

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December 26, 2020 at 06:02AM

2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.

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The first ten people are jabbed in London as part of a global trial.

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Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.

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From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden.

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Host Joel Dommett chats about the second series of the Masked Singer UK - the singing celebrity guessing game.

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The Boxing Day front pages reflect on the Queen's Christmas address and the UK's post-Brexit future

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The best of the cheesy Christmas movies
If you are looking for pure festive escapism with a guaranteed happy ending, check these films out.

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December 25, 2020 at 07:02AM

'White Christmas': The biggest selling single of all time
The story of Bing Crosby and 'White Christmas'

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December 25, 2020 at 07:02AM

A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life
As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.

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December 25, 2020 at 07:02AM

Bridgerton: Everything you need to know about the Netflix drama
The period drama, which launches on Christmas Day, is based on the best-selling romance novels.

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December 25, 2020 at 07:02AM

Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry
How a 19th Century draper "set up a company similar to Amazon" and created a billion pound industry.

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December 25, 2020 at 07:02AM

Nick Butter: The man who ran a marathon in every country in the world
Nick Butter was 26 when inspiration came. He set out on a unique adventure but, despite two years' planning, wasn't ready for what came next.

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December 25, 2020 at 07:02AM

Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space
Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

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December 25, 2020 at 07:02AM

Covid: Queen spends Christmas apart from family
The monarch will reflect on the hardships of the pandemic in her Christmas speech at 15:00 GMT.

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December 25, 2020 at 06:02AM

MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.

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Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica start administering the Pfizer-BioNTech jab for Covid-19.

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If you are looking for pure festive escapism with a guaranteed happy ending, check these films out.

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The story of Bing Crosby and 'White Christmas'

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The period drama, which launches on Christmas Day, is based on the best-selling romance novels.

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How a 19th Century draper "set up a company similar to Amazon" and created a billion pound industry.

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Nick Butter was 26 when inspiration came. He set out on a unique adventure but, despite two years' planning, wasn't ready for what came next.

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Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

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The monarch will reflect on the hardships of the pandemic in her Christmas speech at 15:00 GMT.

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Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.

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This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.

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From Game of Thrones to Elf - meet the family whose Christmas cards take months to make.

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In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.

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How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?

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Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of expected deal
Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules.

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December 24, 2020 at 08:02AM

Flooding dampens Christmas spirit as homes and shops hit
Emergency services and councils deal with hundreds of calls for help, as rail and road is disrupted.

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December 24, 2020 at 08:02AM

Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?
The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year.

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December 24, 2020 at 08:02AM

Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone
Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law benefit from the latest presidential pardons.

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December 24, 2020 at 07:02AM

Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe
Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat.

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December 24, 2020 at 07:02AM

EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.

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December 24, 2020 at 07:02AM

Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies
Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers.

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December 24, 2020 at 07:02AM

Covid: Santa Claus explains how to keep safe at Christmas
Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas

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December 24, 2020 at 07:02AM

Dickens Museum: A Christmas Carol performance goes online
Charles Dickens's London home will host a special performance of A Christmas Carol.

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December 24, 2020 at 07:02AM

Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings
Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history.

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December 24, 2020 at 07:02AM

Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules.

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Emergency services and councils deal with hundreds of calls for help, as rail and road is disrupted.

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The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year.

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Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law benefit from the latest presidential pardons.

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Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat.

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While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.

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Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers.

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Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas

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Charles Dickens's London home will host a special performance of A Christmas Carol.

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Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history.

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BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020.

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John Harding was a hairdresser to the stars - but there was a reason he rarely answered the phone.

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Reports leaders are set to announce an agreement after months of talks is the lead story for most papers on Christmas Eve.

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Covid: New dads share fatherhood experiences
Three men talk of becoming fathers and being unable to go to many appointments because of Covid.

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December 23, 2020 at 08:02AM

Kernowite: New green mineral discovered in 220-year-old rock
The dark green mineral has been called kernowite as it was discovered from a rock mined in Cornwall.

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December 23, 2020 at 08:02AM

Covid-19: 'Living with 50 people has been a blessing'
A community living in the same large house say their way of life has thrived in a year of lockdowns.

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December 23, 2020 at 08:02AM

The Glasgow artist inspired by what she finds in the fridge
An amateur photographer shares her passion for creating tiny scenes with food and model figures.

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December 23, 2020 at 08:02AM

Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety
More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020.

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December 23, 2020 at 08:02AM

Christmas dinner: A beginner's guide to the perfect feast
If you're about to make your festive debut, Radio 1 Newsbeat's got your back.

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December 23, 2020 at 08:02AM

Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'
Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.

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December 23, 2020 at 08:02AM

Widowed penguins hug in award-winning photo
The photo shows the pair appearing to comfort one another in Australia.

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December 23, 2020 at 08:02AM

The mother of Helen McCourt, who the law is named after, says it could have "gone further".

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Ex-aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people pardoned in the latest wave of clemency orders.

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Three men talk of becoming fathers and being unable to go to many appointments because of Covid.

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The dark green mineral has been called kernowite as it was discovered from a rock mined in Cornwall.

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A community living in the same large house say their way of life has thrived in a year of lockdowns.

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An amateur photographer shares her passion for creating tiny scenes with food and model figures.

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More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020.

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If you're about to make your festive debut, Radio 1 Newsbeat's got your back.

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Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.

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The photo shows the pair appearing to comfort one another in Australia.

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How do you cope when your young partner receives a terminal diagnosis?

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The inquiry's heard 400 hours of evidence this year - and our Grenfell podcast team has reported on it all.

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France's ban on freight from Britain caused havoc for lorry drivers, but will it affect shoppers?

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36,700 redundancies were planned in Britain in November, the lowest figure since March

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Wednesday's papers report Whitehall sources as saying England's toughest curbs could be extended.

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Bedford woman 'lost hands and feet' as Covid led to sepsis
Caroline Coster is determined to enjoy her "second life" despite her limbs being partially amputated.

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December 22, 2020 at 08:02AM

How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship
When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire.

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December 22, 2020 at 08:02AM

Charity single maker LadBaby aims for the Christmas number one for the third year running
LadBaby is aiming for a third successive Christmas number one, with another sausage roll infused take on a chart classic.

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December 22, 2020 at 08:02AM

Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends
Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches.

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December 22, 2020 at 08:02AM

1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them
An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015.

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December 22, 2020 at 08:02AM

Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?
Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus?

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December 22, 2020 at 08:02AM

Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'
The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics.

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December 22, 2020 at 08:02AM

Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking
From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021.

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December 22, 2020 at 08:02AM

Covid-19: NI Executive votes against GB-NI travel ban
Ministers did approve plans for further guidance against all but essential travel between GB and NI.

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December 22, 2020 at 07:02AM

Experts urgently assess whether the mutation of coronavirus spreads more easily among the young.

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Caroline Coster is determined to enjoy her "second life" despite her limbs being partially amputated.

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Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches.

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An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015.

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Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus?

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The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics.

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From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021.

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Ministers did approve plans for further guidance against all but essential travel between GB and NI.

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A top Chinese scientist addresses claims the coronavirus leaked from her lab in the city of Wuhan.

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Simon Byrne apologises after the policing of NI protests is found to be unfair and discriminatory.

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More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs.

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Tuesday's papers report government warnings that the new variant of coronavirus is "everywhere".

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The surprising science behind guide dog puppies
Caitlin was partnered with her first guide dog last year, but where do 6% of them come from?

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December 21, 2020 at 08:02AM

Covid: Horrible Histories drive-in Christmas panto 'weird but wonderful'
Families are encouraged to participate by honking horns, flashing lights and turning on wipers.

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December 21, 2020 at 08:02AM

Covid: The black cab tour of London’s Christmas lights
The pandemic has hit the black cab industry but one driver came up with an idea to attract customers.

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December 21, 2020 at 08:02AM

Manchester shooting: 'Please help catch my husband's killer'
Abayomi Ajose was shot dead in a crowd of 400 people - but his murderer has still not been caught.

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December 21, 2020 at 08:02AM

The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters
The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II.

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December 21, 2020 at 08:02AM

'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'
Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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December 21, 2020 at 08:02AM

How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?
Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season.

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December 21, 2020 at 08:02AM

Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears
Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them.

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December 21, 2020 at 08:02AM

K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb
Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2.

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December 21, 2020 at 08:02AM

Covid-19: Stormont Executive limits NI Christmas bubbles to one day
Stormont ministers held an emergency meeting on Sunday night to discuss new restrictions.

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December 21, 2020 at 06:02AM

Caitlin was partnered with her first guide dog last year, but where do 6% of them come from?

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Families are encouraged to participate by honking horns, flashing lights and turning on wipers.

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The pandemic has hit the black cab industry but one driver came up with an idea to attract customers.

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Abayomi Ajose was shot dead in a crowd of 400 people - but his murderer has still not been caught.

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The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II.

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Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season.

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Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them.

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Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2.

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Stormont ministers held an emergency meeting on Sunday night to discuss new restrictions.

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Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.

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Moves by European countries to ban passengers travelling from the UK dominates Monday's papers

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MOTD2 pundit Micah Richards says Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserves more credit than he gets for his side's resurgence.

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Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?
BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up.

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December 20, 2020 at 07:02AM

Coronavirus: The care home DJ spreading festive cheer
Chris Morrow has been playing requests from family members who have been unable to visit loved ones.

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December 20, 2020 at 07:02AM

Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021
Here are some of the things you can do to get prepared for the Brexit changes.

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December 20, 2020 at 07:02AM

Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare
Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework.

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December 20, 2020 at 07:02AM

A Christmas Carol: How Scrooge is saving theatres this Christmas
The theatres looking to Dickens' classic tale to stay afloat and raise spirits despite Covid-19.

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December 20, 2020 at 07:02AM

Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked
We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse.

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December 20, 2020 at 07:02AM

'We're having a sustainable Christmas'
How can you have green, yet affordable, festivities?

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December 20, 2020 at 07:02AM

'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler
Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.

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December 20, 2020 at 07:02AM

Staff could be continuing to work as companies claim grants, the government is told.

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A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my 2020".

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BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up.

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