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Norovirus: Winter vomiting virus cases rising

Hundreds of people are now in hospital with norovirus, the latest NHS England figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OibjsTW

UK cold snap persists with sub-zero nights to come

More bitterly cold nights are on the way, while snow and ice warnings remain in place for many. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rJfBGpO

Bake Off winner relieved to finally talk about victory

The winner says after a buttercream flop trying not to blab about his victory was "challenging". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uTxw0tC

Chilly UK dips to -8C as snow and ice forecast

Snow has already been falling across Scotland and the east coast of England, as far south as Norfolk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rcnw0yP

Robert De Niro tells Gotham Awards his speech was edited without his knowledge

The actor says the speech he was reading was edited, removing critical comments about Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vEQgk0y

Wales 20mph speed limit: Road's eight changes in two miles

The 1.8 mile stretch of road includes a 30mph section that is only 520ft long. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6YWVuGX

Potholes: AA advises drivers to avoid puddles to limit vehicle damage

The AA blames the increase in pothole-related problems on poor weather and recent storms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nNi9T7c

Bellingham breaks Ronaldo scoring record as Real go top

Jude Bellingham scores his 14th goal of the season as Real Madrid return to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory at lowly Cadiz. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TLMvCmH

Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose

Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DrdXuIE

Doctor Who: It's the best job I've ever had says actress Catherine Tate

Actress Catherine Tate says she "still to this day" does not know why she was cast in the show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/knfbcrv

Metropolitan Police officer charged with attempted rape

The alleged offences are said to have happened in 2013, the force says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bqPwWDG

Hackney man who caused killer crash wanted for jail recall

Gerald Cotter was jailed in 2017 for causing a crash in London in which a young motorcyclist died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9LAvzEp

Badshah: Bollywood rapper says fame can be uncomfortable

As he prepares for his UK tour, the Bollywood rapper opens up about fame and his mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7CxRk5M

Dublin Deliveroo rider on the moment he tackled knifeman

A fast-food courier who saw children being stabbed outside their school in Dublin has described how he helped to stop the attacker. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TpDnbdl

Reading and Leeds: Lana Del Rey and Blink-182 to headline festivals

It will be the only time fans will get to see Fred Again, Lana Del Rey and Blink-182 play at a UK festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sO2Z74F

Watch: Police bodycam captures traffic stop marriage proposal

Officers helped with staging the surprise proposal, pulling over the couple in Wisconsin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WUKwiSl

West Midlands Police: More scrutiny for force after heavy criticism

The force's investigative work is not leading to satisfactory results for victims, inspectors say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qv2Gt6

Fairytale Of New York star MacGowan out of hospital

The Pogues star's wife says they're "eternally grateful" to the staff who cared for him in Dublin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GFhqB9K

Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns

With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6YoprJK

Huge waterspouts off the Amalfi coast in Italy

One of the waterspouts reached the port of Salerno, but did not result in any damage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rT1jQAW

Ferrari chairman John Elkann says team '100%' moving in right direction

Chairman John Elkann "couldn't be happier" about the prospects of Ferrari returning to the top of F1 under Frederic Vasseur. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ibyxWsR

Black Friday deals: How to avoid impulse buys in the sales

A report by Which? magazine has found only a fraction of discounted products are at their cheapest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KWLGb3q

Nicola Bulley: Personal disclosures by police 'unnecessary'

Police are criticised for revealing personal information during their search for the missing mother. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pH5hTxZ

'I had to cut up old clothes to use as period pads'

Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/utJx2Hk

A change in the weather - is there snow on the way?

After a mild and wet autumn so far, colder conditions are on the way for the UK. But just how cold will it get? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8BCwtMZ

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers to drill new tunnels for trapped India workers

A week after a tunnel collapsed in northern India, officials consider fresh approaches to reach workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hmQMk0v

Shakira: Singer reaches deal over Spanish tax fraud case

Shakira, who has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, settled "with the best interest of my kids at heart". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s0kIcUg

Yousaf says he was not misled by Matheson over £11k iPad bill

On Tuesday Matheson told First Minister Humza Yousaf his sons racked up the £11,000 bill, not parliamentary work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AyHKCLP

Cornwall shaken by 2.7 magnitude earthquake

The tremor was felt by people across west Cornwall, who say it was like thunder or an avalanche. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WfFhANw

Glastonbury 2024 tickets sell out in under an hour

Those who missed out will now have to wait for re-sale dates for the world-famous festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DzSGRQb

Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement

The chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg economic growth is his priority ahead of Wednesday's statement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y2oXQrg

Wales football fans arrested in Armenia ahead of qualifier

About 1,200 supporters travelled to capital Yerevan ahead of the European Championships qualifier from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QFo8JdM

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc on Las Vegas pole as Lewis Hamilton struggles

Charles Leclerc takes pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after Ferrari dominated qualifying in Formula 1's prestigious new race in Sin City. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w49W7FY

Bouncy castle tragedy: Firm charged after six children killed

Wind gusts blew away a castle during a primary school fair in Tasmania, Australia, almost two years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KRs9Gp1

David Bowie tour photographs on show in Nailsworth exhibition

Photos of the pop megastar which were taken by a childhood friend are on show in a new exhibition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j6a2ZJ

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins says husband's sugar job no conflict

Victoria Atkins says she has always been absolutely "scrupulous" in declaring her interests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EWvGXBn

Dartmoor Zoo welcomes 'world's rarest big cat'

Fredo the Amur leopard is now registered on a zoological "dating site" as part of a breeding programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HYNgiAq

US tourist dies after boat capsizes in the Bahamas

Footage filmed by a passenger shows the harrowing moment people began jumping out of the vessel as it sunk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kQEleSv

Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold set to leave Premier League club

Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold is set to leave the club, BBC Sport understands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7HPaOsz

World Cup trophy safe after South Africa rugby offices burgled

Burglars break into South Africa's Rugby Union HQ but decide not to steal the World Cup trophy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a4UI2Yl

Barry Manilow explains why he kept his sexuality a secret for decades

"Back in the 70s it would have killed a career," says the 80-year-old. "The public was not ready". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ipDBMAN

Hounslow fire: Investigation continues after death of family

The adults who lived at the property were named locally as Aroen Kishen and his wife Seema. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cBZxI9G

Club bowler takes six wickets in six balls to win match

Australian club cricketer Gareth Morgan takes six wickets in the final six balls of a match to seal a dramatic victory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bGmJglY

Newark: Investigation into large industrial waste fire

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service says it will work with partners to determine the cause. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KeFa0tp

Middlesbrough Council defends charging landlord £43,000

Gareth Stobart says the council is charging over £800 for each bedroom in a block of student flats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kmJ6vrE

Man charged after mother stabbed in front of children

Perseverance Ncube, 35, was stabbed in the chest in front of her two children, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pXyxY8v

Fake audio of Sadiq Khan is not a crime, says Met

Police probe phoney content purporting to show the mayor of London commenting on Remembrance events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d5TociV

Questions remain over missing man who died between fence panels

Police took two months to find Lee Bowman's body, because they wrongly assumed he was still alive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O3omNwQ

We Were There: 'I'm no ruddy hero'

Alfred “Barney” Barnett joined the RAF after his mother’s house was bombed and he decided it was time to fight back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IfhSBj8

Microsoft 365 down for some customers in UK and Europe

Users are complaining of problems accessing workplace app Teams and the Xbox gaming platform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DWXQrp0

Prince Harry wins latest stage in newspaper claims

A judge rules privacy claims against Associated Newspapers can go forward to a trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Eqh3xST

China's 'communist spies' in the dock in Taiwan

At least 16 people have been accused of spying on behalf of China in the past year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GIh4eJg

Mounjaro obesity jab authorised in UK

Trials suggest it can help people shed about 20% of body weight, but it is not recommended for NHS use yet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jwmPNiz

Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vbPUK8M

King's Speech: The quirks and crowns of the King's State Opening

King Charles is to deliver his first King's Speech in a historic ceremony full of unusual traditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ry2skwu

Scottish Justice Secretary 'open to discussion' about fireworks ban

There have been calls for a ban on firework sales after violent clashes in Edinburgh at the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JOxQUCg

Ukraine war: Grenade birthday gift kills army chief Zaluzhny's aide

Maj Hennadiy Chastyakov was opening presents at home near Kyiv with his son a the time of the blast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wa2MpRZ

Comedian Mark Watson locked out of his own Bristol show

Comedian Mark Watson was locked out of the Tobacco Factory where he was due to perform. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WYQKZST

Eight police officers injured in Bonfire Night violence in Niddrie and Glasgow

Police Scotland say attacks on emergency officers in Edinburgh were "orchestrated by adults". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NULbqzP

BBC on scene of damage after blast at Gaza refugee camp

The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 30 people were killed after an Israeli air strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aDyPjnY

Rafah crossing: More than 100 Britons leave Gaza but dozens remain

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden tells the BBC he hopes the Rafah crossing will reopen on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Uit9xqg

Center Parcs Woburn Forest: Teen dies after skateboard fall

The company says it has been a "distressing time" and its thoughts are with the boy's family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mwBihEk

Veteran magician David Berglas dies aged 97

David Berglas, one of the most prominent magicians of the 20th Century, dies on Friday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cDn0EwA

Two seriously hurt in suspected American bully XL attack

Police believe a woman fell from the window of a flat where the attack began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0f6mPi2

Minister's awkward EU summit kiss causes controversy

Croatia's foreign minister has apologised saying the greeting was "maybe an awkward moment". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RPqj3ze

Devon and Cornwall forecast brings new flooding fears

The Met Office extends a yellow warning for rain after Storm Ciarán brought flooding and damage to the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8s5ODtd

Pablo Escobar's feral hippos face cull in Colombia

Authorities says they must act to stop a dangerous population explosion among the invasive species. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XDjIcHr

Steven Tyler: Woman accuses Aerosmith singer of sexual assault

In a case filed at New York's Supreme Court, the woman says she suffered "severe emotional distress". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V8Hdpcj

Zara Aleena killer Jordan McSweeney wins sentence appeal

Jordan McSweeney wins a challenge at the Court of Appeal over the length of his 38-year sentence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yKeVUGn

King-size creation on display at NEC Cake International

The snackable sovereign is made from marshmallows and chocolate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z49TtEk

Tributes to axe attack victim in BBC series The Detectives

Cameron Brooksbank's death was announced on the final episode of The Detectives: Taking Down an OCG. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6Y25AXO

Gboyega Odubanjo: Poet to be awarded posthumous degree

Gboyega Odubanjo's family say he will never be forgotten and is "the gift that keeps on giving". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PqHJ9v3

Women's Nations League: Irene Paredes denied 100th Spain cap by 'computer error'

Spain head coach Montse Tome says a "computer error" prevented Irene Paredes from making her 100th international appearance on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X6SDn0A

Matthew Perry was in a good place in recent conversation, Friends creator says

Marta Kauffman says Friends star Matthew Perry was happy and chipper when they last spoke, two weeks ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7yQ80D5

Turnip Prize: Spoof art award in 25th year open to entries

The prize values lack of effort and bad puns, while "too much effort" can cause disqualification. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G6kI9Wu

Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia's Glenn Maxwell out of England match after golf buggy fall

Australia batter Glenn Maxwell will miss Saturday's World Cup match against England after falling off the back of a golf buggy and suffering a concussion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tnGMuND