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'We are 10 years behind' - why women’s goalkeeping is playing catch-up

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 22:50
Much-maligned and an easy target, why women's goalkeeping is '10-15 behind outfield players' and is playing catch-up.

President Trump's farewell message fact-checked

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 22:40
We've looked at some of the claims Mr Trump made in his farewell video as US president.

Bridgerton: How Netflix made escapism 'steamy'

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 22:21
Set in Regency London, the show has brought historical romance to a whole new audience.

Inflation: Cost of living up despite Covid Christmas curbs

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 22:10
The UK inflation rate jumps to 0.6% in December from 0.3% in November, led by higher transport costs.

Lockdown: Police officers fined £200 for cafe meeting

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 21:39
Nine Met Police officers who broke lockdown rules have been asked to "reflect on their choices".

Doris Hobday: Identical twin among UK's oldest dies with Covid

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 21:22
Doris Hobday's family say they are "totally heartbroken" to lose her in this way.

Covid-19: Government urged to keep £20 benefit increase, and heart patient numbers drop

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 20:49
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.

Prada drops Chinese actress over alleged surrogacy row

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 20:25
The actress has been accused of abandoning children she had through a surrogate.

Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 19:35
The new president will take the oath of office in a Washington DC fortified against any civil unrest.

Covid: Student fears she will be 'left with nothing' if no exams

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 19:18
Private candidates are worried that if exams are cancelled they will not get a grade.

Trump pardons Bannon in final acts of clemency

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 19:12
His ex-adviser faces fraud charges over a fundraising campaign to build a wall on the Mexican border.

Don't scrap £20 benefits increase, urges Dame Louise Casey

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 19:03
The ex-government adviser said the Tories would be seen as the "nasty party" by ending the top-up.

England 'strong and ready to compete' against All Stars

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 18:58
Defender Fran Williams says England Netball will emerge from the coronavirus pandemic "really strong and ready to compete".

£80m for treatment services in drug crackdown

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 18:27
The package will also see police target dealers and health services help people with addictions.

Covid: MPs criticise HMRC over gaps in support schemes

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 16:22
Out-of-date tax systems mean people are falling through the cracks for help, MPs say.

Trapped Chinese miners say thanks for medicine, call for sausages

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 16:16
Communication with 11 men trapped in Chinese gold mine sparks hope of rescue, but 11 are missing.

Musicians 'failed by government' over EU touring, stars say

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 15:34
Some of the UK's biggest music stars sign an open letter demanding action over post-Brexit touring.

NHS child gender clinic rated 'inadequate' by inspectors

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 15:05
Services and waiting times must improve at the NHS's child gender-identity service, inspectors say.

Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 14:54
The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival.

Biden Inauguration: What will Joe Biden do first?

Wed, 20/01/2021 - 14:36
The President-elect has a laundry list of priorities for his first 100 days in the White House.

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