MPs investigate ditching smart motorways
A coroner says the roads – where hard shoulders become lanes at busy times – create a death “risk”. Source link BBC NEWS UK
'Life was a party before Aids arrived in London'
Gay life in London was vibrant as the 1980s began, but a mysterious illness was soon to change that. Source link BBC NEWS UK
National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK
The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK. Source link BBC NEWS UK
Alex Salmond to face Holyrood inquiry amid conspiracy claims
The former first minister is to appear before the inquiry into the government’s mishandling of harassment complaints. Source link BBC NEWS UK
Kids Company founder calls for apology from Gove
She said he had initially supported the charity’s work and handed her a CBE when he was in the Department for Education, but that by 2015 “he was saying he never wanted Kids Co funded, you know, and I find it very difficult when people change colours”. Source link BBC NEWS UK
President Joe Biden asks Anna Hursey, 14, for climate advice
US president Joe Biden emailed Cardiff player Anna Hursey, 14, who is a UN climate change champion. Source link BBC NEWS UK
Furlough numbers climb sharply in January to 4.7 million
The Centre for Cities dug into the numbers by location. The top 10 areas for furlough include those most exposed to tourism and aviation – Crawley, Blackpool, Brighton, Slough, all seeing over 1-in-6 workers on furlough. Those least reliant on the scheme include Barnsley, Doncaster and Hull at around 1-in-9 workers. Source link BBC NEWS […]
Ronald Pickup: Best Exotic Marigold Hotel actor dies
The 80-year-old actor passed away peacefully after a long illness, his agent says. Source link BBC NEWS UK
UK Covid alert level drops as NHS threat 'reduced'
The move to the second-highest level means the NHS is no longer at imminent risk of being overwhelmed. Source link BBC NEWS UK
France v Scotland: Six Nations match unlikely to be next weekend after postponement
France are favourites to win the Six Nations after victories against Italy and Ireland Scotland’s Six Nations match with France is unlikely to take place next weekend after a further Covid case in the home squad forced its postponement. The game was expected to be played on Sunday, despite 10 French players and some coaches […]