More than 35,000 still without power days after storm
About 37,000 homes and businesses are still without power following Storm Éowyn.About 37,000 homes and businesses are still without power following Storm Éowyn. BBC News
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The Viking-style boat reviving traditional skills
A traditional Stroma yole – once smashed by a bull – is being returned to its former glory in Eyemouth.A traditional Stroma yole – once smashed by a bull – is being returned to its former glory in Eyemouth. BBC News
US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s freeze on federal grants and loans
The order is in response to a lawsuit that says the freezing of billions of dollars in already approved funding violates the law.The order is in response to a lawsuit that says the freezing of billions of dollars in already approved funding violates the law. BBC News
Swept away: The island family lost to a storm 20 years on
Five members of the same family died trying to escape a storm on South Uist in 2005.Five members of the same family died trying to escape a storm on South Uist in 2005. BBC News
‘We don’t just teach – we clothe the kids, feed them and brush their teeth’
A survey of teachers in England suggests lots of schools are having to provide extra help for families.A survey of teachers in England suggests lots of schools are having to provide extra help for families. BBC News
Mogwai’s ‘upbeat’ return after difficult years
The Scottish rock band explain how music helped them through a tough period in their personal lives.The Scottish rock band explain how music helped them through a tough period in their personal lives. BBC News
‘Don’t overdo it, Steve’: BBC journalist in testy exchange with Belarus president
After an election win which has been widely criticised as illegitimate, Alexander Lukashenko faced questions from the BBC’s Russia editor Steve Rosenberg.After an election win which has been widely criticised as illegitimate, Alexander Lukashenko faced questions from the BBC’s Russia editor Steve Rosenberg. BBC News
Healthy food costs more than double less healthy options
Low-income families are being priced out of being able to afford to eat healthily, a charity warns.Low-income families are being priced out of being able to afford to eat healthily, a charity warns. BBC News
Leicester City helicopter crash ruled an accident
The crash on 27 October 2018 killed five people, including the football club’s chairman.The crash on 27 October 2018 killed five people, including the football club’s chairman. BBC News
‘Diminished’ PGA Tour could scale back – McIlroy
Rory McIlroy believes that golf fans could become “fatigued” by the wealth of options available to them and suggests there are “definitely too many” events on the current PGA Tour schedule.Rory McIlroy believes that golf fans could become “fatigued” by the wealth of options available to them and suggests there are “definitely too many” events…