Rules eased after earlier lockdowns. Making a splash the swimmers braving winter waters to help scientists in the battle against dementia. And coming up on bbc news, more criticism of var, particularly after the Merseyside Derby which saw a goal controversially ruled out and no punishment for pickfords tackle on van dijk. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The Welsh Government has announced it is introducing a Short National lockdown. What theyre calling a firebreak will begin at 6pm on friday evening and will run until the 9th of november. People in wales will be asked to stay at home and all non essential retail will close. Pubs, bars and restaurants will be restricted to Takeaway Service only and households cannot mix in any location. The first minister Mark Drakeford said the objective was to break the chain of infection. Our wales correspondent tomos morgan has the details. As autumn turns to winter, theres a sense of deja vu in wales today, as the prospect of anot
Greater manchester into tighter restrictions. Flown to london the conjoined twins from pakistan finally go home after their extraordinary treatment at great ormond street. How cold water swimmers are helping scientists working on a possible cure for dementia. And wasps are stung by four more positive coronavirus tests putting their premiership final against exeter on saturday in jeopardy. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Wales will go into a two Week National lockdown from friday. The first minister, mark drakeford, said he was imposing the firebreak with a heavy heart. But he insisted that the sharp and deep measures were necessary in order to regain control of the virus and to prevent the nhs from becoming overwhelmed. The decision has sparked anger in some parts of wales where the number of cases is still low. The lockdown will last two weeks. It starts at 6pm this friday. Everyone must stay at home unless they are a key worker or cannot work from home. Mixing with other househ
Police raid the homes of dozens of islamist militants. Brexit negotiators for the uk and eu will speak on the phone today to discuss restarting the stalled trade talks. And could cold water hold clues to curing dementia . Scientists discover a promising lead among swimmers in london. The Welsh Government is expected to announce that its introducing a Short National lockdown. The cabinet is meeting this morning to make a final decision over whats being described as a firebreak against coronavirus, after considering advice from experts. The estrictions would be timed to begin at the end of the week, coinciding with half term. First minister Mark Drakeford is expected to make an announcement shortly after midday. It comes as talks are set to resume on whether Greater Manchester will enter the highest level of covid restrictions, after leaders in the region said better Financial Support was needed. Labours Greater Manchester mayor andy burnham wants the government to re introduce the 80 fu
Good morning, welcome to monday, im victoria deryshire, here are the headlines. A short, sharp lockdown is expected to be announced in wales today. The government could offer millions of pounds to Greater Manchester, to break the deadlock over moving to higher coronavirus restrictions. Ministers say they will impose tougher controls if necessary. We cantjust sit by and watch the number of cases rising. The number of cases among the over 60s, those at greatest risk, rising now quite significantly. And, in particular, the strain on local hospitals. The leaders of the uks anglican churches warn the government that its new brexit bill could set a distastrous precedent. One in ten women suffer pain from endometriosis but can wait years to be diagnosed and treated. Mps say that has
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Warning it will come back. A nurse praised by borisjohnson for helping to save his life earlier this month says the uks Prime Minister absolutely needed to be in intensive care. We take it very seriously who comes into intensive care. These patients who come into us, it is a very scary thing for them, so we dont take it lightly. And he absolutely needed to be there. As the global death toll from covid 19 continues to rise, theres growing concern about the impact the coronavirus will have on poorer countries, where medical resources can be scarce. And the grandparents getting to grips with technology to keep in touch with family. Actress Damejudi Dench on embracing video calls and learning new skills during the lockdown. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Im annita mcveigh. A potential Coronavirus Vaccine being developed at Oxford University here in the uk, is expected to be trialled on humans for the first time today a stage which can often take years to reach. The plan is to test i