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8 January 2021

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  • 8 January
BBC News.

Covid-19: What happens if hospitals are overwhelmed?

The BBC's Laura Foster explains what it would be like if pressure on the NHS became too much.

Louie Barry scores against Liverpool

Teenager Barry revels in FA Cup goal

After a week to forget for Aston Villa, 17-year-old Louie Barry gives the club something to smile about against the champions of England.

BBC Sport

Saturday's back pages

Saturday's back pages

President Donald Trump uses his mobile phone

Twitter 'permanently suspends' Trump's account

The social media giant bans the US president "due to the risk of further incitement of violence".

The i weekend and the mail front pages 9 January 2021

Virus 'out of control' and 'crackdown planned'

Saturday's front pages are dominated by warnings after the Covid death toll reached a record high.

BBC Sport

Saturday's back pages

Saturday's back pages

Gossip column

Saturday's gossip column

New PSG boss targets Sergio Aguero, Arsenal may move for Julian Brandt, Kieran Trippier's move to Manchester United scuppered, plus more.

Prince William meets NHS staff

Prince William's video call with London hospital staff

The Duke of Cambridge asked how staff were coping during the pandemic, and he thanked them for their sacrifice.

Andy Stonely

'I've relied on parents to keep my family afloat'

A self-employed father-of-three calls on UK government to be "more flexible" with its Covid support.

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