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Caroline McClatchey

28 April 2023

Good morning. Another take on the Sudan conflict but today it shifts to Manchester and a doctor who cannot get back there for his next shift. Also, scroll down for some bank holiday wishful thinking and to find out why the Stone of Destiny is on the move.

NHS doctor turned away from evacuation flight

It’s a very personal story from Sudan this morning. Dr Abdulrahman Babiker, who is due back to work at the Manchester Royal Infirmary next week, is trapped in his native country, which has seen intense fighting between rival military forces. Despite having a UK work permit, he cannot board an evacuation flight as they will only accept UK passport holders. BBC Newsnight has learned there are at least 24 NHS doctors in this position. "To be honest I feel totally betrayed… I worked throughout Covid and I'm so disappointed,” said Dr Babiker. The Foreign Office says people in Dr Babikar's situation are allowed to enter the UK but must make their own way back.

What is going on in Sudan?

Ceasefire extended but fighting continues

Three ways the conflict could play out

Read our full report

Banking on good weather?

This weekend is the first of three long weekends in May, thanks to the extra bank holiday for the King's coronation. Whatever you have planned, check out the weather for the week ahead. Not wanting to rain on your parade or anything but it's a mixed bag.

Game-changing concussion guidelines

If in doubt, sit them out. The mantra for managing head injuries in sport is filtering down to all levels. Under new guidance for grassroot clubs, anyone with suspected concussion must be immediately removed from football, rugby and other sports and rest for at least 24 hours.
It says the NHS 111 help-line should be called and players should not return to competitive sport for at least 21 days. The UK-wide guidelines are aimed at parents, coaches, referees and players.

Get all the details here

Essential read

Can another Whorlton Hall be prevented?

Our social affairs editor takes a long look at the treatment and care of vulnerable adults.

Read full article

Take a moment

Meet the world's first disabled astronaut

John McFall, a Paralympian turned doctor turned astronaut, has been recruited by the European Space Agency for a special mission. The BBC joined him for a taste of space on board a special plane - known as a vomit comet - where he experienced weightlessness for the first time.

Get the lowdown

BBC Sounds

Biden's final campaign

The 80-year-old president is officially running again!

Listen now

BBC iPlaYER

Evicted

Priced out, pushed out - the young renters facing homelessness.

Watch now

What the papers say

Three strikes for the rail unions

A number of the front pages have questions for the rail unions and their choice of strike days. The Daily Mail calls plans to target the FA Cup final, the Epsom Derby and Eurovision "vindictive". "Just how cynical can rail unions be?" asks the Daily Express. On the picture front, an adventurous Princess of Wales dominates and the face of Jerry Springer features heavily after his death aged 79. See what else is on the front pages.

Before you go

The Stone of Destiny may sound like an Indiana Jones film but it is very real and it is on the move - from Scotland to England for King Charles's coronation. You may think it is something sparkly but it is not in the least bit glamorous. But it has a fascinating history, so do take a look. After that, take our weekly quiz and hopefully it will be a gem.

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