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Millions more under coronavirus restrictions as doubts raised about their impact

Millions more under coronavirus restrictions as doubts raised about their impact

Millions more under coronavirus restrictions as doubts raised about their impact

15 October 2020

London will move into Tier 2 from Saturday, with a ban on households mixing indoors.


Sarah, Duchess of York ’61, still red-headed and not out’ on birthday

Sarah, Duchess of York ’61, still red-headed and not out’ on birthday

Sarah, Duchess of York ’61, still red-headed and not out’ on birthday

15 October 2020

The duchess, who was nicknamed Fergie by the press, was also sent a message from her daughter Princess Eugenie.


Prosecution launched over Sala plane crash

Prosecution launched over Sala plane crash

Prosecution launched over Sala plane crash

15 October 2020

David Henderson, 66, is accused of acting in a ‘reckless/negligent’ manner.


Timeline of events surrounding Margaret Ferrier’s positive coronavirus test

Timeline of events surrounding Margaret Ferrier’s positive coronavirus test

Timeline of events surrounding Margaret Ferrier’s positive coronavirus test

15 October 2020

The MP travelled to the Commons despite having Covid-19 symptoms and returned to Scotland having tested positive.


Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

15 October 2020

Marston’s has become the latest pub group to announce job cuts after being impacted by the pandemic.


Smartphone app and home urine test could help early detection of kidney disease

Smartphone app and home urine test could help early detection of kidney disease

Smartphone app and home urine test could help early detection of kidney disease

15 October 2020

Researchers at London South Bank University are evaluating the app and accompanying home test kit.


Nostalgic toys and family games are top Christmas picks at Hamleys

Nostalgic toys and family games are top Christmas picks at Hamleys

Nostalgic toys and family games are top Christmas picks at Hamleys

15 October 2020

With more time spent at home, there is also an emphasis on educational toys and items to keep children active during the festive period.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Wales

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Wales

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Wales

15 October 2020

Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff continue to record the highest rates.


UK’s wettest day recorded in wake of Storm Alex, Met Office reveals

UK’s wettest day recorded in wake of Storm Alex, Met Office reveals

UK’s wettest day recorded in wake of Storm Alex, Met Office reveals

15 October 2020

Enough rain fell across the country on Saturday October 3 to more than fill Loch Ness.


Coronavirus pandemic ‘pushed social care even closer to the edge’

Coronavirus pandemic ‘pushed social care even closer to the edge’

Coronavirus pandemic ‘pushed social care even closer to the edge’

15 October 2020

Some care homes were left feeling ‘completely isolated and stranded’, the care regulator said.


John Leslie ‘incredibly respectful’ with women, Anthea Turner tells court

John Leslie ‘incredibly respectful’ with women, Anthea Turner tells court

John Leslie ‘incredibly respectful’ with women, Anthea Turner tells court

15 October 2020

The former Blue Peter presenter was giving evidence at the trial of her former colleague on a count of alleged sexual assault.


Margaret Ferrier faces no further action from Met Police over Covid-19 breaches

Margaret Ferrier faces no further action from Met Police over Covid-19 breaches

Margaret Ferrier faces no further action from Met Police over Covid-19 breaches

15 October 2020

The Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP had the SNP whip removed after she travelled between London and Glasgow.


New Advocate General for Scotland appointed

New Advocate General for Scotland appointed

New Advocate General for Scotland appointed

15 October 2020

Keith Stewart QC takes over from Lord Keen, who quit over plans to break international law by overriding the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.


Welsh Secretary says travel ban ‘risks stirring division and confusion’

Welsh Secretary says travel ban ‘risks stirring division and confusion’

Welsh Secretary says travel ban ‘risks stirring division and confusion’

15 October 2020

The Welsh Government’s plan to impose a travel ban on UK coronavirus hotspots was also described as ‘anti-English’ by a Conservative MP.


Number 10 rejects calls from Rashford to provide meals during school holidays

Number 10 rejects calls from Rashford to provide meals during school holidays

Number 10 rejects calls from Rashford to provide meals during school holidays

15 October 2020

The England footballer has hit back at comments from Downing Street.


Worker spotted ‘crank’ at Manchester Arena ‘in area he should not have been’

Worker spotted ‘crank’ at Manchester Arena ‘in area he should not have been’

Worker spotted ‘crank’ at Manchester Arena ‘in area he should not have been’

15 October 2020

Julie Merchant was giving evidence to the inquiry into the blast that killed 22 people at the end of an Ariana Grande concert.


Cheese-roller gargoyle to grace Gloucester Cathedral

Cheese-roller gargoyle to grace Gloucester Cathedral

Cheese-roller gargoyle to grace Gloucester Cathedral

15 October 2020

The 3ft tall grotesque figure of a dare-devil cheese roller is due to be installed on the roof of Gloucester Cathedral.


MP Amy Callaghan leaves hospital four months after brain haemorrhage

MP Amy Callaghan leaves hospital four months after brain haemorrhage

MP Amy Callaghan leaves hospital four months after brain haemorrhage

15 October 2020

The SNP member was found by her partner after falling ill at her home on June 10.


Coronavirus rules: What does the law say on Tier 2 ‘high’ level restrictions?

Coronavirus rules: What does the law say on Tier 2 ‘high’ level restrictions?

Coronavirus rules: What does the law say on Tier 2 ‘high’ level restrictions?

15 October 2020

London, Essex, Elmbridge, Barrow-in-Furness, York, North East Derbyshire, Erewash and Chesterfield will be under such restrictions from Saturday.


World leaders urged to show empathy to help people through lockdowns

World leaders urged to show empathy to help people through lockdowns

World leaders urged to show empathy to help people through lockdowns

15 October 2020

The World Health Organisation’s Dr Hans Kluge said it is the only way to persuade citizens to comply with restrictions.


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