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UK secures millions of blood tubes amid shortage

UK secures millions of blood tubes amid shortage

UK secures millions of blood tubes amid shortage

31 August 2021

Becton Dickinson has received ‘exceptional use authorisation’ to import blood tubes into the country.


Network Rail urges lorries to be more careful after crash delays thousands

Network Rail urges lorries to be more careful after crash delays thousands

Network Rail urges lorries to be more careful after crash delays thousands

31 August 2021

A Tesco delivery vehicle caused heavy damage to a railway bridge on Monday, forcing the railway line that connects Cornwall and Plymouth to close.


National Trust reports 383% rise in online donations during pandemic year

National Trust reports 383% rise in online donations during pandemic year

National Trust reports 383% rise in online donations during pandemic year

31 August 2021

The organisation said it expects to feel financial repercussions for ‘some years’ following the pandemic, but that business was gradually returning.


Police issue new images of man wanted over suspected hate crime attacks

Police issue new images of man wanted over suspected hate crime attacks

Police issue new images of man wanted over suspected hate crime attacks

31 August 2021

Police have said the five unprovoked attacks were being treated as hate crimes.


Owner of Geronimo the alpaca calls for Environment Secretary to resign

Owner of Geronimo the alpaca calls for Environment Secretary to resign

Owner of Geronimo the alpaca calls for Environment Secretary to resign

31 August 2021

Helen Macdonald described George Eustice as ‘unfit to hold office’ following the culling of her alpaca.


Image of suspect issued after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

Image of suspect issued after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

Image of suspect issued after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

31 August 2021

Police are attempting to trace a man caught on CCTV after Ghulam Nabi was knocked down.


Afghans who helped Britain will get indefinite leave to remain in UK

Afghans who helped Britain will get indefinite leave to remain in UK

Afghans who helped Britain will get indefinite leave to remain in UK

31 August 2021

The UK has already evacuated more than 15,000 people since August 13, of whom more than 8,000 are Arap claimants.


Getting into lycra is the hard bit, Charles jokes with cyclists on village visit

Getting into lycra is the hard bit, Charles jokes with cyclists on village visit

Getting into lycra is the hard bit, Charles jokes with cyclists on village visit

31 August 2021

The Prince of Wales met residents of Ballater and took in views from the Cambus O’May suspension bridge.


In Pictures: Extinction Rebellion parks the bus as protest blocks London Bridge

In Pictures: Extinction Rebellion parks the bus as protest blocks London Bridge

In Pictures: Extinction Rebellion parks the bus as protest blocks London Bridge

31 August 2021

Police attempting to keep the busy crossing open were faced with campaigners in costume with some gluing themselves to the pavement.


Invest in new oil fields, says trade body

Invest in new oil fields, says trade body

Invest in new oil fields, says trade body

31 August 2021

Oil and Gas UK estimated that 73% of the UK’s energy is still supplied by oil and gas.


Heathrow arrivals face another day of delays

Heathrow arrivals face another day of delays

Heathrow arrivals face another day of delays

31 August 2021

One traveller wrote on Twitter that he was stuck in a three-hour queue for families with children on Tuesday.


Executive meeting postponed after Michelle O’Neill contracts Covid

Executive meeting postponed after Michelle O’Neill contracts Covid

Executive meeting postponed after Michelle O’Neill contracts Covid

31 August 2021

The deputy First Minister tweeted that she is currently self-isolating and hopes to return to public duties next week.


Owner of Geronimo accuses Government of ‘murdering a perfectly healthy animal’

Owner of Geronimo accuses Government of ‘murdering a perfectly healthy animal’

Owner of Geronimo accuses Government of ‘murdering a perfectly healthy animal’

31 August 2021

Defra confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that the alpaca from New Zealand had been culled.


Natural History Museum photo exhibition to highlight a ‘planet under pressure’

Natural History Museum photo exhibition to highlight a ‘planet under pressure’

Natural History Museum photo exhibition to highlight a ‘planet under pressure’

31 August 2021

The overall winners, including the Grand Title winner, will be announced in October via a virtual awards ceremony.


‘It feels like yesterday’ – Royal fans remember Diana 24 years after she died

‘It feels like yesterday’ – Royal fans remember Diana 24 years after she died

‘It feels like yesterday’ – Royal fans remember Diana 24 years after she died

31 August 2021

Many of those visiting the Sunken Garden could recall exactly where they were when the news broke of her death in a Paris car crash.


XR occupies two central London bridges during second week of climate protests

XR occupies two central London bridges during second week of climate protests

XR occupies two central London bridges during second week of climate protests

31 August 2021

The Metropolitan Police said 43 arrests had been made in connection with the protests as of 6.45pm on Tuesday, taking the total number to 469.


Government ‘intends’ to start booster programme in September

Government ‘intends’ to start booster programme in September

Government ‘intends’ to start booster programme in September

31 August 2021

NHS officials are poised to start a booster campaign on September 6.


Instagram requires date of birth from all users as new child safety rules loom

Instagram requires date of birth from all users as new child safety rules loom

Instagram requires date of birth from all users as new child safety rules loom

31 August 2021

Those who have not already provided their birth date will receive a notification asking them to do so over the next few weeks.


Work stress, sleep disorders, and fatigue ‘rising more steeply in women’

Work stress, sleep disorders, and fatigue ‘rising more steeply in women’

Work stress, sleep disorders, and fatigue ‘rising more steeply in women’

31 August 2021

Researchers say there is an alarming rise in the number of women reporting the non-traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease.


Why is the ‘special relationship’ between the UK and US under strain?

Why is the ‘special relationship’ between the UK and US under strain?

Why is the ‘special relationship’ between the UK and US under strain?

31 August 2021

There have been suggestions the close partnership is in turmoil.


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