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

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

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

06 August 2021

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.


Alleged car thieves said to have targeted Declan Donnelly appear in court

Alleged car thieves said to have targeted Declan Donnelly appear in court

Alleged car thieves said to have targeted Declan Donnelly appear in court

06 August 2021

Police were called out to the TV star’s west London home in the early hours of April 6.


Mother and lover jailed for killing three-year-old daughter who interrupted sex

Mother and lover jailed for killing three-year-old daughter who interrupted sex

Mother and lover jailed for killing three-year-old daughter who interrupted sex

06 August 2021

Nicola Priest and Callum Redfern were sentenced on Friday after being convicted of Kaylee-Jayde Priest’s manslaughter.


Trial date set for three people charged following death of Logan Mwangi, five

Trial date set for three people charged following death of Logan Mwangi, five

Trial date set for three people charged following death of Logan Mwangi, five

06 August 2021

Judge Michael Fitton listed the case for trial on January 31 next year.


Gulf Stream at risk of collapse as Earth warms, study warns

Gulf Stream at risk of collapse as Earth warms, study warns

Gulf Stream at risk of collapse as Earth warms, study warns

06 August 2021

Huge volumes of fresh water flowing into the ocean are affecting the currents responsible for keeping Western Europe’s temperate climate stable.


Medical students told they can defer a year despite funding for extra places

Medical students told they can defer a year despite funding for extra places

Medical students told they can defer a year despite funding for extra places

06 August 2021

It comes after the Government announced that medicine and dentistry schools will receive more cash to expand courses following an increase in demand.


UK Government branded ‘shambolic’ by Drakeford for handling of travel changes

UK Government branded ‘shambolic’ by Drakeford for handling of travel changes

UK Government branded ‘shambolic’ by Drakeford for handling of travel changes

06 August 2021

The First Minister of Wales said he would have preferred a ‘simpler system’.


Scientist whose work supported development of mobile phones dies aged 98

Scientist whose work supported development of mobile phones dies aged 98

Scientist whose work supported development of mobile phones dies aged 98

06 August 2021

Professor Ken Cattermole’s research supported the development of modern computers, mobile phones and televisions.


Anaesthetist guilty of injecting partner with drugs during ‘exorcisms’

Anaesthetist guilty of injecting partner with drugs during ‘exorcisms’

Anaesthetist guilty of injecting partner with drugs during ‘exorcisms’

06 August 2021

Hossam Metwally, 60, recorded himself administering fluids through a cannula to Kelly Wilson at his home in Grimsby.


Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns after Covid cancellation

Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns after Covid cancellation

Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns after Covid cancellation

06 August 2021

The Fringe has a smaller number of shows in 2021, around a third of which will be online.


No plans for vaccine passports in Wales, says First Minister

No plans for vaccine passports in Wales, says First Minister

No plans for vaccine passports in Wales, says First Minister

06 August 2021

Mark Drakeford was speaking as the country prepares to move to alert Level 0 on Saturday.


Streatham terrorist’s mother: I instantly knew my son was responsible for attack

Streatham terrorist’s mother: I instantly knew my son was responsible for attack

Streatham terrorist’s mother: I instantly knew my son was responsible for attack

06 August 2021

The mother of terrorist Sudesh Amman said she knew it was her son when she heard someone had gone on a stabbing rampage in south London.


Geronimo the alpaca’s fate appears sealed as No 10 rules out further tests

Geronimo the alpaca’s fate appears sealed as No 10 rules out further tests

Geronimo the alpaca’s fate appears sealed as No 10 rules out further tests

06 August 2021

The animal has been ordered for destruction after testing positive for bovine tuberculosis.


Prime Minister pays tribute to Sandhurst cadets as they complete training

Prime Minister pays tribute to Sandhurst cadets as they complete training

Prime Minister pays tribute to Sandhurst cadets as they complete training

06 August 2021

Boris Johnson attended the Sovereign’s Parade as the Queen’s representative.


Jack Carlin was determined to win a medal, say family

Jack Carlin was determined to win a medal, say family

Jack Carlin was determined to win a medal, say family

06 August 2021

The Paisley-born cyclist has added to his silver in the team sprint with bronze in the solo sprint event.


First healthy 16-year-olds in UK get Covid-19 jabs

First healthy 16-year-olds in UK get Covid-19 jabs

First healthy 16-year-olds in UK get Covid-19 jabs

06 August 2021

The latest estimates show infection levels have fallen in England, Scotland and Wales but are up in Northern Ireland.


Couple’s joy after scooping £5m Lotto jackpot

Couple’s joy after scooping £5m Lotto jackpot

Couple’s joy after scooping £5m Lotto jackpot

06 August 2021

Paul Drake realised he had won after being struck by a ‘niggling feeling’ to check his ticket.


Teenage mother jailed over death of toddler she abandoned for days of partying

Teenage mother jailed over death of toddler she abandoned for days of partying

Teenage mother jailed over death of toddler she abandoned for days of partying

06 August 2021

Verphy Kudi left her 20-month-old daughter Asiah alone in a Brighton flat for almost six days while she celebrated her birthday in London.


Colourful cocktail bar beats bra-fitting boutique to shed of the year title

Colourful cocktail bar beats bra-fitting boutique to shed of the year title

Colourful cocktail bar beats bra-fitting boutique to shed of the year title

06 August 2021

Danielle Zarb-Cousin made her creation in lockdown after a relationship break-up.


Extra flights bringing holidaymakers back from Mexico before red list deadline

Extra flights bringing holidaymakers back from Mexico before red list deadline

Extra flights bringing holidaymakers back from Mexico before red list deadline

06 August 2021

British Airways has added four flights from Mexico to London as tourists dash to return home before 4am on Sunday.


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