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Waiter, 16, praised after saving young girl from choking

Waiter, 16, praised after saving young girl from choking

Waiter, 16, praised after saving young girl from choking

08 June 2021

Jack Smithson came to the rescue of the young girl after he heard panicked screaming while at work.


England road map delay would only be for a few weeks – Hunt

England road map delay would only be for a few weeks – Hunt

England road map delay would only be for a few weeks – Hunt

08 June 2021

Of 126 people admitted to hospital with the Indian variant, just three had had both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine.


Redrawn boundaries could benefit Tories by boosting southern seats

Redrawn boundaries could benefit Tories by boosting southern seats

Redrawn boundaries could benefit Tories by boosting southern seats

08 June 2021

Proposals have been set out for the new English constituencies.


Iron deficiency anaemia in early pregnancy raises risk of heart defects – study

Iron deficiency anaemia in early pregnancy raises risk of heart defects – study

Iron deficiency anaemia in early pregnancy raises risk of heart defects – study

08 June 2021

Affecting 12 babies born each day in the UK, congenital heart disease is the most common human birth defect.


Police officer accepts responsibility for killing Sarah Everard

Police officer accepts responsibility for killing Sarah Everard

Police officer accepts responsibility for killing Sarah Everard

08 June 2021

Pc Wayne Couzens, 48, appeared at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, when pleaded guilty to the kidnap and rape of Sarah Everard.


UK criminals among those duped into using secret message service run by the FBI

UK criminals among those duped into using secret message service run by the FBI

UK criminals among those duped into using secret message service run by the FBI

08 June 2021

The major international sting involved a system called Anom that was secretly being monitored by law enforcement.


Dentists call for clarity on PPE as they grapple Covid backlog

Dentists call for clarity on PPE as they grapple Covid backlog

Dentists call for clarity on PPE as they grapple Covid backlog

08 June 2021

Many say that current requirements mean it is impossible for them to see the number of patients they would like.


Eustice criticises ‘bonkers’ sausage situation in call to EU on Brexit rules

Eustice criticises ‘bonkers’ sausage situation in call to EU on Brexit rules

Eustice criticises ‘bonkers’ sausage situation in call to EU on Brexit rules

08 June 2021

The Environment Secretary said there was ‘no problem’ with British sausages and chicken nuggets.


Vaccine confidence ‘increasing’ in younger groups – NHS

Vaccine confidence ‘increasing’ in younger groups – NHS

Vaccine confidence ‘increasing’ in younger groups – NHS

08 June 2021

It comes as over-25s are being called forward to get their Covid-19 jab.


Family of Alexander Kareem mark one-year anniversary of his shooting

Family of Alexander Kareem mark one-year anniversary of his shooting

Family of Alexander Kareem mark one-year anniversary of his shooting

08 June 2021

The 20-year-old died after being shot outside a shop in west London on June 8, 2020.


Distillery on farm where Robert Burns lived to bottle whisky later this year

Distillery on farm where Robert Burns lived to bottle whisky later this year

Distillery on farm where Robert Burns lived to bottle whisky later this year

08 June 2021

The site remains a working farm where the barley is grown nearly 250 years after Scotland’s national poet was tending the same land.


What the papers say – June 8

What the papers say – June 8

What the papers say – June 8

08 June 2021

The planned lifting of lockdown continues to feature on the front pages.


Meghan releases children’s book The Bench with nods to Harry, Archie and Lili

Meghan releases children’s book The Bench with nods to Harry, Archie and Lili

Meghan releases children’s book The Bench with nods to Harry, Archie and Lili

08 June 2021

Meghan and Harry welcomed their second child on Friday.


Vaccine rollout reaches ‘home straight’ six months on from first jab

Vaccine rollout reaches ‘home straight’ six months on from first jab

Vaccine rollout reaches ‘home straight’ six months on from first jab

07 June 2021

The Health Secretary has said it is still too early to say whether remaining restrictions will be lifted on June 21.


PM under renewed pressure over aid cuts as rebel MPs secure emergency debate

PM under renewed pressure over aid cuts as rebel MPs secure emergency debate

PM under renewed pressure over aid cuts as rebel MPs secure emergency debate

07 June 2021

Rebel MPs have secured a three-hour emergency debate in the House of Commons.


Victims’ families horrified at decision to release double teen killer

Victims’ families horrified at decision to release double teen killer

Victims’ families horrified at decision to release double teen killer

07 June 2021

Colin Pitchfork was serving a life sentence for strangling 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire in 1983 and 1986.


Brussels warns of ‘firm’ response if UK ignores Northern Ireland protocol

Brussels warns of ‘firm’ response if UK ignores Northern Ireland protocol

Brussels warns of ‘firm’ response if UK ignores Northern Ireland protocol

07 June 2021

The European Commission vice-president has said they will ‘not be shy’ in responding if Britain takes unilateral action


Plans published for new parliamentary boundaries in England

Plans published for new parliamentary boundaries in England

Plans published for new parliamentary boundaries in England

07 June 2021

The Boundary Commission for England has published its initial proposals to redraw constituencies across the country.


Ban on live exports on the horizon under new animal welfare bill

Ban on live exports on the horizon under new animal welfare bill

Ban on live exports on the horizon under new animal welfare bill

07 June 2021

The Kept Animals Bill could also bring an end to keeping animals as pets and a crackdown on puppy smuggling.


School pupils get Marcus Rashford mural in thank you for campaign work

School pupils get Marcus Rashford mural in thank you for campaign work

School pupils get Marcus Rashford mural in thank you for campaign work

07 June 2021

The mural has been painted on the side of Gainsborough Primary School in West Ham, east London.


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