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Police officer recovering well after ‘shocking’ attack on duty

Police officer recovering well after ‘shocking’ attack on duty

Police officer recovering well after ‘shocking’ attack on duty

15 May 2021

A 15-year-old and 23-year-old arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed.


Only eligible people can get vaccine in Bolton, despite reports to the contrary

Only eligible people can get vaccine in Bolton, despite reports to the contrary

Only eligible people can get vaccine in Bolton, despite reports to the contrary

15 May 2021

A councillor deleted a tweet in which he claimed ‘anyone’ with a Bolton postcode and registered with a Bolton GP could visit a vaccine bus.


Labour condemns Israeli airstrike which destroyed tower housing media in Gaza

Labour condemns Israeli airstrike which destroyed tower housing media in Gaza

Labour condemns Israeli airstrike which destroyed tower housing media in Gaza

15 May 2021

The strike came hours after at least 10 Palestinians, mostly children and from an extended family, were killed in an Israeli air raid


Santander customers unable to make payments due to ‘technical problem’

Santander customers unable to make payments due to ‘technical problem’

Santander customers unable to make payments due to ‘technical problem’

15 May 2021

The bank has advised customers they can access cash from other banks’ ATMs.


Thousands of Rangers fans take to streets to celebrate title win

Thousands of Rangers fans take to streets to celebrate title win

Thousands of Rangers fans take to streets to celebrate title win

15 May 2021

Fans sang and danced in George Square despite warnings against gathering due to coronavirus.


Cattle chaos as seven wandering bullocks get lost in Yorkshire town

Cattle chaos as seven wandering bullocks get lost in Yorkshire town

Cattle chaos as seven wandering bullocks get lost in Yorkshire town

15 May 2021

The seven young ‘lawn bandits’ made themselves at home in the Yorkshire town of Beverley.


Government pledges to treble England tree planting to tackle climate crisis

Government pledges to treble England tree planting to tackle climate crisis

Government pledges to treble England tree planting to tackle climate crisis

15 May 2021

Campaigners warned the target to plant 7,000 hectares a year in England does not rise to the challenge.


Student police officers recognised for bravery after saving woman from North Sea

Student police officers recognised for bravery after saving woman from North Sea

Student police officers recognised for bravery after saving woman from North Sea

15 May 2021

The police officers waded out to chest height to save the vulnerable woman.


Two-thirds of adults given first vaccine dose

Two-thirds of adults given first vaccine dose

Two-thirds of adults given first vaccine dose

15 May 2021

Figures also show nearly 1.6 million people have had both shots.


Dowden warns live events industry of Covid-19 variant ‘heightened vigilance’

Dowden warns live events industry of Covid-19 variant ‘heightened vigilance’

Dowden warns live events industry of Covid-19 variant ‘heightened vigilance’

15 May 2021

Limited audiences are due to return to venues on Monday.


Runners return for ‘taster of what normality might look like’ at pilot 5k

Runners return for ‘taster of what normality might look like’ at pilot 5k

Runners return for ‘taster of what normality might look like’ at pilot 5k

15 May 2021

Runners and spectators taking part in the Reunion 5K will help to provide scientific data on Covid-19 transmission levels.


Thousands join protest against Gaza violence

Thousands join protest against Gaza violence

Thousands join protest against Gaza violence

15 May 2021

The UK Government has been urged to take ‘immediate action’ to end violence against the Palestinian people.


Charity considers legal action against Home Office over Glasgow immigration raid

Charity considers legal action against Home Office over Glasgow immigration raid

Charity considers legal action against Home Office over Glasgow immigration raid

15 May 2021

Two men being detained in an enforcement van were eventually released after it was surrounded by protesters.


Patel accused of ‘flagrant breach’ of ministerial code over PPE lobbying

Patel accused of ‘flagrant breach’ of ministerial code over PPE lobbying

Patel accused of ‘flagrant breach’ of ministerial code over PPE lobbying

15 May 2021

The Home Secretary is reported to have lobbied Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove in April.


Elephant sculptures bring environmental message to Buckingham Palace

Elephant sculptures bring environmental message to Buckingham Palace

Elephant sculptures bring environmental message to Buckingham Palace

15 May 2021

Famous faces Joanna Lumley, Amy Jackson and Donna Air showed their support for the campaign.


Assault on police officer ‘shocking and senseless’, says Home Secretary

Assault on police officer ‘shocking and senseless’, says Home Secretary

Assault on police officer ‘shocking and senseless’, says Home Secretary

15 May 2021

An officer was injured in an incident at an educational premises in Scunthorpe on Friday.


Thousands of Rangers fans gather at Ibrox ahead of title celebrations

Thousands of Rangers fans gather at Ibrox ahead of title celebrations

Thousands of Rangers fans gather at Ibrox ahead of title celebrations

15 May 2021

Police Scotland said that an ‘appropriate plan’ is in place to protect public safety.


Royal British Legion marks centenary with wreath-laying ceremony

Royal British Legion marks centenary with wreath-laying ceremony

Royal British Legion marks centenary with wreath-laying ceremony

15 May 2021

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the charity.


Football stars encourage vaccine uptake praising jabs as ‘best defence’

Football stars encourage vaccine uptake praising jabs as ‘best defence’

Football stars encourage vaccine uptake praising jabs as ‘best defence’

15 May 2021

Players and pundits have advised people to get their doses when offered.


London artists create own Tube poster campaign after Hockney piece goes viral

London artists create own Tube poster campaign after Hockney piece goes viral

London artists create own Tube poster campaign after Hockney piece goes viral

15 May 2021

Artist Laura Nevill said David Hockney’s much talked-about Piccadilly Circus creation was a “missed opportunity” to showcase emerging local talent.


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