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William and Kate’s private moment of reflection on first lockdown anniversary

William and Kate’s private moment of reflection on first lockdown anniversary

William and Kate’s private moment of reflection on first lockdown anniversary

23 March 2021

The duke and duchess visited Westminster Abbey to tour its vaccination centre.


Queen and PM lead tributes on day of reflection

Queen and PM lead tributes on day of reflection

Queen and PM lead tributes on day of reflection

23 March 2021

The nation observed a minute’s silence as part of a national day of reflection, organised by the end-of-life charity Marie Curie.


‘Intriguing’ results from Cern challenge leading theory in physics

‘Intriguing’ results from Cern challenge leading theory in physics

‘Intriguing’ results from Cern challenge leading theory in physics

23 March 2021

Physicists have found particles not behaving in the way they should according to the Standard Model.


Salmond complaint women: We were dropped after he won legal challenge

Salmond complaint women: We were dropped after he won legal challenge

Salmond complaint women: We were dropped after he won legal challenge

23 March 2021

The women who brought the claims of harassment against the former first minister said they feared the flawed process would put off future complainers.


UK’s wider Covid-19 death toll nears 150,000

UK’s wider Covid-19 death toll nears 150,000

UK’s wider Covid-19 death toll nears 150,000

23 March 2021

One year ago, on March 23 2020, the death toll had just passed 1,000.


Regulator takes Norton to court in ‘unprecedented’ consumer protection case

Regulator takes Norton to court in ‘unprecedented’ consumer protection case

Regulator takes Norton to court in ‘unprecedented’ consumer protection case

23 March 2021

The CMA says it is the first time the regulator has had to go through the courts over a consumer protection issue.


Lung cancer cases ‘being missed due to pandemic delays’

Lung cancer cases ‘being missed due to pandemic delays’

Lung cancer cases ‘being missed due to pandemic delays’

23 March 2021

GPs say people are not seeking help for their symptoms, while others do not want to go to hospitals for tests.


Nation falls silent to remember Covid-19 victims

Nation falls silent to remember Covid-19 victims

Nation falls silent to remember Covid-19 victims

23 March 2021

The public is also being urged to stand on their doorsteps at 8pm with a candle or light.


Pregnant nurse, 28, felt ‘pressured’ to work despite her concerns, inquest told

Pregnant nurse, 28, felt ‘pressured’ to work despite her concerns, inquest told

Pregnant nurse, 28, felt ‘pressured’ to work despite her concerns, inquest told

23 March 2021

Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong was heavily pregnant but was still working at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital as the coronavirus pandemic broke out.


Queen reflects on ‘grief’ of pandemic and sends flowers to duke’s hospital

Queen reflects on ‘grief’ of pandemic and sends flowers to duke’s hospital

Queen reflects on ‘grief’ of pandemic and sends flowers to duke’s hospital

23 March 2021

Philip underwent a successful procedure at St Bartholomew’s Hospital at the start of the month.


Dinner lady’s £1 million lottery win is ‘most amazing Mother’s Day gift’

Dinner lady’s £1 million lottery win is ‘most amazing Mother’s Day gift’

Dinner lady’s £1 million lottery win is ‘most amazing Mother’s Day gift’

23 March 2021

Karen Dakin matched five main numbers and the bonus ball in the March 13 Lotto draw.


Rail review delayed for PM to hold talks on cost – report

Rail review delayed for PM to hold talks on cost – report

Rail review delayed for PM to hold talks on cost – report

23 March 2021

Plans to release a White Paper incorporating the recommendations of the Williams Review before Easter have reportedly been scrapped.


Sturgeon ‘misled parliament’ over meetings with Salmond, report finds

Sturgeon ‘misled parliament’ over meetings with Salmond, report finds

Sturgeon ‘misled parliament’ over meetings with Salmond, report finds

23 March 2021

The First Minister was found to have misled parliament by a Holyrood inquiry that also raised concerns about the actions of a senior civil servant.


Whaley Bridge dam repair work to cost up to £16 million and take two years

Whaley Bridge dam repair work to cost up to £16 million and take two years

Whaley Bridge dam repair work to cost up to £16 million and take two years

23 March 2021

More than 1,500 people were evacuated from the Derbyshire town in August 2019.


Dementia death risk higher among socioeconomically deprived – study

Dementia death risk higher among socioeconomically deprived – study

Dementia death risk higher among socioeconomically deprived – study

23 March 2021

Socioeconomic deprivation was associated with younger age at death with dementia, researchers found.


Missing cat reunited with family after 14 years thanks to microchip

Missing cat reunited with family after 14 years thanks to microchip

Missing cat reunited with family after 14 years thanks to microchip

23 March 2021

Isle of Wight cat Jess has been reunited with his owners after going missing in 2007.


Court of Appeal overturns members of the Shrewsbury 24’s convictions

Court of Appeal overturns members of the Shrewsbury 24’s convictions

Court of Appeal overturns members of the Shrewsbury 24’s convictions

23 March 2021

The judge said it would not be in the public interest to order a retrial.


Too many adults ignoring food use-by dates, risking serious illness – regulator

Too many adults ignoring food use-by dates, risking serious illness – regulator

Too many adults ignoring food use-by dates, risking serious illness – regulator

23 March 2021

Half of adults do not always check the use-by date and three quarters have knowingly eaten food past its safe time limit, a poll found.


Home sales surged by nearly 50% in February as end of stamp duty holiday loomed

Home sales surged by nearly 50% in February as end of stamp duty holiday loomed

Home sales surged by nearly 50% in February as end of stamp duty holiday loomed

23 March 2021

The stamp duty holiday was originally due to end on March 31 but it was extended in early March.


Hancock: Mandatory vaccines for care home workers being considered

Hancock: Mandatory vaccines for care home workers being considered

Hancock: Mandatory vaccines for care home workers being considered

23 March 2021

The Health Secretary said that ‘no final decision’ has been taken amid a review into vaccination passports.


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