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Parts of UK hit by heavy snowfall as forecasters warn of wet week ahead

Parts of UK hit by heavy snowfall as forecasters warn of wet week ahead

Parts of UK hit by heavy snowfall as forecasters warn of wet week ahead

16 January 2021

An amber weather alert for snow was in place for much of Saturday.


Aviation sector pleads for Government support amid new border restrictions

Aviation sector pleads for Government support amid new border restrictions

Aviation sector pleads for Government support amid new border restrictions

16 January 2021

Lockdown restrictions currently in place across the UK already restrict international travel.


CBBC’s Archie Lyndhurst died from brain haemorrhage, mother confirms

CBBC’s Archie Lyndhurst died from brain haemorrhage, mother confirms

CBBC’s Archie Lyndhurst died from brain haemorrhage, mother confirms

16 January 2021

The 19-year-old died in his sleep at his home in Fulham, west London, on September 22.


New funding round values Deliveroo at £5.1bn

New funding round values Deliveroo at £5.1bn

New funding round values Deliveroo at £5.1bn

16 January 2021

The takeaway delivery business has been touted to float on the stock market later this year.


£39m repair and maintenance bill for Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers in 2020

£39m repair and maintenance bill for Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers in 2020

£39m repair and maintenance bill for Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers in 2020

16 January 2021

HMS Prince of Wales suffered two leaks, which have kept it in port in Portsmouth.


Magicians to celebrate 100 years of ‘sensational’ sawing-in-half trick

Magicians to celebrate 100 years of ‘sensational’ sawing-in-half trick

Magicians to celebrate 100 years of ‘sensational’ sawing-in-half trick

16 January 2021

‘The illusion was one which immediately grabbed the public’s attention in a sensational way,’ said magician Charlie Burgess.


A million over-80s offered Covid jab as more mass vaccination centres open

A million over-80s offered Covid jab as more mass vaccination centres open

A million over-80s offered Covid jab as more mass vaccination centres open

16 January 2021

NHS England said the new centres would be able to administer ‘thousands’ of jabs a week.


‘Devastated’ family of Gerry Marsden hold his funeral near River Mersey

‘Devastated’ family of Gerry Marsden hold his funeral near River Mersey

‘Devastated’ family of Gerry Marsden hold his funeral near River Mersey

16 January 2021

Sir Kenny Dalglish told the service that no-one could underestimate how important Gerry has been to Liverpool Football Club


Baby in murder probe ‘melted the hearts of everyone who met her’

Baby in murder probe ‘melted the hearts of everyone who met her’

Baby in murder probe ‘melted the hearts of everyone who met her’

16 January 2021

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and has since been released on bail pending further inquiries.


RAF veteran among hundreds to receive Covid-19 vaccine at Salisbury Cathedral

RAF veteran among hundreds to receive Covid-19 vaccine at Salisbury Cathedral

RAF veteran among hundreds to receive Covid-19 vaccine at Salisbury Cathedral

16 January 2021

Louis Godwin gave a thumbs-up after receiving his first dose of the vaccine.


Tribute to elderly couple after man sentenced over fatal hit-and-run

Tribute to elderly couple after man sentenced over fatal hit-and-run

Tribute to elderly couple after man sentenced over fatal hit-and-run

16 January 2021

Ann Nickerson and her husband Lawrence were hit by a car in November 2019.


Fundraiser for multicultural group targeted by arsonists smashes targets

Fundraiser for multicultural group targeted by arsonists smashes targets

Fundraiser for multicultural group targeted by arsonists smashes targets

16 January 2021

Donations have flooded in for the Belfast Multi-Cultural Association after its food bank in the city was gutted by fire in the hate crime attack.


Brazilian coronavirus variant likely to be in UK already, top scientist warns

Brazilian coronavirus variant likely to be in UK already, top scientist warns

Brazilian coronavirus variant likely to be in UK already, top scientist warns

16 January 2021

Prof John Edmunds also cautioned against removing coronavirus restrictions next month, saying to do so would be a ‘disaster’.


Medics want laws updated to protect health workers from Covid-19 legal action

Medics want laws updated to protect health workers from Covid-19 legal action

Medics want laws updated to protect health workers from Covid-19 legal action

16 January 2021

A coalition of health bodies has written to the Government urging it to update legislation to protect ‘vulnerable’ staff.


William is proud of Queen and Philip for having Covid-19 vaccine

William is proud of Queen and Philip for having Covid-19 vaccine

William is proud of Queen and Philip for having Covid-19 vaccine

16 January 2021

In a rare move, the Queen made public she had received her first dose of the vaccine last Saturday, along with Philip.


Up to 8cm of heavy snow expected to bring weekend disruption to parts of UK

Up to 8cm of heavy snow expected to bring weekend disruption to parts of UK

Up to 8cm of heavy snow expected to bring weekend disruption to parts of UK

16 January 2021

The temperature could be about 0C in areas of eastern England and parts of Scotland for much of Saturday.


Car photoshoot on railway tracks shared on TikTok ‘beggars belief’

Car photoshoot on railway tracks shared on TikTok ‘beggars belief’

Car photoshoot on railway tracks shared on TikTok ‘beggars belief’

16 January 2021

British Transport Police are investigating the footage.


Family of Nora Quoirin still have ‘unanswered questions’ following inquest

Family of Nora Quoirin still have ‘unanswered questions’ following inquest

Family of Nora Quoirin still have ‘unanswered questions’ following inquest

16 January 2021

Nora was reported missing the day after the family had arrived at the eco-resort.


Children will be able to access books online for free during school closures

Children will be able to access books online for free during school closures

Children will be able to access books online for free during school closures

16 January 2021

Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s The Story Of Tracy Beaker is the first book to feature.


Boris Johnson to host world leaders at G7 summit in Cornwall

Boris Johnson to host world leaders at G7 summit in Cornwall

Boris Johnson to host world leaders at G7 summit in Cornwall

16 January 2021

Incoming US president Joe Biden is expected to attend the event in June.


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