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Large parts of UK wake up to winter wonderland

Large parts of UK wake up to winter wonderland

Large parts of UK wake up to winter wonderland

24 January 2021

The hashtag ‘Narnia’ was trending on social media as people shared images of their snowy neighbourhoods.


Time to open doors of secrecy around mother and baby homes, says survivor

Time to open doors of secrecy around mother and baby homes, says survivor

Time to open doors of secrecy around mother and baby homes, says survivor

24 January 2021

Thousands of women in Northern Ireland were sent to homes for unmarried mothers after falling pregnant out of wedlock until the 1990s.


Foster against ‘reckless’ unification poll as she vows to keep focus on pandemic

Foster against ‘reckless’ unification poll as she vows to keep focus on pandemic

Foster against ‘reckless’ unification poll as she vows to keep focus on pandemic

24 January 2021

Northern Ireland’s First Minister said now is not the time to be discussions constitutional politics.


More than £15,000 in fines handed out following illegal rave in east London

More than £15,000 in fines handed out following illegal rave in east London

More than £15,000 in fines handed out following illegal rave in east London

24 January 2021

Officers from the Metropolitan Police attended a venue under a railway arch in Nursery Road in Hackney in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Teachers have ‘good shout’ at being high on jab priority list after vulnerable

Teachers have ‘good shout’ at being high on jab priority list after vulnerable

Teachers have ‘good shout’ at being high on jab priority list after vulnerable

24 January 2021

The Health Secretary said it was important to break the chains of transmission, but that those at highest risk of death needed to be protected first.


Lockdown lifting is a ‘long, long, long way’ off, says Hancock

Lockdown lifting is a ‘long, long, long way’ off, says Hancock

Lockdown lifting is a ‘long, long, long way’ off, says Hancock

24 January 2021

The Health Secretary said the vaccination rollout is making ‘brilliant progress’ but Covid cases have been ‘incredibly high’.


Guitar played by rock star Prince could sell for £80,000

Guitar played by rock star Prince could sell for £80,000

Guitar played by rock star Prince could sell for £80,000

24 January 2021

The Fender Gemini II acoustic which was played by Prince on his Diamonds And Pearls album has been in a living room in Frome, Somerset.


Vaccinated people could still spread virus, warns Van-Tam

Vaccinated people could still spread virus, warns Van-Tam

Vaccinated people could still spread virus, warns Van-Tam

24 January 2021

The number receiving the first dose of the vaccine across the UK has passed 5.8 million.


Vaccination of pets against Covid could be necessary, scientists suggest

Vaccination of pets against Covid could be necessary, scientists suggest

Vaccination of pets against Covid could be necessary, scientists suggest

24 January 2021

Coronavirus can infect a wide range of species including cats, dogs, mink and other domesticated species, experts said.


Holocaust offers timely reminder of impact of divisive speech, trust boss warns

Holocaust offers timely reminder of impact of divisive speech, trust boss warns

Holocaust offers timely reminder of impact of divisive speech, trust boss warns

24 January 2021

January 27 is Holocaust Memorial Day.


Holocaust survivors’ powerful testimony: We are not typical – most Jews died

Holocaust survivors’ powerful testimony: We are not typical – most Jews died

Holocaust survivors’ powerful testimony: We are not typical – most Jews died

24 January 2021

Survivors share their stories to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.


Scientists developing laser system to remove cancer more precisely

Scientists developing laser system to remove cancer more precisely

Scientists developing laser system to remove cancer more precisely

24 January 2021

The new system will be based around ultrafast lasers.


Ancient settlers in Americas ‘brought dogs with them’

Ancient settlers in Americas ‘brought dogs with them’

Ancient settlers in Americas ‘brought dogs with them’

24 January 2021

Researchers think dogs were first domesticated in Siberia, and humans took them along as they migrated.


Bank of England risks creating climate change ‘moral hazard’, MPs warn

Bank of England risks creating climate change ‘moral hazard’, MPs warn

Bank of England risks creating climate change ‘moral hazard’, MPs warn

24 January 2021

The Bank has helped keep many large businesses afloat during the lockdown.


Reports of fears for children living with domestic abuse rise by 50%, say NSPCC

Reports of fears for children living with domestic abuse rise by 50%, say NSPCC

Reports of fears for children living with domestic abuse rise by 50%, say NSPCC

24 January 2021

The NSPCC said worried friends and neighbours are increasingly contacting them with fears for children trapped in abusive homes during the pandemic.


What the papers say – January 24

What the papers say – January 24

What the papers say – January 24

24 January 2021

The front pages are dominated by stories on the coronavirus vaccine rollout.


Prisoners will not jump jab queue as ‘Levi Bellfield offered vaccine’

Prisoners will not jump jab queue as ‘Levi Bellfield offered vaccine’

Prisoners will not jump jab queue as ‘Levi Bellfield offered vaccine’

24 January 2021

Those aged over 70, health and social care workers and clinically extremely vulnerable people are highest in the priority list.


Special relationship forms part of discussion in call between Biden and Johnson

Special relationship forms part of discussion in call between Biden and Johnson

Special relationship forms part of discussion in call between Biden and Johnson

24 January 2021

It is reported that Mr Johnson is the first European leader to have spoken to the new president.


Majority across UK think Scotland will be independent within 10 years

Majority across UK think Scotland will be independent within 10 years

Majority across UK think Scotland will be independent within 10 years

23 January 2021

The findings highlight some of the difficulties facing Boris Johnson as he struggles to keep the country together.


Appeal after road safety police officer mannequin ‘kidnapped’ from his post

Appeal after road safety police officer mannequin ‘kidnapped’ from his post

Appeal after road safety police officer mannequin ‘kidnapped’ from his post

23 January 2021

Allan was placed on the A93 to deter people from speeding as they drive into Braemar.


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