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School resources launched to tackle vaccine conspiracy theories

School resources launched to tackle vaccine conspiracy theories

School resources launched to tackle vaccine conspiracy theories

25 April 2021

The Stephen Hawking Foundation has devised critical thinking tools for assemblies and lessons to help pupils discuss their concerns and uncertainties.


Thefts of catalytic converters soar

Thefts of catalytic converters soar

Thefts of catalytic converters soar

25 April 2021

Motorists are being urged to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles.


Bill Gates appeal to Britain to restore its overseas aid budget

Bill Gates appeal to Britain to restore its overseas aid budget

Bill Gates appeal to Britain to restore its overseas aid budget

25 April 2021

The billionaire philanthropist said UK support was of ‘critical importance’ in the supply of vaccines to the developing world.


Frequent gardening may be linked to improved wellbeing – study

Frequent gardening may be linked to improved wellbeing – study

Frequent gardening may be linked to improved wellbeing – study

25 April 2021

Gardening two to three times a week leads to better wellbeing and lower stress levels, the new research suggests.


French bulldog puppy found ‘safe and well’ after being taken by burglars

French bulldog puppy found ‘safe and well’ after being taken by burglars

French bulldog puppy found ‘safe and well’ after being taken by burglars

24 April 2021

Jewellery and a watch were also taken from the address in Accrington.


Sarwar shows off moves as he dances to Uptown Funk

Sarwar shows off moves as he dances to Uptown Funk

Sarwar shows off moves as he dances to Uptown Funk

24 April 2021

The Scottish Labour leader was praised for his ‘awesome’ dancing.


Police officers injured as anti-lockdown protests turn violent

Police officers injured as anti-lockdown protests turn violent

Police officers injured as anti-lockdown protests turn violent

24 April 2021

Photographs posted on social media show a female police officer bleeding from a cut to her head.


Woman in life-threatening condition following incident at hovercraft terminal

Woman in life-threatening condition following incident at hovercraft terminal

Woman in life-threatening condition following incident at hovercraft terminal

24 April 2021

The casualty was rescued from the sea off Southsea, Hampshire, and taken to hospital.


Refusing Indyref2 would be ‘unsustainable’ for UK Government – Sturgeon

Refusing Indyref2 would be ‘unsustainable’ for UK Government – Sturgeon

Refusing Indyref2 would be ‘unsustainable’ for UK Government – Sturgeon

24 April 2021

The First Minister said the people of Scotland must decide their future.


Mourne Mountains fire fighting operation to continue into third day

Mourne Mountains fire fighting operation to continue into third day

Mourne Mountains fire fighting operation to continue into third day

24 April 2021

Firefighters have been tackling the blaze in the Mourne Mountains in Co Down since Friday.


Man charged after death of woman who got into difficulty in water off pier

Man charged after death of woman who got into difficulty in water off pier

Man charged after death of woman who got into difficulty in water off pier

24 April 2021

The 28-year-old man is due to appear in court on Monday.


Crowd gathers for anti-lockdown protest in central London

Crowd gathers for anti-lockdown protest in central London

Crowd gathers for anti-lockdown protest in central London

24 April 2021

One of the banners at the rally read: ‘You don’t need proof to know truth.’


Fears for missing French bulldog puppy taken by burglars

Fears for missing French bulldog puppy taken by burglars

Fears for missing French bulldog puppy taken by burglars

24 April 2021

Seven arrests have been made in connection with both incidents.


Murder probe launched over death of woman in Limavady

Murder probe launched over death of woman in Limavady

Murder probe launched over death of woman in Limavady

24 April 2021

The body of Ludmila Poletelova was found at an address off Main Street in the Co Londonderry town on Friday.


Firefighters battle severe blaze in Co Kerry

Firefighters battle severe blaze in Co Kerry

Firefighters battle severe blaze in Co Kerry

24 April 2021

A wildfire is blazing within Killarney National Park.


Ambulance worker dies after object hits vehicle’s windscreen

Ambulance worker dies after object hits vehicle’s windscreen

Ambulance worker dies after object hits vehicle’s windscreen

24 April 2021

The driver of the ambulance was also injured.


Johnson has not shut down inquiry into ‘chatty rat’ lockdown leak, say insiders

Johnson has not shut down inquiry into ‘chatty rat’ lockdown leak, say insiders

Johnson has not shut down inquiry into ‘chatty rat’ lockdown leak, say insiders

24 April 2021

Dominic Cummings claimed the PM wanted to end the probe after a friend of his fiancee was implicated but it is still ongoing, according to sources.


Zoo welcomes endangered penguin chick

Zoo welcomes endangered penguin chick

Zoo welcomes endangered penguin chick

24 April 2021

The chick is settling in to life at Edinburgh Zoo.


Tributes paid to 14-year-old boy stabbed to death in London

Tributes paid to 14-year-old boy stabbed to death in London

Tributes paid to 14-year-old boy stabbed to death in London

24 April 2021

Witnesses said the teenager was wearing his school uniform when he was attacked outside a pizza restaurant.


In Pictures: Life’s a beach as mini-heatwave hits

In Pictures: Life’s a beach as mini-heatwave hits

In Pictures: Life’s a beach as mini-heatwave hits

24 April 2021

The good weather will continue into Sunday.


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