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Headteachers left ‘speechless’ by ministerial letter amid school meals campaign

Headteachers left ‘speechless’ by ministerial letter amid school meals campaign

Headteachers left ‘speechless’ by ministerial letter amid school meals campaign

23 October 2020

School leaders have criticised the timing of the Government’s correspondence on food nutrition.


‘Difficult path ahead’ for South Yorkshire as Tier 3 restrictions loom – mayor

‘Difficult path ahead’ for South Yorkshire as Tier 3 restrictions loom – mayor

‘Difficult path ahead’ for South Yorkshire as Tier 3 restrictions loom – mayor

23 October 2020

Sheffield City Region mayor Dan Jarvis wrote to residents in the county.


Holidaymakers flock to Canary Islands due to travel corridor

Holidaymakers flock to Canary Islands due to travel corridor

Holidaymakers flock to Canary Islands due to travel corridor

23 October 2020

Firms such as Tui, easyJet, Hays Travel and On the Beach reported a surge in demand since the change in Government policy was announced.


In Pictures: Scooter riders hit heights in miniature town

In Pictures: Scooter riders hit heights in miniature town

In Pictures: Scooter riders hit heights in miniature town

23 October 2020

The model town is a 10th of the size of Wimborne Minster in Dorset.


Family of murdered dancer pay tribute to an ‘inspirational Irishman’

Family of murdered dancer pay tribute to an ‘inspirational Irishman’

Family of murdered dancer pay tribute to an ‘inspirational Irishman’

23 October 2020

Adrian Murphy was poisoned by Joel Osei and Diana Cristea who used profiles on the gay dating app Grindr to befriend unsuspecting men.


Tory mayor bemoans Government’s ‘last-minute’ school meals decision-making

Tory mayor bemoans Government’s ‘last-minute’ school meals decision-making

Tory mayor bemoans Government’s ‘last-minute’ school meals decision-making

23 October 2020

West Midlands mayor Andy Street said there should be a ‘planned-for’ national approach by Government.


Piers Corbyn ‘targeted’ over protest against Covid-19 restrictions, court told

Piers Corbyn ‘targeted’ over protest against Covid-19 restrictions, court told

Piers Corbyn ‘targeted’ over protest against Covid-19 restrictions, court told

23 October 2020

Proceedings have been delayed and he will now stand trial on November 27.


Students caught on video running from police after party could face exclusion

Students caught on video running from police after party could face exclusion

Students caught on video running from police after party could face exclusion

23 October 2020

A spokeswoman for the University of Portsmouth said that the behaviour of the students would not be tolerated.


It is fair supermarkets only sell essentials during Wales firebreak – Drakeford

It is fair supermarkets only sell essentials during Wales firebreak – Drakeford

It is fair supermarkets only sell essentials during Wales firebreak – Drakeford

23 October 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford said that people could shop online if they could not find the items they needed


Shakespeare’s Globe and leading arts bodies welcome funding ‘lifeline’

Shakespeare’s Globe and leading arts bodies welcome funding ‘lifeline’

Shakespeare’s Globe and leading arts bodies welcome funding ‘lifeline’

23 October 2020

A £75 million package has been announced by the Government.


Police in England to patrol routes out of Wales during firebreak lockdown

Police in England to patrol routes out of Wales during firebreak lockdown

Police in England to patrol routes out of Wales during firebreak lockdown

23 October 2020

Routes into the Forest of Dean will be patrolled.


Mark Drakeford says two-week lockdown is about ‘saving lives, not Christmas’

Mark Drakeford says two-week lockdown is about ‘saving lives, not Christmas’

Mark Drakeford says two-week lockdown is about ‘saving lives, not Christmas’

23 October 2020

Wales’s First Minister warned that hundreds more people would die from coronavirus unless the firebreak lockdown was brought in.


Nicola Sturgeon unveils five-level virus restrictions with ‘cautious optimism’

Nicola Sturgeon unveils five-level virus restrictions with ‘cautious optimism’

Nicola Sturgeon unveils five-level virus restrictions with ‘cautious optimism’

23 October 2020

The Scottish First Minister said her system ‘sensibly’ adds to the three-tier set-up in England.


Councils forced to ‘prop up’ private bus firms

Councils forced to ‘prop up’ private bus firms

Councils forced to ‘prop up’ private bus firms

23 October 2020

The Local Government Association says the situation has been caused by an emergency Government coronavirus measure and is ‘unsustainable’.


35 top cultural bodies and venues to receive emergency grants from £75m fund

35 top cultural bodies and venues to receive emergency grants from £75m fund

35 top cultural bodies and venues to receive emergency grants from £75m fund

23 October 2020

The Government said 70% will go to organisations outside London.


How do coronavirus restrictions differ across the UK and Ireland?

How do coronavirus restrictions differ across the UK and Ireland?

How do coronavirus restrictions differ across the UK and Ireland?

23 October 2020

A new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions began last week in England


Detectives appeal for help to track down ‘prime suspect’ over Moss Side murders

Detectives appeal for help to track down ‘prime suspect’ over Moss Side murders

Detectives appeal for help to track down ‘prime suspect’ over Moss Side murders

23 October 2020

A man from the Birmingham area is being sought by Greater Manchester Police


Starmer acknowledges rising support for indyref2 but says pandemic is priority

Starmer acknowledges rising support for indyref2 but says pandemic is priority

Starmer acknowledges rising support for indyref2 but says pandemic is priority

23 October 2020

The Labour leader has spoken to voters in Glasgow in a ‘Call Keir’ session.


No testing capacity issues at Glasgow Lighthouse laboratory, insists director

No testing capacity issues at Glasgow Lighthouse laboratory, insists director

No testing capacity issues at Glasgow Lighthouse laboratory, insists director

23 October 2020

The facility will soon be able to analyse 85,000 coronavirus tests a day.


Business grants will run out without boost from UK Government, warns Sturgeon

Business grants will run out without boost from UK Government, warns Sturgeon

Business grants will run out without boost from UK Government, warns Sturgeon

23 October 2020

The First Minister said the Scottish Government’s borrowing limits mean it cannot promise infinite financial support.


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