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‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of Covid-19 infection

‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of Covid-19 infection

‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of Covid-19 infection

23 October 2020

Scientists used organoids – mini-organs grown to mimic the behaviour of tissue and organs – to look at how the virus infects lungs.


Tier 3 restrictions ‘to come into force by Wednesday’ in Nottinghamshire

Tier 3 restrictions ‘to come into force by Wednesday’ in Nottinghamshire

Tier 3 restrictions ‘to come into force by Wednesday’ in Nottinghamshire

23 October 2020

The news follows a Government briefing with MPs in the region.


‘Thousands more crashes a week after clocks change’

‘Thousands more crashes a week after clocks change’

‘Thousands more crashes a week after clocks change’

23 October 2020

Enterprise Rent-A-Car said over the past five year demand for replacement vehicles has increased by an average of 8% in the two weeks after BST ends.


Fatal injury risk to cameraman killed in stunt not effectively managed, coroner rules

Fatal injury risk to cameraman killed in stunt not effectively managed, coroner rules

Fatal injury risk to cameraman killed in stunt not effectively managed, coroner rules

23 October 2020

Mark Milsome was killed when a Land Rover ploughed into him during a stunt for the series Black Earth Rising in Ghana in November 2017.


Reopen Croydon cat killer investigation, MP urges police

Reopen Croydon cat killer investigation, MP urges police

Reopen Croydon cat killer investigation, MP urges police

23 October 2020

Fears that a serial killer was on the loose emerged after hundreds of cats were reported to have been mutilated across the south London borough.


Nicola Sturgeon outlines five levels of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon outlines five levels of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon outlines five levels of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland

23 October 2020

The top level of measures would be close to full lockdown, the First Minister said.


Couple found guilty of murdering Irish dancer with ‘Devil’s breath’ drug

Couple found guilty of murdering Irish dancer with ‘Devil’s breath’ drug

Couple found guilty of murdering Irish dancer with ‘Devil’s breath’ drug

23 October 2020

Joel Osei and Diana Cristea used profiles on gay dating app Grindr to befriend men as part of a scheme to drug and rob them.


Liverpool spends £300,000 on free school meals despite budget crisis

Liverpool spends £300,000 on free school meals despite budget crisis

Liverpool spends £300,000 on free school meals despite budget crisis

23 October 2020

The funding comes days after Parliament voted down proposals to offer free school meals during the holidays.


Covid-19 cases double in a fortnight across England – ONS infection survey

Covid-19 cases double in a fortnight across England – ONS infection survey

Covid-19 cases double in a fortnight across England – ONS infection survey

23 October 2020

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the rate of new infections ‘has continued to increase’ in recent weeks.


Memorial event held for Vietnamese people on first anniversary of lorry tragedy

Memorial event held for Vietnamese people on first anniversary of lorry tragedy

Memorial event held for Vietnamese people on first anniversary of lorry tragedy

23 October 2020

Hackney Chinese Community Services welcomed visitors to a shrine paying tribute to those who lost their lives.


Church leaders threaten legal action over Welsh firebreak

Church leaders threaten legal action over Welsh firebreak

Church leaders threaten legal action over Welsh firebreak

23 October 2020

Faith leaders have written to First Minister Mark Drakeford asking him to allow churches to remain open for services with congregations.


Normal Christmas is ‘wishful thinking’ unless action is taken – Sage scientist

Normal Christmas is ‘wishful thinking’ unless action is taken – Sage scientist

Normal Christmas is ‘wishful thinking’ unless action is taken – Sage scientist

23 October 2020

Professor John Edmunds has told MPs he feels ‘gloomy’ about the current outlook, and has called for a national circuit-breaker.


Thousands of origami angels dedicated to those affected by Covid-19

Thousands of origami angels dedicated to those affected by Covid-19

Thousands of origami angels dedicated to those affected by Covid-19

23 October 2020

Ripon Cathedral is hosting the free exhibition.


90% of furloughed workers back at old workplace in August, figures show

90% of furloughed workers back at old workplace in August, figures show

90% of furloughed workers back at old workplace in August, figures show

23 October 2020

Some 4.3 million people came off furlough between April and July.


Lorry driver’s boozy brush with police in Bruges before fatal run, court told

Lorry driver’s boozy brush with police in Bruges before fatal run, court told

Lorry driver’s boozy brush with police in Bruges before fatal run, court told

23 October 2020

Jurors heard the allegations on Friday, the anniversary of the 39 deaths.


Time-consuming job of changing Queen’s clocks

Time-consuming job of changing Queen’s clocks

Time-consuming job of changing Queen’s clocks

23 October 2020

The 1,500 timepieces in the Royal Collection include musical clocks, astronomical clocks, miniature clocks and turret clocks.


Cafe boss uses football winnings to provide food for struggling children

Cafe boss uses football winnings to provide food for struggling children

Cafe boss uses football winnings to provide food for struggling children

23 October 2020

Ali Waterworth offered to help families during half term.


Captain Sir Tom Moore’s 100th birthday cards go on display at museum

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s 100th birthday cards go on display at museum

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s 100th birthday cards go on display at museum

23 October 2020

The Second World War veteran and NHS fundraising hero has given the cards to IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire.


Man given restraining order for stalking Naomie Harris

Man given restraining order for stalking Naomie Harris

Man given restraining order for stalking Naomie Harris

23 October 2020

Ii Ovisyonairo Ii tracked down the James Bond actress to her north London home after first making contact with her mother.


Piers Corbyn’s coronavirus restrictions trial delayed over disclosure

Piers Corbyn’s coronavirus restrictions trial delayed over disclosure

Piers Corbyn’s coronavirus restrictions trial delayed over disclosure

23 October 2020

The 73-year-old brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was told off by the judge after his phone started ringing.


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