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Lenny Henry addresses Comic Relief’s decision to scrap Africa celebrity appeals

Lenny Henry addresses Comic Relief’s decision to scrap Africa celebrity appeals

Lenny Henry addresses Comic Relief’s decision to scrap Africa celebrity appeals

28 October 2020

The charity has committed to hiring local filmmakers and photographers.


More than a million children were in workless households last year

More than a million children were in workless households last year

More than a million children were in workless households last year

28 October 2020

Of these, 993,000 were living in long-term workless households, Office for National Statistics figures suggest.


Restoring habitats could save a fifth of species from climate risks, says report

Restoring habitats could save a fifth of species from climate risks, says report

Restoring habitats could save a fifth of species from climate risks, says report

28 October 2020

Britain’s climate zones are moving 5km a year, putting species at risk of population declines and extinction, report warns.


Mastectomy support group tells of ‘constant battle’ to keep Facebook page open

Mastectomy support group tells of ‘constant battle’ to keep Facebook page open

Mastectomy support group tells of ‘constant battle’ to keep Facebook page open

28 October 2020

The founder of Facebook group Mastectomy Network has said images that comply with the website’s rules are repeatedly being taken down.


Police could break up Covid rule-breakers’ Christmas dinners, warns commissioner

Police could break up Covid rule-breakers’ Christmas dinners, warns commissioner

Police could break up Covid rule-breakers’ Christmas dinners, warns commissioner

28 October 2020

David Jamieson also spoke of his fears of a ‘time bomb’ of civil unrest.


Duchess of Sussex in bid to postpone High Court trial of privacy action

Duchess of Sussex in bid to postpone High Court trial of privacy action

Duchess of Sussex in bid to postpone High Court trial of privacy action

28 October 2020

Meghan will ask a judge to postpone the trial of her privacy action against the publisher of the Mail On Sunday, which was due to start in January.


Covid-19 app updated after language issue

Covid-19 app updated after language issue

Covid-19 app updated after language issue

28 October 2020

Users with devices in unsupported languages – including French and Spanish – had reported seeing just a blank screen when trying to access the app.


Chancellor announces date for one-year Covid spending review

Chancellor announces date for one-year Covid spending review

Chancellor announces date for one-year Covid spending review

28 October 2020

Downing Street has suggested there could be an announcement on extra support to feed school children during the holidays.


Bus journeys were down 238m in year ending in March

Bus journeys were down 238m in year ending in March

Bus journeys were down 238m in year ending in March

28 October 2020

The total of 4.07 billion was a 5.5% reduction on the previous 12 months.


Government could prevent large family gatherings at Christmas, warns minister

Government could prevent large family gatherings at Christmas, warns minister

Government could prevent large family gatherings at Christmas, warns minister

28 October 2020

Environment Secretary George Eustice said large families and those living in different tiers may not be able to meet on Christmas Day.


Covid-19 hospital admissions could hit 25,000 next month, top scientist warns

Covid-19 hospital admissions could hit 25,000 next month, top scientist warns

Covid-19 hospital admissions could hit 25,000 next month, top scientist warns

28 October 2020

It comes amid fears the second wave of the virus could be more deadly than the first.


Drug offences up 30% during lockdown while most other crimes drop – ONS

Drug offences up 30% during lockdown while most other crimes drop – ONS

Drug offences up 30% during lockdown while most other crimes drop – ONS

28 October 2020

Around 5.8 million crimes in total were recorded in England and Wales in the year to June.


Ex-police officer jailed for killing married lover

Ex-police officer jailed for killing married lover

Ex-police officer jailed for killing married lover

28 October 2020

‘Womaniser’ Timothy Brehmer, 41, was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for the manslaughter of nurse Claire Parry.


Alex Salmond calls for probe into Nicola Sturgeon to be expanded

Alex Salmond calls for probe into Nicola Sturgeon to be expanded

Alex Salmond calls for probe into Nicola Sturgeon to be expanded

28 October 2020

The former first minister said the inquiry should also look at whether his successor had mislead Parliament.


Key questions as charities urge ‘safe routes’ following migrant boat tragedy

Key questions as charities urge ‘safe routes’ following migrant boat tragedy

Key questions as charities urge ‘safe routes’ following migrant boat tragedy

28 October 2020

The PA news agency looks at the problems and possible solutions surrounding those making the perilous journey.


Cancer operations cancelled in Nottingham as city and county braces for Tier 3

Cancer operations cancelled in Nottingham as city and county braces for Tier 3

Cancer operations cancelled in Nottingham as city and county braces for Tier 3

28 October 2020

The full announcement on new coronavirus restrictions for the area is expected on Wednesday.


Hospitals could be treating 25,000 Covid-19 patients within weeks

Hospitals could be treating 25,000 Covid-19 patients within weeks

Hospitals could be treating 25,000 Covid-19 patients within weeks

28 October 2020

Professor Sir Mark Walport said that it is “not unrealistic” to think that there could be 25,000 people in hospitals by the end of November.


Shoe Zone warns 90 shops could shut without Government rethink on business rates

Shoe Zone warns 90 shops could shut without Government rethink on business rates

Shoe Zone warns 90 shops could shut without Government rethink on business rates

28 October 2020

Chief executive Alistair Smith said around a fifth of the company’s estate is at risk of closure.


More than 100 people attend farmer’s drive-in funeral

More than 100 people attend farmer’s drive-in funeral

More than 100 people attend farmer’s drive-in funeral

28 October 2020

Peter Cole organised the funeral on Peansehall and Sibton sport field where he used to play football.


Marcus Rashford to be given City of Manchester Award

Marcus Rashford to be given City of Manchester Award

Marcus Rashford to be given City of Manchester Award

28 October 2020

The Manchester United footballer has already been awarded an MBE for his work to tackle child poverty.


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