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UK deaths involving Covid-19 pass 61,000

UK deaths involving Covid-19 pass 61,000

UK deaths involving Covid-19 pass 61,000

27 October 2020

There were more than 1,000 fatalities in England between October 17 and 25.


Stop and search: Police carry out highest number in seven years

Stop and search: Police carry out highest number in seven years

Stop and search: Police carry out highest number in seven years

27 October 2020

The powers allow police to search people and vehicles without a warrant.


Undersea treasure: 200-million-year-old ‘Lazarus’ fish up for auction

Undersea treasure: 200-million-year-old ‘Lazarus’ fish up for auction

Undersea treasure: 200-million-year-old ‘Lazarus’ fish up for auction

27 October 2020

The coelacanth fish was thought to have been extinct for almost 70 million years, until it was discovered at an open-air market in 1938.


Boris Johnson faces Tory demands for ‘road map’ out of northern lockdown

Boris Johnson faces Tory demands for ‘road map’ out of northern lockdown

Boris Johnson faces Tory demands for ‘road map’ out of northern lockdown

27 October 2020

More than 50 Tory MPs have signed a letter to the Prime Minister calling for action to help the northern seats which were crucial to his election win.


Drivers warned over second spike in deer collisions due to Covid-19

Drivers warned over second spike in deer collisions due to Covid-19

Drivers warned over second spike in deer collisions due to Covid-19

27 October 2020

The British Deer Society and the AA said the combination of quieter roads, a twilight rush-hour and seasonal migrations has led to a ‘new danger’.


Covid-19 registered deaths rise by half in a week – ONS

Covid-19 registered deaths rise by half in a week – ONS

Covid-19 registered deaths rise by half in a week – ONS

27 October 2020

There were 670 deaths registered in England and Wales which mentioned ‘novel coronavirus’ in the week ending October 16, figures show.


Johnny Depp to find out next week if he has won his case against Sun publisher

Johnny Depp to find out next week if he has won his case against Sun publisher

Johnny Depp to find out next week if he has won his case against Sun publisher

27 October 2020

The Pirates of the Carribean star sued the tabloid’s publisher News Group Newspapers over a 2018 article which labelled him a “wife beater”.


Government comms chief sent text over Alex Salmond ‘war’, committee told

Government comms chief sent text over Alex Salmond ‘war’, committee told

Government comms chief sent text over Alex Salmond ‘war’, committee told

27 October 2020

Barbara Allison confirmed she had received a message from Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans which said the ‘battle maybe lost but not the war’.


Historic coins dug up by two boys fetch thousands of pounds at auction

Historic coins dug up by two boys fetch thousands of pounds at auction

Historic coins dug up by two boys fetch thousands of pounds at auction

27 October 2020

Reece Pickering found a Harold II silver penny in Norfolk and Walter Taylor unearthed a Henry I silver penny in south Essex.


Former deputy first minister named next Kirk moderator

Former deputy first minister named next Kirk moderator

Former deputy first minister named next Kirk moderator

27 October 2020

Lord Wallace – an elder and member of St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney – will succeed the Right Rev Dr Martin Fair in the role next May.


Food tsar urges Government to act to prevent children going hungry at Christmas

Food tsar urges Government to act to prevent children going hungry at Christmas

Food tsar urges Government to act to prevent children going hungry at Christmas

27 October 2020

Boris Johnson is examining how to tackle the problem in response to the row over the Government’s refusal to fund free school meals over the holidays.


Twenty recommendations from Baroness Lawrence to protect BAME communities

Twenty recommendations from Baroness Lawrence to protect BAME communities

Twenty recommendations from Baroness Lawrence to protect BAME communities

27 October 2020

The measures are intended to protect those most at risk from Covid-19 and to tackle inequality.


Vaccine could be effective despite natural Covid-19 antibodies fall – scientists

Vaccine could be effective despite natural Covid-19 antibodies fall – scientists

Vaccine could be effective despite natural Covid-19 antibodies fall – scientists

27 October 2020

Experts said vaccines contained boosters to provide a ‘durable’ immune response against illnesses.


Schools start preparations now to ensure pupils do not go hungry over Christmas

Schools start preparations now to ensure pupils do not go hungry over Christmas

Schools start preparations now to ensure pupils do not go hungry over Christmas

27 October 2020

The leader of a headteachers’ union has warned that Boris Johnson could be seen as a ‘modern-day version of Scrooge’ if he fails to take action.


Revolution Bars to close six sites after curfew eats up a third of sales

Revolution Bars to close six sites after curfew eats up a third of sales

Revolution Bars to close six sites after curfew eats up a third of sales

27 October 2020

The firm’s subsidiary will launch a company voluntary arrangement next month.


Customers will no longer be sold mobile phones ‘locked’ to specific networks

Customers will no longer be sold mobile phones ‘locked’ to specific networks

Customers will no longer be sold mobile phones ‘locked’ to specific networks

27 October 2020

Ofcom made the announcement which will see some of the country’s largest providers, including BT, Tesco Mobile and Vodafone, fall in line with others.


Victoria Derbyshire sorry for ‘breaking Rule of Six at Christmas’ remark

Victoria Derbyshire sorry for ‘breaking Rule of Six at Christmas’ remark

Victoria Derbyshire sorry for ‘breaking Rule of Six at Christmas’ remark

27 October 2020

The TV presenter said her comments were hypothetical and she would be sticking to the rules.


Police probe theft of Stik art prints after residents miss out on free copies

Police probe theft of Stik art prints after residents miss out on free copies

Police probe theft of Stik art prints after residents miss out on free copies

27 October 2020

Thousands of copies were due to be sent out for free in Hackney but were later found for sale online.


Britons lend helping hand to supply free meals on first day of half-term

Britons lend helping hand to supply free meals on first day of half-term

Britons lend helping hand to supply free meals on first day of half-term

27 October 2020

Marcus Rashford was swamped with responses after asking businesses to share how many complimentary children’s meals they had supplied on Monday.


‘Irresponsible’ gambling advert featuring fluffy animals removed

‘Irresponsible’ gambling advert featuring fluffy animals removed

‘Irresponsible’ gambling advert featuring fluffy animals removed

27 October 2020

LC International Ltd, trading as Gala Spins, have removed the advert after regulators received a complaint about it appealing to children.


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