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Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

14 October 2020

The rate in Nottingham has climbed above 900 cases per 100,000 people.


Hospitals in Liverpool could exceed capacity in the next week, expert warns

Hospitals in Liverpool could exceed capacity in the next week, expert warns

Hospitals in Liverpool could exceed capacity in the next week, expert warns

14 October 2020

Calum Semple is professor of outbreak medicine at the University of Liverpool and a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies.


Stained glass window marks bicentenary of Florence Nightingale’s birth

Stained glass window marks bicentenary of Florence Nightingale’s birth

Stained glass window marks bicentenary of Florence Nightingale’s birth

14 October 2020

Artist Sophie Hacker created The Calling Window.


Merseyside pub pokes fun at Johnson, Cummings and Hancock with cheeky new sign

Merseyside pub pokes fun at Johnson, Cummings and Hancock with cheeky new sign

Merseyside pub pokes fun at Johnson, Cummings and Hancock with cheeky new sign

14 October 2020

One local said the James Atherton’s new name displays the North’s ‘spirit and humour’.


Kate hears from baby loss families as she visits miscarriage research centre

Kate hears from baby loss families as she visits miscarriage research centre

Kate hears from baby loss families as she visits miscarriage research centre

14 October 2020

The duchess carried out the engagement in west London to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.


Johnson and Starmer clash over circuit-breaker lockdown

Johnson and Starmer clash over circuit-breaker lockdown

Johnson and Starmer clash over circuit-breaker lockdown

14 October 2020

The Prime Minister warned that a national shutdown would cause misery, but experts said it could provide vital breathing space for the NHS.


A quarter of adults worried they will spend festive period alone – survey

A quarter of adults worried they will spend festive period alone – survey

A quarter of adults worried they will spend festive period alone – survey

14 October 2020

Campaigners are worried the extreme sense of isolation felt by those shielding, care home residents and carers during the coronavirus pandemic.


Two people in hospital after car lands on train tracks at station

Two people in hospital after car lands on train tracks at station

Two people in hospital after car lands on train tracks at station

14 October 2020

Emergency services attended the scene in Stirling, where the Renault Clio was pictured on the line.


Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

14 October 2020

Gourmet Burger Kitchen is the latest dining chain to announce job cuts after the pandemic hospitality operators.


Wales will prepare travel ban for UK Covid-19 hotspots, says First Minister

Wales will prepare travel ban for UK Covid-19 hotspots, says First Minister

Wales will prepare travel ban for UK Covid-19 hotspots, says First Minister

14 October 2020

Mark Drakeford said he had given Boris Johnson a deadline to bring in UK-wide travel restrictions.


Blackpool business leader hits back at Sturgeon after coronavirus warning

Blackpool business leader hits back at Sturgeon after coronavirus warning

Blackpool business leader hits back at Sturgeon after coronavirus warning

14 October 2020

Jane Cole pointed out the town’s Covid-19 rate is lower than in many parts of Scotland.


Working for MI5 ‘incredibly rewarding’, says new security service boss

Working for MI5 ‘incredibly rewarding’, says new security service boss

Working for MI5 ‘incredibly rewarding’, says new security service boss

14 October 2020

Ken McCallum was speaking publicly for the first time since his appointment as director general in April.


Co Armagh man sentenced to life in prison for capital murder of serving garda

Co Armagh man sentenced to life in prison for capital murder of serving garda

Co Armagh man sentenced to life in prison for capital murder of serving garda

14 October 2020

Aaron Brady shot dead Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe during a robbery in Co Louth in 2013.


PM to decide on Brexit ‘next steps’ following summit as deal deadline approaches

PM to decide on Brexit ‘next steps’ following summit as deal deadline approaches

PM to decide on Brexit ‘next steps’ following summit as deal deadline approaches

14 October 2020

Boris Johnson will speak to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president Charles Michel on Wednesday.


Arrest after man suspected of impersonating policeman pulls over policeman

Arrest after man suspected of impersonating policeman pulls over policeman

Arrest after man suspected of impersonating policeman pulls over policeman

14 October 2020

The off-duty officer was stopped on a motorway by a man driving a car with flashing blue lights fitted.


Burglar who left personal details at scene of the crime jailed for four years

Burglar who left personal details at scene of the crime jailed for four years

Burglar who left personal details at scene of the crime jailed for four years

14 October 2020

Northumbria Police described the offence as ‘fairly unsophisticated’.


Retailers ditch glitter on cards and plastic in packaging this Christmas

Retailers ditch glitter on cards and plastic in packaging this Christmas

Retailers ditch glitter on cards and plastic in packaging this Christmas

14 October 2020

Morrisons estimates it will be removing more than 50 tonnes of plastic from its shelves during the festive period.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Wales

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Wales

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Wales

14 October 2020

Merthyr Tydfil continues to record the highest rate of new cases.


What are MI5’s priorities?

What are MI5’s priorities?

What are MI5’s priorities?

14 October 2020

Ken McCallum said the security service has been ‘rapidly adapting’ how it works to keep the country safe during the coronavirus outbreak.


Dancing crowds in Liverpool ‘a slap in the face’ for health workers, says mayor

Dancing crowds in Liverpool ‘a slap in the face’ for health workers, says mayor

Dancing crowds in Liverpool ‘a slap in the face’ for health workers, says mayor

14 October 2020

The city has seen a rapid rise in coronavirus infections.


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