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Supercomputers could be answer to greatest threat to human health

Supercomputers could be answer to greatest threat to human health

Researchers are using computers to redesign existing antibiotics.

US judge to hear arguments over motion to dismiss Duke of York’s civil sex case

US judge to hear arguments over motion to dismiss Duke of York’s civil sex case

Virginia Giuffre is suing Andrew for alleged sexual assault when she was a teenager.

Unseen paintings from pre-fame days to feature in Jack Vettriano exhibition

Unseen paintings from pre-fame days to feature in Jack Vettriano exhibition

The show in Kirkcaldy will include pieces signed with his birth name Jack Hoggan.

Skateboarding helps the middle-aged navigate depression, study shows

Skateboarding helps the middle-aged navigate depression, study shows

Older people who take part in the sport say it has a ‘spiritual meaning’ in their lives and boosts their wellbeing and happiness.

Worst of the pandemic is ‘absolutely behind us’, says vaccine scientist

Worst of the pandemic is ‘absolutely behind us’, says vaccine scientist

A year on from the first AstraZeneca vaccine being administered to a member of the public, its developer says it is time to open up.

Public services feel the pressure as Omicron cases threaten staff shortages

Public services feel the pressure as Omicron cases threaten staff shortages

Plans have been put in place to mitigate the worst impacts.

Warning of blizzards and high winds as mild spell comes to an end

Warning of blizzards and high winds as mild spell comes to an end

Forecasters say the temperature drop may feel like a ‘shock to the system’ after unseasonal mild weather.

Sir Tony Blair: 500,000 sign petition to have knighthood ‘rescinded’

Sir Tony Blair: 500,000 sign petition to have knighthood ‘rescinded’

The Change.org petition, set up three days ago, reached half a million signatures.

Fresh alerts issued by hospitals as NHS comes under increasing Covid pressure

Fresh alerts issued by hospitals as NHS comes under increasing Covid pressure

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay became the latest NHS trust to declare a critical incident on Monday evening.

Pardons scheme extended to all gay sex convictions imposed under repealed laws

Pardons scheme extended to all gay sex convictions imposed under repealed laws

Priti Patel said the move away from the specified list of former offences would help with ‘righting the wrongs of the past’.

Roller-skater’s 365-day challenge raises thousands for Alzheimer’s charity

Roller-skater’s 365-day challenge raises thousands for Alzheimer’s charity

Laura Taylor skated every day during 2021.

Starmer to set out vision of ‘security, prosperity and respect’ for country

Starmer to set out vision of ‘security, prosperity and respect’ for country

The Labour leader will give a speech in Birmingham on Tuesday.

‘Shift in behaviour’ as high street footfall rises on New Year’s Eve

‘Shift in behaviour’ as high street footfall rises on New Year’s Eve

December 31 saw a 5.2% rise in footfall from Christmas Eve, data from Springboard shows.

Andrew accuser’s 2009 settlement with Jeffrey Epstein made public

Andrew accuser’s 2009 settlement with Jeffrey Epstein made public

The 2009 settlement agreement was reached between Virginia Giuffre, also known as Virginia Roberts, and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Parts of the NHS are in a ‘state of crisis’, warns chief

Parts of the NHS are in a ‘state of crisis’, warns chief

Some aspects of non-urgent care may need to be cut to ensure the service is safe.

Inevitable that Stormont will collapse if Protocol not addressed – Givan

Inevitable that Stormont will collapse if Protocol not addressed – Givan

The First Minister said the Protocol has created issues for the sustainability of the institutions, because it does not have broad unionist support.

Bins ‘overflowing’ with Christmas waste amid staff shortages caused by Covid

Bins ‘overflowing’ with Christmas waste amid staff shortages caused by Covid

Councils across England have been forced to scale back bin collections causing ‘terrible problems’, local politicians have said.

English Channel crossings: 10 key statistics from the small boats crisis in 2021

English Channel crossings: 10 key statistics from the small boats crisis in 2021

More than 1,000 boats are thought to have landed on UK shores or been met by Border Force officials.

Record year sees more than 28,300 people cross English Channel to the UK

Record year sees more than 28,300 people cross English Channel to the UK

The last year has seen smugglers packing more and more people aboard larger and larger dinghies, sometimes with deadly consequences.

Daily Covid cases in Scotland reach record high at more than 20,000

Daily Covid cases in Scotland reach record high at more than 20,000

Test positivity stood at 34.9% in Monday’s daily figures from the Scottish Government.

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