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Woman detained after child’s death in Oldham

Woman detained after child’s death in Oldham

The woman in her 30s is being held under the Mental Health Act, police have said.

Michelle Obama and Oprah add to list of tributes to veteran actress Betty White

Michelle Obama and Oprah add to list of tributes to veteran actress Betty White

The award-winning actress, best known for starring as Rose in 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls, has died less than a month before her 100th birthday.

Consumers urged not to abandon pubs over Dry January amid ‘chasm of debt’

Consumers urged not to abandon pubs over Dry January amid ‘chasm of debt’

Pub bosses have encouraged customers to continue supporting venues even if they are cutting out alcohol for the first month of the year.

Teachers’ unions call on government to help before pupils return to school

Teachers’ unions call on government to help before pupils return to school

Six teachers’ unions have asked the Government for resources amid the Omicron variant outbreak.

Mel B dedicates MBE to women suffering abuse ‘in all shapes and forms’

Mel B dedicates MBE to women suffering abuse ‘in all shapes and forms’

The pop superstar was given the accolade in the New Year Honours for services to charitable causes and vulnerable women.

Fireworks return to London amid UK’s subdued New Year celebrations

Fireworks return to London amid UK’s subdued New Year celebrations

The mercury which began to climb on Friday is expected to continue rising as the first day of 2022 begins.

Charles urges world to remember those defending human rights in New Year message

Charles urges world to remember those defending human rights in New Year message

The Prince of Wales pays tribute to those helping others in conflict-ridden countries.

Javid warns Covid curbs must be ‘last resort’ as pandemic enters third year

Javid warns Covid curbs must be ‘last resort’ as pandemic enters third year

The Health Secretary said the country must learn to ‘live alongside’ the virus as Omicron infections continue to soar.

New Year’s Day could break temperature record with highs of 15C

New Year’s Day could break temperature record with highs of 15C

New Year’s Eve saw record-breaking temperatures following a mild December.

Honorary vice president of Magic Circle made MBE at 102

Honorary vice president of Magic Circle made MBE at 102

Henry Lewis started out in magic after finding a magic book in a pile of rubbish.

Ryan Reynolds among celebrities to pay tribute to acclaimed actress Betty White

Ryan Reynolds among celebrities to pay tribute to acclaimed actress Betty White

The Golden Girls star has died less than a month before her 100th birthday.

Future variants could be tackled with greater certainty, says expert made CBE

Future variants could be tackled with greater certainty, says expert made CBE

Professor Peter Openshaw has been made a CBE for services to medicine and immunology in the New Year Honours.

Veteran US actress Betty White dies aged 99

Veteran US actress Betty White dies aged 99

The award-winning US actress, best known for starring as Rose in 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls, died less than a month before her 100th birthday.

Britain breaks New Year’s Eve record with mild temperatures

Britain breaks New Year’s Eve record with mild temperatures

The record-breaking temperatures on New Year’s Eve followed a ‘much milder’ December than usual.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

About nine in 10 local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

Queen makes Camilla member of prestigious order of chivalry

Queen makes Camilla member of prestigious order of chivalry

The appointment of Royal Knights and Ladies of the Order of the Garter is in the gift of the Queen who acts independently of Number 10.

Lifeboat volunteers praised for postponing Christmas celebrations to save lives

Lifeboat volunteers praised for postponing Christmas celebrations to save lives

Thousands of volunteers who make up the crews of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution worked throughout the festive period to rescue people.

Baroness Amos becomes first black person appointed by Queen to prestigious order

Baroness Amos becomes first black person appointed by Queen to prestigious order

Baroness Valerie Amos, 67, a Labour member of the House of Lords, will be the first black person appointed Lady Companion of the Order.

Covid-19 hospital admissions in England rise to highest level since January

Covid-19 hospital admissions in England rise to highest level since January

Figures from NHS England, published on Friday, show there were 2,370 Covid-19 hospital admissions in England on December 29.

Queen makes Tony Blair a knight and member of the Order of the Garter

Queen makes Tony Blair a knight and member of the Order of the Garter

The former prime minister said being made a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter was ‘an immense honour’.

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