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NHS worker ‘did not feel safe at work’ before catching and dying from Covid-19

NHS worker ‘did not feel safe at work’ before catching and dying from Covid-19

Mark Woolcock, 59, died towards the beginning on the pandemic and was remembered by his daughter as a “nurturing and gentle soul”.

‘Life is OK without Westminster WhatsApp groups,’ says Red Wall MP

‘Life is OK without Westminster WhatsApp groups,’ says Red Wall MP

Marco Longhi said he left one Westminster group after his comments were leaked to the press.

Johnson and Biden ‘risk being boys who cried wolf’ over Russia invasion claims

Johnson and Biden ‘risk being boys who cried wolf’ over Russia invasion claims

Daniel Williams, a Briton living in Ukraine, said Vladimir Putin and Russia may have a longer term goal than an imminent invasion.

Storms flatten Kent family’s garden and leave them without power for days

Storms flatten Kent family’s garden and leave them without power for days

David Thomas and his family have been staying warm with a wood burner and generator since Storm Eunice toppled trees and power lines in their garden.

Man denies murdering his neighbour

Man denies murdering his neighbour

Can Arslan, 51, pleaded not guilty to stabbing to death father-of-three Matthew Boorman, 43, but admitted three other linked offences.

Maastricht rebel Sir Richard Shepherd dies aged 79

Maastricht rebel Sir Richard Shepherd dies aged 79

The former Tory MP had the whip withdrawn by John Major over his opposition to the Maastricht Treaty on the EU.

Extra Covid boost in spring for over-75s and people at high risk

Extra Covid boost in spring for over-75s and people at high risk

In interim guidance, the JCVI said that a further dose for older people and those at risk is likely to be needed this autumn.

Man hailed for stopping rape feared retribution before he was shot, inquest told

Man hailed for stopping rape feared retribution before he was shot, inquest told

Abraham Badru was gunned down outside his home in 2018.

Loose Women panellists pay tearful tribute to Jamal Edwards and his mother

Loose Women panellists pay tearful tribute to Jamal Edwards and his mother

Tributes have been paid from the music industry and more to Jamal following his death at the weekend.

UK diplomacy offers nothing to resolve Ukraine crisis, Russian ambassador claims

UK diplomacy offers nothing to resolve Ukraine crisis, Russian ambassador claims

Andrei Kelin criticised Liz Truss and claimed France and Germany were doing more to resolve the crisis.

Tragic teacher became addicted to gambling from young age, inquest told

Tragic teacher became addicted to gambling from young age, inquest told

Hull University history graduate Jack Ritchie died in Hanoi, Vietnam, after years of gambling problems.

Covid-19 in England: what the latest data shows

Covid-19 in England: what the latest data shows

Here is a snapshot of the latest figures for infections, antibodies, patients and deaths.

‘Four in 10 people not confident using numbers in their everyday lives’

‘Four in 10 people not confident using numbers in their everyday lives’

One in five people would avoid jobs that involve using numbers often, according to research published by the Association of British Insurers.

Still a ‘window for diplomacy’ to avert war over Ukraine, says No 10

Still a ‘window for diplomacy’ to avert war over Ukraine, says No 10

Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said intelligence reports suggest Russia still intends to invade its neighbour.

PM will still launch living with Covid plan despite Cabinet delay – No 10

PM will still launch living with Covid plan despite Cabinet delay – No 10

Some ministers had already arrived for Monday’s Cabinet meeting when it was abruptly called off.

Warm tributes paid across political benches at Stormont to Christopher Stalford

Warm tributes paid across political benches at Stormont to Christopher Stalford

DUP MLAs paused for a prayer in the Great Hall at Stormont before entering the chamber.

Police officers charged with sharing offensive messages with Wayne Couzens named

Police officers charged with sharing offensive messages with Wayne Couzens named

Pc Jonathon Cobban, 35, Pc William Neville, 33, and former officer Joel Borders, 45, are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on March 16.

Thousands remain without power after Storm Franklin hits Ireland

Thousands remain without power after Storm Franklin hits Ireland

It is the third storm to pass over the island in recent days, after Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice wreaked havoc.

Burglar convicted of murdering two pensioners in separate ‘vicious’ robberies

Burglar convicted of murdering two pensioners in separate ‘vicious’ robberies

Amos Wilsher killed Josephine Kaye, 88, in a solo raid three years after murdering Arthur Gumbley, 87, with the help of his brother Jason Wilsher.

Streets of Matlock ‘a river’ after Storm Franklin flooding

Streets of Matlock ‘a river’ after Storm Franklin flooding

The Government has been criticised by locals for not preparing the town after severe floods hit the area in November 2019.

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