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Many health visits for babies ‘still online’, report says

Many health visits for babies ‘still online’, report says

Charities have raised concerns and said resumption of face-to-face checks would be ‘hugely valuable’ for assessing babies’ wellbeing and development.

University strikes ‘last thing students need or deserve’ amid pandemic

University strikes ‘last thing students need or deserve’ amid pandemic

The warning comes after staff at universities backed strike action in two ballots over pensions and pay and working conditions.

Brexit trade deal in danger of unravelling if UK triggers Article 16, SDLP warns

Brexit trade deal in danger of unravelling if UK triggers Article 16, SDLP warns

Party leader Colum Eastwood said a UK demand for the removal of the protocol oversight role for the European Court of Justice was a “red herring”.

Almost 250 cavers join bid to rescue man trapped in cave for two days

Almost 250 cavers join bid to rescue man trapped in cave for two days

The man was injured in a fall while exploring the Ogof Ffynnon Ddu cave system in the Brecon Beacons on Saturday.

Lockdowns ‘exacerbated gender dysphoria’ felt by transgender people

Lockdowns ‘exacerbated gender dysphoria’ felt by transgender people

Isolation and loneliness appear to be ‘key aspects’ of LGBT+ experience during the pandemic, according to an evidence review.

Bus services pulled following hijacking near loyalist estate

Bus services pulled following hijacking near loyalist estate

Politicians have condemned the latest bus attack, amid growing tension over opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Tributes paid to engineer who co-created the Exeter Hip

Tributes paid to engineer who co-created the Exeter Hip

Professor Clive Lee, one of the two masterminds behind the implant which research shows is among the world’s most successful, has died aged 82.

Unionist support for peace process agreements ‘falling away’ – Donaldson

Unionist support for peace process agreements ‘falling away’ – Donaldson

The DUP leader was commenting on the decision of the Progressive Unionist Party to withdraw support for the Good Friday Agreement.

Richard Ratcliffe demands action from Johnson as he continues hunger strike

Richard Ratcliffe demands action from Johnson as he continues hunger strike

Mr Ratcliffe is urging the Prime Minister to speak to an Iranian delegate to help protect his wife, who is detained in Evin prison.

Johnson accused of ‘running scared’ in row over rules for MPs

Johnson accused of ‘running scared’ in row over rules for MPs

Downing Street said the PM could not get back to London in time for Commons debate after long-planned visit to the North-east.

Laughing Johnson turns down nurse’s endoscopy offer

Laughing Johnson turns down nurse’s endoscopy offer

Boris Johnson visited Hexham General Hospital, Northumberland.

Kevin Lunney abduction case: Special court judge delivers verdict

Kevin Lunney abduction case: Special court judge delivers verdict

The judge is expected to take most of Monday to deliver the verdict on the four men accused of falsely imprisoning and assaulting the businessman.

Minibus driver caused deaths of three pensioners in crash, trial told

Minibus driver caused deaths of three pensioners in crash, trial told

The driver taking pensioners home from a Christmas market failed to stop at a crossroads and drove into the path of a car.

PM resists calls for Covid-19 Plan B, saying boosters are ‘key thing’

PM resists calls for Covid-19 Plan B, saying boosters are ‘key thing’

The NHS has opened bookings for those needing a booster who are five months after their second dose so they can have a booster at the six-month point.

Care home residents paint themselves into famous artworks

Care home residents paint themselves into famous artworks

The pictures included recreations of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night.

Youth jailed for ‘brutal’ knife murder of friend, 12, after luring him to woods

Youth jailed for ‘brutal’ knife murder of friend, 12, after luring him to woods

A High Court judge ruled 15-year-old Marcel Grzeszcz could be named as the teenager responsible for the murder.

Pension savers mulling transfers will have stronger protections against scams

Pension savers mulling transfers will have stronger protections against scams

New regulations mean trustees and scheme managers will be able to prevent a transfer request by giving it a ‘red flag’.

Subpostmasters face ‘imminent financial ruin’, Horizon inquiry hearing told

Subpostmasters face ‘imminent financial ruin’, Horizon inquiry hearing told

Between 2000 and 2014, 736 subpostmasters and subpostmistresses were prosecuted based on information from the Horizon accounting system.

Poor neighbourhoods ‘less likely to have a public defibrillator’

Poor neighbourhoods ‘less likely to have a public defibrillator’

Researchers have said there is an unequal distribution of the life-saving machines.

Owner of rescued grocery store ‘overwhelmed’ by celebrity support

Owner of rescued grocery store ‘overwhelmed’ by celebrity support

Sir Mark Rylance, Eddie Izzard and Adjoa Andoh have publicly backed Brixton Wholefoods in south London.

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