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‘Too many deaths’ on local road, funeral of Tyrone crash victim hears

‘Too many deaths’ on local road, funeral of Tyrone crash victim hears

The funeral mass on Sunday afternoon took place in St Matthew’s Church in Garvaghy, close to the scene of the crash.

NHS medics call for osteoporosis drug to be recommended in England and Wales

NHS medics call for osteoporosis drug to be recommended in England and Wales

Clinicians have called on the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) to repeal its decision not to recommend Romosozumab.

SNP MP pushes to change law on bereavement leave

SNP MP pushes to change law on bereavement leave

Patricia Gibson is working on a Private Member’s Bill that would give workers two weeks of paid leave after the death of a loved one.

Government ‘sensible’ to ask public sector to plan for 25% absence rates

Government ‘sensible’ to ask public sector to plan for 25% absence rates

Health leaders warn cutting the Covid-19 isolation period to five days would be ‘counterproductive’ – and could actually ‘worsen staff shortages’.

Thunderstorms forecast to hit parts of England and Wales after mild weekend

Thunderstorms forecast to hit parts of England and Wales after mild weekend

The Met Office has put a yellow weather warning in place covering large parts of southern England and Wales.

Government recognises challenges of rising bills amid calls for intervention

Government recognises challenges of rising bills amid calls for intervention

Health minister Ed Argar said various funding packages will help offset the rising cost of living.

Ministers must develop UK steel targets for HS2 work, union says

Ministers must develop UK steel targets for HS2 work, union says

Unite accused the Government of ‘failure’ over its procurement policies.

Second arrest in connection with fatal stabbing of teenager in park

Second arrest in connection with fatal stabbing of teenager in park

Zaian Aimable-Lina died at the scene of the attack in Ashburton Park, Croydon.

Fears masks could damage mental health as Covid curbs tightened in schools

Fears masks could damage mental health as Covid curbs tightened in schools

The education select committee chair said he understands face coverings could be ‘inhibitory to the natural expressions of learning in children’.

Government urged to secure Covid-19 tests for schools

Government urged to secure Covid-19 tests for schools

Sajid Javid said last week ministers expect a need to ‘constrain’ the supply of lateral flow tests for a fortnight amid surging demand.

E-scooters damaged in New Year’s Day warehouse blaze

E-scooters damaged in New Year’s Day warehouse blaze

It took eight fire engines to control the blaze at an industrial unit in Bristol where Voi scooters were being stored.

Zoo celebrates arrival of capybara pups during ‘perfect’ weather

Zoo celebrates arrival of capybara pups during ‘perfect’ weather

The new arrivals were found on Christmas morning, Exmoor Zoo said.

DUP calls for equality probe after Stormont bid for Queen jubilee tree rejected

DUP calls for equality probe after Stormont bid for Queen jubilee tree rejected

The party has accused Sinn Fein Finance Minister Conor Murphy of ‘intolerance and disrespect’ after he turned down the tree to commemorate the Queen.

‘Spectrum of views’ across police force around legacy of Troubles proposals

‘Spectrum of views’ across police force around legacy of Troubles proposals

The proposals are opposed by all the main parties at Stormont, the Irish government and many victims’ groups.

Disabled fan targeted at Euro final says breach has ‘set back’ World Cup bid

Disabled fan targeted at Euro final says breach has ‘set back’ World Cup bid

Wheelchair users Joe McIndoe and Tim Hiley were caught up in the disorder at Wembley Stadium in July 2021.

Family of Peggy Deery prepare to mark 50 years since Bloody Sunday

Family of Peggy Deery prepare to mark 50 years since Bloody Sunday

The widow and mother of 14 would be the only woman shot on January 30 1972, when 13 civil rights protesters were shot dead by British soldiers.

In Pictures: The world of fur, flippers and feathers in 2021

In Pictures: The world of fur, flippers and feathers in 2021

As the coronavirus pandemic continued to disrupt lives, life in the animal kingdom continued as normal.

Experts warn Covid conspiracy groups may pivot to climate misinformation in 2022

Experts warn Covid conspiracy groups may pivot to climate misinformation in 2022

After a year that saw the UK host the Cop26 summit, experts have raised concern over an increase in climate misinformation.

DUP warn Liz Truss of ‘major implications’ unless Protocol progress made

DUP warn Liz Truss of ‘major implications’ unless Protocol progress made

Boris Johnson has vowed to ‘maximise the benefits of Brexit’ in 2022.

What the papers say – January 2

What the papers say – January 2

The front pages on Sunday cover Covid developments and the latest with the Duke of York.

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