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PM hails vaccination effort for ‘incomparably better’ New Year’s Eve

PM hails vaccination effort for ‘incomparably better’ New Year’s Eve

Boris Johnson said the vaccine rollout was the reason the country had been able to stay as open as it had.

Family pays tribute to ‘beloved’ 11-year-old who died in Boxing Day crash

Family pays tribute to ‘beloved’ 11-year-old who died in Boxing Day crash

The family of Alfie Mario Aiello-Da Cruz said they will miss him ‘forever’.

Number of Covid patients in hospital in England at highest level since February

Number of Covid patients in hospital in England at highest level since February

NHS England data shows that there were more than 11,000 people in hospital in England with Covid-19 on Thursday, up 61% from a week earlier.

‘Cubcam’ captures first moments after rare tiger born at London Zoo

‘Cubcam’ captures first moments after rare tiger born at London Zoo

The zoo’s hidden ‘cubcam’ captured milestone moments including the youngster taking its first wobbly steps.

Brave survivor of ‘evil’ domestic violence urges women to speak out

Brave survivor of ‘evil’ domestic violence urges women to speak out

Steven Blades was jailed for 25 years this month for a catalogue of offences against three women

How are Covid restrictions different across the UK moving into the new year?

How are Covid restrictions different across the UK moving into the new year?

The latest on Covid-19 rules in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Welsh Government comes to Westminster’s aid with four million Covid tests

Welsh Government comes to Westminster’s aid with four million Covid tests

First Minister Mark Drakeford said the country has more than enough lateral flow tests.

Wales to reduce Covid isolation period to seven days in line with England

Wales to reduce Covid isolation period to seven days in line with England

First Minister Mark Drakeford warned that the pandemic situation in the country remained ‘volatile’.

Freemasonry behind Auld Lang Syne arm linking at new year

Freemasonry behind Auld Lang Syne arm linking at new year

Singing with arms crossed and hands joined was a parting ritual in many Masonic lodges.

Widower calls on health boards to ban insulin pump over fears it killed husband

Widower calls on health boards to ban insulin pump over fears it killed husband

Paul McNairney, 39, died after the Omnipod delivered four days’ worth of insulin in less than an hour, according to data obtained by a legal firm.

Ofgem sets out plans to soften energy price surge in April

Ofgem sets out plans to soften energy price surge in April

The watchdog is consulting on changes which would spread the cost of bailing out the customers of failed suppliers.

Trapped squirrels and a lizard in a bra: the RSPCA’s weirdest 2021 rescues

Trapped squirrels and a lizard in a bra: the RSPCA’s weirdest 2021 rescues

The animal charity responded to over 280,000 incidents reported on its emergency hotline this year.

Covid-19 cases hit record high in Scotland for second day running at 16,857

Covid-19 cases hit record high in Scotland for second day running at 16,857

Nicola Sturgeon said the level means the ‘likelihood of getting it just now if you mix with others is high’.

Epstein and Maxwell were ‘very hard to say no to’, says accuser

Epstein and Maxwell were ‘very hard to say no to’, says accuser

Liz Stein said she was sexually abused by the pair on multiple occasions over three years.

Mark Drakeford gives hopeful new year message but warns of difficult weeks ahead

Mark Drakeford gives hopeful new year message but warns of difficult weeks ahead

The First Minister reflected on the past year and thanked frontline workers and NHS staff.

Health Secretary condemns ‘mob’ of anti-vaccine protesters in Milton Keynes

Health Secretary condemns ‘mob’ of anti-vaccine protesters in Milton Keynes

The protesters entered a test and trace centre, where one person was seen damaging and taking equipment.

In Pictures: Cop26, Covid-19 and flying canines during 2021 in Scotland

In Pictures: Cop26, Covid-19 and flying canines during 2021 in Scotland

A colourful round-up of the year’s major events in pictures.

Strictly’s male couple and Superman coming out: 2021’s uplifting LGBTQ+ stories

Strictly’s male couple and Superman coming out: 2021’s uplifting LGBTQ+ stories

From Instagram’s pronoun feature to Strictly Come Dancing’s first all-male couple, there have been major milestones this year.

NHS chief: Staff absence rates are increasing pressure to cut isolation time

NHS chief: Staff absence rates are increasing pressure to cut isolation time

NHS Providers chief executive Chris Hopson said the decision to cut the self-isolation period was a ‘risk judgment’ for the Government.

Liverpool terror attack taxi driver was ‘given luck’ by customer before bomber

Liverpool terror attack taxi driver was ‘given luck’ by customer before bomber

David Perry survived the blast from a home-made bomb carried by passenger Emad Al Swealmeen.

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