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Footprints of early dinosaur discovered on Welsh beach

Footprints of early dinosaur discovered on Welsh beach

Palaeontologists at the Natural History Museum believe they were most likely left by a very early sauropod or a prosauropod.

Knife victim’s mother copes with devastating loss by fighting for change

Knife victim’s mother copes with devastating loss by fighting for change

Tamim Ian Habimana, 15, died from a single stab would while walking home from school in south-east London in July.

Social media key factor behind rise in youth violence, experts warn

Social media key factor behind rise in youth violence, experts warn

They say violent content online has helped normalise aggression.

A life-saving paper boy and more of 2021’s most extraordinary young people

A life-saving paper boy and more of 2021’s most extraordinary young people

From saving lives to breaking new ground, these four young people all made their mark in 2021.

Political cartoonist Cold War Steve: 2021 was a relentless year for material

Political cartoonist Cold War Steve: 2021 was a relentless year for material

From Cop26 to Christmas party scandals, satirical internet artist Cold War Steve takes a look back at 2021.

Leisure boom and flexible landlords boost future of UK high streets

Leisure boom and flexible landlords boost future of UK high streets

Around 14.5% of high streets store locations remained empty during the latest quarter, and shopping centres were noticeably worse.

Fundraiser prepares to run a marathon every day in 2022

Fundraiser prepares to run a marathon every day in 2022

Gary McKee is raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support and Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

Hangover cures like red ginseng show no convincing signs of working, study says

Hangover cures like red ginseng show no convincing signs of working, study says

Researchers undertook placebo-controlled trials of 23 ‘treatments’ and found that only seven showed any signs of improving symptoms.

How do Covid-19 restrictions compare around the UK for New Year’s Eve?

How do Covid-19 restrictions compare around the UK for New Year’s Eve?

The latest on coronavirus restrictions for New Year’s Eve in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

What the papers say – December 31

What the papers say – December 31

The New Year’s Eve papers focus on Andrew after Ghislaine Maxwell’s guilty verdict on Wednesday.

Calls mount to prioritise NHS staff for Covid tests as hospital numbers rise

Calls mount to prioritise NHS staff for Covid tests as hospital numbers rise

Ministers have been told health workers should come first when trying to access rapid tests amid concerns over staff shortages linked to Covid-19.

UK could see mildest New Year’s Eve on record

UK could see mildest New Year’s Eve on record

It will be a windy day for many, particularly across north Wales and northern England.

Former Mickey Mouse Club host Tiffini Hale dies aged 46

Former Mickey Mouse Club host Tiffini Hale dies aged 46

The former US children’s television star died ‘peacefully’ on Christmas Day surrounded by her family, according to her former colleagues.

Teenager, 15, stabbed to death in park

Teenager, 15, stabbed to death in park

Police have launched a murder investigation.

Warning of no-show appointments as Government claims to hit booster goal

Warning of no-show appointments as Government claims to hit booster goal

The NHS Confederation says it has heard reports some vaccine clinics are only a third full as cases of the Omicron variant continue to rise.

Anger at reports PM will be cleared again of breaching ministerial code

Anger at reports PM will be cleared again of breaching ministerial code

Boris Johnson’s behaviour in relation to the Downing Street flat refurbishment will be ‘criticised’, a newspaper says.

Hospital numbers rise as Covid-19 cases hit new high

Hospital numbers rise as Covid-19 cases hit new high

It comes as the Government faces increasing pressure to give NHS staff priority access to lateral flow tests.

Calls for NHS staff to be given priority access to lateral flow tests

Calls for NHS staff to be given priority access to lateral flow tests

The British Medical Association said there are more than 18,000 staff absent from acute hospital trusts in England.

Maxwell accuser says verdict comes as a ‘tremendous relief’

Maxwell accuser says verdict comes as a ‘tremendous relief’

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted on Wednesday of sex-trafficking young girls for Jeffrey Epstein to abuse.

France suspends travel ban for Britons driving across France

France suspends travel ban for Britons driving across France

UK nationals are again allowed to pass through France to return home to EU countries.

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