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Drivers told to watch out for deer as clocks go back

Drivers told to watch out for deer as clocks go back

There is a ‘substantial increase’ in the risk of vehicles hitting deer between October and December, according to National Highways.

More than 1.6 million newly eligible people receive coronavirus booster invite

More than 1.6 million newly eligible people receive coronavirus booster invite

Eligible people include over 50s, those living in care homes, frontline health and social care workers and people with underlying health conditions.

Football fan lodges appeal over conviction for racial abuse of Romaine Sawyers

Football fan lodges appeal over conviction for racial abuse of Romaine Sawyers

Simon Silwood was jailed in September after posting an offensive message about the West Bromwich Albion midfielder.

Penelope Jackson: Husband killer’s marriage seemed happy and settled

Penelope Jackson: Husband killer’s marriage seemed happy and settled

David and Penelope Jackson’s first years of marriage were marked by tragedy, but they seemed happy together for two decades, witnesses said.

Learning loss among poorer secondary school pupils grew last year

Learning loss among poorer secondary school pupils grew last year

Disadvantaged students in deprived areas of England suffered substantial losses, a report found.

Penelope Jackson: Retired accountant who killed her ‘abusive’ husband

Penelope Jackson: Retired accountant who killed her ‘abusive’ husband

Penelope Jackson said she was a battered wife, but witnesses described her as a sociable and gregarious woman who enjoyed ‘baiting’ her husband.

Google offers financial watchdog £2.2m free advertising for anti-fraud measures

Google offers financial watchdog £2.2m free advertising for anti-fraud measures

The search engine and Facebook were asked by MPs to reveal how much the Financial Conduct Authority has paid them for adverts, but they refused.

Future coronavirus waves cannot be ruled out, Sage experts say

Future coronavirus waves cannot be ruled out, Sage experts say

Government scientists said there is considerable uncertainty about how the pandemic will pan out in 2022.

Retired accountant Penelope Jackson convicted of murdering husband

Retired accountant Penelope Jackson convicted of murdering husband

Jackson admitted the manslaughter of husband David but denied murder, claiming she had suffered years of violence and coercive control.

Gap between UK and EU on protocol remains ‘substantial’ after latest talks

Gap between UK and EU on protocol remains ‘substantial’ after latest talks

The UK Government said no resolution was found during discussions in London on Friday between the two sides.

Charles to join world leaders at the G20 summit in Rome

Charles to join world leaders at the G20 summit in Rome

The Prince of Wales last visited Rome in 2019 to attend the Canonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman.

Britain threatens ‘rigorous’ checks on all EU vessels in fishing row with France

Britain threatens ‘rigorous’ checks on all EU vessels in fishing row with France

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to challenge the French ambassador to the UK, Catherine Colonna, on her country’s intentions.

Woman will honour ‘wonderful’ father she lost to suicide during Lost Hours Walk

Woman will honour ‘wonderful’ father she lost to suicide during Lost Hours Walk

Kehinde Popoola said CALM’s Lost Hours Walk is the ‘perfect opportunity’ to ‘honour his memory’.

Greta Thunberg mobbed by climate change activists at London protest

Greta Thunberg mobbed by climate change activists at London protest

Campaigners are lobbying against the global financial system supporting the use of fossil fuels.

Cop26 poses inevitable risk of increased Covid transmission, says Sturgeon

Cop26 poses inevitable risk of increased Covid transmission, says Sturgeon

Scotland’s First Minister said everything possible is being done to mitigate the risk.

Vulnerable man handed life sentence for frenzied knife attack on uncle

Vulnerable man handed life sentence for frenzied knife attack on uncle

Steven Arnold stabbed Michael Fletcher 48 times at the victim’s home in Luton.

Kill the Bill protest rioter convicted of arson for torching police vans

Kill the Bill protest rioter convicted of arson for torching police vans

Ryan Robert, 25, told Bristol Crown Court he had got ‘carried away in the moment’ during violence in Bristol in March.

First grey seal pups of the season born at large colony

First grey seal pups of the season born at large colony

Friends of Horsey Seals warned people not to get too close to the pups at the Norfolk beach.

Activists pour ‘oil’ at Cop26 venue and chain themselves to gate in protest

Activists pour ‘oil’ at Cop26 venue and chain themselves to gate in protest

The demonstrations come just days before world leaders are to meet in Glasgow for the climate change summit.

Johnson and China’s Xi Jinping hold ‘extensive conversation’ ahead of Cop26

Johnson and China’s Xi Jinping hold ‘extensive conversation’ ahead of Cop26

They spoke for 45 minutes on Friday after it was announced the Chinese premier will attend the major climate conference in Glasgow virtually.

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