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Drivers urged to take care after spike in ‘dazzling sun’ cyclist deaths

Drivers urged to take care after spike in ‘dazzling sun’ cyclist deaths

Seventeen cyclists were killed in such crashes on Britain’s roads in 2020, up from four the previous year.

Art student who lost ability to draw after spiking feels unsafe five years on

Art student who lost ability to draw after spiking feels unsafe five years on

Polly Sutherland, 24, was spiked five years ago and needed to use a walking stick for weeks following the incident.

Sarwar brands Sturgeon ‘arrogant and out of touch’ in rubbish and rats row

Sarwar brands Sturgeon ‘arrogant and out of touch’ in rubbish and rats row

The Labour leader said the First Minister was letting the people of Glasgow down in a dispute over rubbish and rats in the city.

Mark Drakeford criticises UK Government’s decision to relax travel rules

Mark Drakeford criticises UK Government’s decision to relax travel rules

The Welsh First Minister announced a package of measures to try to get Wales’s coronavirus rates down before winter.

UK visits by overseas residents down 97% on pre-Covid levels

UK visits by overseas residents down 97% on pre-Covid levels

Visits to UK-based friends and relatives decreased by 93%, while business trips were down 97%.

UK infections up as proportion with Covid in England equals second wave peak

UK infections up as proportion with Covid in England equals second wave peak

The vaccine rollout is largely credited as the reason for lower hospital admissions and deaths.

Campaigners cheer pledge of more menopause support and reduced HRT costs

Campaigners cheer pledge of more menopause support and reduced HRT costs

MPs and TV personalities including Davina McCall, Penny Lancaster and Mariella Frostrup joined a rally in Parliament Square.

Clear-up under way, but more rain on the way for flood-hit areas

Clear-up under way, but more rain on the way for flood-hit areas

Flood defences prevented more flooding but more heavy rain is forecast.

‘Fragile male ego’ might be behind Johnson’s approach to meetings – Sturgeon

‘Fragile male ego’ might be behind Johnson’s approach to meetings – Sturgeon

The First Minister said Boris Johnson was taking a different approach to meetings with devolved governments.

Stephen Port planted fake suicide note on victim to cover tracks, inquest told

Stephen Port planted fake suicide note on victim to cover tracks, inquest told

Jurors on Friday heard of the serial killer’s attempt to distance himself from the murders.

Photographer Rankin puts focus on food waste ahead of Cop26 summit

Photographer Rankin puts focus on food waste ahead of Cop26 summit

The photographer has produced a new series of images using food waste to highlight the environmental impact of sending this to landfill.

Peace fund chief warns of growing alienation and further violence after Brexit

Peace fund chief warns of growing alienation and further violence after Brexit

International Fund for Ireland chairman Paddy Harte said another spate of disorder like at Lanark Way in Belfast cannot be ruled out.

‘Cop Ness Monster’ sculpture made from recycled jeans unveiled in London

‘Cop Ness Monster’ sculpture made from recycled jeans unveiled in London

The 15ft artwork aims to increase awareness of climate change ahead of the Cop26 climate conference.

Judge oversees latest stage of Sir Frederick Barclay divorce dispute

Judge oversees latest stage of Sir Frederick Barclay divorce dispute

Sir Jonathan Cohen ruled in May that Lady Hiroko Barclay should receive £100 million – she has made an application for enforcement of that award.

Hilton hotels gear up for busy festive season with recruitment drive

Hilton hotels gear up for busy festive season with recruitment drive

Hotel chain is offering almost 600 temporary jobs and 1,300 permanent roles across the country.

French fishermen blame politicians amid escalating row with UK

French fishermen blame politicians amid escalating row with UK

Many in Boulogne-sur-Mer’s fleet have found themselves unable to fish in British waters following Brexit, locals say.

Zoo turns poo into power to heat tropical house

Zoo turns poo into power to heat tropical house

Biomass technology will save the equivalent of 220 tonnes of CO2 each year.

New calls for public inquiry into Battle of Orgreave

New calls for public inquiry into Battle of Orgreave

Parliament was told five years ago that there would be no investigation.

Protesters demand London banks stop funding fossil fuels

Protesters demand London banks stop funding fossil fuels

Activists chanted ‘Ensure our future, not pollution’ as they made their way from Lloyd’s of London to Macquarie Capital.

BBC plans ‘sweeping changes’ to ensure fair and unbiased content

BBC plans ‘sweeping changes’ to ensure fair and unbiased content

The move comes in response to the Serota Review into governance and culture at the broadcaster.

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