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Victorian coin found under mast of Nelson’s flagship to go on display

Victorian coin found under mast of Nelson’s flagship to go on display

The 127-year-old farthing was placed under the mast of HMS Victory for good luck.

Four arrested over Heysham house explosion in which young child died

Four arrested over Heysham house explosion in which young child died

Police identified the cause of the blast as a cut gas pipe.

Enforce Plan B immediately or risk winter crisis, NHS boss warns ministers

Enforce Plan B immediately or risk winter crisis, NHS boss warns ministers

The NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor has urged the Government to come up with a ‘Plan C’ too, as coronavirus cases climb.

Government defeat as peers demand action to bolster future telecoms security

Government defeat as peers demand action to bolster future telecoms security

The Lords heard of the need for a range of providers to safeguard the network, while also supporting UK firms and creating jobs.

British Museum dish found to be rare Chinese artefact

British Museum dish found to be rare Chinese artefact

It is thought to have been made between 1086 and 1125.

Queen welcomes billionaires and tech entrepreneurs to Windsor Castle

Queen welcomes billionaires and tech entrepreneurs to Windsor Castle

The head of state also urged nations to ‘rise to the challenge’ and avert the problems associated with climate change.

Details of how nightclubs reopen to be worked out, Taoiseach says

Details of how nightclubs reopen to be worked out, Taoiseach says

Nightclubs in Ireland will reopen for the first time since March last year.

Google’s new Pixel 6 range divides opinion among phone experts

Google’s new Pixel 6 range divides opinion among phone experts

Industry experts have reacted to the launch of the company’s new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

MPs and nursery staff petition Downing Street over early years funding

MPs and nursery staff petition Downing Street over early years funding

The campaigners say council-run nursery schools need more support to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young children.

Everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

Everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

The tech giant has unveiled its new flagship smartphones.

Google unveils Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones to challenge Apple and Samsung

Google unveils Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones to challenge Apple and Samsung

The new phones will go on sale later this month.

William and Kate host postponed reception to mark unveiling of Diana statue

William and Kate host postponed reception to mark unveiling of Diana statue

Harry did not attend the gathering at the Cambridges’ London home Kensington Palace.

Emiliano Sala flight organiser hired unqualified pilot, court hears

Emiliano Sala flight organiser hired unqualified pilot, court hears

Plane operator David Henderson told people to ‘keep quiet’ after learning the footballer had died in a crash.

How will the shift to a net zero world change our lives?

How will the shift to a net zero world change our lives?

Home heating, transport, diets, jobs and finances could all be affected as the UK seeks to transform its economy to address climate change.

No 10 condemns ‘abhorrent’ targeting of Michael Gove by anti-lockdown protesters

No 10 condemns ‘abhorrent’ targeting of Michael Gove by anti-lockdown protesters

Police intervened after demonstrators attempted to surround the senior cabinet minister as he walked through Westminster.

Teenager charged with murder following death of 14-year-old in Glasgow

Teenager charged with murder following death of 14-year-old in Glasgow

Justin McLaughlin died after being found injured at High Street railway station in the city centre on Saturday.

No final decision but Government ‘minded to sell’ Channel 4, says minister

No final decision but Government ‘minded to sell’ Channel 4, says minister

The broadcaster is publicly owned and receives its funding through advertising.

UK hits highest level of coronavirus deaths and cases in months

UK hits highest level of coronavirus deaths and cases in months

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said there were ‘no plans’ to use the contingency measures set out in the autumn/winter strategy.

Iraq abuse inquiries close with no prosecutions

Iraq abuse inquiries close with no prosecutions

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said he ‘apologised unreservedly to all those who suffered treatment at the hands of UK forces’.

Police car rammed by Land Rover during chase

Police car rammed by Land Rover during chase

Two men have been arrested after an officer was injured.

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