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Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Wellingborough, Trafford and Ipswich are currently recording the highest rates in the UK.

Cop26 climate activists on 1,200-mile walk cross border into Scotland

Cop26 climate activists on 1,200-mile walk cross border into Scotland

The young Christian group set out from Cornwall in June, driven by ‘faith, justice and a strong desire to make the climate summit count’.

‘Tragic day for democracy’ as tributes are paid to ‘respected’ Sir David Amess

‘Tragic day for democracy’ as tributes are paid to ‘respected’ Sir David Amess

The 69-year-old Tory veteran had been an MP since 1983.

Police data shows increase in crimes against MPs

Police data shows increase in crimes against MPs

There were seven reports of MPs receiving threats, and three cases of common assault over the period.

William Shatner says Duke of Cambridge is ‘wrong’ about his space flight

William Shatner says Duke of Cambridge is ‘wrong’ about his space flight

The actor and three other passengers lifted off in the New Shepard rocket from Van Horn, west Texas.

Legal challenge over DUP’s north-south meeting boycott returns to High Court

Legal challenge over DUP’s north-south meeting boycott returns to High Court

Belfast businessman Sean Napier is demanding that the ‘confusing picture’ is cleared up.

Tributes paid to ‘true gent’ and ‘friend to everyone’ Sir David Amess

Tributes paid to ‘true gent’ and ‘friend to everyone’ Sir David Amess

The 69-year-old, who has been an MP since 1983, was stabbed several times on Friday.

Prominent huntsman fined £3,500 for advice on illegal fox hunting

Prominent huntsman fined £3,500 for advice on illegal fox hunting

The huntsman’s illicit advice was exposed after saboteurs leaked footage of his webinar to police and the media.

Fully vaccinated UK travellers can visit the US from November 8

Fully vaccinated UK travellers can visit the US from November 8

This will end the blanket ban on foreign travellers from entering the country introduced by then-president Donald Trump in March 2020.

Tory MP Sir David Amess dead after being stabbed at constituency meeting

Tory MP Sir David Amess dead after being stabbed at constituency meeting

The 69-year-old was attacked in Essex on Friday lunchtime.

Man admits raping and murdering pensioner Esther Brown in Glasgow

Man admits raping and murdering pensioner Esther Brown in Glasgow

Jason Graham bought cigarettes using his victim’s bank card after killing the 67-year-old, a court heard.

Sir David Amess: Long-serving MP and city status campaigner

Sir David Amess: Long-serving MP and city status campaigner

Sir David was not shy in ensuring questions he asked Government ministers included his long-running campaign to make Southend a city.

House collapses after ‘gas blast’

House collapses after ‘gas blast’

Lancashire Police were called to the scene in Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, on Friday afternoon.

Sir David Amess stabbing latest in a series of attacks on MPs

Sir David Amess stabbing latest in a series of attacks on MPs

Labour MP Jo Cox was murdered in her constituency in June 2016.

‘Very distressing’ scene as MP Sir David Amess stabbed in constituency surgery

‘Very distressing’ scene as MP Sir David Amess stabbed in constituency surgery

The incident in Essex on Friday comes five years after the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox.

Gordonstoun principal: It is deeply painful to hear victims tell of abuse

Gordonstoun principal: It is deeply painful to hear victims tell of abuse

Lisa Kerr said it was ‘difficult but crucial’ to face up to the school’s past.

Evidence points to Covid-19 causing some ‘early deaths’ at start of pandemic

Evidence points to Covid-19 causing some ‘early deaths’ at start of pandemic

But the ONS said this ‘mortality displacement’ does not account for the high volume of extra fatalities.

Legal case against DUP ‘boycott’ of north-south meetings to return to court

Legal case against DUP ‘boycott’ of north-south meetings to return to court

The move comes after DUP minister Edwin Poots failed to log on for two cross-border virtual meetings on Friday.

In Pictures: Cars, gadgets and costumes on display in Bond exhibition

In Pictures: Cars, gadgets and costumes on display in Bond exhibition

The collection of items from No Time To Die is on show at the National Motor Museum.

Detective’s apology over ‘terrible’ mistakes in Stephen Port probe

Detective’s apology over ‘terrible’ mistakes in Stephen Port probe

DS Martin O’Donnell made the admission on the tenth day of hearings at Barking Town Hall into the deaths of four young, gay men.

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