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Burglaries rise 6% as people leave their homes after lockdown

Burglaries rise 6% as people leave their homes after lockdown

More than two thirds of people returning to work are worried they will get burgled, according to a survey.

St Lucia ‘in real peril’ of being added to red list

St Lucia ‘in real peril’ of being added to red list

The Government is expected to update its traffic light travel lists on Thursday.

NHS recovery plan branded a ‘flimsy pamphlet’ by Scottish Tories

NHS recovery plan branded a ‘flimsy pamphlet’ by Scottish Tories

The plan was published on Wednesday.

Car production ‘plummeted’ in July

Car production ‘plummeted’ in July

The ‘pingdemic’, a global microchip shortage and summer factory shutdowns all affected production last month.

We could discover life on new exoplanets within two years, say scientists

We could discover life on new exoplanets within two years, say scientists

Astronomers have discovered a new class of planets orbiting distant stars and believe it may be possible to spot signs of life on them.

Royals feared Meghan would create spectacle after Philip’s death, book says

Royals feared Meghan would create spectacle after Philip’s death, book says

A new paperback version of Finding Freedom suggested several members of the Windsors were concerned there would be a ‘circus’.

Shops could see Christmas shortages over driver issues, Tesco chairman warns

Shops could see Christmas shortages over driver issues, Tesco chairman warns

John Allan said rules should be relaxed to allow for more temporary overseas workers to help solve the current HGV driver shortage.

Charity warns of ‘deeply distressing’ fall in children’s wellbeing over a decade

Charity warns of ‘deeply distressing’ fall in children’s wellbeing over a decade

More than 300,000 UK children were estimated to be unhappy with their lives overall in 2018-19, according to a Children’s Society report.

Tributes to artist Dame Elizabeth Blackadder after her death aged 89

Tributes to artist Dame Elizabeth Blackadder after her death aged 89

She was appointed Her Majesty’s Painter and Limner in Scotland in 2001.

OnlyFans suspends future ban on sexually explicit content

OnlyFans suspends future ban on sexually explicit content

The company said it had ‘secured assurances necessary’ to support its community.

Afghan families met with ‘avalanche of love’ in the UK, British Red Cross says

Afghan families met with ‘avalanche of love’ in the UK, British Red Cross says

The charity said it has been ‘bowled over’ by the response of the public.

Death of toddler in caravan fire treated as unexplained

Death of toddler in caravan fire treated as unexplained

The two-year-old died after a blaze at Sealands Caravan Park in Ingoldmells on Monday evening.

RAF still to airlift 2,000 people deemed eligible for evacuation out of Kabul

RAF still to airlift 2,000 people deemed eligible for evacuation out of Kabul

Latest figures from the Minister of Defence put the number of people airlifted out of Afghanistan since the Taliban swept to power at more than 10,000

Firefighters remain at scene of blaze which damaged ‘Harry Potter’ cafe

Firefighters remain at scene of blaze which damaged ‘Harry Potter’ cafe

The fire, which started on Tuesday, has affected a number of properties in the centre of Edinburgh.

Extinction Rebellion sees surge in support after IPCC report

Extinction Rebellion sees surge in support after IPCC report

The United Nation’s summary report outlined that human-caused climate change is driving weather and climate extremes in every region across the world.

Prime Minister urged to hold quarterly meetings with devolved leaders

Prime Minister urged to hold quarterly meetings with devolved leaders

Think tank Our Scottish Future made the plea in a report looking at how the different governments worked during the coronavirus pandemic.

Window closing for key coronavirus origin studies, WHO report authors warn

Window closing for key coronavirus origin studies, WHO report authors warn

The experts are calling on the scientific community and country leaders to accelerate the follow-up research.

Jabs on the line-up at Reading and Leeds music festivals

Jabs on the line-up at Reading and Leeds music festivals

NHS England urged revellers to add a visit to the ‘vaccine tent’ to their plans.

Taser use needs to change to avoid losing public’s trust, watchdog warns

Taser use needs to change to avoid losing public’s trust, watchdog warns

The IOPC report of 101 incidents has made a range of findings, but has been condemned by police groups who say the data too small to be significant.

First female leader of Unite promises to lead ‘relentless fight for jobs’

First female leader of Unite promises to lead ‘relentless fight for jobs’

Sharon Graham beat two other candidates to succeed Len McCluskey as head of the powerful union.

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