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Sturgeon not ruling out reimposing restrictions amid record Scotland Covid cases

Sturgeon not ruling out reimposing restrictions amid record Scotland Covid cases

Scotland’s First Minister was speaking at a Scottish Government briefing in Edinburgh.

National Trust data reveals how climate change could hit UK summer days out

National Trust data reveals how climate change could hit UK summer days out

Analysis of 85 million visits to the charity’s properties found quintessential weather for a day out is 21C, moderate winds and little rain.

Device that rapidly stops blood loss from stab wounds wins UK Dyson Award

Device that rapidly stops blood loss from stab wounds wins UK Dyson Award

A 22-year-old from Essex came up with the concept after two friends were victims of non-fatal knife related incidents.

Toddler dies in caravan fire

Toddler dies in caravan fire

Lincolnshire Police said a woman and three of her children were able to escape the blaze at Sealands Caravan Park.

Life-saving blood test for pregnant women to be available across NHS in England

Life-saving blood test for pregnant women to be available across NHS in England

The testing is the first of its kind in the world to rule out pre-eclampsia.

Cornwall and Scilly Isles have highest rate of new coronavirus cases in England

Cornwall and Scilly Isles have highest rate of new coronavirus cases in England

Chief executive of Visit Cornwall Malcolm Bell has urged people to stick with the hands, face, space and to test before, during and after their stay.

Just Eat plans a 1,500-strong office in Sunderland

Just Eat plans a 1,500-strong office in Sunderland

The business said it would invest £100 million in the North East over the next half-decade.

Smoking among young people rose by quarter in first lockdown

Smoking among young people rose by quarter in first lockdown

Hundreds of thousands more smoked compared to before the coronavirus pandemic hit.

Major energy suppliers confirm autumn price increases

Major energy suppliers confirm autumn price increases

The price of E.On and Scottish Power’s standard tariffs will jump by around £139 a year – the maximum allowed by regulator Ofgem from October 1.

Trial of ex-SNP MP accused of embezzlement delayed until spring

Trial of ex-SNP MP accused of embezzlement delayed until spring

Natalie McGarry was due to stand trial next month.

Number of extra deaths in England and Wales highest since February

Number of extra deaths in England and Wales highest since February

Deaths in the most recent week were 14% above average.

Activists arrested on second day of XR mass protest

Activists arrested on second day of XR mass protest

One protester said labelling the climate activist group ‘extremist’ was ‘nonsense’.

House sales slump 62% after stamp duty deadline

House sales slump 62% after stamp duty deadline

HMRC said an estimated 82,110 residential property sales took place in July, down 62% on June’s record levels.

Half of women feel unsafe walking alone in busy public spaces at night – ONS

Half of women feel unsafe walking alone in busy public spaces at night – ONS

People who had been harassed in the past year were more likely to feel unsafe in all settings, the Office for National Statistics found.

Beavers to be released into the wild under ‘cautious’ Government plans

Beavers to be released into the wild under ‘cautious’ Government plans

The native mammals, which were hunted to extinction hundreds of years ago in Britain, will also be given legal protection under the plans.

One person taken to hospital as large fire closes Edinburgh’s George IV Bridge

One person taken to hospital as large fire closes Edinburgh’s George IV Bridge

The blaze is believed to have started near the Elephant House Cafe where JK Rowling wrote some of the early Harry Potter books.

Defence Secretary to prioritise people over pets in Afghanistan evacuation

Defence Secretary to prioritise people over pets in Afghanistan evacuation

Paul Farthing, known as “Pen”, founded the Nowzad animal shelter in Kabul rescuing dogs, cats and donkeys.

William and Kate wish ParalympicsGB athletes success in Tokyo Games

William and Kate wish ParalympicsGB athletes success in Tokyo Games

The British team is competing in 19 of the 22 Paralympic sports.

Man released on police bail after Katie Price was allegedly attacked

Man released on police bail after Katie Price was allegedly attacked

The former glamour model was taken to hospital after sustaining a facial injury.

Paddy McGuinness calls to change ‘postcode lottery’ of autism parental support

Paddy McGuinness calls to change ‘postcode lottery’ of autism parental support

He is backing the Spectrum 10K project, the UK’s largest autism study that also has the support of naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham.

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