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Youngsters aged 16-17 in Northern Ireland ‘quite excited’ to get Covid vaccine

Youngsters aged 16-17 in Northern Ireland ‘quite excited’ to get Covid vaccine

Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to give the jab to those in that age group with no underlying conditions.

Businessman convicted of double murder committed over rubbish tip debt

Businessman convicted of double murder committed over rubbish tip debt

Jonathan Houseman shot Will Henry and Brian McIntosh inside a Range Rover after failing to pay them £200,000.

Police dog which was stabbed while apprehending suspect returns to duty

Police dog which was stabbed while apprehending suspect returns to duty

The dog, called Kaiser, was stabbed in the head while helping to catch a suspected intruder in June.

PM was not side-by-side with staff member who tested positive for Covid – No 10

PM was not side-by-side with staff member who tested positive for Covid – No 10

Downing Street denied media reports that Boris Johnson had come into contact with a staff member who later tested positive for coronavirus.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.

Alleged car thieves said to have targeted Declan Donnelly appear in court

Alleged car thieves said to have targeted Declan Donnelly appear in court

Police were called out to the TV star’s west London home in the early hours of April 6.

Mother and lover jailed for killing three-year-old daughter who interrupted sex

Mother and lover jailed for killing three-year-old daughter who interrupted sex

Nicola Priest and Callum Redfern were sentenced on Friday after being convicted of Kaylee-Jayde Priest’s manslaughter.

Trial date set for three people charged following death of Logan Mwangi, five

Trial date set for three people charged following death of Logan Mwangi, five

Judge Michael Fitton listed the case for trial on January 31 next year.

Gulf Stream at risk of collapse as Earth warms, study warns

Gulf Stream at risk of collapse as Earth warms, study warns

Huge volumes of fresh water flowing into the ocean are affecting the currents responsible for keeping Western Europe’s temperate climate stable.

Medical students told they can defer a year despite funding for extra places

Medical students told they can defer a year despite funding for extra places

It comes after the Government announced that medicine and dentistry schools will receive more cash to expand courses following an increase in demand.

UK Government branded ‘shambolic’ by Drakeford for handling of travel changes

UK Government branded ‘shambolic’ by Drakeford for handling of travel changes

The First Minister of Wales said he would have preferred a ‘simpler system’.

Scientist whose work supported development of mobile phones dies aged 98

Scientist whose work supported development of mobile phones dies aged 98

Professor Ken Cattermole’s research supported the development of modern computers, mobile phones and televisions.

Anaesthetist guilty of injecting partner with drugs during ‘exorcisms’

Anaesthetist guilty of injecting partner with drugs during ‘exorcisms’

Hossam Metwally, 60, recorded himself administering fluids through a cannula to Kelly Wilson at his home in Grimsby.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns after Covid cancellation

Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns after Covid cancellation

The Fringe has a smaller number of shows in 2021, around a third of which will be online.

No plans for vaccine passports in Wales, says First Minister

No plans for vaccine passports in Wales, says First Minister

Mark Drakeford was speaking as the country prepares to move to alert Level 0 on Saturday.

Streatham terrorist’s mother: I instantly knew my son was responsible for attack

Streatham terrorist’s mother: I instantly knew my son was responsible for attack

The mother of terrorist Sudesh Amman said she knew it was her son when she heard someone had gone on a stabbing rampage in south London.

Geronimo the alpaca’s fate appears sealed as No 10 rules out further tests

Geronimo the alpaca’s fate appears sealed as No 10 rules out further tests

The animal has been ordered for destruction after testing positive for bovine tuberculosis.

Prime Minister pays tribute to Sandhurst cadets as they complete training

Prime Minister pays tribute to Sandhurst cadets as they complete training

Boris Johnson attended the Sovereign’s Parade as the Queen’s representative.

Jack Carlin was determined to win a medal, say family

Jack Carlin was determined to win a medal, say family

The Paisley-born cyclist has added to his silver in the team sprint with bronze in the solo sprint event.

First healthy 16-year-olds in UK get Covid-19 jabs

First healthy 16-year-olds in UK get Covid-19 jabs

The latest estimates show infection levels have fallen in England, Scotland and Wales but are up in Northern Ireland.

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