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

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

One in 10 local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

Yeovil Town captain Lee Collins took his own life, inquest told

Yeovil Town captain Lee Collins took his own life, inquest told

The body of Mr Collins was discovered at his hotel near Yeovil after he failed to attend training.

‘No time to waste’ in rolling out jabs to 16-year-olds

‘No time to waste’ in rolling out jabs to 16-year-olds

It comes as the Prime Minister urged families to listen to the advice on vaccinating children.

Wally the Walrus delights locals in seaside town

Wally the Walrus delights locals in seaside town

The wandering mammal climbed on to a boat owned by a local hotelier off the coast of Ardmore, Co Waterford, Ireland.

Former CPS head and animal welfare figure receive honours from Princess Royal

Former CPS head and animal welfare figure receive honours from Princess Royal

Dame Alison Saunders, ex-CPS head, is now a Dame Commander and Claire Horton, former chief executive of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, a CBE.

Boris Johnson in police funding pledge ahead of Cop26 summit

Boris Johnson in police funding pledge ahead of Cop26 summit

The Prime Minister promised there will be sufficient resources for policing the global event in Glasgow in November.

Sixteen and 17-year-olds in NI to be offered Covid jab from Friday

Sixteen and 17-year-olds in NI to be offered Covid jab from Friday

The step follows a recommendation from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation that first doses be provided to all 16 and 17-year-olds.

India one of four countries to be removed from the Government’s red travel list

India one of four countries to be removed from the Government’s red travel list

Changes to England’s travel lists come into force at 4am on Sunday.

Invest in unlisted British firms, PM and Chancellor tell pension funds

Invest in unlisted British firms, PM and Chancellor tell pension funds

Pension funds invest most of their money in public companies and other listed securities

Ageing societies afford more advantages to men than women – study

Ageing societies afford more advantages to men than women – study

According to the findings, men are especially advantaged when it comes to income and wealth.

Jamie Vardy’s phone could be inspected in wife’s libel battle with Coleen Rooney

Jamie Vardy’s phone could be inspected in wife’s libel battle with Coleen Rooney

Judge Roger Eastman said the Leicester City striker’s devices would be ‘up for grabs’ for analysis by experts.

Meghan launches project to mentor women with video featuring a juggling Harry

Meghan launches project to mentor women with video featuring a juggling Harry

In a short film to launch the initiative 40×40, Meghan is joined by comedy actress Melissa McCarthy who pokes fun at the duchess.

John Lewis hands up to £5k pay raise to lorry drivers amid national shortage

John Lewis hands up to £5k pay raise to lorry drivers amid national shortage

The John Lewis Partnership, which also owns Waitrose, said new drivers will also receive a £1,000 welcome bonus.

Starmer: PM is ‘missing in action’ on climate crisis in run-up to Cop26

Starmer: PM is ‘missing in action’ on climate crisis in run-up to Cop26

The Labour leader hit out at Boris Johnson’s failure to offer guidance on climate change during a two-day trip to Scotland.

Thunderstorms to batter UK over next four days

Thunderstorms to batter UK over next four days

Some areas could see up to 100mm of rain, the Met Office has warned.

Tributes paid to teenager as brother appears in court charged with her murder

Tributes paid to teenager as brother appears in court charged with her murder

Amanda Selby, 15, described by her family as ‘caring, thoughtful, liked to help others and very much loved’.

Stonehenge tunnel work plans continue despite High Court win for opponents

Stonehenge tunnel work plans continue despite High Court win for opponents

Highways England said it will proceed with handing out construction contracts for the road upgrade.

Team GB’s medal haul inspires children to take up skateboarding and BMX bikes

Team GB’s medal haul inspires children to take up skateboarding and BMX bikes

Nancy, five, has been boarding almost every day after watching the Olympics with her father.

16-year-olds will not need parental consent for Covid jab

16-year-olds will not need parental consent for Covid jab

Vaccination experts have advised that 16 and 17-year-olds should be offered the vaccine.

Tributes paid to teenager as brother appears in court charged with her murder

Tributes paid to teenager as brother appears in court charged with her murder

Amanda Selby, 15, died after a ‘domestic disturbance’ at a caravan park in North Wales.

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