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More child migrants arrive in Dover as Home Office faces threat of legal action

More child migrants arrive in Dover as Home Office faces threat of legal action

It comes as police confirmed that the body of a baby found on a Norwegian beach is that of a boy who went missing in the English Channel last year.

Government urged to commit to ban on damaging fishing in marine protected areas

Government urged to commit to ban on damaging fishing in marine protected areas

Oceana and Greenpeace made the call on World Oceans Day.

Thousands to benefit as prostate cancer drug approved for NHS use

Thousands to benefit as prostate cancer drug approved for NHS use

It is thought that around 8,500 men will benefit.

Renee MacRae murder: Man denies killing son and child’s mother in 1976

Renee MacRae murder: Man denies killing son and child’s mother in 1976

Christina ‘Renee’ MacRae 36, was last seen driving out of Inverness with her child Andrew, aged three, more than 40 years ago.

Floral tributes left to mother and father-of-five killed in motorbike crash

Floral tributes left to mother and father-of-five killed in motorbike crash

Mohammed Shahdab and Sheilkala Razaq were found seriously injured on Saturday.

Tiny creatures recovered from permafrost found to be 24,000-years-old – study

Tiny creatures recovered from permafrost found to be 24,000-years-old – study

The animals appeared to have the ability to survive in a state of suspended animation beneath the frozen landscape, researchers said.

Johnson to meet Biden on Thursday – but don’t mention the special relationship

Johnson to meet Biden on Thursday – but don’t mention the special relationship

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who prefers not to use the phrase ‘special relationship’, will meet Joe Biden on the US President’s first overseas trip.

Vegan and pescatarian diets may reduce Covid-19 severity, study finds

Vegan and pescatarian diets may reduce Covid-19 severity, study finds

But other factors could explain the reduced risk, experts said.

Dowden and No 10 put pressure on English cricket body over Robinson suspension

Dowden and No 10 put pressure on English cricket body over Robinson suspension

The suspension of the seam bowler for historical tweets was ‘over the top’, according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.

All adults in Wales to be offered Covid vaccine by next week

All adults in Wales to be offered Covid vaccine by next week

The milestone would come six weeks ahead of the previous target set by all UK nations.

Moderna seeks EU vaccine approval for children aged 12 to 17

Moderna seeks EU vaccine approval for children aged 12 to 17

Moderna, which has a contract to supply 17 million doses to the UK, has carried out clinical trials in the US on children.

Rugby player pulled as Batley and Spen candidate over ‘homophobic’ tweets

Rugby player pulled as Batley and Spen candidate over ‘homophobic’ tweets

Ross Peltier, now 29, apologised for the ‘terrible’ language he used as a teenager.

Fundraising father set to don 100th outfit after year of fancy dress meetings

Fundraising father set to don 100th outfit after year of fancy dress meetings

Nick Jemetta is hoping the public will join him in putting on a wacky outfit to raise money for mental health charities.

Terrorist Usman Khan’s hoax suicide belt ‘looked like real device’, inquest told

Terrorist Usman Khan’s hoax suicide belt ‘looked like real device’, inquest told

Fishmongers’ Hall attacker Khan, 28, from Stafford, used parts from an Xbox controller and cling film to fashion the device.

Shopping surges in May after pandemic restrictions ease

Shopping surges in May after pandemic restrictions ease

The latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor revealed that total retail sales surged by 10% in May, against the same period in 2019.

Johnson urges England fans to get behind team after boos over taking the knee

Johnson urges England fans to get behind team after boos over taking the knee

Boris Johnson’s spokesman said the Prime Minister fully respects the players’ right to protest.

What would it mean if England’s June 21 freedom day is delayed?

What would it mean if England’s June 21 freedom day is delayed?

Step 4, due to take place on June 21, would see all legal limits on social contact removed.

London’s e-scooter trial suffers setback after major area delays involvement

London’s e-scooter trial suffers setback after major area delays involvement

The contraptions will not be permitted for use in the City of London for several weeks.

NHS and social care staff burnout at ’emergency’ level, MPs say

NHS and social care staff burnout at ’emergency’ level, MPs say

MPs called for a ‘total overhaul’ of the way the NHS does workforce planning.

Jury sworn in for Joey Barton assault trial

Jury sworn in for Joey Barton assault trial

The Bristol Rovers manager and former England international is accused of assaulting ex-Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel.

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