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Successful test of cancer-killing ‘Trojan Horse’ drug marks ‘important advance’

Successful test of cancer-killing ‘Trojan Horse’ drug marks ‘important advance’

Scientists said the drug is the ‘ideal prey for harmful cells’.

Experts warn jabs giving ‘false sense of security’ amid calls to delay unlocking

Experts warn jabs giving ‘false sense of security’ amid calls to delay unlocking

Environment Secretary George Eustice said a postponement to scrapping all restrictions could not be ruled out.

Refugee who works on NHS front line hits out at Priti Patel’s immigration plans

Refugee who works on NHS front line hits out at Priti Patel’s immigration plans

Mariam, from Eritrea, has been working 12-hour shifts helping coronavirus patients but says plans will see people like her refused asylum.

Manufacturers urged to attract younger directors

Manufacturers urged to attract younger directors

The manufacturing industry has the lowest percentage of young directors of any major sector, a study suggests.

23-year-old alarm clock still holds final wake-up call from man’s late mother

23-year-old alarm clock still holds final wake-up call from man’s late mother

The alarm clock was used to record his mother’s voice in 1998.

Rise in Bolton Covid-19 cases slowing but not time to ‘rest’ yet – doctor

Rise in Bolton Covid-19 cases slowing but not time to ‘rest’ yet – doctor

Bolton shares a border with Blackburn with Darwen, and both areas have reported some of the highest numbers of cases of the Indian variant.

Three men injured in beach stabbing

Three men injured in beach stabbing

The victims were taken to hospital by air ambulance after emergency services were called to Formby beach in Sefton, Merseyside Police said.

Use of ethnically diverse cohorts in diabetes studies ‘generates better results’

Use of ethnically diverse cohorts in diabetes studies ‘generates better results’

It is estimated that until now, nearly 87% of genomic research of this type has been conducted in Europeans.

Global warming responsible for one in three heat-related deaths, says study

Global warming responsible for one in three heat-related deaths, says study

The findings show that human-induced climate change is already having an effect on mortality risks due to heat.

Stop selling fish raised on fishmeal from West Africa, supermarkets told

Stop selling fish raised on fishmeal from West Africa, supermarkets told

Over extraction of fish in West African waters for the aquaculture industry is devastating communities in the area, environmental campaigners say.

What the papers say – May 31

What the papers say – May 31

The race towards June 21 and the further easing of pandemic measures leads the nation’s Bank Holiday papers.

Vaccination campaign rolls on as uncertainty surrounds June 21 lockdown easing

Vaccination campaign rolls on as uncertainty surrounds June 21 lockdown easing

Ministers want to give all over-50s a second dose by the date England’s remaining restrictions could be lifted.

‘Nothing but blue skies’: Record highs forecast for Bank Holiday Monday

‘Nothing but blue skies’: Record highs forecast for Bank Holiday Monday

The Met Office predicts Monday will be the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures of 25C.

Hundreds of vehicles join convoy in tribute to toddler killed by gas blast

Hundreds of vehicles join convoy in tribute to toddler killed by gas blast

One of the event’s organisers described the day as ‘overwhelming’.

Six teenagers arrested in murder probe after man suffers head injury

Six teenagers arrested in murder probe after man suffers head injury

A 35-year-old man has died after reportedly being assaulted in Cramlington, Northumberland, in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Blackburn overtakes Bolton with highest Covid-19 case rates in UK

Blackburn overtakes Bolton with highest Covid-19 case rates in UK

Around six in 10 local areas are now recording a week-on-week rise in rates.

France tightens restrictions on travel from UK due to Indian variant

France tightens restrictions on travel from UK due to Indian variant

Travel to France from the UK will only be permitted for EU nationals, French residents, or those travelling for essential reasons.

Jolly holiday: Temperature hits 24C on second day of long weekend

Jolly holiday: Temperature hits 24C on second day of long weekend

More sunshine is on the way for Monday, with the fine weather stretching into next week.

Minister promises cautious approach amid warnings over June 21 lockdown lifting

Minister promises cautious approach amid warnings over June 21 lockdown lifting

Nadhim Zahawi said a decision on whether to proceed would be left until June 14.

Pregnant woman dies after being hit by car in town centre

Pregnant woman dies after being hit by car in town centre

Northamptonshire Police are appealing for witnesses of the incident, which happened on the A508 on Saturday afternoon.

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