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New record for Covid app self-isolation alerts as ‘pingdemic’ continues

New record for Covid app self-isolation alerts as ‘pingdemic’ continues

This week the Government said it was expanding its daily contact testing for front line sectors as an alternative to isolation.

Tory PCC tells Home Secretary police pay freeze is a ‘huge blow’

Tory PCC tells Home Secretary police pay freeze is a ‘huge blow’

Donna Jones said in a letter to Priti Patel that the decision was deeply disappointing.

Library book returned more than 50 years late

Library book returned more than 50 years late

The Indian cookery book was accompanied by a £20 note and a letter of apology.

1,800 healthcare staff off work in Northern Ireland for Covid reasons, MLAs told

1,800 healthcare staff off work in Northern Ireland for Covid reasons, MLAs told

The vast majority of absent staff are self-isolating after being identified as close contacts of someone else who has contracted the virus.

Quarantine relaxation ends ‘sad and scary’ time for separated families

Quarantine relaxation ends ‘sad and scary’ time for separated families

Dr Alix Dietzel said her sister, who lives in Switzerland, has only met her young daughter once.

Man charged after priest assaulted in cathedral

Man charged after priest assaulted in cathedral

The incident happened in Edinburgh on Monday.

Diageo sales rise as UK drinkers indulge in spirits during pandemic

Diageo sales rise as UK drinkers indulge in spirits during pandemic

The company, which makes Gordon’s gin and Smirnoff vodka, revealed that net sales rose by 16% to £12.7 billion for the year to June.

National Holocaust memorial can be built next to Westminster, minister rules

National Holocaust memorial can be built next to Westminster, minister rules

An inspector found that other sites were not as suitable as Victoria Tower Gardens.

‘My heart hasn’t restarted yet’: Cork town celebrates rowers’ Olympic gold

‘My heart hasn’t restarted yet’: Cork town celebrates rowers’ Olympic gold

The small Irish town of Skibbereen is already trying to plan celebrations for local rowers Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy.

Mortgage borrowing surges to record high in June ahead of stamp duty deadline

Mortgage borrowing surges to record high in June ahead of stamp duty deadline

The Bank of England said net mortgage lending soared to £17.9 billion last month.

Google app charges subject of new UK legal claim

Google app charges subject of new UK legal claim

A claim has been brought to the Competition Appeal Tribunal seeking damages from the tech giant overs its app store service charges.

Coroner confirms Liverpool fan Andrew Devine is 97th Hillsborough victim

Coroner confirms Liverpool fan Andrew Devine is 97th Hillsborough victim

Mr Devine died more than 32 years after he was badly injured at the FA Cup semi-final tragedy.

Medic urges pregnant women to get jab amid ‘surprising’ number of hospital cases

Medic urges pregnant women to get jab amid ‘surprising’ number of hospital cases

Dr Richard Cree, an intensive care consultant, said pregnancy affected the immune system and low oxygen levels harm the unborn baby.

Football fan denies racially abusing former England defender Rio Ferdinand

Football fan denies racially abusing former England defender Rio Ferdinand

Jamie Arnold pleaded not guilty to causing racially aggravated alarm, distress or harassment.

‘Blast off’ for UK space industry as new regulations come into force

‘Blast off’ for UK space industry as new regulations come into force

The first launch is expected to take place next year.

Team GB shooter’s bronze medal at first Olympics ‘incredible’ achievement

Team GB shooter’s bronze medal at first Olympics ‘incredible’ achievement

Matt Coward-Holley returned to the sport aged 16 after injuring his back.

590,000 come off furlough as employers prepare to shoulder burden for scheme

590,000 come off furlough as employers prepare to shoulder burden for scheme

Companies will have to pick up 20% of their furloughed staff’s salaries from Sunday.

One in four young adults not following self-isolation rules, survey suggests

One in four young adults not following self-isolation rules, survey suggests

Around four in 10 adults said self-isolation has had a negative effect on their mental health.

Decision on vaccination status for university campus return not til September

Decision on vaccination status for university campus return not til September

Dominic Raab said the Government would insure students have ‘advanced warning’

AstraZeneca sees surge in Covid vaccine sales as jabs are rolled out globally

AstraZeneca sees surge in Covid vaccine sales as jabs are rolled out globally

The group said sales of the vaccine more than tripled between the first and second quarters of this year but despite this pre-tax profits fell.

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