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Wetherspoon boss denies worker shortage caused by Brexit

Wetherspoon boss denies worker shortage caused by Brexit

Tim Martin told investors on Wednesday that a Daily Telegraph story ‘misrepresented Wetherspoon’s position’.

Notorious murderer to remain in prison

Notorious murderer to remain in prison

Jeffrey Gafoor was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Lynette White in 1988.

Judge quotes Tolstoy as she rules on ‘unhappy’ family’s fight over will

Judge quotes Tolstoy as she rules on ‘unhappy’ family’s fight over will

Master Julia Clark said a sister and brother ran up ‘disproportionate’ legal bills during a dispute over their father’s estate.

Requiring vaccination of care home staff ‘reasonable’, says rights watchdog

Requiring vaccination of care home staff ‘reasonable’, says rights watchdog

The Government has consulted on making vaccination a condition of deployment for staff at older adult care homes in England.

Six in 10 nurses have been sexually harassed at work – poll

Six in 10 nurses have been sexually harassed at work – poll

Unison said more needs to be done to protect nurses against ‘sex pests’.

Home movers face eight-day average wait for broadband to start, survey suggests

Home movers face eight-day average wait for broadband to start, survey suggests

One in three movers said they had to eat into their mobile data in order to stay online.

Psychiatric drug may prevent bowel cancer, researchers say

Psychiatric drug may prevent bowel cancer, researchers say

The findings have led to the launch of a clinical trial aimed at finding out if lithium can be used to prevent the disease.

Trial delay for man accused of sending ‘grossly offensive’ Captain Tom tweet

Trial delay for man accused of sending ‘grossly offensive’ Captain Tom tweet

The trial was pushed back to October 7.

Covid-19 mentioned in one in 90 registered deaths in England and Wales

Covid-19 mentioned in one in 90 registered deaths in England and Wales

At the peak of the second wave nearly half of registered deaths involved coronavirus.

Is England in a third wave and could Covid restrictions last beyond June 21?

Is England in a third wave and could Covid restrictions last beyond June 21?

There have been suggestions that rules dictating the wearing of face coverings in some public settings could continue.

UK records hottest 2021 temperature for third day in a row

UK records hottest 2021 temperature for third day in a row

Fine weather is expected in many parts of the country but rain and thunderstorms are likely in south-west England and Wales.

Black Lives Matter protesters will not be prosecuted for possible Covid breaches

Black Lives Matter protesters will not be prosecuted for possible Covid breaches

The Public Prosecution Service will take no action over 14 suspects reported for potential offences during demonstrations in Belfast and Londonderry.

Attack witness said ‘police will kill him if he moves again’ – Khan inquest

Attack witness said ‘police will kill him if he moves again’ – Khan inquest

Ian Waring observed events from his office window on London Bridge after the Fishmongers’ Hall attack.

International rugby player to fight by-election for Greens

International rugby player to fight by-election for Greens

Ross Peltier has represented Jamaica at rugby league as well as playing for Keighley Cougars, Bradford Bulls and Doncaster Dons.

Garage bricks removed to free cat trapped between walls

Garage bricks removed to free cat trapped between walls

The RSCPA and firefighters took two and a half hours to free Kevin after he became wedged in a three-inch gap.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to be celebrated with national events

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to be celebrated with national events

The four-day extravaganza, in June 2022, will reflect the Queen’s reign and her impact on the UK and the world.

Help vaccinate the world or variants will come back to ‘bite us’ – expert

Help vaccinate the world or variants will come back to ‘bite us’ – expert

Professor Sir John Bell said helping poorer nations is ‘part of our fight against the virus’.

Watchdog urged to investigate Tory donations from dissolved companies

Watchdog urged to investigate Tory donations from dissolved companies

Labour said dissolved companies had ‘made thousands of pounds in donations’ to the Conservatives.

Proportion of deaths involving Covid-19 at lowest level for eight months

Proportion of deaths involving Covid-19 at lowest level for eight months

There were 9,860 deaths from all causes registered in the week ending May 21.

Bra-fitting boutique and Catholic oratory among Shed of the Year entrants

Bra-fitting boutique and Catholic oratory among Shed of the Year entrants

Several sheds were shortlisted in the ‘lockdown’ category.

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