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Grandfather accused over fatal shooting granted bail

Grandfather accused over fatal shooting granted bail

William Hardy, 70, appeared at the Old Bailey charged with the murder of 22-year-old Imani Allaway-Muir.

Madeleine McCann’s parents still clinging to hope ahead of poignant milestone

Madeleine McCann’s parents still clinging to hope ahead of poignant milestone

Kate and Gerry McCann said their missing daughter’s 18th birthday and the global pandemic have made this year even harder for the family.

Seven injured as explosion leaves gaping hole in row of houses

Seven injured as explosion leaves gaping hole in row of houses

Several people were believed to have been trapped and had to be freed by emergency services.

No evidence drinking alcohol interferes with Covid vaccines, regulator says

No evidence drinking alcohol interferes with Covid vaccines, regulator says

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) gave drinkers the all-clear when it comes to the effect of drink on vaccine immunity.

Last-resort antibiotic pops bacteria like balloons, study suggests

Last-resort antibiotic pops bacteria like balloons, study suggests

Although it was first described in 1947, the way in which colistin kills bacteria has been somewhat unknown until now.

Woman killed in Fishmongers’ Hall attack reluctant to go to event, inquests told

Woman killed in Fishmongers’ Hall attack reluctant to go to event, inquests told

Saskia Jones, 23, only decided the day before the 2019 atrocity to go along, and told her mother she felt terrorist offenders needed more monitoring.

Pilot raises funds to buy and ship 30 oxygen concentrators to India

Pilot raises funds to buy and ship 30 oxygen concentrators to India

Chris Hall, who works for Virgin Atlantic, hopes to fly the machines over himself.

Foreign Office reveals low-risk holiday locations ahead of green list release

Foreign Office reveals low-risk holiday locations ahead of green list release

The FCDO is not advising against non-essential travel to Portugal (excluding the Azores), Spain’s Canary Islands or five popular Greek islands.

Countries’ new climate targets curb global warming to 2.4C – analysis

Countries’ new climate targets curb global warming to 2.4C – analysis

Governments announced new goals to cut emissions at a summit hosted by US President Joe Biden.

Official Buckingham Palace sloe gin goes on sale

Official Buckingham Palace sloe gin goes on sale

The Royal Collection Trust suggested a ‘Sloe Royale’ cocktail as the best way to enjoy the drink.

Most people still following self-isolation rules, despite impact on wellbeing

Most people still following self-isolation rules, despite impact on wellbeing

More than a third said self-isolation had a negative effect on their mental health.

G7 foreign ministers meet amid strict coronavirus controls

G7 foreign ministers meet amid strict coronavirus controls

No handshakes, regular cleaning and screens dividing the ministers are all features of the first major summit since the pandemic.

Daughter asks mourners to light candles in ‘beautiful nod’ to Julia James

Daughter asks mourners to light candles in ‘beautiful nod’ to Julia James

Bethan Coles has asked people to leave candles on their doorsteps in tribute to the 53-year-old police community support officer.

Manufacturing sector enjoys strongest growth for nearly 27 years

Manufacturing sector enjoys strongest growth for nearly 27 years

Businesses benefited from the easing of lockdown restrictions, with high streets stocking up on manufacturers’ goods as they welcomed back customers.

Stunt biker Danny MacAskill releases new tricks video to inspire next generation

Stunt biker Danny MacAskill releases new tricks video to inspire next generation

MacAskill’s exploits have garnered him hundreds of millions of online views

Uber and Arrival confirm deal to produce electric vehicles

Uber and Arrival confirm deal to produce electric vehicles

The Arrival Car is expected to go into production in 2023.

Cautious hopes British holidaymakers could have choice of overseas destinations

Cautious hopes British holidaymakers could have choice of overseas destinations

The European Commission has said it will ease restrictions on travel as Covid-19 vaccination campaigns progress and infection rates drop.

Starmer says he is fighting for every vote in Hartlepool by-election

Starmer says he is fighting for every vote in Hartlepool by-election

The Labour leader said he hopes Labour will not lose the seat after a poll showed the Tories with a 17-point lead.

Firefighters tackle blaze following explosion at house

Firefighters tackle blaze following explosion at house

Several people were believed to have been trapped and had to be freed by emergency services.

Mike Ashley launches £60m shares spending spree despite Covid woes

Mike Ashley launches £60m shares spending spree despite Covid woes

The retailer’s Frasers Group is to buy up £60m of shares less than a month after warning it would take a £200m hit from the pandemic.

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