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99% of pregnant women admitted to hospital with Covid-19 unvaccinated – research

99% of pregnant women admitted to hospital with Covid-19 unvaccinated – research

Researchers at Oxford University described their findings as ‘concerning’.

More body fat leads to increased risk of digestive system cancers, says study

More body fat leads to increased risk of digestive system cancers, says study

Fat mass is the main obesity-related risk factor for some cancers including those of the liver, stomach, oesophagus and pancreas, the study found.

Invasive species cost UK economy ‘more than £5bn over past 50 years’

Invasive species cost UK economy ‘more than £5bn over past 50 years’

Scientists said ‘invasion costs were increasing rapidly over time’.

Kilted Charles meets beach-cleaning group in north of Scotland

Kilted Charles meets beach-cleaning group in north of Scotland

The Prince of Wales was shown the work of the environmental group by locals Dorcas and Allan Sinclair.

Northern Ireland ‘faces more severe Covid wave due to flagging vaccination rate’

Northern Ireland ‘faces more severe Covid wave due to flagging vaccination rate’

The Assembly’s Health Committee was told of ‘enormous concern’ at the slow uptake of vaccines among the 18 to 29 age group.

Cornwall braces for 75mph wind gusts as Storm Evert approaches UK

Cornwall braces for 75mph wind gusts as Storm Evert approaches UK

The Met Office said the newly named storm will bring ‘unseasonably strong winds and heavy rain’.

Stormzy scholarships to pay for 30 more black students at Cambridge

Stormzy scholarships to pay for 30 more black students at Cambridge

The rapper called the expansion of the university programme ‘an incredible milestone’.

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.

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