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NI Executive to meet to discuss Covid-19 relaxations and waiting list crisis

NI Executive to meet to discuss Covid-19 relaxations and waiting list crisis

Northern Ireland has the worst waiting times for elective care procedures in the UK.

House prices ‘are now 30% higher than their 2007 peak’

House prices ‘are now 30% higher than their 2007 peak’

Stock shortages are helping to push up prices and houses are out-performing flats, Zoopla said.

Boeing’s Starliner to attempt second uncrewed test flight to space station

Boeing’s Starliner to attempt second uncrewed test flight to space station

If successful, the mission will pave the way for Starliner to become a ‘taxi service’ for Nasa, ferrying astronauts to and from the ISS.

What the papers say – July 26

What the papers say – July 26

A turn in the nation’s coronavirus rates features among the stories on the front pages.

Labour vows to transform economy with ‘new deal for working people’

Labour vows to transform economy with ‘new deal for working people’

The Labour leader pledged to make the nation ‘the best place to work’.

Ministers to discuss rolling out further daily testing sites to ease ‘pingdemic’

Ministers to discuss rolling out further daily testing sites to ease ‘pingdemic’

Their decisions will depend on the demand registered with Whitehall departments.

Ministers consider ways to block China’s state-owned nuclear power firm

Ministers consider ways to block China’s state-owned nuclear power firm

The move would likely stoke further tensions between the UK and China.

Man charged after pedestrians struck by car on Blackpool promenade

Man charged after pedestrians struck by car on Blackpool promenade

The man is due to appear at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning.

Bride ‘over the moon’ after volunteer diver finds wedding ring lost in lake

Bride ‘over the moon’ after volunteer diver finds wedding ring lost in lake

Annabelle Balchin, 22, said her husband Mick lost his ring on the day of their wedding – but Lake District Divers volunteer Angus Hosking rescued it.

Woman slashed with knife at Speakers’ Corner

Woman slashed with knife at Speakers’ Corner

Her injuries are not life-threatening, police said.

Daily reported cases of Covid-19 in UK drop for fifth day in a row

Daily reported cases of Covid-19 in UK drop for fifth day in a row

A total of 29,173 cases were reported by the Government on Sunday.

Scottish climber killed in avalanche on K2 ‘died doing what he loved the most’

Scottish climber killed in avalanche on K2 ‘died doing what he loved the most’

Rick Allen from Aberdeen was killed in an avalanche as he attempted to forge a new route up the world’s second-highest mountain.

Lady Kitty Spencer’s wedding dress revealed after she married fashion tycoon

Lady Kitty Spencer’s wedding dress revealed after she married fashion tycoon

The model wore a Dolce and Gabbana gown for her wedding in Italy which was reportedly attended by celebrities including Pixie Lott and Idris Elba.

Man dies days after being handcuffed by police, Met says

Man dies days after being handcuffed by police, Met says

The police watchdog has been informed.

Two die in Newcastle as suspected stolen car allegedly evades police

Two die in Newcastle as suspected stolen car allegedly evades police

The police watchdog is conducting an investigation.

Scottish climber ‘dies attempting new route up K2’

Scottish climber ‘dies attempting new route up K2’

Rick Allen, an Aberdeen-born mountaineer, has been caught in an avalanche on the world’s second-tallest mountain, according to reports.

Nearly 600 migrants intercepted as attempted English Channel crossings continue

Nearly 600 migrants intercepted as attempted English Channel crossings continue

Home Secretary Priti Patel vowed to tackle ‘evil criminal gangs’.

Dogs and their owners take to the sea in annual surfing competition

Dogs and their owners take to the sea in annual surfing competition

Dogmasters takes place at Branksome Dene Beach in Poole.

London homes, roads and Tube stations flooded as thunderstorms strike

London homes, roads and Tube stations flooded as thunderstorms strike

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for storms covering London and some of the Home Counties.

Police warning after six people die in Scotland’s waters in just over 24 hours

Police warning after six people die in Scotland’s waters in just over 24 hours

Six people, including four children, died in four separate incidents over Friday and Saturday.

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