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Young child killed in ‘devastating’ explosion which destroyed houses

Young child killed in ‘devastating’ explosion which destroyed houses

Residents described the noise of the blast as ‘like a bomb going off’ with debris that covered nearby streets and fields.

Local lockdown not ruled out in Bolton amid Indian variant spread – Hancock

Local lockdown not ruled out in Bolton amid Indian variant spread – Hancock

He said five people who have had a single jab have been taken to hospital with the Indian variant, while one patient has received both doses.

Removing Northern Ireland Protocol will be my top priority, says Edwin Poots

Removing Northern Ireland Protocol will be my top priority, says Edwin Poots

The incoming leader of the DUP also said he has requested a meeting with Boris Johnson on the issue.

‘High degree of confidence’ vaccines work against Indian variant, says Hancock

‘High degree of confidence’ vaccines work against Indian variant, says Hancock

The Health Secretary said it is ‘appropriate’ to push on with the major easing of lockdown in England.

Burger King launches first ‘dark kitchen’ amid lockdown delivery boom

Burger King launches first ‘dark kitchen’ amid lockdown delivery boom

The fast food chain’s first delivery-only site started taking orders in Kentish Town on Sunday.

Jobs optimism among employers hits eight-year high

Jobs optimism among employers hits eight-year high

A new survey by CIPD / Adecco found that far more businesses expect to hire staff compared with those planning on making redundancies.

Young child killed as houses collapse in suspected gas explosion

Young child killed as houses collapse in suspected gas explosion

Two people were also seriously injured in the incident in Heysham, Lancashire, in the early hours of Sunday.

Suspected gas explosion in Lancashire ‘destroys three homes’

Suspected gas explosion in Lancashire ‘destroys three homes’

Three homes were reportedly destroyed in an explosion which occurred around 2.30am on Sunday.

Major incident declared after gas explosion in Lancashire

Major incident declared after gas explosion in Lancashire

The explosion occurred in Heysham in the early hours of Sunday.

Museum preparing to ‘rise from the ashes’ after lockdown

Museum preparing to ‘rise from the ashes’ after lockdown

The World Museum in Liverpool will welcome members of the public for the first time this year when it reopens on Tuesday.

New gallery telling story of HMS Victory to open as visitors return

New gallery telling story of HMS Victory to open as visitors return

The exhibition is part of the revitalised museum site at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, which is reopening after lockdown.

Weddings with up to 30 people allowed as sector takes step towards normality

Weddings with up to 30 people allowed as sector takes step towards normality

Some 94% of weddings – 261,883 – did not go ahead as planned last year, according to the Weddings Taskforce.

People urged to ‘plant a tree for the jubilee’ to mark Queen’s 70-year reign

People urged to ‘plant a tree for the jubilee’ to mark Queen’s 70-year reign

The Queen’s Green Canopy scheme has been launched to encourage people to plant trees from October onwards.

Croydon tram crash inquest opens

Croydon tram crash inquest opens

The inquest was initially due to begin in October 2020, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

New medical device could improve prediction of preterm birth

New medical device could improve prediction of preterm birth

The new technology uses a novel method to pick up on changes to the composition and structure of cervical tissue as a mother nears birth.

Cinemas reopen to ‘huge pent-up demand’ after months of dark screens

Cinemas reopen to ‘huge pent-up demand’ after months of dark screens

New releases include Peter Rabbit 2 and Spiral: From The Book Of Saw.

New cruise ship sails into home port

New cruise ship sails into home port

Iona has 17 passenger decks and the capacity to host 5,200 holidaymakers.

Port ready to welcome passengers for staycation cruises after lockdown easing

Port ready to welcome passengers for staycation cruises after lockdown easing

The first passenger cruise at Portsmouth International Port is set to take place at the end of the week.

Charity warns of ‘shocking’ failures in care for people with dementia

Charity warns of ‘shocking’ failures in care for people with dementia

There are currently around 850,000 people with dementia in the UK.

Majority of snow leopard habitat under-researched – report

Majority of snow leopard habitat under-researched – report

Experts say increased habitat loss and degradation, poaching and conflict with communities have contributed to a decline in numbers.

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