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Key dates following the Hillsborough disaster

Key dates following the Hillsborough disaster

Ninety-six football fans were fatally injured in a deadly crush as Liverpool played Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-final in 1989.

Boy, 15, among three arrested over fatal stabbing of teenager

Boy, 15, among three arrested over fatal stabbing of teenager

Northamptonshire Police launched a murder investigation following the incident in Corby on Tuesday.

Charles hears of rising humanitarian crisis and extreme hunger threat in Nigeria

Charles hears of rising humanitarian crisis and extreme hunger threat in Nigeria

The prince virtually visited doctors at a stabilisation centre treating malnourished children in Maiduguri in the north east of the country.

Hillsborough disaster trial collapses as judge rules no case to answer

Hillsborough disaster trial collapses as judge rules no case to answer

The judge concluded there was no case fit for consideration by the jury based on any of the six counts on the indictment.

Non-UK troops who have served for 12 years could stay in country for free

Non-UK troops who have served for 12 years could stay in country for free

The public consultation, which started on Wednesday, is due to last six weeks.

Cummings: PM thought Covid was ‘scare story’ and Whitty should inject him on TV

Cummings: PM thought Covid was ‘scare story’ and Whitty should inject him on TV

Boris Johnson’s former chief adviser Dominic Cummings suggested the PM did not take coronavirus seriously in the early stages.

Three-quarters of adults have Covid-19 antibodies, data suggests

Three-quarters of adults have Covid-19 antibodies, data suggests

It takes between two and three weeks after infection or vaccination for the body to make enough antibodies to fight the virus.

James and Grace most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2020

James and Grace most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2020

Some of the more unique baby names registered in the year include Dior, Divine, Ever, Harley-Quinn, Liberty, Nirvana, River, Rocky, Triumph and Wolfe.

First specialist eye clinic in England launched for people with Down’s syndrome

First specialist eye clinic in England launched for people with Down’s syndrome

The clinic set up by the University of Portsmouth is equipped to work with people with complex needs.

Expert on dark universe becomes first female Astronomer Royal for Scotland

Expert on dark universe becomes first female Astronomer Royal for Scotland

Catherine Heymans has been awarded the almost 200-year-old title.

Tributes left for teenage stabbing victim as three people arrested

Tributes left for teenage stabbing victim as three people arrested

Northamptonshire Police launched a murder probe following the incident in Corby on Tuesday.

Dominic Cummings: when public needed us most, Government failed

Dominic Cummings: when public needed us most, Government failed

Boris Johnson’s former aide said ministers and officials fell short of what the public should expect in a crisis.

‘Very few’ Covid-19 hospital admissions among care home residents

‘Very few’ Covid-19 hospital admissions among care home residents

At one hospital, 70% of admissions were among younger people, NHS Providers chief executive Chris Hopson said.

M&S to close more stores after plunging to £201m loss

M&S to close more stores after plunging to £201m loss

The 30 planned closures will be part of a shake-up of around 110 stores.

Loophole preventing disgraced MP Rob Roberts facing by-election to be closed

Loophole preventing disgraced MP Rob Roberts facing by-election to be closed

Laws allowing constituents to recall an MP were drawn up before the new disciplinary process which led to the Delyn MP facing a six-week suspension.

Half of people with pancreatic cancer not prescribed ‘essential’ tablets

Half of people with pancreatic cancer not prescribed ‘essential’ tablets

Of the 10,000 people in the UK with pancreatic cancer, the majority are given a terminal diagnosis.

Endangered Amur tiger cubs born at wildlife park

Endangered Amur tiger cubs born at wildlife park

There are only a few hundred of the animals left in the wild.

M&S tumbles to £201m loss after pandemic batters clothing and home sales

M&S tumbles to £201m loss after pandemic batters clothing and home sales

The group told shareholders that total revenues dropped despite growth in its food business.

Supermoon obscured by clouds as it graces night sky

Supermoon obscured by clouds as it graces night sky

The moon usually appears around 14% bigger and 30% brighter.

In Pictures: William and Kate blown away on return to university city

In Pictures: William and Kate blown away on return to university city

The pair met while undergraduates at St Andrews where they had a degree of privacy, with Kate’s appearance at a fashion show turning William’s head.

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