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What you need to know about the Indian coronavirus variant

What you need to know about the Indian coronavirus variant

It is expected that the Indian variant will overtake Kent to become dominant in the UK.

Army to be deployed in North West to assist with surge testing

Army to be deployed in North West to assist with surge testing

Boris Johnson said there will also be ‘targeted new activity’ in Bolton and Blackburn to accelerate the vaccine rollout.

Rival parties warn new DUP leader of challenges ahead

Rival parties warn new DUP leader of challenges ahead

Political opponents have said that Edwin Poots must reach out to other parties

New DUP leader Edwin Poots vows to make party ‘authentic voice’ of unionism

New DUP leader Edwin Poots vows to make party ‘authentic voice’ of unionism

The Stormont minister defeated Sir Jeffrey Donaldson 19 votes to 17 in the race to succeed outgoing DUP leader Arlene Foster.

Paramedic recalls final moments of Dalian Atkinson’s life after Taser incident

Paramedic recalls final moments of Dalian Atkinson’s life after Taser incident

Jurors have heard that Monk is alleged to have fired the Taser at Atkinson three times – with the final deployment lasting 33 seconds.

People offered second vaccine dose earlier in face of Indian variant of concern

People offered second vaccine dose earlier in face of Indian variant of concern

Boris Johnson said the Indian variant could ‘pose serious disruption’ to step four of the road map.

Young people queue for vaccines amid rise in Indian variant of coronavirus

Young people queue for vaccines amid rise in Indian variant of coronavirus

Formby in Merseyside has seen a rise in cases.

Blame lies solely with Home Office after immigration protest, says Yousaf

Blame lies solely with Home Office after immigration protest, says Yousaf

Humza Yousaf was asked about the Scottish Government’s response to the incident on Thursday.

Final Debenhams stores to shut as chain’s 243-year history ends

Final Debenhams stores to shut as chain’s 243-year history ends

The historic department store chain will close its remaining 28 stores across the UK for good on Saturday.

HMS Victory’s main lower mast removed for first time in nearly 130 years

HMS Victory’s main lower mast removed for first time in nearly 130 years

A three-day operation is needed for essential conservation work on Nelson’s flagship.

Scotland NHS staff to get 4% pay boost

Scotland NHS staff to get 4% pay boost

Unions welcomed the salary boost, which will benefit around 154,000 healthcare staff.

Cancer op to poll win: New DUP leader Poots has remarkable start to 2021

Cancer op to poll win: New DUP leader Poots has remarkable start to 2021

Edwin Poots has vowed ‘real and meaningful’ changes in his party.

Mother and daughter orangutans ready for visitors at zoo

Mother and daughter orangutans ready for visitors at zoo

Mali and Tatau moved to Colchester Zoo from Paignton Zoo in Devon in February.

UK troops battle sandstorm to seize weapons cache hidden by terrorists in Mali

UK troops battle sandstorm to seize weapons cache hidden by terrorists in Mali

AK47 rifles, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and camouflage clothing were among the items seized.

Edwin Poots elected as new DUP leader

Edwin Poots elected as new DUP leader

Mr Poots was vying with Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to replace Arlene Foster in the first contested leadership election in the party’s 50 year history.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.

Glasgow and Moray to remain in higher level of coronavirus restrictions

Glasgow and Moray to remain in higher level of coronavirus restrictions

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the rest of the mainland will move down to Level 2 as planned on Monday.

Martin Bashir quits the BBC amid investigation into Diana interview

Martin Bashir quits the BBC amid investigation into Diana interview

The journalist has been seriously ill with coronavirus-related complications.

Racist jailed for posting ‘abhorrent’ photo of his dog doing Nazi salute

Racist jailed for posting ‘abhorrent’ photo of his dog doing Nazi salute

The 33-year-old also posted photos of his tattoos which featured the Nazi iron cross and swastika as well as a Celtic cross.

Coroner to write to schools to raise sepsis awareness following student death

Coroner to write to schools to raise sepsis awareness following student death

Ana Uglow collapsed and died during a school trip to America in 2019.

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