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Man remanded by court over death of baby after pram hit by car

Man remanded by court over death of baby after pram hit by car

James Paul Davis appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Downing Street defends PM’s visit to church with controversial LGBT+ views

Downing Street defends PM’s visit to church with controversial LGBT+ views

It comes after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer apologised for the ‘hurt’ caused by his visit to Jesus House For All The Nations church.

William praises NHS staff for ‘fantastic job’ during pandemic

William praises NHS staff for ‘fantastic job’ during pandemic

The duke’s tribute came during a call with a consultant working in a Belfast hospital.

‘Inevitable’ new wave could mean masks and social distancing still needed

‘Inevitable’ new wave could mean masks and social distancing still needed

Professor Paul Hunter said new infections could arise among those not yet vaccinated and those who have not built up enough immunity from vaccination.

Captain Tobias says hospital’s plan for his fundraising cash is ‘magnificent’

Captain Tobias says hospital’s plan for his fundraising cash is ‘magnificent’

Tobias Weller, 10, has raised more than £150,000 for Paces School and The Children’s Hospital Charity through his various challenges during lockdown.

Sturgeon ‘open minded’ about introduction of vaccine passports

Sturgeon ‘open minded’ about introduction of vaccine passports

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she expects some form of Covid certification but warned there are ethical issues with the idea.

Patient would not have died if staff had recognised symptoms sooner – coroner

Patient would not have died if staff had recognised symptoms sooner – coroner

Sickle cell disease is common among people of African or Caribbean heritage.

Margaret Hodge received ‘disgusting’ Holocaust email over Covid passports

Margaret Hodge received ‘disgusting’ Holocaust email over Covid passports

The Labour grandee is a frequent recipient of anti-Semitic abuse and emails.

Singing Second World War veteran honoured by giant 100th birthday message

Singing Second World War veteran honoured by giant 100th birthday message

Charlie Pallett has raised more than £27,000 for Help for Heroes after going behind the mic for a performance of Keep Right On To The End Of The Road.

‘Inflammatory’ report could put lives of ethnic minorities ‘at further risk’

‘Inflammatory’ report could put lives of ethnic minorities ‘at further risk’

The Consortium of Black, Asian and minority ethnic Health Professional Networks said it is ‘dismayed’ following a report on racial disparities.

Vaccine rollout still on target despite slowdown, No 10 insists

Vaccine rollout still on target despite slowdown, No 10 insists

Official estimates for vaccine supplies in England have been sharply downgraded.

Decision on indyref2 consent issue needed before election, court hears

Decision on indyref2 consent issue needed before election, court hears

The case was heard in a virtual hearing of the Court of Session on Tuesday.

What are the plans for Covid vaccine passports?

What are the plans for Covid vaccine passports?

Covid status certificates could potentially be used to show whether people have been vaccinated, recently tested, or have ‘natural immunity’.

New regulator aimed at curbing dominance of tech giants gets to work

New regulator aimed at curbing dominance of tech giants gets to work

The Digital Markets Unit will not have full powers until legislation is passed in Parliament.

Son of woman killed in 1984 tells of ‘most horrible smell’ coming from her flat

Son of woman killed in 1984 tells of ‘most horrible smell’ coming from her flat

The corpse of Mary McLaughlin, 58, was found at her apartment in Glasgow after her concerned son broke in.

Covid-19 linked to increased risk of psychiatric and neurological conditions

Covid-19 linked to increased risk of psychiatric and neurological conditions

University of Oxford researchers have estimated that one in three survivors were diagnosed with such a condition in the following six months.

Retail footfall rises ahead of high street reopenings amid warm weather

Retail footfall rises ahead of high street reopenings amid warm weather

Figures from retail advisory firm Springboard showed that footfall across retail destinations rose by 8.5% from the previous week.

Surge in pop-up camping sites as demand for staycations surges

Surge in pop-up camping sites as demand for staycations surges

Temporary campsites have sprung up on farms, parkland around stately homes, rugby clubs, county showgrounds and village pubs.

Teenagers locked up for life for ‘savage’ machete gang murder

Teenagers locked up for life for ‘savage’ machete gang murder

Jurors heard the killing was linked to the Beckton Boys gang, who had a long-running dispute with the Chadd Green gang.

PM urges people to get Covid jab despite concerns over potential side effects

PM urges people to get Covid jab despite concerns over potential side effects

Concerns have been raised that there could be a potential association between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and a rare form of blood clot.

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