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Covid testing blitz to begin in Canterbury after Indian variant cases

Covid testing blitz to begin in Canterbury after Indian variant cases

While case numbers are low, authorities have urged all asymptomatic people in two postcodes to undergo testing.

Five charged over murder of Lincoln man

Five charged over murder of Lincoln man

Sam Davies, 23, died after being found with suspected knife wounds on Thursday night.

What the papers say – June 1

What the papers say – June 1

Concerns about a third wave and the June 21 deadline dominate the Tuesday papers.

Share Covid jabs with poorer nations to end variants threat, world leaders urged

Share Covid jabs with poorer nations to end variants threat, world leaders urged

Experts have called for England’s unlocking on June 21 to be delayed due to the rise of the Indian variant.

Hunt for attackers after 14-year-old boy stabbed to death

Hunt for attackers after 14-year-old boy stabbed to death

The teenager died after an incident in Kingstanding, north of Birmingham.

Sturgeon to confirm if further easing of Covid restrictions can take place

Sturgeon to confirm if further easing of Covid restrictions can take place

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will announce to MSPs if a move to Level 1 restrictions will happen.

Record temperatures set to continue after balmy bank holiday Monday

Record temperatures set to continue after balmy bank holiday Monday

Britons enjoyed the long weekend and newly restored freedoms following the lifting of many lockdown restrictions.

Leading drama school investigating sexual harassment claims

Leading drama school investigating sexual harassment claims

The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts confirmed accusations had been made against a former teacher.

Hunt for attackers after 14-year-old boy stabbed to death

Hunt for attackers after 14-year-old boy stabbed to death

West Midlands Police are fast-tracking CCTV inquiries after the incident north of Birmingham.

Covid-19 variants to be given Greek alphabet names

Covid-19 variants to be given Greek alphabet names

Experts working with the World Health Organisation developed the new names.

PM urged to adopt ‘one in, one out’ policy to boost jabs for developing world

PM urged to adopt ‘one in, one out’ policy to boost jabs for developing world

Boris Johnson has been urged to turn the UK into a ‘net vaccine exporter’.

Search for boy in River Thames two miles from where woman’s body recovered

Search for boy in River Thames two miles from where woman’s body recovered

Officers said there will be a police presence in the area while the search takes place.

Applause at vigil for ‘flower man of Islington’ after stab death

Applause at vigil for ‘flower man of Islington’ after stab death

Tony Eastlake, 55, died after being attacked on Saturday just before 5.30pm.

Thousands descend on Twickenham to get in line for Covid-19 vaccine

Thousands descend on Twickenham to get in line for Covid-19 vaccine

A huge queue snaked around the stadium on Monday evening.

SNP MP Joanna Cherry quits party’s National Executive Committee

SNP MP Joanna Cherry quits party’s National Executive Committee

It comes after Douglas Chapman resigned as national treasurer of the party on Saturday.

Woman’s body pulled from river in Berkshire

Woman’s body pulled from river in Berkshire

Police have appealed for information

Bank Holiday Monday UK’s hottest day of the year so far

Bank Holiday Monday UK’s hottest day of the year so far

Kinloss in Scotland recorded 24.6C on Monday, according to the Met Office.

Ross Kemp launches campaign to thank volunteers for helping during the pandemic

Ross Kemp launches campaign to thank volunteers for helping during the pandemic

He is working with the charities Together Coalition and Royal Voluntary Service.

Missing fishing boat raised from seabed

Missing fishing boat raised from seabed

Three crew members were on board the vessel when it left Conwy on January 27.

Five-month-old baby is first NHS patient treated with drug for genetic condition

Five-month-old baby is first NHS patient treated with drug for genetic condition

Until two years ago, there were no treatment options available for children with spinal muscular atrophy.

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