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Campaigners demand Johnson blocks plans for new Cambo oil and gas field

Campaigners demand Johnson blocks plans for new Cambo oil and gas field

A petition signed by more than 80,000 people has been delivered to Downing Street urging the Prime Minister to prevent a new oil field.

‘Potentially wasted decade’ to address some underlying causes of 2011 riots

‘Potentially wasted decade’ to address some underlying causes of 2011 riots

Riot panel chair stressed the recommendations were made for local and national government, business, regulators, the police and probation services.

Swimmers evacuated at Dorset beach due to ‘large marine animal’

Swimmers evacuated at Dorset beach due to ‘large marine animal’

The RNLI said it received reports of ‘significant movement’ in the water at Boscombe.

Spike in demand for foreign trips after travel restrictions eased

Spike in demand for foreign trips after travel restrictions eased

Train operator Eurostar said bookings on its London-Paris route have doubled.

Mother and boyfriend convicted of killing three-year-old daughter

Mother and boyfriend convicted of killing three-year-old daughter

Nicola Priest and her partner Callum Redfern had blamed each other at their trial for the death of Kaylee-Jayde Priest.

‘Santa’ convicted of sex attacks avoids jail

‘Santa’ convicted of sex attacks avoids jail

Northumbria Police said Raymond Finn, 71, preyed on his adult victims while he was dressed as Father Christmas.

New measures to tackle difficulties in applying for a blue badge parking permit

New measures to tackle difficulties in applying for a blue badge parking permit

Many drivers struggle to provide the correct evidence to support their application to a local authority.

Bank warns inflation could soar to 10-year high, but keeps rates on hold

Bank warns inflation could soar to 10-year high, but keeps rates on hold

Its latest economic forecasts show it expects inflation, currently at 2.5%, to pick up to 4% at the end of 2021.

Sarah Ferguson claims romance heroine is helping her to discover ‘own voice’

Sarah Ferguson claims romance heroine is helping her to discover ‘own voice’

The Duchess of York appeared on Radio 4’s Front Row with Nick Ahad on Thursday.

Three appear in court following death of five-year-old boy found in river

Three appear in court following death of five-year-old boy found in river

John Cole, Angharad Williamson, and a 13 year-old boy appeared before Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

More than 66,900 hospital admissions prevented by vaccine rollout, says PHE

More than 66,900 hospital admissions prevented by vaccine rollout, says PHE

New NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard is encouraging young people to have their jabs.

Man killed in house fire identified

Man killed in house fire identified

An 18-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson and released on bail after the incident in Tipton, West Midlands.

Parents of mistaken murder victim Aya Hachem say dreams ‘crushed into pieces’

Parents of mistaken murder victim Aya Hachem say dreams ‘crushed into pieces’

The 19-year Lebanese-born law student was in the wrong place at the wrong time when she was mistakenly gunned down in a drive-by-shooting.

Tom Daley reveals Team GB cardigan after week knitting in the stands in Tokyo

Tom Daley reveals Team GB cardigan after week knitting in the stands in Tokyo

The diver has backed up his Olympic gold with a white woollen number complete with Union flags, Japanese writing and the Olympic emblem.

Police feared attack would be ‘when, not if’ as terrorist’s jail release loomed

Police feared attack would be ‘when, not if’ as terrorist’s jail release loomed

Sudesh Amman, 20, was shot dead on Streatham High Road on February 2, 10 days after being released from prison.

Former coronavirus mortuary becomes wildflower habitat

Former coronavirus mortuary becomes wildflower habitat

The mortuary at Wanstead Flats opened last April and was one of six temporary sites set up across London.

Thunderstorms bring risk of flooding as unsettled weather continues

Thunderstorms bring risk of flooding as unsettled weather continues

Thunderstorms continue to batter large parts of the UK causing heavy rain and risks of flash flooding.

MPs ask Government to remove Pakistan from red list and stop ‘playing politics’

MPs ask Government to remove Pakistan from red list and stop ‘playing politics’

The two Labour MPs cited Pakistan’s lower Covid rates than India.

Numbers testing positive for Covid-19 in England fall for first time since May

Numbers testing positive for Covid-19 in England fall for first time since May

The figure is down 39% on the previous week.

Raab: Iran at crossroads in international relations following ship attack

Raab: Iran at crossroads in international relations following ship attack

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the door was ‘ajar’ for diplomacy but Iran would be held to account for the fatal Mercer Street drone strike.

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