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Red list: New additions bring total number of banned countries to 39

Red list: New additions bring total number of banned countries to 39

Currently no European countries are on the list, but that may change as third wave case numbers rise.

National Crime Agency ‘dismantles’ dark web drugs gang

National Crime Agency ‘dismantles’ dark web drugs gang

Two men were arrested on Thursday in South Shields and Hebburn, South Tyneside.

Former prisoner goes from Timpson apprentice to shop manager in six months

Former prisoner goes from Timpson apprentice to shop manager in six months

Jack Twigg went viral after he tweeted about his experience, praising Timpson for ‘taking a chance’ on him.

UK regulator reports 30 cases of rare blood clot events after AstraZeneca jab

UK regulator reports 30 cases of rare blood clot events after AstraZeneca jab

The risk associated with this type of blood clot is ‘very small’ and the public should continue to take up the jab, regulators have said.

British police aiding probe into missing Sarm Heslop in the US Virgin Islands

British police aiding probe into missing Sarm Heslop in the US Virgin Islands

The 41-year-old was last seen more than three weeks ago.

Most pubs in England may not reopen under current April plans, trade body says

Most pubs in England may not reopen under current April plans, trade body says

The British Beer & Pub Association says 40% of pubs will have the outdoor space to reopen as some restrictions in England are set to ease.

New device to zap away ‘cluster headaches’ now available on the NHS

New device to zap away ‘cluster headaches’ now available on the NHS

Cluster headaches are a relatively rare condition more commonly found in men.

Judges reject Lockerbie bomber family’s bid to appeal to UK’s highest court

Judges reject Lockerbie bomber family’s bid to appeal to UK’s highest court

The legal team for the family of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi say they will now seek leave to appeal directly to the UK Supreme Court.

Heavy snow forecast in Scotland but no part of UK will be ‘immune’ by Monday

Heavy snow forecast in Scotland but no part of UK will be ‘immune’ by Monday

The colder weather coincides with the easing of coronavirus restrictions across the country and police have urged people to respect the rules.

Pakistan, Kenya, Bangladesh and the Philippines added to travel red list

Pakistan, Kenya, Bangladesh and the Philippines added to travel red list

The restrictions come into force from 4am on April 9.

UUP leader questions inspectorate probe into PSNI’s handling of Storey funeral

UUP leader questions inspectorate probe into PSNI’s handling of Storey funeral

Steve Aiken likened the review by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary to ‘marking the police service’s own homework’.

Covid passports ‘dangerous, discriminatory and counter-productive’ – Labour peer

Covid passports ‘dangerous, discriminatory and counter-productive’ – Labour peer

More than 70 MPs have signed a cross-party pledge opposing the use of Covid status certification.

Man charged with attempted arson following Kill the Bill protest in Bristol

Man charged with attempted arson following Kill the Bill protest in Bristol

Ryan Paul Roberts was arrested in connection with a lit item being placed under a police van during a riot outside Bridewell police station.

SNP MP MacNeil ‘had no intention’ of joining Alba Party

SNP MP MacNeil ‘had no intention’ of joining Alba Party

Brendan MacNeil has said he ‘won’t be encouraging snide remarks’ between the two parties.

Four in five teachers say job has affected their mental health during pandemic

Four in five teachers say job has affected their mental health during pandemic

More than one in four have sought the help of a medical professional due to the negative impact on their health, a poll suggested.

Stamp competition for schoolchildren to mark Covid heroes

Stamp competition for schoolchildren to mark Covid heroes

Winning designs will be on a set of special stamps released in 2022.

Covid restrictions: What is the latest situation across the UK nations?

Covid restrictions: What is the latest situation across the UK nations?

Scotland is taking its next gradual steps out of Covid lockdown on Friday while Wales has set out fresh dates for its own easing of restrictions.

International travel should resume slowly in face of Covid variants – scientist

International travel should resume slowly in face of Covid variants – scientist

Professor Robin Shattock believes it is possible Covid could eventually become a trivial infection for most people.

Campaigners launch legal challenge to ‘discriminatory’ care home rules

Campaigners launch legal challenge to ‘discriminatory’ care home rules

John’s Campaign said a blanket ban on those aged 65 and over leaving their care homes is unlawful.

Alba Party to take just 3% of regional vote, new poll suggests

Alba Party to take just 3% of regional vote, new poll suggests

The SNP continues to enjoy a runaway lead in the polls with 49% support in the constituency vote and 38% on the regional list.

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