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How Harry and Meghan’s life has changed since their wedding

How Harry and Meghan’s life has changed since their wedding

The couple married at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in May 2018.

Stormont powersharing not at risk under my leadership, says Poots

Stormont powersharing not at risk under my leadership, says Poots

The incoming DUP leader said he had ‘no intention whatsoever’ of endangering devolution.

Bedford MP criticises lack of vaccines in area amid spread of Indian variant

Bedford MP criticises lack of vaccines in area amid spread of Indian variant

Labour politician Mohammad Yasin said constituents aged 37 to 39 have not been able to access a vaccine without travelling ‘large distances’.

Labour warns of ‘two-tier world of work’ without strengthened protections

Labour warns of ‘two-tier world of work’ without strengthened protections

Labour frontbencher Andy McDonald said those in London were more likely to be able to work from home than those in the North East.

Charles follows in late father’s footsteps with visit to Belfast shipyard

Charles follows in late father’s footsteps with visit to Belfast shipyard

The royal visitor was presented with a photograph of Prince Philip who died earlier this year during the visit to Harland and Wolff on Tuesday.

DUP will reach out to broad range of unionist opinion, Poots says

DUP will reach out to broad range of unionist opinion, Poots says

The incoming leader also said he would treat LGBT community members the same as anyone else.

Ministers urged to slash bus and train fares to get passengers back

Ministers urged to slash bus and train fares to get passengers back

Latest figures show the recovery in demand for public transport lags far behind car use.

PM renews bid to create fairer society as he announces ‘levelling up’ policies

PM renews bid to create fairer society as he announces ‘levelling up’ policies

More public sector jobs will be moved out of London as part of the measures.

Councils: Government must ‘retreat carefully’ when easing Covid support measures

Councils: Government must ‘retreat carefully’ when easing Covid support measures

Protections should be withdrawn cautiously to avoid derailing the national recovery, the District Councils’ Network has said.

Tributes paid to motorist killed in collision with school bus

Tributes paid to motorist killed in collision with school bus

Father-of-two Chris John was declared dead at the scene of the crash in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, on Monday morning.

Government can keep amount spent on ‘useless’ PPE confidential, judge rules

Government can keep amount spent on ‘useless’ PPE confidential, judge rules

The court heard that PestFix had supplied PPE for individuals in pest control but had no experience in providing PPE for healthcare workers.

Sharma calls on China to set out plans for cutting emissions

Sharma calls on China to set out plans for cutting emissions

The Cop26 president said Beijing needed to show ‘more urgency’ ahead of international climate talks in Glasgow.

Toys and belongings ‘strewn all over street’ after Heysham explosion, MP says

Toys and belongings ‘strewn all over street’ after Heysham explosion, MP says

George Hinds, aged two, died in the explosion in Lancashire on Sunday.

‘I wish things had been done differently’, councillor tells Grenfell inquiry

‘I wish things had been done differently’, councillor tells Grenfell inquiry

A fire at the Grenfell Tower block in west London in June 2017 claimed 72 lives.

Three minutes’ exercise for each hour spent sitting can extend life, study shows

Three minutes’ exercise for each hour spent sitting can extend life, study shows

An international team led by scientists at Glasgow Caledonian University has produced a simple formula to cut the risk of early death.

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

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

Bolton, Blackburn with Darwen and Bedford continue to record the highest rates.

Incoming DUP leader vows to put women and young people in top team

Incoming DUP leader vows to put women and young people in top team

Edwin Poots defeated Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in the leadership contest.

Wildlife species staging a comeback in England – and which could return soon?

Wildlife species staging a comeback in England – and which could return soon?

A taskforce is being set up to look at reintroducing lost species to England, under Government plans.

Long queues form in Bolton amid rush for Covid-19 jabs

Long queues form in Bolton amid rush for Covid-19 jabs

A new vaccine centre was opened at Quebec Hall in the town on Tuesday.

DUP leader Edwin Poots asks Arlene Foster for ‘clear the air meeting’

DUP leader Edwin Poots asks Arlene Foster for ‘clear the air meeting’

She was forced out after an internal heave by colleagues unhappy with her leadership.

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