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WWE star apologises to MSP after accidentally tagging her in wrestling tweet

WWE star apologises to MSP after accidentally tagging her in wrestling tweet

Mick Foley accidentally tagged Annabelle Ewing in a post to his two million followers.

Lone HS2 protester underground after Swampy leaves tunnels network

Lone HS2 protester underground after Swampy leaves tunnels network

Three people were arrested after leaving the site in Euston Square Gardens on Thursday morning.

Aston Martin’s losses widen but DBX sales boost growth hopes

Aston Martin’s losses widen but DBX sales boost growth hopes

A total of 4,150 cars were sold in 2020 – a third fewer than a year earlier, but bosses said they do want to regain exclusivity over the brand.

Polish and Romanians top nationalities applying for EU settlement scheme

Polish and Romanians top nationalities applying for EU settlement scheme

More than five million applications in total have been made since the scheme opened.

Case of man accused of abusing MPs sent to crown court

Case of man accused of abusing MPs sent to crown court

Paul Ritchie, from Lanarkshire, is alleged to have sent threatening messages against a series of politicians.

Alex Salmond to face Holyrood inquiry on Friday

Alex Salmond to face Holyrood inquiry on Friday

The former first minister will give evidence in person to MSPs investigating the Scottish Government’s botched inquiry into him.

Father of autistic teenager warns hotel quarantine is damaging son’s health

Father of autistic teenager warns hotel quarantine is damaging son’s health

‘He’s begging us to do something, to take him out of here. That’s when you feel that you are just unable to help.’

Three planes land at airport after stepladder dropped on runway

Three planes land at airport after stepladder dropped on runway

The metal ladder fell off the back of a maintenance pick-up truck close to the centreline of Birmingham Airport’s runway.

Trees to be planted around the world in Captain Tom’s honour

Trees to be planted around the world in Captain Tom’s honour

Trees for Tom is a collaboration between two leading environmental charities chosen by the Second World War veteran’s family.

NI school reopening plan risks making children second class citizens – minister

NI school reopening plan risks making children second class citizens – minister

Peter Weir questioned why the chief medical officer was advocating a slower return to classes than elsewhere in the UK and Ireland.

Almost 70,000 fines handed out for Covid breaches

Almost 70,000 fines handed out for Covid breaches

More than 6,000 tickets were issued in a single week.

January lockdown saw 700,000 more workers furloughed

January lockdown saw 700,000 more workers furloughed

At the end of last month, 4.7 million people were tapping into the scheme.

Face coverings in secondary schools will not be compulsory, says minister

Face coverings in secondary schools will not be compulsory, says minister

Nick Gibb appealed to parents to allow their children to take part in voluntary rapid coronavirus tests.

Experimental arthritis drug may help prevent severe Covid-19 in high-risk group

Experimental arthritis drug may help prevent severe Covid-19 in high-risk group

Otilimab demonstrated a potential clinical benefit in those aged between 70 and 80, the study suggested.

British Gas engineers to launch new strikes

British Gas engineers to launch new strikes

Members of the GMB union will walk out for four days from Friday.

Disruption at border will ease and exports will increase, minister vows

Disruption at border will ease and exports will increase, minister vows

Graham Stuart was pressed in the Commons on problems at the border following Brexit.

Applications to EU settlement scheme just under five million by end of 2020

Applications to EU settlement scheme just under five million by end of 2020

The highest numbers of applications received in the scheme were from Polish, Romanian and Italian nationals.

Lisa Dorrian’s family appeal to ‘small group’ to finally say where she is buried

Lisa Dorrian’s family appeal to ‘small group’ to finally say where she is buried

It is 16 years since the 25-year-old from Bangor, Co Down was last seen alive at a party in Ballyhalbert Caravan Park.

Number of black homicide victims at highest in nearly two decades

Number of black homicide victims at highest in nearly two decades

Figures for England and Wales also show the average homicide rate is around five times higher for black victims than white people.

David Walliams and Martin Clunes among stars to settle phone hacking claims

David Walliams and Martin Clunes among stars to settle phone hacking claims

The pair received ‘substantial compensation’ and a public apology from Mirror Group Newspapers.

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