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Environmental anti-HS2 activist removed from Euston tunnels

Environmental anti-HS2 activist removed from Euston tunnels

The subterranean system was created in secret by protesters who object to the redevelopment of Euston Square Gardens.

Premature baby born smaller than a human hand returns home

Premature baby born smaller than a human hand returns home

Sofia Viktoria Birina was due in February but was born last October.

‘Full implementation of Northern Ireland Protocol will bring many benefits’

‘Full implementation of Northern Ireland Protocol will bring many benefits’

Taioseach Micheal Martin acknowledged the changes to trading arrangements brought about by Brexit are ‘difficult and challenging’.

Covid-19 hospital admissions in England down three-quarters from peak

Covid-19 hospital admissions in England down three-quarters from peak

Some regions are recording their lowest number of admissions since the autumn.

Youngest pupils make return to classrooms across Wales

Youngest pupils make return to classrooms across Wales

All primary pupils could return to schools in Wales by March 15 if the country’s public health situation continues to improve.

Timeline of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in the UK

Timeline of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in the UK

The UK has had some form of restrictions in place since March 2020.

Flooding expected in Scotland as rain sweeps UK

Flooding expected in Scotland as rain sweeps UK

Most areas of the UK will experience sunshine and showers, but heavier rain is forecast for parts of central and western Scotland.

Covid vaccines working ‘spectacularly well’ – experts

Covid vaccines working ‘spectacularly well’ – experts

New data from Scotland suggests that the vaccination programme is having a big impact on the number of people admitted to hospital.

John Lewis to launch another round of store closures – reports

John Lewis to launch another round of store closures – reports

The department store giant is understood to be considering the closure of eight stores in a bid to cut its significant property costs.

Investigation launched into death of railway worker hit by train

Investigation launched into death of railway worker hit by train

Tyler Byrne, 30, from Aldershot, Hampshire, was working on the tracks in south-west London when he was hit by a train.

‘Beaming smiles’ as young pupils return to Scotland’s schools

‘Beaming smiles’ as young pupils return to Scotland’s schools

At Inverkip Primary School in Inverclyde children and parents followed a one-way system as they entered the building.

Captain Sir Tom Moore: My funeral would once have made a line in the local paper

Captain Sir Tom Moore: My funeral would once have made a line in the local paper

Sir Tom’s funeral will be held on Saturday.

Cyber fraud: 10 tips to beat ‘silent stealing’

Cyber fraud: 10 tips to beat ‘silent stealing’

From setting strong passwords to reporting acts of cyber crime, there are a number of ways people can protect themselves from hackers.

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s funeral service to be held this weekend

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s funeral service to be held this weekend

Sir Tom captured the hearts of the nation with his fundraising efforts during the first lockdown.

Rubens masterpiece going on show following ‘revelatory’ conservation work

Rubens masterpiece going on show following ‘revelatory’ conservation work

Two works will be reunited, at the Wallace Collection, after being apart for more than two centuries.

How lockdown restrictions will be eased in England

How lockdown restrictions will be eased in England

Measures are due to be eased in four different stages.

Queen’s Commonwealth TV special to air hours before Sussexes’ Oprah interview

Queen’s Commonwealth TV special to air hours before Sussexes’ Oprah interview

The monarch, head of the Commonwealth, will share her annual Commonwealth Day message in a BBC One show on Sunday March 7.

‘Substantial reduction’ in hospital admissions four weeks after first Covid jab

‘Substantial reduction’ in hospital admissions four weeks after first Covid jab

New data from Scotland suggests that the vaccination programme is having a big impact on the number of people admitted to hospital.

Johnson setting out cautious approach to easing England’s lockdown

Johnson setting out cautious approach to easing England’s lockdown

All pupils will return to England’s schools on March 8 in the first stage of the ‘road map’ out of the current restrictions.

British Airways secures £2.45bn liquidity boost

British Airways secures £2.45bn liquidity boost

The airline has been badly hit by the collapse in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with long-haul routes the worst affected.

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