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Man airlifted to hospital after falling overboard from fishing vessel

Man airlifted to hospital after falling overboard from fishing vessel

The alarm was raised at 3.20am on Thursday about 30 miles south east of Sumburgh in Shetland.

Government urged to set up long Covid compensation scheme for frontline workers

Government urged to set up long Covid compensation scheme for frontline workers

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus said long Covid should be recognised as an occupation disease.

Jeremy Clarkson seeks licence to sell alcohol at Oxfordshire farm shop

Jeremy Clarkson seeks licence to sell alcohol at Oxfordshire farm shop

The former Top Gear and now Grand Tour stalwart applied to West Oxfordshire District Council.

Drivers could be hit by record fuel prices – RAC

Drivers could be hit by record fuel prices – RAC

Petrol could reach 143p per litre with diesel costing 148p per litre, the RAC said.

Officer commended for Grenfell work to appeal conviction over child abuse video

Officer commended for Grenfell work to appeal conviction over child abuse video

The court accepted Novlett Robyn Williams did not view the video.

Chancellor should ‘definitely not’ increase taxes at the Budget, senior MP says

Chancellor should ‘definitely not’ increase taxes at the Budget, senior MP says

Mel Stride, chairman of the Treasury Committee, said it is important the Chancellor ‘looks at targeting wherever possible’ further Covid job support.

Gulf War syndrome not caused by depleted uranium munitions – study

Gulf War syndrome not caused by depleted uranium munitions – study

University of Portsmouth scientists believe the illness may be an ‘own goal’ from the destruction of Iraqi chemical weapons.

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to meet NI business leaders

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to meet NI business leaders

Mr Sefcovic has expressed willingness to show flexibility.

What the papers say – February 18

What the papers say – February 18

Pictures of Prince Philip feature on many front pages.

Covid: PM expects new data on vaccines this week as he considers easing lockdown

Covid: PM expects new data on vaccines this week as he considers easing lockdown

Boris Johnson is awaiting the latest evidence on hospital admissions and deaths in light of Britain’s vaccination drive.

Duke of Edinburgh spends second night in hospital

Duke of Edinburgh spends second night in hospital

Philip is spending a few days in the private King Edward VII’s Hospital in London on the advice of his doctor.

PM awaits new data on vaccines’ effect on coronavirus ahead of lockdown road map

PM awaits new data on vaccines’ effect on coronavirus ahead of lockdown road map

Boris Johnson will consider evidence on how vaccines have been affecting coronavirus case numbers, hospital admissions and deaths.

Covid ‘perfect storm’ led to high rates in poorest communities – report

Covid ‘perfect storm’ led to high rates in poorest communities – report

Researchers looked at six months’ worth of data from the Covid-hit areas of Blackburn-with-Darwen, Bradford and Leicester.

Return of Handforth Parish Council dogged by arguments and public interruptions

Return of Handforth Parish Council dogged by arguments and public interruptions

The parish council meeting was watched by thousands as it returned after its viral stardom.

Brexit: Government acknowledges ‘non-tariff trading barriers’ have emerged

Brexit: Government acknowledges ‘non-tariff trading barriers’ have emerged

Labour said ministers were admitting ‘what has been clear for weeks’.

Facebook to restrict sharing of news content in Australia

Facebook to restrict sharing of news content in Australia

Australian politicians are considering forcing digital businesses to reach paid-for-news agreements with media companies.

Medal awarded to British soldier killed during Easter Rising sold for £1,300

Medal awarded to British soldier killed during Easter Rising sold for £1,300

Lieutenant Basil Worswick died on April 29 1916 at the Guinness Brewery in Dublin after he was confronted by a guard.

Jackie Weaver hopes for better behaviour as Handforth Parish Council returns

Jackie Weaver hopes for better behaviour as Handforth Parish Council returns

Ms Weaver said she is not attending the meeting as the council’s usual clerk has returned.

The private hospital that is the first choice for the royal family

The private hospital that is the first choice for the royal family

King Edward VII’s Hospital was established in 1899 by sisters Agnes and Fanny Keyser.

Ireland’s Covid death toll passes 4,000

Ireland’s Covid death toll passes 4,000

The deputy chief medical officer said the public health situation remained precarious.

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