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Boris Johnson hails ‘significant milestone’ as all over 50s offered Covid jab

Boris Johnson hails ‘significant milestone’ as all over 50s offered Covid jab

The Joint Committee on Vaccine and Immunisation will shortly set out its final advice for the completion of the programme.

‘Like VE Day’ – revellers gather in London’s Soho to celebrate pubs reopening

‘Like VE Day’ – revellers gather in London’s Soho to celebrate pubs reopening

People enjoyed al-fresco dining and drinks after coronavirus restrictions eased in England.

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

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

Mansfield, Corby and Barnsley are currently recording the highest rates.

‘World’s biggest rabbit’ stolen from home in Worcestershire

‘World’s biggest rabbit’ stolen from home in Worcestershire

It is believed the 4ft Continental Giant rabbit was taken from its enclosure in the garden of the property in Stoulton on Saturday.

BBC ‘receives more than 100,000 complaints about Philip coverage’

BBC ‘receives more than 100,000 complaints about Philip coverage’

It set up a dedicated webpage to handle the complaints.

Testing surge after dozens contract South African virus variant in south London

Testing surge after dozens contract South African virus variant in south London

Additional testing and genomic sequencing will take place predominantly in the boroughs of Wandsworth and Lambeth.

Irish advisory panel: AstraZeneca vaccine should not be given to people under 60

Irish advisory panel: AstraZeneca vaccine should not be given to people under 60

It has raised concerns that any restrictions could affect the country’s vaccine programme.

Boris Johnson hails ‘significant milestone’ as all over 50s offered Covid jab

Boris Johnson hails ‘significant milestone’ as all over 50s offered Covid jab

The PM said the announcement paves the way for the next phase of the vaccine rollout in the UK.

Lubbock father in ‘final appeal’ on Barrymore pool death after cancer diagnosis

Lubbock father in ‘final appeal’ on Barrymore pool death after cancer diagnosis

Terry Lubbock’s son Stuart was found in a swimming pool following a party at Mr Barrymore’s then home in Roydon, Essex, in March 2001.

Print shop owner welcomes latest easing of Northern Ireland’s lockdown

Print shop owner welcomes latest easing of Northern Ireland’s lockdown

Outdoor retail reopened and remaining pupils returned to school on Monday.

Philip the ‘master of the barbecue and legend of banter’

Philip the ‘master of the barbecue and legend of banter’

The duke took charge of cooking during picnics at Balmoral and was known for his controversial remarks.

Sturgeon attacks UK Government decision to refer Holyrood Bills to Supreme Court

Sturgeon attacks UK Government decision to refer Holyrood Bills to Supreme Court

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has described as ‘repugnant’ the UK’s Government’s decision to challenge legislation passed in the Scottish Parliament.

‘Buzz’ around city as businesses welcome people back

‘Buzz’ around city as businesses welcome people back

Non-essential retailers, hairdressers and food outlets opened in England on Monday.

Stormont ministers to keep pushing Government over scheme for Troubles victims

Stormont ministers to keep pushing Government over scheme for Troubles victims

The Court of Appeal in Belfast has accepted an undertaking from the Executive that it will provide the necessary funding for the scheme.

Harvie: Environmentalists owe debt to Philip – despite his love of blood sports

Harvie: Environmentalists owe debt to Philip – despite his love of blood sports

Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie said the Duke of Edinburgh had been a pioneer but had lived by different values to modern green campaigners.

Undergrowth searched in hunt for man who vanished in 1992

Undergrowth searched in hunt for man who vanished in 1992

Police believe Steven Clark came to harm 29 years ago, although they have never found a body.

Salmond: Duke of Edinburgh would not have wanted extended national mourning

Salmond: Duke of Edinburgh would not have wanted extended national mourning

Alex Salmond’s Alba party has continued campaigning despite political opponents calling a halt to mark the Duke’s death.

‘Tide has turned’ on vaccine hesitancy in black and Asian communities, says imam

‘Tide has turned’ on vaccine hesitancy in black and Asian communities, says imam

Qari Asim has urged households not to mix as Ramadan begins despite lockdown easing.

Per Mare, Per Terram – the Royal Marines slogan used by Harry in Philip tribute

Per Mare, Per Terram – the Royal Marines slogan used by Harry in Philip tribute

Both dukes have held the ceremonial title of Captain General of the Royal Marines.

HMV welcomes back ‘regulars’ as stores reopen after lockdown

HMV welcomes back ‘regulars’ as stores reopen after lockdown

Store manager Terry Boyle said it had been a ‘tough, challenging time’.

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