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Patel accused of not taking pet theft seriously

Patel accused of not taking pet theft seriously

Senior Liberal Democrat Tim Farron said dog owners were demanding tougher action from Priti Patel.

Bear cubs treated to farewell party before heading to ‘forever home’

Bear cubs treated to farewell party before heading to ‘forever home’

Furry siblings Mish and Lucy have become firm favourites at Wildwood Trust in Kent after they were rescued from Albania two years ago.

Sexual abuse among pupils could be coming from outside school – Ofsted chief

Sexual abuse among pupils could be coming from outside school – Ofsted chief

Amanda Spielman said testimonials on the Everyone’s Invited website have shown a ‘crossover’ between life inside and outside schools.

UK-made AstraZeneca vaccines ‘shipped to Australia’

UK-made AstraZeneca vaccines ‘shipped to Australia’

Hundreds of thousands of doses were reportedly sent to Australia to help that country’s vaccine programme.

PM offers tribute following death of ‘delightful’ ex-MP Peter Ainsworth

PM offers tribute following death of ‘delightful’ ex-MP Peter Ainsworth

Former shadow cabinet minister Mr Ainsworth was ‘taken far too young’, Boris Johnson said.

More than a million people take part in record-breaking birdwatch

More than a million people take part in record-breaking birdwatch

The house sparrow was still on top in RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, as lockdown helped double the number of people taking part in annual survey.

Stormont ministers urged to speak with united voice on NI rioting

Stormont ministers urged to speak with united voice on NI rioting

Disorder flared again on Wednesday night, with a bus hijacked and burned in Belfast and clashes between loyalists and republicans at a peace line.

Matt Hancock and scientists seek to reassure public over AstraZeneca jab

Matt Hancock and scientists seek to reassure public over AstraZeneca jab

The Health Secretary said vaccines were clearly breaking the link between Covid cases and deaths.

Northern Ireland’s Covid vaccination programme expands to 40-44 age bracket

Northern Ireland’s Covid vaccination programme expands to 40-44 age bracket

People in that age group will be able to book a jab from noon on Thursday.

Independence referendum would only be held if Plaid won majority, says Drakeford

Independence referendum would only be held if Plaid won majority, says Drakeford

Plaid is committed to holding a referendum by 2026 if the party forms the next government in Cardiff Bay.

Alba Party could cost SNP its majority, poll suggests

Alba Party could cost SNP its majority, poll suggests

The survey predicts the SNP will return 64 seats at the Holyrood election next month.

Asos sales soar 24% to nearly £2bn during latest lockdowns

Asos sales soar 24% to nearly £2bn during latest lockdowns

The online fashion giant said it enjoyed a £48.5m boost to profits from the Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions during the winter months.

Raab condemns Myanmar regime’s ‘bullying actions’ of ambassador in London

Raab condemns Myanmar regime’s ‘bullying actions’ of ambassador in London

Kyaw Zwar Minn has been denied entry to the building on Charles Street in Mayfair.

Government-listed Covid test supplier criticised for ‘appalling’ service

Government-listed Covid test supplier criticised for ‘appalling’ service

Quarantined travellers who paid £175 for the tests have complained of delays in receiving the kits and results.

Loyalist anger at post-Brexit trade rules among factors in NI disorder

Loyalist anger at post-Brexit trade rules among factors in NI disorder

It took an event unrelated to the Irish Sea border furore to set a match to simmering tensions.

Mothers tell of ‘hardest calls’ after sons stabbed to death

Mothers tell of ‘hardest calls’ after sons stabbed to death

The women spoke out as part of a campaign to urge Londoners to speak up about knife crime.

Report on body image by MPs calls for BMI to be scrapped

Report on body image by MPs calls for BMI to be scrapped

The Women and Equalities Committee warned the impact of the pandemic on eating disorder sufferers has been “devastating”.

Stormont Executive to meet after another night of violence in Northern Ireland

Stormont Executive to meet after another night of violence in Northern Ireland

Leaders will meet for the briefing at 10am, an hour before the Stormont Assembly is to be recalled to discuss the recent scenes of violence.

What the papers say – April 8

What the papers say – April 8

Fears over coronavirus jabs and assurances over their safety cover the country’s front pages.

PM urges public confidence in AstraZeneca jab as under-30s offered alternative

PM urges public confidence in AstraZeneca jab as under-30s offered alternative

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said the benefits still outweigh the risks overall.

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