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

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

Three in 10 local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

Nine in 10 over-70s in England fully vaccinated, figures suggest

Nine in 10 over-70s in England fully vaccinated, figures suggest

People aged 70 and over were in the top four groups on the priority list for vaccines.

Council chief defends seeking DUP MP advice on protocol concerns letter

Council chief defends seeking DUP MP advice on protocol concerns letter

Mid and East Antrim council chief Anne Donaghy said she sought advice from local constituency MPs on who to address her letter to.

EU accuses Jersey of Brexit trade deal breach in fisheries stand-off

EU accuses Jersey of Brexit trade deal breach in fisheries stand-off

Around 60 French fishing boats gathered off the island’s main port St Helier early on Thursday to protest against new licences.

‘Stay put’ guidance behind Grenfell landlord’s lack of personal evacuation plans

‘Stay put’ guidance behind Grenfell landlord’s lack of personal evacuation plans

Teresa Brown, former director of housing at the Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation, gave evidence to the inquiry.

Air fares to Portugal soar ahead of green list announcement

Air fares to Portugal soar ahead of green list announcement

Many holidaymakers hope the country will be on the Government’s green list when it is revealed on Friday.

Photos of schoolboy who fell from Tower Bridge released by family

Photos of schoolboy who fell from Tower Bridge released by family

Zaheid Ali was a Year 8 pupil at Ark Globe Academy in south London.

Charities condemn ‘damaging’ rough sleeper immigration rules

Charities condemn ‘damaging’ rough sleeper immigration rules

The Government policy will deter some rough sleepers from seeking help and could push them into modern slavery, the organisations warn.

Humans have created ‘perfect storm’ for pandemics, expert warns

Humans have created ‘perfect storm’ for pandemics, expert warns

There is an urgent need to control diseases through vaccine passports, cut down on meat and boost genetic diversity in livestock, a researcher said.

Neo-Nazi student promoted extremist group in online campaign, court told

Neo-Nazi student promoted extremist group in online campaign, court told

Andrew Dymock is on trial on 15 charges, including 12 terrorism-related alleged offences.

Harry and Meghan in vaccine donations appeal to mark Archie’s second birthday

Harry and Meghan in vaccine donations appeal to mark Archie’s second birthday

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have thanked royal fans for their support over the past two years.

Dozens of French fishing vessels stage hours-long protest off Jersey

Dozens of French fishing vessels stage hours-long protest off Jersey

There was an early-morning ‘sea of red lights and flares’ as boats gathered at the port of St Helier.

Critically ill boy now ‘full of energy’ after kidney transplant from mother

Critically ill boy now ‘full of energy’ after kidney transplant from mother

Leo McFaulds required dialysis three times a week after falling seriously ill after an E.coli infection.

Victims and politicians condemn Government’s Troubles ‘amnesty’ plan

Victims and politicians condemn Government’s Troubles ‘amnesty’ plan

It has been reported that the Government intends to introduce a statute of limitations on offences committed before the 1998 Good Friday peace deal.

Bereaved families voice hurt and anger at Troubles ‘amnesty’ plan

Bereaved families voice hurt and anger at Troubles ‘amnesty’ plan

Reports suggest the UK Government is set to introduce a statute of limitations on prosecutions for conflict crimes that occurred pre-1998.

Online performance boosts newspaper publisher’s profit expectations

Online performance boosts newspaper publisher’s profit expectations

Digital revenue soared 35% in the four months to late April, Reach said.

BT reaches goal of helping millions improve digital skills

BT reaches goal of helping millions improve digital skills

The telecoms firm has set a new target stretching over the next few years.

William reveals Kate is encouraging his interest in gardening

William reveals Kate is encouraging his interest in gardening

The Duke of Cambridge visited Brighter Futures to learn how it is supporting the needs of the local community in Rhyl, north Wales.

Man charged with murdering elderly woman in connection with arson attack

Man charged with murdering elderly woman in connection with arson attack

Peggy Wright, 83, died after jumping from a window at her home in a bid to escape the fire.

Killer whales spotted off the coast of Cornwall

Killer whales spotted off the coast of Cornwall

Experts believe this is the first sighting of the UK’s only resident population of killer whales travelling this far south.

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