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Asymptomatic testing rollout targeted at people unable to work from home

Asymptomatic testing rollout targeted at people unable to work from home

Dozens of employers are offering rapid testing to those without symptoms.

Man arrested over attempted abduction of five-year-old boy

Man arrested over attempted abduction of five-year-old boy

The force previously put out a CCTV image of the suspect in a bid to track him down.

Five new weather warnings for snow and ice overnight – Met Office

Five new weather warnings for snow and ice overnight – Met Office

Further heavy rainfall, which caused flooding in the wake of Storm Christoph, is not forecast until next Wednesday but low temperatures are expected.

Another 32 vaccination sites set to open across England

Another 32 vaccination sites set to open across England

The new sites bring the total number of mass vaccination centres to 49, along with 70 pharmacies, 1,000 GP surgeries and 250 hospitals.

Ian Rankin tells of ‘tough’ year being unable to hug disabled son

Ian Rankin tells of ‘tough’ year being unable to hug disabled son

Kit is living in a care facility, and the author and his family have been unable to visit him properly due to the pandemic.

Faith leaders ‘vital’ in encouraging vaccine take-up – Robert Jenrick

Faith leaders ‘vital’ in encouraging vaccine take-up – Robert Jenrick

The Communities Secretary visited the UK’s first vaccination centre opened up at a mosque in Birmingham.

Wales left with mountain to climb to meet vaccination targets

Wales left with mountain to climb to meet vaccination targets

Less than 40% of those aged over 80 had received a jab by Friday morning, with the government hoping to have 70% of this group vaccinated by Monday.

US talk show host and famed interviewer Larry King dies aged 87

US talk show host and famed interviewer Larry King dies aged 87

The TV star had reportedly been in hospital with Covid-19.

In Pictures: Surf’s up – hardy souls brave the elements

In Pictures: Surf’s up – hardy souls brave the elements

Surfers and paddleboarders took to the sea on Saturday.

Second 14-year-old boy arrested in teenager murder probe

Second 14-year-old boy arrested in teenager murder probe

Police said 15-year-old Keon Lincoln was set upon by a group of youths with weapons in Handsworth on Thursday.

Welsh Tory leader quits over Senedd drinking row

Welsh Tory leader quits over Senedd drinking row

Paul Davies said the controversy over his conduct had become a ‘distraction’ for the party.

Michael Rosen criticises ‘outdated’ approach to teaching children to write

Michael Rosen criticises ‘outdated’ approach to teaching children to write

The children’s author said there is a lack of learning about creativity in the primary school curriculum.

Police deliver takeaway after driver knocked from scooter

Police deliver takeaway after driver knocked from scooter

‘Sgt Schultze delivered the food to the customers (sic) address for him #service’ @SurreyRoadCops tweeted.

Predator jailed for sexually assaulting women hired as first aid ‘patients’

Predator jailed for sexually assaulting women hired as first aid ‘patients’

Kevin McCarthy told his victims they would be paid £75 an hour to act as bodies on first aid training courses in a ploy to sexually assault them.

Officials resist calls by doctors to cut the delay between Covid jabs

Officials resist calls by doctors to cut the delay between Covid jabs

The British Medical Association said extending the gap between the first and second Pfizer vaccine doses is not justified by the science.

SNP reveals ‘roadmap’ to independence referendum

SNP reveals ‘roadmap’ to independence referendum

Mike Russell will present an 11-point document to SNP members on Sunday.

Scientist advising Government urges tougher lockdown

Scientist advising Government urges tougher lockdown

Professor Susan Michie said current lockdown measures are ‘the problem’ and not people who aren’t sticking to the rules.

Elderly woman gagged by burglars claiming to be delivering food

Elderly woman gagged by burglars claiming to be delivering food

The five men claimed to have a food parcel for the victim before gagging her with a sock and sitting on her chest as they searched for valuables.

Thousands call on Home Office to shut Kent barracks amid coronavirus outbreak

Thousands call on Home Office to shut Kent barracks amid coronavirus outbreak

Asylum seekers living at the MoD facility have described it as ‘unbearable’ and say social distancing is impossible.

Aunt’s letter reveals John Lennon ‘bubbling over with excitement’ at UK return

Aunt’s letter reveals John Lennon ‘bubbling over with excitement’ at UK return

Mimi Smith had raised Lennon in Liverpool from infancy and he later bought her a house in Poole, Dorset, when he found fame.

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