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Tributes paid to ex-Stormont speaker Stronge who was killed by IRA 40 years ago

Tributes paid to ex-Stormont speaker Stronge who was killed by IRA 40 years ago

Sir Norman Stronge and his son James were murdered at the family home Tynan Abbey which was subsequently burned on January 21 1981.

Johnson – Outrageous that police crime data has been lost

Johnson – Outrageous that police crime data has been lost

The Prime Minister said it was not yet known how many criminal investigations had been ‘frustrated’ by the data blunder.

Just over half of British Indians say they would get a Covid-19 vaccine – survey

Just over half of British Indians say they would get a Covid-19 vaccine – survey

Experts are calling for an urgent and targeted public health campaign to address hesitancy and assuage doubts.

Midlands hospitals to pilot 24-hour Covid jab appointments

Midlands hospitals to pilot 24-hour Covid jab appointments

Vaccine deployment minister Nadhim Zahawi spoke previously about round-the-clock delivery.

Sophie talks of tears after hearing testimonies of sexual violence victims

Sophie talks of tears after hearing testimonies of sexual violence victims

The Countess of Wessex committed herself to supporting the UK’s work helping victims of rape, sexual violence and exploitation in war in 2019.

UK flooding could increase by average 15-35% by 2080, study suggests

UK flooding could increase by average 15-35% by 2080, study suggests

Parts of Scotland face a 34% increase in flooding in the next 50 years but in south east England there is just an 18% increase expected.

William and Kate’s top aide leaving post

William and Kate’s top aide leaving post

Christian Jones is to join private equity firm Bridgepoint.

PM to chair Cobra meeting as communities brace for Storm Christoph flooding

PM to chair Cobra meeting as communities brace for Storm Christoph flooding

Major incidents have been declared in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire.

Gas networks set sights on hydrogen as green future looms

Gas networks set sights on hydrogen as green future looms

The UK’s gas grids will invest about £28 billion over the next 11 years.

UK will have to look ‘very carefully’ at vaccine protection after first dose

UK will have to look ‘very carefully’ at vaccine protection after first dose

Sir Patrick Vallance’s comments come amid concerns around the effectiveness after the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.

How will we know when Covid-19 deaths have peaked?

How will we know when Covid-19 deaths have peaked?

We need to look at data for when deaths are taking place, not when deaths are reported.

Pausing daily testing in schools latest in string of education U-turns

Pausing daily testing in schools latest in string of education U-turns

Previous guidance will be suspended in all but a small number of secondary schools and colleges.

Former Biden aide joins Sarwar’s campaign for Scottish Labour leadership

Former Biden aide joins Sarwar’s campaign for Scottish Labour leadership

Mae Dobbs said she is ‘excited’ to be appointed head of digital.

‘Palace Four’ may be able to shed light on Meghan’s letter to father, court told

‘Palace Four’ may be able to shed light on Meghan’s letter to father, court told

The Duchess of Sussex is suing the publisher of The Mail On Sunday and MailOnline over five articles in February 2019.

Vaccines not doing ‘enough heavy lifting’ to ease lockdown, Vallance says

Vaccines not doing ‘enough heavy lifting’ to ease lockdown, Vallance says

The Government has set a target of vaccinating 15 million people by February 15.

Thousands of bereaved demand full investigation into Northern Ireland conflict

Thousands of bereaved demand full investigation into Northern Ireland conflict

They want an independent team of detectives to search for leads for fresh prosecutions and other measures to recover information.

Sunak must extend VAT cut and rates holiday, say hospitality chiefs

Sunak must extend VAT cut and rates holiday, say hospitality chiefs

Trade group UKHospitality has written to the Chancellor demanding further targeted financial support.

Pfizer vaccine appears to be effective against UK coronavirus variant

Pfizer vaccine appears to be effective against UK coronavirus variant

A study showed that a lab-made coronavirus carrying all the mutations of the B.1.1.7 variant was neutralised by antibodies.

Train sped through 5mph restriction zone at 45mph

Train sped through 5mph restriction zone at 45mph

The incident in Dumfries and Galloway involved an Avanti West Coast passenger service travelling from Glasgow to London.

Communities prepare for flooding as Storm Christoph brings ‘significant’ rain

Communities prepare for flooding as Storm Christoph brings ‘significant’ rain

Major incidents have already been declared in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire.

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