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‘We all adored him’: Corrie stars pay tribute to ‘lovely’ Johnny Briggs

‘We all adored him’: Corrie stars pay tribute to ‘lovely’ Johnny Briggs

The star was famous for his role as Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street.

Johnny Briggs – Coronation Street’s Mike Baldwin – dies aged 85

Johnny Briggs – Coronation Street’s Mike Baldwin – dies aged 85

A statement from his family said Briggs died peacefully after a long illness.

Severely reduced services hard on families in pandemic, funeral directors say

Severely reduced services hard on families in pandemic, funeral directors say

Up to 30 mourners are currently allowed to attend funerals.

Human Rights Act review could undermine NI peace accord, academics warn

Human Rights Act review could undermine NI peace accord, academics warn

Queen’s University experts have outlined concerns to the independent examination of the UK’s adherence to the European Convention on Human Rights.

Extra cost of post-Brexit paperwork sees NI exports routed via Republic instead

Extra cost of post-Brexit paperwork sees NI exports routed via Republic instead

Belfast Port and Northern Irish hauliers are losing out because of red tape associated with duties which do not need to be paid.

Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs dies aged 85

Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs dies aged 85

He was famous for his role as Mike Baldwin in the ITV soap.

Train horns sound as service marks 20th anniversary of Selby rail crash

Train horns sound as service marks 20th anniversary of Selby rail crash

Memorial events were also held in Newcastle and at Selby Abbey.

Long waits for eating disorders treatment ‘putting lives at risk’

Long waits for eating disorders treatment ‘putting lives at risk’

Research has found that one in five patients in a region of England needing a specialist inpatient bed ended up being treated on a general NHS ward.

Sturgeon should resign if she broke ministerial code, says Labour leader Sarwar

Sturgeon should resign if she broke ministerial code, says Labour leader Sarwar

Anas Sarwar claimed Nicola Sturgeon would ask the same of a politician from another party.

Call to make financial incentives available to drivers buying used electric cars

Call to make financial incentives available to drivers buying used electric cars

Halfords warned the cost of new battery-powered cars is too high for many motorists despite Government grants.

Sunak indicates support will continue but does not rule out tax rises

Sunak indicates support will continue but does not rule out tax rises

The Chancellor insisted he is in favour of low taxes but said he needs to repair the public finances from the ‘shock’ of the pandemic.

Insolvency Service payouts hit 10-year high of £453m in 2020

Insolvency Service payouts hit 10-year high of £453m in 2020

The National Insurance Fund paid the cash to ex-staff at bust firms last year – although the number of insolvent companies was down on 2019.

Buildings left with blown-out windows after WW2 bomb detonated in Exeter

Buildings left with blown-out windows after WW2 bomb detonated in Exeter

The explosion could be heard for miles and caused a crater the size of a double decker bus.

Almost 12,000 licensed premises closed for good since start of 2020

Almost 12,000 licensed premises closed for good since start of 2020

New data tracking more than 100,000 UK pubs, bars and restaurants licensed to serve alcohol showed that more than one venue had shut every hour.

New post-war record for longest period since parliamentary by-election

New post-war record for longest period since parliamentary by-election

No contests have taken place since the Brecon & Radnorshire poll on August 1 2019.

Exeter residents spend second night away from home after WW2 bomb detonated

Exeter residents spend second night away from home after WW2 bomb detonated

The device was discovered at a building site near the University of Exeter campus on Friday morning.

‘My blood really went cold’ – Scientist recalls moment Novichok was discovered

‘My blood really went cold’ – Scientist recalls moment Novichok was discovered

Professor Tim Atkins recalls the Novichok poisoning in Salisbury in March 2018.

Insurance and pension giant Aviva targets net-zero emissions by 2040

Insurance and pension giant Aviva targets net-zero emissions by 2040

The investor will sell its stake in coal companies by the end of next year if they do not confirm to its environmental requirements.

Salisbury poisoning chemical training ‘prepared police for pandemic’

Salisbury poisoning chemical training ‘prepared police for pandemic’

Wiltshire Police Federation chairman Mark Andrews said it was lucky the 2018 incident did not lead to mass casualties.

Meerkats react positively to return of zoo visitors after lockdown – study

Meerkats react positively to return of zoo visitors after lockdown – study

The animals showed increased positive social interactions with one another, such as play and social grooming.

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