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Vaccinated people must continue social distancing, warns chief medical officer

Vaccinated people must continue social distancing, warns chief medical officer

Dr Michael McBride said it is possible that a vaccinated person could still pass the virus on to someone.

Johnny Depp’s bid to overturn ‘wife beater’ ruling to be heard in March

Johnny Depp’s bid to overturn ‘wife beater’ ruling to be heard in March

The actor’s application for permission to appeal against a damning High Court judgment will be considered by the Court of Appeal next month.

Charity fundraiser, 90, inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore pays tribute

Charity fundraiser, 90, inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore pays tribute

Margaret Payne raised £436,000 for charity by ‘climbing a mountain’ on her stairs.

Johnson: Captain Sir Tom Moore was ‘a beacon of hope for the world’

Johnson: Captain Sir Tom Moore was ‘a beacon of hope for the world’

Prime Minister Boris Johnson led political tributes to the NHS fundraiser, who has died aged 100.

Murder victim died on his birthday after ‘cowardly’ shooting outside his home

Murder victim died on his birthday after ‘cowardly’ shooting outside his home

Taxi firm manager Haroon Zeb was gunned down after returning from work in the early hours.

DUP aiming to undermine Northern Ireland Protocol

DUP aiming to undermine Northern Ireland Protocol

Action includes opposing protocol-related legislation in the Stormont Assembly.

Equity markets make gains as Reddit rally loses steam

Equity markets make gains as Reddit rally loses steam

The FTSE 100 closed 50.23 points, or 0.78%, higher at 6,516.65 at the close of play on Tuesday.

Celebrities pay tribute to ‘inspiration’ Captain Sir Tom Moore

Celebrities pay tribute to ‘inspiration’ Captain Sir Tom Moore

Michael Ball, Amanda Holden and Susanna Reid were among those to pen tributes following his death.

UK Government offers to help ‘accelerate’ Covid-19 vaccine campaign in Scotland

UK Government offers to help ‘accelerate’ Covid-19 vaccine campaign in Scotland

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Study sheds light on how sheep-sized dinosaur developed ‘huge’ neck frill

Study sheds light on how sheep-sized dinosaur developed ‘huge’ neck frill

Scientists believe sexual selection may have played a role.

Captain Sir Tom Moore hailed as ‘beacon of hope’ as he dies aged 100

Captain Sir Tom Moore hailed as ‘beacon of hope’ as he dies aged 100

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was ‘a hero in the truest sense of the word’.

Charles recalls fond memories of playing in an orchestra

Charles recalls fond memories of playing in an orchestra

The prince joined a virtual chat with performers from the Philharmonia Orchestra.

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

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

Knowsley, Sandwell and Corby are currently recording the highest rates.

Phased return to schools for some youngsters as Scotland’s lockdown extended

Phased return to schools for some youngsters as Scotland’s lockdown extended

The First Minister announced the changes in a statement at the Scottish Parliament.

Queen sends private message of condolence to Captain Sir Tom’s family

Queen sends private message of condolence to Captain Sir Tom’s family

The military veteran was knighted by the Queen in July last year at Windsor Castle.

Love Island’s Dr Alex George to advise Government on youth mental health

Love Island’s Dr Alex George to advise Government on youth mental health

Downing Street said Dr George would use his clinical expertise and personal experience to help shape policy.

Public health officials investigate strains in UK showing E484K mutation

Public health officials investigate strains in UK showing E484K mutation

Experts believe current vaccines will still be effective against new strains, although at a lower efficacy.

Nurses ‘on their knees’ as staffing shortages bite

Nurses ‘on their knees’ as staffing shortages bite

Eight in 10 nurses feel patient safety compromised as a result of staffing shortages in recent months.

Fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore dies after testing positive for Covid-19

Fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore dies after testing positive for Covid-19

He died in hospital on Tuesday morning.

Thousands of home tests rolled out in bid to stop South African variant spreading

Thousands of home tests rolled out in bid to stop South African variant spreading

Eleven cases of the variant have been identified over the last five or six days in people who have no links to travel.

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