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Stella Tennant ‘felt unable to go on’ after being unwell, family say

Stella Tennant ‘felt unable to go on’ after being unwell, family say

The aristocratic model, who died five days after her 50th birthday on December 17, was also described as ‘a beautiful soul’.

Clap for Heroes founder opts out as return of ritual appears to fall flat

Clap for Heroes founder opts out as return of ritual appears to fall flat

Social media and the streets across the UK were noticeably quieter for the relaunch of the clapping event.

Lockdown in Wales will be strengthened in key areas, First Minister says

Lockdown in Wales will be strengthened in key areas, First Minister says

Mark Drakeford said the coronavirus pandemic has reached a ‘significant point’.

Boris Johnson struggles with names of Covid-19 drugs

Boris Johnson struggles with names of Covid-19 drugs

NHS patients will have access to tocilizumab and sarilumab that can significantly reduce the risk of death from coronavirus.

Vaccine rollout means current lockdown could be the last, says Hancock

Vaccine rollout means current lockdown could be the last, says Hancock

The Health Secretary said there was ‘no doubt’ vaccines and testing would be needed next year as it was still uncertain how long immunity lasted.

The UK vaccination programme in numbers

The UK vaccination programme in numbers

From the number of people vaccinted so far to the target date for every elderly care home resident to be offered a jab.

First care home residents get Oxford vaccine as rollout to GPs begins

First care home residents get Oxford vaccine as rollout to GPs begins

It is the Government’s aim to offer coronavirus vaccines to all elderly residents by the end of January.

Two cousins jailed for killing man wrongly accused of stealing bike

Two cousins jailed for killing man wrongly accused of stealing bike

Mikhail Hanid died in hospital three days after being attacked in the street.

UK daily Covid-19 death toll remains above 1,000 for second day in a row

UK daily Covid-19 death toll remains above 1,000 for second day in a row

The figure is also the highest daily reported total since April.

Covid-19 hoax claims are ‘nonsense’ and an insult to staff – NHS boss

Covid-19 hoax claims are ‘nonsense’ and an insult to staff – NHS boss

Sir Simon Stevens said NHS staff can be left demoralised by such allegations.

Farmer’s son tried to ‘sneak away’ from schoolboy murder conviction, says judge

Farmer’s son tried to ‘sneak away’ from schoolboy murder conviction, says judge

Honorary Recorder of Chester Judge Steven Everett told Matthew Mason, 19, he was found guilty ‘on overwhelming evidence’.

Fake vaccine fraudster charged 92-year-old woman £160 for jab

Fake vaccine fraudster charged 92-year-old woman £160 for jab

Police said it was a ‘disgusting and totally unacceptable assault’.

Boris Johnson pledges unprecedented effort to roll out Covid-19 vaccines

Boris Johnson pledges unprecedented effort to roll out Covid-19 vaccines

AstraZeneca and Pfizer have said they are supplying the vaccine as quickly as possible and to schedules agreed with the Government.

Fishing is form of ‘exercise’ so permitted during lockdown – angling group

Fishing is form of ‘exercise’ so permitted during lockdown – angling group

Anglers must stay local, not fish overnight or take part in matches, the Angling Trust has said.

Schools told not to limit number of key worker children onsite during lockdown

Schools told not to limit number of key worker children onsite during lockdown

Government guidance insists all vulnerable pupils and children of key workers should be given a place despite higher demand.

UK ‘not missing out on crime intelligence’ since Brexit

UK ‘not missing out on crime intelligence’ since Brexit

Officials have insisted police still have access to the tools they need to fight crime.

NHS boss cites extra 10,000 Covid patients since Christmas as staff share woes

NHS boss cites extra 10,000 Covid patients since Christmas as staff share woes

Sir Simon Stevens said there were 50% more coronavirus inpatients in England’s hospitals now, compared with during the peak in April.

Boris Johnson says Donald Trump was ‘completely wrong’ to encourage riots

Boris Johnson says Donald Trump was ‘completely wrong’ to encourage riots

The PM spoke out after the outgoing US president was blocked from using Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg

Travellers to the UK will soon face pre-flight Covid testing, minister says

Travellers to the UK will soon face pre-flight Covid testing, minister says

Health minister Lord Bethell said international travel has been a source of infection for the UK.

Public worship suspended in NI until next month

Public worship suspended in NI until next month

The decision was taken by leaders of the Catholic, Church of Ireland, Presbyterian and Methodist congregations.

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