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Ignore fake news about Covid-19 vaccine, says Angela Rippon after getting jab

Ignore fake news about Covid-19 vaccine, says Angela Rippon after getting jab

She said 50 years as a journalist had taught her the value of a vaccine against a ‘killer disease’.

Northern Ireland’s coronavirus lockdown extended for four weeks to March 5

Northern Ireland’s coronavirus lockdown extended for four weeks to March 5

Restrictions may not ultimately be lifted until Easter.

House party fines increased to £800 in crackdown on illegal gatherings

House party fines increased to £800 in crackdown on illegal gatherings

The fines currently stand at £200.

London lagging behind other regions in vaccinating over 80s, data shows

London lagging behind other regions in vaccinating over 80s, data shows

The HSJ reported that the north-east and Yorkshire will have its vaccine supply cut to help other regions catch up.

Facebook asks its ‘supreme court’ to decide if Trump should remain suspended

Facebook asks its ‘supreme court’ to decide if Trump should remain suspended

Former US president was suspended indefinitely for breaking rules during Capitol riots on January 6.

Tory MPs put pressure on PM to ignore calls for pubs to stay closed until May

Tory MPs put pressure on PM to ignore calls for pubs to stay closed until May

The Covid Recovery Group said ministers ‘must start easing restrictions’ by early March.

Half of early years staff feel unsafe in workplace during lockdown – survey

Half of early years staff feel unsafe in workplace during lockdown – survey

Nearly two in three nursery and preschool workers believe setting may need to close temporarily due to staff shortages, report suggests.

Police advised Government not to investigate harassment claims, MSPs told

Police advised Government not to investigate harassment claims, MSPs told

Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Taylor has been giving evidence to the Alex Salmond case inquiry at Holyrood.

Sophie filled with joy after father receives Covid jab

Sophie filled with joy after father receives Covid jab

The Countess of Wessex spoke about her father during a nursing conference.

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

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

Knowsley, Slough and Sandwell continue to record the highest rates.

Migrant jailed after being spotted steering two dinghies across Channel

Migrant jailed after being spotted steering two dinghies across Channel

Fouad Kakaei, who has fled persecution in Iran, has been jailed and faces possible deportation.

UK Government in diplomatic spat with EU over ambassador’s status

UK Government in diplomatic spat with EU over ambassador’s status

Joao Vale de Almeida is the EU’s first ambassador to the UK but has not been give the same status as diplomats sent by foreign governments.

Facebook admission shows child safety not a top priority, NSPCC says

Facebook admission shows child safety not a top priority, NSPCC says

Social network told MPs on Wednesday it expects a fall in reports of child sexual abuse once end-to-end encryption comes in.

Biddenden Maids biscuit sells for £100

Biddenden Maids biscuit sells for £100

The 18th century biscuit was made to commemorate the philanthropy of a pair of conjoined twins and was sold at auction in Gloucestershire.

Northern Ireland coronavirus lockdown restrictions extended to March 5

Northern Ireland coronavirus lockdown restrictions extended to March 5

Stormont health minister Robin Swann proposed the step to help drive down case numbers.

Tractor driver filmed ‘using railway car park as personal sewer’

Tractor driver filmed ‘using railway car park as personal sewer’

A member of the public filmed the incident at Hartford station in Cheshire on Wednesday, as heavy rainfall caused widespread disruption to the county.

Firefighters’ pandemic response ‘limited and delayed’ amid health and safety row

Firefighters’ pandemic response ‘limited and delayed’ amid health and safety row

The inspector of fire and rescue services published her findings on Friday.

Life in lockdown: How to handle the worry of others not following Covid rules

Life in lockdown: How to handle the worry of others not following Covid rules

Expert tips for coping with stress in a healthy way.

Under a quarter of over-80s in Wales have received Covid-19 jab, figures show

Under a quarter of over-80s in Wales have received Covid-19 jab, figures show

The Health Minister previously told the Welsh Parliament that he believed the majority of the age group had been vaccinated.

Up to 200 lorries a day turned back from EU crossings

Up to 200 lorries a day turned back from EU crossings

Officials told MPs there has been far less disruption than feared following the end of the Brexit transition.

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