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Three teenagers charged over death of autistic boy in Reading

Three teenagers charged over death of autistic boy in Reading

Oliver Lucas Stephens, who was known as Olly, died at the scene of the attack at Bugs Bottom fields, Emmer Green.

PM calls for ‘peaceful’ transition of power in US after violent protests

PM calls for ‘peaceful’ transition of power in US after violent protests

Boris Johnson called the scenes in Washington DC ‘disgraceful’.

Twitter and Facebook delete Trump video amid ‘violence’ concerns

Twitter and Facebook delete Trump video amid ‘violence’ concerns

Donald Trump claimed that the 2020 US presidential election was ‘fraudulent’ in the clip.

Former Welsh Tory leader criticised for tweet on US riots

Former Welsh Tory leader criticised for tweet on US riots

His comments were condemned by former Conservative MP Alistair Burt.

Twitter and Facebook take action on Trump video amid ‘violence’ concerns

Twitter and Facebook take action on Trump video amid ‘violence’ concerns

Donald Trump claimed that the 2020 US presidential election was “fraudulent” in the clip.

Snow showers and freezing fog set to hit UK in coming days

Snow showers and freezing fog set to hit UK in coming days

Yellow weather warnings for ice and snow cover almost the entire nation at points throughout Thursday and Friday.

What we know so far about the US Capitol riots

What we know so far about the US Capitol riots

There have been reports of one person shot in the clashes between rioters and police.

Prime Minister condemns ‘disgraceful scenes’ as protesters storm US Capitol

Prime Minister condemns ‘disgraceful scenes’ as protesters storm US Capitol

Boris Johnson called for a ‘peaceful and orderly transfer of power’.

British politicians condemn Trump supporters who stormed US Capitol

British politicians condemn Trump supporters who stormed US Capitol

Amid violent clashes with police, protesters breached barricades and were able to enter the building on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

MPs overwhelmingly back new lockdown as daily Covid death rate passes 1,000

MPs overwhelmingly back new lockdown as daily Covid death rate passes 1,000

A further 1,041 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Wednesday.

GPs start to deliver Covid-19 jabs

GPs start to deliver Covid-19 jabs

Family doctors are the next phase of the vaccine rollout plan.

O2 joins Government free mobile data scheme for schoolchildren in lockdown

O2 joins Government free mobile data scheme for schoolchildren in lockdown

The network operator said it would provide 40GB of free data a month to students who need it.

Decision to allow parents to report schools over remote lessons provokes fury

Decision to allow parents to report schools over remote lessons provokes fury

School leaders’ union NAHT has called the threat of Ofsted as ‘nothing short of disgraceful’.

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

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

The Isle of Wight has seen the biggest week-on-week increase in rates, followed by Halton and Carlisle.

Actress who married prisoner Charles Bronson died of ‘drug toxicity’ – Coroner

Actress who married prisoner Charles Bronson died of ‘drug toxicity’ – Coroner

Paula Williamson had said she was in the process of having her marriage to the notorious inmate annulled.

Earl Spencer’s former employee complains to police over false documents

Earl Spencer’s former employee complains to police over false documents

Diana, Princes of Wales’ Panorama interview sent shockwaves through the monarchy.

Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party changes name to Reform UK

Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party changes name to Reform UK

The party will broaden its agenda to call for a different approach to the coronavirus crisis, as well as reform to the economy.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The figure is likely to be lower than the true number of workers who have died.

GCSEs and A-levels cancelled in Northern Ireland

GCSEs and A-levels cancelled in Northern Ireland

Schools have been closed down as part of strict measures designed to stem a rising tide of coronavirus cases entering hospital.

More than 5,000 UK Covid-19 deaths from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day

More than 5,000 UK Covid-19 deaths from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day

Some 600 deaths took place on December 28 – the highest daily total since April.

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