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Rollout of second coronavirus vaccine begins in Wales

Rollout of second coronavirus vaccine begins in Wales

Pontcae Medical Centre in Merthyr Tydfil was one of the first GP practices in Wales to administer the vaccine on Monday.

Four cleared of ‘biggest ever’ burglary plot which saw famous lose millions

Four cleared of ‘biggest ever’ burglary plot which saw famous lose millions

The defendants had been on trial for the last two months accused of being members of the ‘supporting cast’.

Ex-Brentford FC employee fined for racial slur against rival fan

Ex-Brentford FC employee fined for racial slur against rival fan

Steven Green had already been given a four-year ban in 2011 for football-related violence.

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

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

Barking & Dagenham, Thurrock and Redbridge are recording the highest rates.

Scotland’s new lockdown: Key points as restrictions are introduced

Scotland’s new lockdown: Key points as restrictions are introduced

Several lockdown restrictions introduced in March are to come back into force.

Charity seeks help to find family of First World War love letter owner

Charity seeks help to find family of First World War love letter owner

The letters, addressed to Mary Fortune, were found in a charity shop in Fulwell, Sunderland.

Dame Barbara Windsor’s funeral to be held at end of week

Dame Barbara Windsor’s funeral to be held at end of week

The star of the small and big screen was mourned by the world of entertainment following her death.

Lockdown looms as Johnson prepares to address the nation

Lockdown looms as Johnson prepares to address the nation

Boris Johnson will make a televised address on Monday evening amid calls for tough action to curb the surge in coronavirus cases.

Scots told to stay at home as lockdown sees schools closed till February

Scots told to stay at home as lockdown sees schools closed till February

The order will apply for all of January in all areas currently under Level 4 restrictions – mainland Scotland and Skye.

Welsh Government ‘fully supports’ police action against Covid rule flouters

Welsh Government ‘fully supports’ police action against Covid rule flouters

Health minister Vaughan Gething said he was ‘deeply frustrated’ with people breaching lockdown measures in Wales.

South African coronavirus variant not anticipated to beat vaccine – Expert

South African coronavirus variant not anticipated to beat vaccine – Expert

Scientists say not enough is known about the mutation to make assumptions.

Government to look at whether to prioritise vaccinating teachers

Government to look at whether to prioritise vaccinating teachers

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish Government will look at how to ‘accelerate’ teachers being vaccinated.

Pensioner relieved after receiving Oxford jab

Pensioner relieved after receiving Oxford jab

John Grey, 84, survived the Second World War Blitz and said he was happy to be amongst the first in Northern Ireland to be inoculated.

Boy stabbed to death at beauty spot named

Boy stabbed to death at beauty spot named

Four boys and a girl, aged between 13 and 14, are being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

Aldi hails record Christmas trading as sales jump 10.6%

Aldi hails record Christmas trading as sales jump 10.6%

Aldi said it was boosted by increased demand for premium products and online revenues.

Why was Julian Assange wanted in the US?

Why was Julian Assange wanted in the US?

On the basis of Assange’s mental health alone, the judge rejected the extradition request.

Helen’s Law brought into force after years of campaigning

Helen’s Law brought into force after years of campaigning

The Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) Act 2020 was enacted on Monday.

Covid-19 rates falling in most local areas of Wales

Covid-19 rates falling in most local areas of Wales

Rates have jumped in parts of North Wales, however.

Boris Johnson to address nation setting out new Covid controls for England

Boris Johnson to address nation setting out new Covid controls for England

The PM will make a televised address at 8pm in response to the ‘rapidly escalating’ case numbers.

Met Office tracking two weather events ‘fighting for influence’ over UK

Met Office tracking two weather events ‘fighting for influence’ over UK

Forecasters are also predicting slightly below-average temperatures for the rest of the week.

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