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Wales’ Health Minister ‘deeply sorry’ as Covid-19 death toll passes 5,000

Wales’ Health Minister ‘deeply sorry’ as Covid-19 death toll passes 5,000

The figure amounts to one life lost in Wales every 90 minutes since the beginning of the pandemic in March last year.

Man charged over ‘offensive’ tweet about Captain Sir Tom Moore

Man charged over ‘offensive’ tweet about Captain Sir Tom Moore

Sir Tom, who captured the nation’s hearts with his fundraising efforts during the first lockdown, died last week after testing positive for Covid-19.

Police confirm identities of people killed in Kilmarnock incidents

Police confirm identities of people killed in Kilmarnock incidents

Colleagues of Emma Robertson Coupland have paid tribute after the death of the NHS worker and her daughter in linked attacks.

No contracts awarded for quarantine hotels a week before policy starts

No contracts awarded for quarantine hotels a week before policy starts

A commercial specification was issued on Thursday evening to hotels near air and sea ports.

Man who ran London Marathon in wife’s memory says next one is ‘for me’

Man who ran London Marathon in wife’s memory says next one is ‘for me’

Chris Rose carried some his late wife Angela’s ashes when he ran the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon.

More than half of children are seeing more misleading content online – survey

More than half of children are seeing more misleading content online – survey

It comes as parents have been urged to be mindful of the risks of the internet amid remote lessons.

Racing driver Billy Monger to take on 140-mile triathlon for Red Nose Day

Racing driver Billy Monger to take on 140-mile triathlon for Red Nose Day

The double amputee will walk, cycle and kayak the huge distance over four days.

Boris Johnson responds to ex-Tory activist who asked for help after son’s death

Boris Johnson responds to ex-Tory activist who asked for help after son’s death

Sven Badzak, a 22-year-old aspiring lawyer, was killed in an attack in north-west London on Saturday.

Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine effective against South African variant, study suggests

Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine effective against South African variant, study suggests

The study found that the vaccine neutralises the virus with the N501Y and E484K mutations.

Cancer survivor took up running to increase chances of seeing baby grow up

Cancer survivor took up running to increase chances of seeing baby grow up

Jake Brockwell, 32, who had bowel cancer surgery in 2019, lost his father Lee to the same disease 19 years ago.

Non-NHS nursing staff ‘left behind in vaccine rollout’ – RCN

Non-NHS nursing staff ‘left behind in vaccine rollout’ – RCN

Of nursing staff who have not received a coronavirus vaccine, 70% work in non-NHS settings, the Royal College of Nursing found.

PM ‘very confident’ in coronavirus vaccines amid South African variant concerns

PM ‘very confident’ in coronavirus vaccines amid South African variant concerns

Experts warned it is ‘very possible’ the strain is already quite widespread in the UK.

Labour pledges to ‘clean up cronyism’ with insourcing plans

Labour pledges to ‘clean up cronyism’ with insourcing plans

Shadow Cabinet Office minister Rachel Reeves accused the Conservative Party of being ‘rife with conflicts of interest’.

Facebook to help users find out where and when they can get Covid-19 vaccine

Facebook to help users find out where and when they can get Covid-19 vaccine

The social network has also expanded its Covid-19 topic ban list, to prevent people from being deterred about vaccinating.

Woman plans London Marathon fundraiser to celebrate ‘privilege’ of reaching 60

Woman plans London Marathon fundraiser to celebrate ‘privilege’ of reaching 60

Rebecca Marshall’s mother and two sisters died from cancer before they reached the age of 60.

Two men charged over Irish Sea border graffiti granted bail

Two men charged over Irish Sea border graffiti granted bail

The alleged offences were committed in the Northern Ireland port town of Larne on Saturday evening.

NI Protocol ‘affront to democracy’ says Apprentice Boys

NI Protocol ‘affront to democracy’ says Apprentice Boys

Jobs will be lost and the cost of living will increase due to the post-Brexit arrangements, the loyal order warned.

Mission to Mars: Who is close to reaching the red planet and why?

Mission to Mars: Who is close to reaching the red planet and why?

We take a look at attempts by the US, UAE and China to unlock the secrets of Mars.

Former Arcadia staff to launch legal battle over redundancies

Former Arcadia staff to launch legal battle over redundancies

Just under 5,000 jobs are set to go.

UK set to be worst-hit G7 economy in first quarter, think tank says

UK set to be worst-hit G7 economy in first quarter, think tank says

Gross domestic product (GDP) is only expected rise by 3.4% this year, compared to previous forecasts of a 5.9% jump, according to a new study.

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