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Coronavirus vaccine comes too late to save ‘irreplaceable’ NHS worker

Coronavirus vaccine comes too late to save ‘irreplaceable’ NHS worker

Adela Baldwin-White’s husband had hoped the upcoming vaccine could be used to save her life but was told it was too late.

Ross: SNP independence push threatens community spirit seen during Covid-19

Ross: SNP independence push threatens community spirit seen during Covid-19

The Scottish Conservative Party leader criticised the strategy of Nicola Sturgeon and her party.

Cambridge University launches master’s degree in responsible use of AI

Cambridge University launches master’s degree in responsible use of AI

The course aims to help leaders steer society towards a future where AI is used for good, not ill.

Call for clear ambition and targets to tackle climate crisis ahead of UN summit

Call for clear ambition and targets to tackle climate crisis ahead of UN summit

Leaders are expected to put forward new efforts to cut emissions at online event co-hosted by the UK this weekend.

Thames road project will create over five million tonnes of CO2, figures suggest

Thames road project will create over five million tonnes of CO2, figures suggest

The Lower Thames Crossing is proposed to feature a 2.6-mile road tunnel running beneath the Thames, east of Gravesend.

‘Tears’ as Les Miserables returns to the West End

‘Tears’ as Les Miserables returns to the West End

The show is set for a six-week run at the Sondheim Theatre.

Research into Covid-19 detector dogs begins

Research into Covid-19 detector dogs begins

Dogs could be deployed in airports, researchers said.

Coin celebrating ‘Starman’ David Bowie sent into space

Coin celebrating ‘Starman’ David Bowie sent into space

The Royal Mint is now offering the coin which went into space as a prize as it launches other Bowie coins for sale on its website.

North hit harder by both Covid-19 and Spanish flu pandemic, study shows

North hit harder by both Covid-19 and Spanish flu pandemic, study shows

Public health expert Prof Clare Bambra studied the 1918 epidemic and found North-South inequalities have endured.

Boris Johnson’s year since election dominated by Covid-19

Boris Johnson’s year since election dominated by Covid-19

The pandemic overshadowed all else in the 12 months since the Prime Minister’s landslide win.

5-year-old girl wins Big Issue Christmas cover competition

5-year-old girl wins Big Issue Christmas cover competition

Evelyn Weston designed a joyful, mask-wearing Rudolph dancing by a ‘two metre apart’ sign.

What was the Spanish flu and how did it affect England?

What was the Spanish flu and how did it affect England?

The Spanish flu pandemic struck in 1918 at the end of the First World War.

From Boris bounce to dead heat: how the polls have changed since 2019 election

From Boris bounce to dead heat: how the polls have changed since 2019 election

No other PM in recent history has seen a poll lead fall so steeply over such a short period of time.

New underground observatory opens in Glasgow

New underground observatory opens in Glasgow

The team behind the facility suggest it will help decarbonise UK energy supply and achieve the country’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050.

The best quotes from Boris Johnson in the 12 months since his election landslide

The best quotes from Boris Johnson in the 12 months since his election landslide

Brexit and the coronavirus response have been the main two areas referenced by the Prime Minister.

Time running out to avoid UK motorists needing green cards for EU trips

Time running out to avoid UK motorists needing green cards for EU trips

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has been urged by insurers to put pressure on the European Commission to intervene.

Concerns over long-term consequences of ‘impulse buying pets during lockdown’

Concerns over long-term consequences of ‘impulse buying pets during lockdown’

Battersea said the animal welfare implications resulting from this year of extreme challenge could be ‘profound’.

Postboxes bring festive cheer – and a message from Father Christmas

Postboxes bring festive cheer – and a message from Father Christmas

Four postboxes have been decorated as wrapped Christmas presents.

Days spent as Prime Minister: Where does Boris Johnson rank?

Days spent as Prime Minister: Where does Boris Johnson rank?

He still has some way to go before overtaking recent PMs Theresa May and David Cameron.

What lies ahead for Boris Johnson a year after election success?

What lies ahead for Boris Johnson a year after election success?

The Prime Minister’s in-tray remains daunting even if the worst of the coronavirus crisis is behind him.

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