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Sturgeon ’emphatically’ distances SNP from host’s conspiracy theory posts

Sturgeon ’emphatically’ distances SNP from host’s conspiracy theory posts

TV presenter Hayley Matthews, who hosted the party’s virtual conference, has previously expressed support for conspiracy theories.

Ecclestone burglary plot suspect: I’m a ‘simple escort’, not a thief

Ecclestone burglary plot suspect: I’m a ‘simple escort’, not a thief

Maria Mester, 47, is on trial accused of helping to organise the £25 million raid on the home of Tamara Ecclestone last December.

Closure order for hair salon ‘causing distress to public’ by opening in lockdown

Closure order for hair salon ‘causing distress to public’ by opening in lockdown

Sinead Quinn, owner of Quinn Blakey Hairdressing in Oakenshaw, near Bradford, did not appear at Bradford Magistrates’ Court for the hearing.

Catering assistant admits stealing medals and photos from Buckingham Palace

Catering assistant admits stealing medals and photos from Buckingham Palace

Some of the goods, which included two prestigious medals, were listed for sale on eBay, prosecutor Simon Maughan said.

More Covid-19 fines handed out by police during lockdown

More Covid-19 fines handed out by police during lockdown

More than 60% of the fixed penalty notices have gone unpaid in some areas.

Council moved at ‘glacial pace’ over poor air quality, inquest told

Council moved at ‘glacial pace’ over poor air quality, inquest told

A new inquest into the death of Ella Kissi-Debrah is probing whether illegal pollution in the London Borough of Lewisham caused a fatal asthma attack.

What do we know about the Moderna vaccine?

What do we know about the Moderna vaccine?

The US company said it is applying for regulatory approval of its Covid-19 vaccine.

UK’s carbon emissions fall by 10.3%, oil and gas report estimates

UK’s carbon emissions fall by 10.3%, oil and gas report estimates

Oil and Gas UK has urged governments to act quickly with the figures highlighting the challenge in securing a green recovery.

Penguins watch Christmas films to prepare for visitors returning after lockdown

Penguins watch Christmas films to prepare for visitors returning after lockdown

Gentoo penguins at London Aquarium have been watching Elf to keep them ‘entertained and engaged’.

Three launches first 5G sites using Ericsson kit instead of Huawei

Three launches first 5G sites using Ericsson kit instead of Huawei

Three UK’s 5G coverage has now gone live in 154 towns and cities across the country.

Pop star Rita Ora apologises for ‘spur of moment’ decision to break Covid rules

Pop star Rita Ora apologises for ‘spur of moment’ decision to break Covid rules

The singer admitted attending a ‘small gathering’ for her 30th birthday and said it had been an ‘inexcusable error’.

Offer HIV tests to anyone who has a blood test – charities

Offer HIV tests to anyone who has a blood test – charities

The campaign has been backed by Sir Elton John.

Students will struggle to ‘comply fully’ with self-isolation before Christmas

Students will struggle to ‘comply fully’ with self-isolation before Christmas

A seven-day ‘travel window’ will operate between December 3 and December 9 for students who do not test positive for coronavirus.

Father Christmas will not have to wear a mask in Santa’s grottos, says No 10

Father Christmas will not have to wear a mask in Santa’s grottos, says No 10

Grottos are permitted to welcome in children all over England as long as they are in venues that are allowed to open.

Pc Harper killing ‘as serious a case of manslaughter as is possible to envisage’

Pc Harper killing ‘as serious a case of manslaughter as is possible to envisage’

Henry Long was jailed for 16 years and Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers were each jailed for 13 years over the death of Pc Andrew Harper.

One in four found it ‘harder to follow’ rules in second lockdown

One in four found it ‘harder to follow’ rules in second lockdown

Over the course of the pandemic one in six people said they have felt there is no point following the rules any longer, researchers found.

Four-day working week should be examined, say SNP members

Four-day working week should be examined, say SNP members

Scottish Government ministers have been urged to instigate a review of employment practices.

Man admits killing 12-year-old boy in hit-and-run outside school

Man admits killing 12-year-old boy in hit-and-run outside school

Harley Watson died after a vehicle ploughed into children who were leaving Debden Park High School in Loughton, Essex, in December last year.

Pubs to stop selling alcohol in Wales, Mark Drakeford says

Pubs to stop selling alcohol in Wales, Mark Drakeford says

The announcement comes just three weeks after the end of Wales’s 17-day firebreak lockdown.

Map reveals potential for disused mines to provide low carbon heat for homes

Map reveals potential for disused mines to provide low carbon heat for homes

The British Geological Survey and Coal Authority hope developers and planners will use the interactive map to help create clean heat networks.

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