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‘Callous’ robbers who followed frail victim home jailed for murder

‘Callous’ robbers who followed frail victim home jailed for murder

Robert Morrison contracted pneumonia as a result of his injuries and died six days after the assault.

Two teenagers found guilty of ‘barbaric’ machete attack

Two teenagers found guilty of ‘barbaric’ machete attack

The defendants were aged just 14 and 16 when they set upon Santino Dymiter in east London.

Duke of Edinburgh’s appearances and health since retirement

Duke of Edinburgh’s appearances and health since retirement

Philip has been admitted to hospital in London as a precaution, Buckingham Palace confirmed.

The active life and good health of 99-year-old Philip

The active life and good health of 99-year-old Philip

Fears over the Duke of Edinburgh’s health have risen as he entered his 90s.

Man caught on camera spitting at parking warden and saying ‘I have corona’

Man caught on camera spitting at parking warden and saying ‘I have corona’

Graham Swinbourne was prosecuted for assault after the ‘disgusting’ incident in Gravesend, Kent.

Scientists call for ministers to set ‘acceptable’ level of infections

Scientists call for ministers to set ‘acceptable’ level of infections

Experts have also warned that lifting lockdown too quickly ‘risks disaster’.

Care home group considering if staff without vaccine can work with residents

Care home group considering if staff without vaccine can work with residents

Around two thirds of social care staff have received a coronavirus vaccine, the Government said on Monday.

No surge in Covid-19 cases expected when schools return – scientists

No surge in Covid-19 cases expected when schools return – scientists

However, Professor Dame Angela McLean also said that children are often the first to bring Covid into a home.

Vet astounded after saving puppy that swallowed a face mask

Vet astounded after saving puppy that swallowed a face mask

Toffee’s owner said: ‘He’s so tiny we wouldn’t have thought he’d be able to swallow something like that!’

Facebook tests climate change myth-busting labels on posts in the UK

Facebook tests climate change myth-busting labels on posts in the UK

Social network launches ‘small test’ in the UK first before exploring use of information labels in other countries.

Cotoneaster is a pollution-catching ‘super plant’ on busy roads, experts say

Cotoneaster is a pollution-catching ‘super plant’ on busy roads, experts say

Research by the Royal Horticultural Society looked at the effectiveness of hedges for soaking up air pollution.

Paraglider killed in Mongolia felt safer there than in Manchester, inquest told

Paraglider killed in Mongolia felt safer there than in Manchester, inquest told

Steven Nash had described the Asian country’s people as the ‘nicest, friendliest and kindest’.

850 retail jobs lost each working day in 2021

850 retail jobs lost each working day in 2021

The Centre for Retail Research found 27,096 jobs have been shed and 1,023 stores earmarked for closure so far this year.

Duke of Edinburgh in ‘good spirits’ after being admitted to hospital

Duke of Edinburgh in ‘good spirits’ after being admitted to hospital

The duke was taken King Edward VII Hospital in London on Tuesday evening as a precaution.

Johnson says he feels like OJ Simpson as he struggles to put on gloves

Johnson says he feels like OJ Simpson as he struggles to put on gloves

The Prime Minister compared himself to the disgraced actor and American football player.

Record numbers apply to study nursing at British universities amid pandemic

Record numbers apply to study nursing at British universities amid pandemic

Inspiring stories from wards over the past year has led to more people wanting to pursue a career in nursing, Ucas says.

Charles and Camilla learn about vaccine trials during hospital visit

Charles and Camilla learn about vaccine trials during hospital visit

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have received their Covid-19 jabs.

‘Steady’ flow of trade at Northern Ireland’s ports under new arrangements

‘Steady’ flow of trade at Northern Ireland’s ports under new arrangements

Port representatives gave evidence to a Stormont committee.

Discussion between UK nations on lifting lockdowns ‘continuous’, PM says

Discussion between UK nations on lifting lockdowns ‘continuous’, PM says

The Prime Minister said it was encouraging that coronavirus infection appeared to be falling across the whole of the UK following the mass vaccine.

No Covid-19 outbreaks from beaches – scientist

No Covid-19 outbreaks from beaches – scientist

Images were widely shared last summer of packed beaches, queues of traffic and overflowing car parks.

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