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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.

Assange suicide risk given by judge as reason to block his extradition

Assange suicide risk given by judge as reason to block his extradition

Judge Vanessa Baraitser found Assange suffers from a recurrent depressive disorder.

Stay-at-home lockdown – and school closures – announced for Scotland for January

Stay-at-home lockdown – and school closures – announced for Scotland for January

Nicola Sturgeon announced the stricter measures at the Scottish Parliament.

Rollout of Oxford Covid-19 vaccine begins in Scotland

Rollout of Oxford Covid-19 vaccine begins in Scotland

James Shaw, 82, received one of the first jabs at Lochee Health Centre in Dundee.

London Mayor tells ministers to ‘get a grip’ on foreign arrivals

London Mayor tells ministers to ‘get a grip’ on foreign arrivals

Sadiq Khan said a ‘full national lockdown’ akin to the one in March is needed because hospitals are ‘as busy – if not busier’ now.

Johnson: Batch testing is limiting factor in Covid-19 vaccine rollout

Johnson: Batch testing is limiting factor in Covid-19 vaccine rollout

Ministers have said the NHS has the capacity to deliver two million doses a week of the Oxford vaccine once it receives supplies.

‘Tougher measures’ to curb coronavirus will be set out ‘in due course’ – Johnson

‘Tougher measures’ to curb coronavirus will be set out ‘in due course’ – Johnson

The Prime Minister is under pressure to set out new restrictions immediately in the face of the spread of Covid-19.

Assange fiancee: We will celebrate the day he comes home

Assange fiancee: We will celebrate the day he comes home

Stella Moris hailed the WikiLeaks founder’s ‘victory’ in his fight to avoid extradition but said he is still ‘suffering as an unconvicted prisoner’.

Assange fiancee urges Trump to ‘end this now’ and ‘tear down these prison walls’

Assange fiancee urges Trump to ‘end this now’ and ‘tear down these prison walls’

Stella Moris wept at the Old Bailey as a judge rejected the US government’s bid to extradite Julian Assange due to his suicide risk.

Oxford coronavirus vaccine rollout begins in Northern Ireland

Oxford coronavirus vaccine rollout begins in Northern Ireland

Eileen Lynch gave the thumbs up after attending a GP surgery on Monday afternoon.

‘It doesn’t feel safe’: Reopening of primaries causing ‘confusion and stress’

‘It doesn’t feel safe’: Reopening of primaries causing ‘confusion and stress’

Teachers are trying to balance support for their pupils with concerns for their own health.

Shock at ‘utterly senseless’ stabbing of boy as teenagers held in murder probe

Shock at ‘utterly senseless’ stabbing of boy as teenagers held in murder probe

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

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