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Mourners hold street vigil for teenager stabbed to death in Parsons Green

Mourners hold street vigil for teenager stabbed to death in Parsons Green

More than 50 friends have paid tribute to the 18-year-old, who they named as Hani Solomon.

Quarantine hotel criticised for ‘dirty’ rooms and ‘small food portions’

Quarantine hotel criticised for ‘dirty’ rooms and ‘small food portions’

Travellers checking in for a 10-day quarantine stay from Monday are likely to expect a five-star experience given the £1,750 price tag.

Ireland’s premier appears unlikely to be travelling to US for Shamrock ceremony

Ireland’s premier appears unlikely to be travelling to US for Shamrock ceremony

Micheal Martin said Irish and US officials are working on how to mark the Shamrock ceremony which usually takes place in the White House.

Quarantine hotel booking website reopens just three days before policy launches

Quarantine hotel booking website reopens just three days before policy launches

Difficulties with the website were reported since it first went live on Thursday, but it appeared to have been fixed by Friday night.

Drakeford: Astonishing efforts led Wales to reach Covid-19 vaccine target

Drakeford: Astonishing efforts led Wales to reach Covid-19 vaccine target

The milestone is said to have been reached ahead of an expected reduction in vaccine supply in Wales in the next few weeks.

‘Pent-up demand’ for trips as holidaymakers look ahead to 2022

‘Pent-up demand’ for trips as holidaymakers look ahead to 2022

Despite the Government warning to exercise caution, there is a desire among the public to book a break, travel firms suggested.

MI5 knew of possible plot before Fishmongers’ Hall attack, court told

MI5 knew of possible plot before Fishmongers’ Hall attack, court told

Usman Khan, 28, killed Saskia Jones and Jack Merritt during a prisoner rehabilitation event near London Bridge on November 29 2019.

DUP call to trigger Article 16 to be debated at Westminster

DUP call to trigger Article 16 to be debated at Westminster

Arlene Foster said unionist anger and concern over the Northern Ireland Protocol must be heard.

Royal fans wait for Princess Eugenie to reveal her baby’s name

Royal fans wait for Princess Eugenie to reveal her baby’s name

Bookies say punters have made the names Philip and James favourite for the baby, who is11th in line to the throne.

Met insist no cover up in botched ‘Nick’ probe

Met insist no cover up in botched ‘Nick’ probe

It comes after the Home Secretary was questioned on the matter during a live interview.

Scottish ministers call for UK support for whisky industry

Scottish ministers call for UK support for whisky industry

Scotland’s Finance Secretary and the Rural Economy Secretary have written to their counterparts in Westminster.

Police issue video of PCSO grabbing key after being dragged along by car

Police issue video of PCSO grabbing key after being dragged along by car

Muhammad Nadeem, who was 18 at the time of the incident, will be sentenced at a later date.

Government set to hit target of offering Covid-19 vaccine to most at risk

Government set to hit target of offering Covid-19 vaccine to most at risk

Data up to February 11 shows that 14,012,224 people in the UK have now received a first dose of the vaccine.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Rutland, Corby and Walsall continue to record the highest rates.

Minister hails ‘spirit of co-operation’ at first seafood task force meeting

Minister hails ‘spirit of co-operation’ at first seafood task force meeting

The UK Government-led group was announced earlier this week.

Strikes by Heathrow workers suspended to consider proposal to end dispute

Strikes by Heathrow workers suspended to consider proposal to end dispute

Unite says it has put forward proposals aimed at bringing a row over pay and conditions to an end.

Scotch whisky exports fall to lowest level in a decade

Scotch whisky exports fall to lowest level in a decade

The Scotch Whisky Association has urged the Chancellor to cut spirits duty to help repair damage done to the industry.

Police warn of Covid risks after dispersing park crowds

Police warn of Covid risks after dispersing park crowds

There was also a report of a fight, with someone reportedly seen with a knife.

Cupid figurine dating back 2,000 years among Roman artefacts found

Cupid figurine dating back 2,000 years among Roman artefacts found

The rare item was discovered as part of early survey works on the A417 missing link route in Gloucestershire.

Latest Covid-19 vaccine figures, by nation and age group

Latest Covid-19 vaccine figures, by nation and age group

One in five of the total UK population has now had their first dose.

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