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‘Snowcially distanced’ and ‘Han Snow-Lo’ among gritters on Scottish roads

‘Snowcially distanced’ and ‘Han Snow-Lo’ among gritters on Scottish roads

An appeal to name the vehicles received more than 1,200 entries.

Learn lessons from lack of diversity in pandemic messaging, says black professor

Learn lessons from lack of diversity in pandemic messaging, says black professor

Professor Sir Geoff Palmer said BAME experts should have been standing alongside the Prime Minister to speak about the virus from the beginning.

Extra testing for international arrivals to stop imports of coronavirus variants

Extra testing for international arrivals to stop imports of coronavirus variants

Ministers will set out the proposals later as efforts also continued to set up a series of quarantine hotels.

Projections on London landmarks thank dogs for lockdown companionship

Projections on London landmarks thank dogs for lockdown companionship

The displays thank pets for their ‘heroic role during the pandemic’.

Vaccine rollout advice for the rest of British adults ‘in weeks’

Vaccine rollout advice for the rest of British adults ‘in weeks’

There have been calls for some keyworkers to be next in line for the jab.

Mass legal action brought against Facebook over ‘data protection failure’

Mass legal action brought against Facebook over ‘data protection failure’

The claim alleges that Facebook allowed a third-party app to access the personal information of users without their knowledge or consent.

Fishy facelift: Spider crab and megrim could undergo image makeovers

Fishy facelift: Spider crab and megrim could undergo image makeovers

Two types of seafood could be rebranded to appeal more to British diners.

Snow and ice warnings still in place for most of Britain

Snow and ice warnings still in place for most of Britain

A severe amber warning is still current for parts of Scotland as snowfalls continue.

Social media post from Love Island finalist breached advertising rules

Social media post from Love Island finalist breached advertising rules

Luke Mabbott was a finalist on the ITV show in 2020.

Shareholders aim to force Tesco to cut junk food sales

Shareholders aim to force Tesco to cut junk food sales

A consortium of investors wants the retail giant to play its part in cutting obesity in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

UAE’s Hope probe inches closer to Mars

UAE’s Hope probe inches closer to Mars

The spacecraft will explore the atmosphere of the planet.

Clinic warned by advertising watchdog about Covid-19 ozone therapy claim

Clinic warned by advertising watchdog about Covid-19 ozone therapy claim

A complainant challenged whether the claim was misleading and could be substantiated.

One in ten teenagers have tried hard drugs by the age of 17, study finds

One in ten teenagers have tried hard drugs by the age of 17, study finds

Teenagers whose parents were highly educated are more likely to binge drink than those whose parents had lower level qualifications, it suggests.

Bushfire image wins people’s vote in Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

Bushfire image wins people’s vote in Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

The drone shot captured by Robert Irwin, son of conservationist Steve Irwin, won the people’s choice award in the competition.

Mike Tindall’s company on list of employers claiming furlough money

Mike Tindall’s company on list of employers claiming furlough money

It is understood the former rugby star has not been personally furloughed.

All travellers to the UK to take two Covid tests while they quarantine

All travellers to the UK to take two Covid tests while they quarantine

Officials say the move is designed to provide further protection against new variants from abroad.

What the papers say – February 9

What the papers say – February 9

Covid vaccinations and concerns about lax border controls dominate the Tuesday papers.

Threat of international chemical attacks is on the rise, warns Wallace

Threat of international chemical attacks is on the rise, warns Wallace

The internet provides a turbo boost for terrorist groups, the Defence Secretary said.

Anxious children need staggered return to school – Love Island’s Dr Alex George

Anxious children need staggered return to school – Love Island’s Dr Alex George

The A&E doctor spoke about children returning to school on the BBC’s Newscast.

Snapchat to prompt users to spring clean their friend list in new safety update

Snapchat to prompt users to spring clean their friend list in new safety update

Friend Check Up will ask users to review their friend list so they only remain connected to those that are most important.

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