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European Space Agency on the hunt for new astronauts

European Space Agency on the hunt for new astronauts

The agency is strongly encouraging women to apply as it seeks to expand gender diversity in its ranks.

Arlene Foster – DUP ‘absolutely committed to racial equality’

Arlene Foster – DUP ‘absolutely committed to racial equality’

The Northern Irish party’s East Londonderry MP has been accused of ‘race-baiting’ and anti-racism campaigners called on Gregory Campbell to apologise.

Starmer says Labour has made ‘step in right direction’ despite polling struggles

Starmer says Labour has made ‘step in right direction’ despite polling struggles

Recent polls put Labour three points behind the Tories.

Employers, employees and vaccines – key questions answered

Employers, employees and vaccines – key questions answered

Downing Street has said it would be ‘discriminatory’ to force someone to have a coronavirus vaccine in order to keep their job.

Johnson faces fresh Commons clash over genocide amendments

Johnson faces fresh Commons clash over genocide amendments

Boris Johnson is backing a compromise aimed at preventing another damaging Tory revolt over the handling of genocide claims.

‘Frank’ exchanges between Sinn Fein and PSNI chief

‘Frank’ exchanges between Sinn Fein and PSNI chief

Michelle O’Neill said there is “unprecedented anger” at the arrest of a victim at a Troubles commemoration in Belfast.

Britain might overtake Netherlands as bike capital of Europe, says Halfords

Britain might overtake Netherlands as bike capital of Europe, says Halfords

The company sold one bike every 18 minutes over Christmas

Contact NHS for jabs, over-70s told

Contact NHS for jabs, over-70s told

The NHS has changed its messaging from ‘we will contact you’ to ‘contact us’ for the top four jab priority groups.

Wales’ Health Minister ‘deeply sorry’ as Covid-19 death toll passes 5,000

Wales’ Health Minister ‘deeply sorry’ as Covid-19 death toll passes 5,000

The figure amounts to one life lost in Wales every 90 minutes since the beginning of the pandemic in March last year.

Man charged over ‘offensive’ tweet about Captain Sir Tom Moore

Man charged over ‘offensive’ tweet about Captain Sir Tom Moore

Sir Tom, who captured the nation’s hearts with his fundraising efforts during the first lockdown, died last week after testing positive for Covid-19.

Police confirm identities of people killed in Kilmarnock incidents

Police confirm identities of people killed in Kilmarnock incidents

Colleagues of Emma Robertson Coupland have paid tribute after the death of the NHS worker and her daughter in linked attacks.

No contracts awarded for quarantine hotels a week before policy starts

No contracts awarded for quarantine hotels a week before policy starts

A commercial specification was issued on Thursday evening to hotels near air and sea ports.

Man who ran London Marathon in wife’s memory says next one is ‘for me’

Man who ran London Marathon in wife’s memory says next one is ‘for me’

Chris Rose carried some his late wife Angela’s ashes when he ran the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon.

More than half of children are seeing more misleading content online – survey

More than half of children are seeing more misleading content online – survey

It comes as parents have been urged to be mindful of the risks of the internet amid remote lessons.

Racing driver Billy Monger to take on 140-mile triathlon for Red Nose Day

Racing driver Billy Monger to take on 140-mile triathlon for Red Nose Day

The double amputee will walk, cycle and kayak the huge distance over four days.

Boris Johnson responds to ex-Tory activist who asked for help after son’s death

Boris Johnson responds to ex-Tory activist who asked for help after son’s death

Sven Badzak, a 22-year-old aspiring lawyer, was killed in an attack in north-west London on Saturday.

Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine effective against South African variant, study suggests

Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine effective against South African variant, study suggests

The study found that the vaccine neutralises the virus with the N501Y and E484K mutations.

Cancer survivor took up running to increase chances of seeing baby grow up

Cancer survivor took up running to increase chances of seeing baby grow up

Jake Brockwell, 32, who had bowel cancer surgery in 2019, lost his father Lee to the same disease 19 years ago.

Non-NHS nursing staff ‘left behind in vaccine rollout’ – RCN

Non-NHS nursing staff ‘left behind in vaccine rollout’ – RCN

Of nursing staff who have not received a coronavirus vaccine, 70% work in non-NHS settings, the Royal College of Nursing found.

PM ‘very confident’ in coronavirus vaccines amid South African variant concerns

PM ‘very confident’ in coronavirus vaccines amid South African variant concerns

Experts warned it is ‘very possible’ the strain is already quite widespread in the UK.

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