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‘Further action’ may be needed to curb coronavirus spread, minister admits

‘Further action’ may be needed to curb coronavirus spread, minister admits

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick acknowledged that more stringent measures may be needed in parts of England.

Essex town sees surge in wild swimming popularity

Essex town sees surge in wild swimming popularity

People began flocking to the water in Leigh-on-Sea from mid-October.

Optimism rises that Brexit trade deal can be reached with European Union

Optimism rises that Brexit trade deal can be reached with European Union

Talks are entering their final stages, with a deal needing to be in place by January 1.

Marston’s inks deal to run Brains’ pubs, protecting 1,300 jobs

Marston’s inks deal to run Brains’ pubs, protecting 1,300 jobs

The Welsh brewer has been badly hit by recent restrictions.

Radio Caroline to broadcast Queen’s Christmas message for the first time

Radio Caroline to broadcast Queen’s Christmas message for the first time

The former pirate station, based on a ship, was awarded an AM waveband licence from Ofcom in 2017.

Crocodile bites and lightning strike victims among unusual cases seen by NHS

Crocodile bites and lightning strike victims among unusual cases seen by NHS

The health service has also been treating an array of other ailments.

Strictly helped me deal with stage fright, Joe McFadden says

Strictly helped me deal with stage fright, Joe McFadden says

The actor is starring in a new online drama for National Theatre of Scotland.

What the papers say – December 23

What the papers say – December 23

Lorry chaos at the French border dominates the nation’s front pages on Wednesday.

Covid-19 tests for lorry drivers will lead to border delays, hauliers group says

Covid-19 tests for lorry drivers will lead to border delays, hauliers group says

Road Haulage Association chief executive Richard Burnett said there were ‘serious implications to this latest situation’.

More areas could face Tier 4 measures as mass testing aims to ease port chaos

More areas could face Tier 4 measures as mass testing aims to ease port chaos

France has allowed journeys from the UK to resume, but said those seeking to travel must have a negative coronavirus test result.

Nicola Sturgeon apologises for breaching Covid rules

Nicola Sturgeon apologises for breaching Covid rules

Scotland’s First Minister said she took her face mask off at a funeral wake in a bar.

Nicola Sturgeon apologises for breaching Covid rules

Nicola Sturgeon apologises for breaching Covid rules

The First Minister was pictured without her mask at a funeral wake.

Mass testing for lorry drivers aims to ease congestion as French border reopens

Mass testing for lorry drivers aims to ease congestion as French border reopens

The Department for Transport announced on Tuesday evening that lateral flow tests will be used on lorry drivers heading to France.

Sikh volunteers and local football club deliver meals to stranded lorry drivers

Sikh volunteers and local football club deliver meals to stranded lorry drivers

Ravi Singh, founder of Khalsa Aid, described the plight of the truckers stuck in Kent as like ‘a prison’.

Perishable goods must be prioritised when travel ban eases – Sturgeon

Perishable goods must be prioritised when travel ban eases – Sturgeon

Scottish exporters have warned that millions of perishable products are stuck waiting to enter France.

UK faces race between vaccine rollout and virus mutations, scientists say

UK faces race between vaccine rollout and virus mutations, scientists say

Scientists have said a coronavirus variant resistant to current vaccines is likely to occur – but jabs can also be modified ‘within weeks’.

French agree to ease travel ban, but hauliers still warned to avoid Kent

French agree to ease travel ban, but hauliers still warned to avoid Kent

Planes, ferries and Eurostar services to France will be allowed to resume on Wednesday.

Goods arriving in NI from GB that fail to pass Brexit checks ‘will be sent back’

Goods arriving in NI from GB that fail to pass Brexit checks ‘will be sent back’

Chief veterinary officer Robert Huey said another option would be the destruction of produce.

Representation of women on the BBC increased during pandemic, says broadcaster

Representation of women on the BBC increased during pandemic, says broadcaster

The figures come from the ongoing 50:50 Project.

Labour demands clarity from Government on pupils’ return to school in January

Labour demands clarity from Government on pupils’ return to school in January

The party has written to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to get answers about when students may go back to class.

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