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UAE’s Hope probe to enter Mars’ orbit

UAE’s Hope probe to enter Mars’ orbit

The probe will explore the atmosphere of the planet, something that has not been done by any previous Mars mission.

Fines for non-essential cross border travel come into effect

Fines for non-essential cross border travel come into effect

People entering the Irish Republic from Northern Ireland without a reasonable excuse can be fined 100 euro.

Study announced into potential link between Covid-19 and strokes

Study announced into potential link between Covid-19 and strokes

It is being funded by the Stroke Association.

Web searches could help detect Covid-19 outbreaks early, study says

Web searches could help detect Covid-19 outbreaks early, study says

Analysing internet search activity is already used to track and understand the seasonal flu.

Fears over South Africa variant raise prospect of autumn booster jab

Fears over South Africa variant raise prospect of autumn booster jab

South Africa suspended rollout of the Oxford vaccine after a study suggested it was not effective at preventing mild illness against the mutation.

What the papers say – February 8

What the papers say – February 8

More news on the vaccination drive features prominently on the nation’s front pages.

More heavy snow showers look set to hit the east and south-east of England

More heavy snow showers look set to hit the east and south-east of England

The Met Office said: ‘Monday will start cold for all. Snow will continue to fall in southeast England, with further snow showers elsewhere.’

Edinburgh ‘blackout’ as power cut hit parts of city

Edinburgh ‘blackout’ as power cut hit parts of city

SP Energy Networks apologised for any inconvenience.

South Africa suspends Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine rollout

South Africa suspends Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine rollout

The move comes after a preliminary study suggested the jab offers minimal protection against mild to moderate disease caused by the SA variant.

Warning after spate of cliff falls

Warning after spate of cliff falls

A dog was killed and its owner narrowly missed injury when a cliff fall occurred at Whipseyderry Beach near Newquay in Cornwall on Sunday.

Grandfather, 70, who rowed Atlantic encourages elderly to ‘find a challenge’

Grandfather, 70, who rowed Atlantic encourages elderly to ‘find a challenge’

Frank Rothwell completed the 3,000-mile trip across the ocean on Saturday.

Men arrested on suspicion of painting Irish Sea border graffiti in Larne

Men arrested on suspicion of painting Irish Sea border graffiti in Larne

Slogans were daubed at various locations in the port town on Saturday evening.

Mother of 22-year-old knifed in ‘barbaric’ attack asks Boris Johnson for help

Mother of 22-year-old knifed in ‘barbaric’ attack asks Boris Johnson for help

Sven Badzak was killed and his friend is fighting for his life after the attack in Kilburn, north west London.

NI police chief: I’m in no one’s pocket

NI police chief: I’m in no one’s pocket

Simon Byrne said police were being used as a shock absorber between clashing political narratives.

Police hand out nearly £30,000 in fines after shisha bar Covid-19 breach

Police hand out nearly £30,000 in fines after shisha bar Covid-19 breach

West Midlands Police dealt with 74 reported breaches of Covid-19 rules on Saturday and another 61 on Friday.

Lack of clear flood resilience targets leaves England at risk, report says

Lack of clear flood resilience targets leaves England at risk, report says

Over 5.2 million homes and businesses in England are currently at risk from flooding.

LS Lowry painting with figures ‘social distancing’ features in online exhibition

LS Lowry painting with figures ‘social distancing’ features in online exhibition

The picture An Old Street was painted in 1937.

UK Government accused of ‘misunderstanding’ causes of poverty

UK Government accused of ‘misunderstanding’ causes of poverty

A Scottish Government report said the Holyrood administration had a ‘distinctive approach’ to tackling issues such as food insecurity.

Amazon could be hit by online sales tax under business rates review

Amazon could be hit by online sales tax under business rates review

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is understood to want to target online giants that have done well out of the pandemic.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The list contains people working in frontline roles where they were likely to have come into contact with patients shortly before their deaths.

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