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‘Unbearable’ hospital conditions are affecting patient safety, says nurse

‘Unbearable’ hospital conditions are affecting patient safety, says nurse

The nurse, who works at the Whittington Hospital in London, said there were not enough staff to deal with rising Covid-19 patient numbers.

In Pictures: All change for Ireland as country faces pandemic and Brexit issues

In Pictures: All change for Ireland as country faces pandemic and Brexit issues

Fianna Fail’s Micheal Martin became Taoiseach in a year notable for the pandemic and with the future trading relationship with the UK still unclear.

Father of man found dead in Michael Barrymore’s pool presses for fresh inquest

Father of man found dead in Michael Barrymore’s pool presses for fresh inquest

Stuart Lubbock was found dead at Mr Barrymore’s then-home in Roydon, Essex, on March 31 2001.

Widespread working from home set to continue in 2021

Widespread working from home set to continue in 2021

For some, it is unlikely they will ever return to the office full-time.

Earth remained habitable for billions of years ‘because of good luck’

Earth remained habitable for billions of years ‘because of good luck’

The chances of ‘twin Earths’ are thought to be slim, according to researchers from University of Southampton.

Health tourism warning after mother-of-three’s liposuction death in Turkey

Health tourism warning after mother-of-three’s liposuction death in Turkey

Abimbola Ajoke Bamgbose bought a package deal to receive liposuction after struggling with low self esteem.

Scare tactics fail to make young drivers safer on the roads, says research

Scare tactics fail to make young drivers safer on the roads, says research

Positive messaging showed better responses, a scientist said.

What the papers say – January 2

What the papers say – January 2

More bad news about the pandemic dominates the nation’s newspapers.

London schools to remain closed as Covid vaccination programme expands

London schools to remain closed as Covid vaccination programme expands

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has faced criticism over a U-turn on reopening primary schools in the capital.

Charles warns cancer risks becoming ‘Forgotten C’ during pandemic

Charles warns cancer risks becoming ‘Forgotten C’ during pandemic

The Prince of Wales is patron of Macmillan Cancer Support.

UK ticket-holder celebrates new year with £39m EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder celebrates new year with £39m EuroMillions jackpot

The winning numbers were 16, 28, 32, 44 and 48 with the lucky stars 01 and 09.

Man arrested in connection with pensioner murder

Man arrested in connection with pensioner murder

A 28-year-old is in custody on suspicion of the murder of 83-year-old Donald Ralph in Aldham, Essex, on Tuesday.

Government under fire over U-turn as all London primary schools to remain closed

Government under fire over U-turn as all London primary schools to remain closed

Gavin Williamson on Friday confirmed that all London primary schools will remain shut next week.

Keeping every London primary school closed a ‘last resort’, says Williamson

Keeping every London primary school closed a ‘last resort’, says Williamson

The Government had been criticised for a ‘ridiculous’ decision to order some schools to reopen for the new term next week.

PM pledges to ‘turbocharge’ UK economy as first Brexit teething problems felt

PM pledges to ‘turbocharge’ UK economy as first Brexit teething problems felt

New Brexit rules in Northern Ireland saw one lorry detained for inspection for three hours, according to a haulage trade body.

New Year’s Eve still busy for police despite Tier 4 rules

New Year’s Eve still busy for police despite Tier 4 rules

A drop in the number of street and bar fights was matched by a rise in illegal raves, road accidents and domestic violence, one police officer said.

Every London primary school to remain closed after Christmas break – Khan

Every London primary school to remain closed after Christmas break – Khan

Only schools in select areas were due to reopen next week due to high coronavirus rates in the south east of England.

Andrew Ridgeley: Last Christmas in top spot is fitting tribute to George Michael

Andrew Ridgeley: Last Christmas in top spot is fitting tribute to George Michael

The song notched up 9.2 million streams over the past week.

Wham!’s Last Christmas finally reaches top of the singles chart

Wham!’s Last Christmas finally reaches top of the singles chart

It has notched up 9.2 million streams over the past week, four years after George Michael’s death.

PM to spearhead 2021 public sector recruitment drive

PM to spearhead 2021 public sector recruitment drive

Downing Street said Boris Johnson would be encouraging jobseekers to take up frontline posts.

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