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Irish government set to impose travel ban on UK flights and ferries

Irish government set to impose travel ban on UK flights and ferries

Scientists have warned the new Covid variant could be up to 70% more transmissible than the original virus.

Criticism over US announcement on anniversary of Lockerbie bombing

Criticism over US announcement on anniversary of Lockerbie bombing

The father of one of the victims said a US Department of Justice email invited him to a livestreamed update on Monday.

Rebekah Vardy: There could be resolution with Coleen Rooney

Rebekah Vardy: There could be resolution with Coleen Rooney

The pair have been locked in a libel battle after Vardy was accused of leaking stories about Rooney’s private life to the media.

Senior Tory accuses ministers of Christmas Covid cover-up

Senior Tory accuses ministers of Christmas Covid cover-up

Sir Charles Walker claims the Government knew last week that it would need to bring in tighter coronavirus restrictions.

New Covid variant factor in rapid rise of cases in Wales, minister says

New Covid variant factor in rapid rise of cases in Wales, minister says

Vaughan Gething said the new variant was ‘effectively seeded’.

Parties call for emergency meeting of NI Executive over new Covid strain

Parties call for emergency meeting of NI Executive over new Covid strain

Sinn Fein, the Alliance Party and the SDLP issued a joint request for ministers to meet.

January school reopening should not be delayed more than is necessary – Labour

January school reopening should not be delayed more than is necessary – Labour

Term has now ended for schools in England until January and they will not be forced to remain shut in the new year, even in Tier 4 areas.

Coronavirus controls needed ‘for months’ as mutant strain rages ‘out of control’

Coronavirus controls needed ‘for months’ as mutant strain rages ‘out of control’

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the country faces an ‘enormous challenge’ containing the disease while a vaccine is rolled out.

Canine callers help people with dementia play doggy bingo

Canine callers help people with dementia play doggy bingo

The Dementia Dog charity is a project of Alzheimer Scotland and Dogs for Good.

Police Scotland to double presence along England border

Police Scotland to double presence along England border

Chief Constable lain Livingstone said police would deploy ‘highly visible patrols’ on roads.

New Covid variant spreading to other parts of UK, public health leader warns

New Covid variant spreading to other parts of UK, public health leader warns

The strain has been detected in Wales and Scotland, but not yet in Northern Ireland.

Passengers who packed trains out of London branded ‘totally irresponsible’

Passengers who packed trains out of London branded ‘totally irresponsible’

Health Secretary Matt Hancock condemned the exodus.

CPS will continue to seek prosecution in Harry Dunn case despite immunity ruling

CPS will continue to seek prosecution in Harry Dunn case despite immunity ruling

Anne Sacoolas was charged with causing the teenager’s death by dangerous driving on December 20 last year.

Christmas is not cancelled but stay away from church choirs, says archbishop

Christmas is not cancelled but stay away from church choirs, says archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury said people should share memories of lost loved ones and make plans for proper celebrations in times ahead.

Fundraising photographer tackles mountain storms to support seriously ill baby

Fundraising photographer tackles mountain storms to support seriously ill baby

Joe Giddens scaled Scafell Pike six times in 24 hours in a bid to secure the ‘world’s most expensive drug’ for Marley, who has a rare genetic disorder

Christmas carols help soothe ‘Baileys Ladies’ on Irish dairy farm

Christmas carols help soothe ‘Baileys Ladies’ on Irish dairy farm

Playing music to his herd of 180 cows is among a series of natural farming practices employed by farmer Joe Hayden to cut his carbon footprint.

UK should follow Scotland’s ‘harsh lockdown’ model – Edinburgh University expert

UK should follow Scotland’s ‘harsh lockdown’ model – Edinburgh University expert

Professor Devi Sridhar said Scotland has imposed tough measures despite a lower infection rate.

Christmas bubbles in Scotland should not be used for parties, Jason Leitch says

Christmas bubbles in Scotland should not be used for parties, Jason Leitch says

The national clinical director said people should not be gathering ‘just so they can see people who they have missed’.

‘We quit or we adapt’ say performers as pantos move online and into car parks

‘We quit or we adapt’ say performers as pantos move online and into car parks

Dances have been choreographed so that they can be done socially-distanced.

We all have to ‘make the best of it’ this Christmas – Camilla

We all have to ‘make the best of it’ this Christmas – Camilla

The Duchess of Cornwall has been holding a festive event with families supported by Helen and Douglas House hospice for a number of years.

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