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Please bring him back: Woman pleads for return of ‘snatched’ dog

Please bring him back: Woman pleads for return of ‘snatched’ dog

A ‘finders fee’ has been advertised for the safe return of Buster.

Body of woman found ‘in suitcase’ at hostel

Body of woman found ‘in suitcase’ at hostel

Police have started an investigation after the find at the Pay and Sleep hostel in Southall, west London.

Starmer to promise new wave of devolution under Labour

Starmer to promise new wave of devolution under Labour

The Labour leader will seek to head off demands for Scottish independence in a keynote speech on the Union.

‘End of an era’ as Graham Norton presents final Radio 2 show

‘End of an era’ as Graham Norton presents final Radio 2 show

Strictly Come Dancing co-host Claudia Winkleman is set to replace Norton.

Christmas rush and Brexit uncertainty fuel miles-long lorry queues

Christmas rush and Brexit uncertainty fuel miles-long lorry queues

A line of HGVs stretched up to five miles on the M20 as freight drivers headed for the Eurotunnel.

Johnson under pressure to tighten Covid-19 rules as mutant variant spreads

Johnson under pressure to tighten Covid-19 rules as mutant variant spreads

Ex-health secretary Jeremy Hunt says the situation is ‘on a knife-edge’ as cases rise and hospital admissions increase.

Vaccine stocks could run out unless more are approved, former minister warns

Vaccine stocks could run out unless more are approved, former minister warns

Reports suggest the Oxford vaccine could be approved before the new year.

Sir Cliff Richard: I will never get over the police raid on my home

Sir Cliff Richard: I will never get over the police raid on my home

The singer successfully sued the BBC for its coverage of the 2014 raid.

Single honouring those who have died from Covid-19 aims to reach number one

Single honouring those who have died from Covid-19 aims to reach number one

Photos from 155 families who have lost a loved one to Covid-19 feature in the single’s music video.

Last-minute testing plans ‘could force headteachers to work on Christmas Day’

Last-minute testing plans ‘could force headteachers to work on Christmas Day’

The National Governance Association said more detail is needed by teachers on how mass testing systems will be implemented.

Christmas dinner ‘creates perfect conditions for coronavirus’

Christmas dinner ‘creates perfect conditions for coronavirus’

Psychology professor Stephen Reicher was speaking before the temporary easing of Covid-19 restrictions over the Christmas period.

New coronavirus variant – Key questions answered

New coronavirus variant – Key questions answered

It has been warned the new variant may have a ‘transmission advantage’.

Coronavirus restrictions: What is the picture across the UK?

Coronavirus restrictions: What is the picture across the UK?

New restrictions came in for parts of England overnight on Saturday.

Government urged to publish list of companies signed up to furlough scheme

Government urged to publish list of companies signed up to furlough scheme

The Commons Public Accounts Committee said levels of furloughed staf still working while grants were claimed could be between 7% and 34% of cases.

The final meteor shower of 2020 set to delight skygazers

The final meteor shower of 2020 set to delight skygazers

The Ursid meteor shower will peak during the night of December 21.

What the papers say – December 19

What the papers say – December 19

Covid-19, Brexit and mullets are among the issues on Saturday’s front pages.

Scientists battle to check spread of the new variant Covid

Scientists battle to check spread of the new variant Covid

Experts say the mutant strain could enjoy a ‘transmission advantage’ as more areas in England enter Tier 3.

Flood risk reduced over the weekend for rain-ravaged areas in the South West

Flood risk reduced over the weekend for rain-ravaged areas in the South West

South Wales and south-west England faced a deluge on Friday.

Post-Brexit trade talks continue into the weekend

Post-Brexit trade talks continue into the weekend

EU and UK say negotiations are ongoing, but significant differences remain.

Costcutter sold to new owners

Costcutter sold to new owners

Bibby Line Group has announced the sale of 1,500 stores under the Costcutter Supermarkets Group to Bestway Wholesale.

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