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New restrictions expected for North East amid rising Covid-19 cases

New restrictions expected for North East amid rising Covid-19 cases

The leader of Newcastle City Council said the ‘additional, temporary’ measures are being planned to prevent another full lockdown.

Which Caribbean nation will follow Barbados in planning to become a republic?

Which Caribbean nation will follow Barbados in planning to become a republic?

Talk of ditching the British monarchy has been spreading across the region.

Raab says EU ‘politicisation’ of NI issue threatens Good Friday Agreement

Raab says EU ‘politicisation’ of NI issue threatens Good Friday Agreement

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is in Washington for talks with senior figures.

In Video: Bristol Zoo celebrates ahead of Red Panda Day with new arrival

In Video: Bristol Zoo celebrates ahead of Red Panda Day with new arrival

International Red Panda Day is marked across the world annually on the third Saturday of September.

Macclesfield Town ‘won’t be the last’ football club to be wound up, says lawyer

Macclesfield Town ‘won’t be the last’ football club to be wound up, says lawyer

Rob Turner, an insolvency specialist, said the coronavirus crisis was putting clubs under ‘immense pressure’.

Judge grounds charter flight due to take asylum seekers to Madrid

Judge grounds charter flight due to take asylum seekers to Madrid

Lawyers representing three men who arrived in Britain on small boats raised concerns that people could end up destitute in Spain

Queen and Philip arrive at Sandringham

Queen and Philip arrive at Sandringham

The Duke of Edinburgh is believed to have spent much of his time at the Queen’s Norfolk estate since retiring from public duties.

‘Limited’ heatwave recorded on England’s south coast

‘Limited’ heatwave recorded on England’s south coast

Sunshine is forecast for much of the UK on Thursday, with temperatures dropping to a maximum of 23C.

Senior law officer quits as PM forced to compromise on Brexit Bill

Senior law officer quits as PM forced to compromise on Brexit Bill

Lord Keen of Elie QC, the Advocate General, tendered his resignation to the Prime Minister on Wednesday morning.

Sophie sits for sculpting session streamed live to support Vision Foundation

Sophie sits for sculpting session streamed live to support Vision Foundation

Sculptor Frances Segelman is well known for her busts of royalty and celebrities.

Johnson warns Covid increase among elderly could lead to rising death toll

Johnson warns Covid increase among elderly could lead to rising death toll

Boris Johnson said he had concerns about cases in care homes and the rate of infection among the over-80s had doubled.

‘Dangerous’ house parties will not be tolerated, warns health minister

‘Dangerous’ house parties will not be tolerated, warns health minister

Robin Swann said footage showing young people congregating and drinking near Queen’s University was ‘deplorable’.

Government law officer Lord Keen resigns over Brexit Bill

Government law officer Lord Keen resigns over Brexit Bill

He was reported to be deeply unhappy after ministers admitted provisions in the UK Internal Market Bill would breach international law.

Patients urged to call NHS 111 first if they want to be seen in A&E

Patients urged to call NHS 111 first if they want to be seen in A&E

A campaign called Help Us Help You will launch later in the year to urge people to use the new service.

Mother’s vigil at Matt Hancock’s office calls for medical cannabis prescriptions

Mother’s vigil at Matt Hancock’s office calls for medical cannabis prescriptions

Elaine Levy said she had to sell her family home to pay for the treatment.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

The rate in Bolton – the highest in England – has now topped 200 cases per 100,000 people.

Mentally ill man who tried to kill woman pushing buggy handed life sentence

Mentally ill man who tried to kill woman pushing buggy handed life sentence

Mark Brazant stabbed Josephine Conlon as she made her way home from meeting friends in Streatham, south-west London.

Police release images of car as they probe racially-aggravated hit-and-run

Police release images of car as they probe racially-aggravated hit-and-run

A 21-year-old NHS worker was badly injured in the incident in Bristol in July.

Government law officer tenders resignation over Brexit Bill

Government law officer tenders resignation over Brexit Bill

Lord Keen is said to be deeply unhappy after ministers admitted the UK Internal Market Bill would breach international law.

Sentencing reforms ‘risk re-offending, radicalisation and violence’

Sentencing reforms ‘risk re-offending, radicalisation and violence’

The comments were made in official impact assessments for the Sentencing White Paper.

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