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Met Commissioner says stop and search keeps lethal knives off London’s streets

Met Commissioner says stop and search keeps lethal knives off London’s streets

Dame Cressida Dick insisted no-one was targeted because of the colour of their skin.

Tighter tier system to cost hospitality sector up to £7.8bn – report

Tighter tier system to cost hospitality sector up to £7.8bn – report

A survey showed consumers are keen to return to pubs and restaurants.

Fire deaths mother Mairead Philpott freed from jail after serving eight years

Fire deaths mother Mairead Philpott freed from jail after serving eight years

Philpott was convicted in 2012 and lost an appeal to reduce her sentence in 2013.

Special Hey Duggee episode to celebrate parental resilience in lockdown

Special Hey Duggee episode to celebrate parental resilience in lockdown

The show will end with the awarding of a ‘Parenting in 2020’ badge, recognising parents for their hard work amid the pandemic.

Stop installing Huawei in 5G networks from next autumn, telecoms providers told

Stop installing Huawei in 5G networks from next autumn, telecoms providers told

In the summer, the Government announced that the Chinese firm was to be banned from the most sensitive core parts of UK networks.

Beavers build their first dam in Exmoor in more than 400 years

Beavers build their first dam in Exmoor in more than 400 years

The animals have been captured on video beavering away after being introduced to the area by the National Trust nine months ago.

‘New era of civility’ in disputes awaits under ‘apologies’ law, ministers told

‘New era of civility’ in disputes awaits under ‘apologies’ law, ministers told

MPs will be asked to allow Conservative John Howell’s Apologies Bill to be considered further in Parliament.

Mark Hamill leads tributes to Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse following death

Mark Hamill leads tributes to Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse following death

The former bodybuilder earned an MBE for also playing the Green Cross Code Man.

Queen praises ‘wonderful’ work of Commonwealth volunteers

Queen praises ‘wonderful’ work of Commonwealth volunteers

The Commonwealth Points of Light award is given in recognition of the difference people have made while volunteering.

Family of terror attack victim backs new law for security in public spaces

Family of terror attack victim backs new law for security in public spaces

Jack Merritt, 25, and Saskia Jones, 23 were killed in the Fishmongers’ Hall attack near London Bridge exactly one year ago.

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to say if she would welcome Alex Salmond’s return to SNP

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to say if she would welcome Alex Salmond’s return to SNP

The Scottish First Minister was questioned about her predecessor amid an ongoing inquiry into the handling of complaints against him.

Thousands of turkeys culled after bird flu outbreak at Yorkshire farm

Thousands of turkeys culled after bird flu outbreak at Yorkshire farm

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said avian influenza poses little risk to public health.

Raab warns of third coronavirus wave if balance not struck with restrictions

Raab warns of third coronavirus wave if balance not struck with restrictions

The Government is seeking to head off a rebellion among Tory MPs over the new tier system which is set to come into effect next week.

Andy Burnham calls for more Government support and re-think on Tier 3

Andy Burnham calls for more Government support and re-think on Tier 3

The Mayor of Greater Manchester wants more cash for Tier 3 regions and a review in light of falling infection rates.

Handing over Salmond legal advice under ‘active consideration’ – Swinney

Handing over Salmond legal advice under ‘active consideration’ – Swinney

The committee set up to investigate how complaints against Alex Salmond were handled has been pushing the Scottish Government to release legal advice.

Cricket fan still on Sri Lanka adventure eight months after England tour axed

Cricket fan still on Sri Lanka adventure eight months after England tour axed

Rob Lewis stayed in Sri Lanka when coronavirus meant Joe Root and the England team returned home in March.

Social media stars to deliver free Christmas presents to 5,000 children

Social media stars to deliver free Christmas presents to 5,000 children

Viral duo The Bald Builders will be touring their Littlehampton community in van-turned-Santa’s grotto giving out presents.

Raab: Fishing rights still ‘bone of contention’ but Brexit deal there to be done

Raab: Fishing rights still ‘bone of contention’ but Brexit deal there to be done

He told Sky’s Sophy Ridge On Sunday: ‘I do think we’re in a reasonable position – there’s a deal to be done.’

Cabbies slam ‘aggressive’ finance companies over repayment demands

Cabbies slam ‘aggressive’ finance companies over repayment demands

Taxi drivers are being told to resume making repayments on vehicles despite their lack of customers, a trade body has said.

Pizza Hut Delivery announces recruitment spree following pandemic sales surge

Pizza Hut Delivery announces recruitment spree following pandemic sales surge

The group said it plans to hire 2,500 staff, with a view to creating around 2,000 further jobs as part of a three-year growth plan.

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