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Healthcare assistant’s death a ‘poignant reminder’ of coronavirus crisis

Healthcare assistant’s death a ‘poignant reminder’ of coronavirus crisis

Cristina Baldwin died on November 25 after contracting Covid-19.

Covid-19 rate ‘could easily double’ with relaxed Christmas restrictions

Covid-19 rate ‘could easily double’ with relaxed Christmas restrictions

Experts said ‘substantial mixing’ of people over a short period of time represents a ‘significant risk for widespread transmission’.

Cornwall pub owner asks tourists to ‘think of others’ before travelling for pint

Cornwall pub owner asks tourists to ‘think of others’ before travelling for pint

Cornwall is the only area of mainland England that has been placed in Tier 1.

Tier 3 areas will reach breaking point without extra financial help, says Labour

Tier 3 areas will reach breaking point without extra financial help, says Labour

Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds says the Government should extends its Additional Restrictions Grant in Tier 3 areas.

Violent rapist jailed for resort attacks

Violent rapist jailed for resort attacks

Clinton Ferreira, 38, attacked a teenager celebrating her exam results, a tourist and then raped a woman in St Ives, Cornwall.

Former Great Ormond Street Hospital porter admits sex offences over 35 years

Former Great Ormond Street Hospital porter admits sex offences over 35 years

The charges relate to six victims now aged between eight and 43.

Scotland ‘a nation on the cusp of history’, Sturgeon to tell SNP conference

Scotland ‘a nation on the cusp of history’, Sturgeon to tell SNP conference

The First Minister will say her party’s goal of independence is now ‘in clear sight’.

Moss Bros restructures after closures and cancelled events hit sales

Moss Bros restructures after closures and cancelled events hit sales

The CVA, which is being run by KPMG, is intended to reduce its rents in a bid to protect the long-term future of the business.

Peer claims Northern Ireland to become overseas territory of the EU

Peer claims Northern Ireland to become overseas territory of the EU

Ulster Unionist Lord Empey asked how NI could be on an equal footing with the rest of the UK under the circumstances.

Chancellor urged to reconsider refusal to face questions on Spending Review

Chancellor urged to reconsider refusal to face questions on Spending Review

Treasury Committee chairman Mel Stride has written to Rishi Sunak over his decision to decline to give evidence.

Christmas decoration advice to care homes branded ‘bah humbug’

Christmas decoration advice to care homes branded ‘bah humbug’

The National Care Forum said the hope and joy of the festive season was needed more than ever.

ITV boss discusses secret to Corrie’s enduring success ahead of 60th anniversary

ITV boss discusses secret to Corrie’s enduring success ahead of 60th anniversary

December 9 marks 60 years since the soap first arrived on television screens.

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

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

A majority of areas in England – 283 out of 315 – have seen a fall in case rates.

Shopping guidance issued on first day of Northern Ireland’s circuit-breaker

Shopping guidance issued on first day of Northern Ireland’s circuit-breaker

The streets of Belfast city centre were deserted on Friday as the latest restrictions were imposed.

Early years ‘on par with other great social challenges of our time’, says Kate

Early years ‘on par with other great social challenges of our time’, says Kate

More than half-a-million people took part in the duchess’s research into understanding public attitudes to the early years development of children.

Father to run 60km in 24 hours for premature babies after death of son

Father to run 60km in 24 hours for premature babies after death of son

Alastair Demick’s son Andrew was stillborn.

Schools facing staffing pressures due to Covid-19 can claim financial support

Schools facing staffing pressures due to Covid-19 can claim financial support

The Government has unveiled a short-term workforce fund.

Covid rules in England could be eased before Christmas, says minister

Covid rules in England could be eased before Christmas, says minister

Scientists advising the Government believe there is little scope for widespread changes in the coming weeks.

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

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

Rates have risen in 16 of the 22 local authority areas.

Police to pay out millions after settling case over journalist arrests

Police to pay out millions after settling case over journalist arrests

As well as paying damages, the PSNI will have to foot both sides’ legal costs following lengthy judicial review proceedings.

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