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Potential witness comes forward in ‘significant’ development in 1992 murder case

Potential witness comes forward in ‘significant’ development in 1992 murder case

Steven Clark’s parents Charles and Doris have been arrested on suspicion of his murder.

People in Wales asked to avoid non-essential journeys to reduce Covid-19 spread

People in Wales asked to avoid non-essential journeys to reduce Covid-19 spread

First Minister Mark Drakeford said he was advising people not to travel but it would not be enforced as a rule.

UK industry suffers setback in September as recovery slows

UK industry suffers setback in September as recovery slows

The latest reading, which comes ahead of further tightening of coronavirus restrictions, represents the lowest figure since June.

Government playing ‘blame game’ with public on coronavirus measures, says expert

Government playing ‘blame game’ with public on coronavirus measures, says expert

Professor Linda Bauld said there had been mixed messaging in recent months which ‘erodes trust’ with the public.

Caledonian Sleeper staff to strike over safety concerns

Caledonian Sleeper staff to strike over safety concerns

RMT members will stage two 48-hour walkout in October.

NI ‘could be recording 600 coronavirus infections daily in a month’

NI ‘could be recording 600 coronavirus infections daily in a month’

Northern Ireland currently sees around 150 cases a day.

Nicola Sturgeon defends ‘tough’ new coronavirus restrictions for Scots

Nicola Sturgeon defends ‘tough’ new coronavirus restrictions for Scots

The First Minister spoke after Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he felt ‘sorry’ for people when a ban on household visits was imposed.

Cause of diplomat’s death yet to be established, inquest told

Cause of diplomat’s death yet to be established, inquest told

Richard Morris was found dead in a forest on August 31, months after going missing while on a run near his family home in Hampshire.

Dominic Raab: Second national lockdown possible if new coronavirus rules flouted

Dominic Raab: Second national lockdown possible if new coronavirus rules flouted

It comes as Professor John Edmunds said the latest restrictions do not go far enough to tackle the increase in cases.

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s life heads for the big screen

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s life heads for the big screen

The fundraising hero joked that Sir Michael Caine or Sir Anthony Hopkins could play him, if they ‘age up’.

IS victims’ families praise ‘huge result’ as court ruling paves way for US trial

IS victims’ families praise ‘huge result’ as court ruling paves way for US trial

The families of the men allegedly killed by members of a British terror cell known as The Beatles said they only ever wanted justice.

Colston Hall music venue renamed as Bristol Beacon

Colston Hall music venue renamed as Bristol Beacon

The Bristol music venue was named after Edward Colston and in recent months the city’s association with the slave trade has come under scrutiny.

Harry tells Americans to ‘reject hate speech’ as he urges them to vote

Harry tells Americans to ‘reject hate speech’ as he urges them to vote

The royal appeared alongside wife Meghan for an event focusing on those people Time magazine considers the most influential in the world.

In Pictures: Britons enjoy post-10pm drinks as last chance saloon approaches

In Pictures: Britons enjoy post-10pm drinks as last chance saloon approaches

Boris Johnson has warned the early closing time could last for six months.

What the papers say – September 23

What the papers say – September 23

Today’s front pages are dominated by the threat of a new national lockdown in response to growing coronavirus cases.

A glance at coronavirus contact tracing apps across the world

A glance at coronavirus contact tracing apps across the world

England and Wales prepares to launch its own app on Thursday in a bid to stem the virus’s spread.

Leaked Brexit letter warns of 7,000 trucks queuing in Kent with waits of two days

Leaked Brexit letter warns of 7,000 trucks queuing in Kent with waits of two days

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has written to haulage associations urging them to prepare for changes.

Toe the line now or face tougher measures later, PM warns nation

Toe the line now or face tougher measures later, PM warns nation

Boris Johnson said ‘we must reserve the right to go further’ if new anti-coronavirus rules fail to get infections under control.

Olympic and Paralympic stars line up for call to tackle climate crisis

Olympic and Paralympic stars line up for call to tackle climate crisis

The letter was written by GB rowing team member and environmental lawyer Melissa Wilson, on behalf of Champions for Earth.

Lockdown in numbers as the UK reaches the six-month mark

Lockdown in numbers as the UK reaches the six-month mark

From patient figures to jobs lost, the pandemic has made its mark in many ways.

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