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Blood tests and CT scan combination can detect lung cancer earlier, study finds

Blood tests and CT scan combination can detect lung cancer earlier, study finds

Detecting the disease earlier means there are more options for treatment.

Lorry driver arrested after £1.5m of drugs seized at Channel Tunnel terminal

Lorry driver arrested after £1.5m of drugs seized at Channel Tunnel terminal

The National Crime Agency said Border Force officers recovered the cannabis from a vehicle in Coquelles, northern France.

Former football coach Barry Bennell admits nine sexual offences

Former football coach Barry Bennell admits nine sexual offences

The 66-year-old former Crewe Alexandra coach entered the pleas at Chester Crown Court on Friday.

Less than half of adults always social distancing when meeting others – ONS

Less than half of adults always social distancing when meeting others – ONS

Of the 1,150 people who reported socialising, 47% said they had always maintained social distancing.

Hancock denies new Covid-19 restrictions aimed at curtailing Eid celebrations

Hancock denies new Covid-19 restrictions aimed at curtailing Eid celebrations

The announcement of the changes came hours before the Islamic festival began.

‘Stay at home’ plea ahead of Brighton Pride weekend

‘Stay at home’ plea ahead of Brighton Pride weekend

Covid-19 restrictions led to the cancellation of this year’s Pride event, which was attended by around 300,000 people in 2019.

Coronavirus death figures rise for the first time since June

Coronavirus death figures rise for the first time since June

Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate for seven deaths registered in the week ending July 29, five more than the week before.

Three locks of Lord Nelson’s hair fetch more than £5,000 at auction

Three locks of Lord Nelson’s hair fetch more than £5,000 at auction

They had a pre-sale estimate of £2,000 to £3,000.

More than half of furloughed staff back at work, study suggests

More than half of furloughed staff back at work, study suggests

The Job Retention Scheme, which has supported millions of workers, is being phased out.

Coronavirus spread ‘largely due to households meeting’ – Health Secretary

Coronavirus spread ‘largely due to households meeting’ – Health Secretary

Matt Hancock highlighted the importance of social distancing rules.

Douglas Ross poised to confirm Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

Douglas Ross poised to confirm Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

John Lamont MP confirmed he would be campaign manager for his Moray colleague with Ruth Davidson also playing a part in the team if elected leader.

NatWest swings to loss after £2.1bn Covid-19 hit

NatWest swings to loss after £2.1bn Covid-19 hit

Pre-tax loss reached £770 million in the first half of the year.

Government will ‘not shy away’ from taking further action, says Matt Hancock

Government will ‘not shy away’ from taking further action, says Matt Hancock

New restrictions on parts of northern England were announced late on Thursday night.

BA owner IAG announces pre-tax loss of £3.8bn

BA owner IAG announces pre-tax loss of £3.8bn

It came on revenue of £4.8 billion, some 56% lower than 2019’s levels.

What the papers say – July 31

What the papers say – July 31

New restrictions for ‘millions’ in the north west feature on the front pages on Friday.

Paramedics stabbed on 999 call-out tell of impact of attack

Paramedics stabbed on 999 call-out tell of impact of attack

Deena Evans and Michael Hipgrave suffered knife injuries during the incident earlier this month.

Court of Appeal to rule on Chris Packham legal challenge

Court of Appeal to rule on Chris Packham legal challenge

The Oakervee Review was set up to examine whether and how HS2 should proceed.

Government to ask for permission to appeal against Shamima Begum return ruling

Government to ask for permission to appeal against Shamima Begum return ruling

She lived under IS rule for more than three years before she was found, nine months pregnant, in a Syrian refugee camp in February last year.

Pc Andrew Harper’s teenage killers to be sentenced for ‘line of duty’ death

Pc Andrew Harper’s teenage killers to be sentenced for ‘line of duty’ death

Henry Long, 19, and 18-year-olds Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers will be sentenced at the Old Bailey for manslaughter.

Council leader: Rossendale ‘getting mopped up with broader area’ in new measures

Council leader: Rossendale ‘getting mopped up with broader area’ in new measures

Nearby Preston, which is not included in the new restrictions, had the 16th highest rate of new cases in the seven days to July 27.

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