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Four dead in explosion at waste water treatment works

Four dead in explosion at waste water treatment works

Three were Wessex Water employees and one was a contractor.

15-year-old scientist and inventor named Time’s first Kid Of The Year

15-year-old scientist and inventor named Time’s first Kid Of The Year

Gitanjali Rao has invented a device that can identify lead in drinking water and an app that uses AI to detect cyberbullying.

Ferry firm offers to import vaccines for free

Ferry firm offers to import vaccines for free

The UK has ordered 40 million doses of a jab made by Pfizer, but importing them is a complex operation.

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

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

Swale continues to record the highest rate, followed by Medway and Boston.

Most deprived schools ‘more likely to struggle to cover extra Covid-19 costs’

Most deprived schools ‘more likely to struggle to cover extra Covid-19 costs’

Around 1,500 schools in England are at risk of great financial hardship due to the pandemic, a report says.

Police hunting man over nightclub assault offer £1,000 reward

Police hunting man over nightclub assault offer £1,000 reward

Alex Evans is wanted in connection with an incident in East Sussex in March, and is believed to be in Dundee.

Misleading alcohol claims on hand sanitisers found online – Which?

Misleading alcohol claims on hand sanitisers found online – Which?

Consumer group says it found one hand santisier claiming to have 75% alcohol content but tests showed it only had 10%.

Al Murray swapping microphone for drumsticks in blood cancer charity gig

Al Murray swapping microphone for drumsticks in blood cancer charity gig

The Pub Landlord is hoping to raise donations and awareness for the DKMS charity.

Booze cruise plans to Tier 1 Isle of Wight criticised by council leader

Booze cruise plans to Tier 1 Isle of Wight criticised by council leader

Visitors have been urged to respect the rules.

Police could probe BBC Diana interview if complaint made

Police could probe BBC Diana interview if complaint made

Diana’s brother Earl Spencer has alleged Mr Bashir showed him fake financial documents to gain access to his sister.

Quarter of shoppers bought online for first time during pandemic – Waitrose

Quarter of shoppers bought online for first time during pandemic – Waitrose

The supermarket chain said customers regular shopping and eating habits have been ‘fundamentally reshaped’ by the pandemic.

Supercomputer simulations could unlock mystery of moon’s formation

Supercomputer simulations could unlock mystery of moon’s formation

The moon is thought to have formed in a collision between the early Earth and a Mars-sized planet.

Ryanair orders 75 more Boeing 737 Max planes

Ryanair orders 75 more Boeing 737 Max planes

Max aircraft were grounded around the world over concerns about mechanical and design problems following fatal crashes in October 2018 and March 2019.

Camilla reminisces about beehive hairdos and watching Sir Rod Stewart perform

Camilla reminisces about beehive hairdos and watching Sir Rod Stewart perform

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been showing their support for the arts and entertainment sector in London.

Policy bid to discourage driving led to rise in diesel car sales, inquest told

Policy bid to discourage driving led to rise in diesel car sales, inquest told

Nine-year-old Ella Kissi-Debrah died in London in February 2013 after making 27 visits to hospital with breathing problems.

Scotland Yard will continue with missing Madeleine McCann probe

Scotland Yard will continue with missing Madeleine McCann probe

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick said the force is working ‘really, really closely’ with the German authorities.

Tory MPs press ministers to back UK industry rather than ‘send pounds to Putin’

Tory MPs press ministers to back UK industry rather than ‘send pounds to Putin’

The House of Commons debated the future of the coal industry, with several MPs raising concerns over coal imports.

Man convicted of blackmail wins appeal as judges tell of ‘catalogue’ of errors

Man convicted of blackmail wins appeal as judges tell of ‘catalogue’ of errors

John Porch, who was also convicted of assault, has won an appeal after judges concluded that evidence in mobile phone messages had been missed.

PM announces new climate target to cut UK emissions by at least 68% by 2030

PM announces new climate target to cut UK emissions by at least 68% by 2030

Boris Johnson says the new goal will mean the UK is cutting emissions faster than any major economy so far.

Explosion linked to chemical plant at waste water works

Explosion linked to chemical plant at waste water works

There have been multiple casualties in the blast in Avonmouth near Bristol.

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