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Teenagers face years in jail over killing of Pc Andrew Harper

Teenagers face years in jail over killing of Pc Andrew Harper

Driver Henry Long had previously threatened to ‘ram’ police officers.

Protect NHS by getting flu jab, says PM

Protect NHS by getting flu jab, says PM

Last year, around 15 million people received a jab against seasonal flu but ministers hope this will rise to 30 million this winter.

Alleged IS member faces additional charge of terrorist financing

Alleged IS member faces additional charge of terrorist financing

Irish woman Lisa Smith appeared at Dublin District Court.

Imperial coronavirus vaccine trial expands to more sites

Imperial coronavirus vaccine trial expands to more sites

Pre-clinical studies suggest the vaccine produces highly specific antibodies against the virus in mice.

Statue of ‘Greatest Black Briton’ Mary Seacole to be sold at auction

Statue of ‘Greatest Black Briton’ Mary Seacole to be sold at auction

The terracotta bust of the nurse voted the Greatest Black Briton could fetch £1,000 when it is sold in Gloucestershire.

Garmin suffers major outage in ‘ransomware attack’

Garmin suffers major outage in ‘ransomware attack’

The company’s app has been affected by the issue as well as its website and call centres.

Anti-vaxxers are ‘nuts’ – Boris Johnson

Anti-vaxxers are ‘nuts’ – Boris Johnson

The anti-vaccination movement has been growing globally in recent years, fuelled in part by social media.

Hotel Chocolat to create 200 jobs in chocolate-making and distribution

Hotel Chocolat to create 200 jobs in chocolate-making and distribution

The chocolatier said customers switching online during the lockdown helped to mitigate the impact of closing its store estate.

Depp’s lawyers have video showing Amber Heard ‘attacked’ sister, High Court told

Depp’s lawyers have video showing Amber Heard ‘attacked’ sister, High Court told

The claim was made at the outset of the 14th day of Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun over allegations he was violent to his ex-wife.

Commons Speaker tells Boris Johnson: Do not shy away from parliamentary scrutiny

Commons Speaker tells Boris Johnson: Do not shy away from parliamentary scrutiny

Sir Lindsay Hoyle told PA: ‘It’s a very clear message to the Prime Minister and the Government: put the House first.’

Campaigners raise £100,000 for Jeremy Corbyn ‘legal fund’ amid anti-Semitism row

Campaigners raise £100,000 for Jeremy Corbyn ‘legal fund’ amid anti-Semitism row

The former Labour Party leader faces being sued by Panorama presenter John Ware, and thanked supporters for their ‘solidarity’.

Reported plans on junk food do not go far enough, says specialist

Reported plans on junk food do not go far enough, says specialist

Proposals to tackle the nation’s waistlines could also include prohibiting online advertising for unhealthy foods.

Lottery winner stuns friend by sharing huge prize

Lottery winner stuns friend by sharing huge prize

Tom Cook made good on a handshake promise with Joe Feeney from three decades ago and split 22 million dollars with him.

Treatment cancelled for fifth of people with long-term conditions – survey

Treatment cancelled for fifth of people with long-term conditions – survey

Of those who said their care was cancelled or disrupted, 24% said they feel their health has deteriorated in this time.

Vodafone to float European mast business in early 2021

Vodafone to float European mast business in early 2021

The company plans to retain a majority stake in the Vantage Towers business, which will cover more than 68,000 towers.

Economy has ‘mountain to climb’ as it returns to growth

Economy has ‘mountain to climb’ as it returns to growth

The UK’s PMI score hit a five-year high in July.

Windrush campaigner who died ‘had spirit broken by Government’, says friend

Windrush campaigner who died ‘had spirit broken by Government’, says friend

Paulette Wilson came to Britain from Jamaica aged 10 in the late 1960s.

Council votes to remove statue of ‘sadistic slave owner’

Council votes to remove statue of ‘sadistic slave owner’

The marble statue of Sir Thomas Picton, the highest-ranking officer killed at the Battle of Waterloo, has stood in Cardiff City Hall since 1916.

Beached shark put down after operation to save 15ft creature fails

Beached shark put down after operation to save 15ft creature fails

The basking shark was stranded alive on Filey beach in North Yorkshire.

Refuse entry to customers not wearing face coverings, Police Federation says

Refuse entry to customers not wearing face coverings, Police Federation says

National chairman John Apter said forces ‘do not have the resources’ to widely enforce the rules.

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