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Edinburgh Woollen Mill granted 10-day extension in bid to avoid collapse

Edinburgh Woollen Mill granted 10-day extension in bid to avoid collapse

Bosses at the fashion chain, which includes Peacocks and Jaeger, are continuing talks with suitors but further job losses are expected.

Sir Rod Stewart assault case unlikely to go to trial, US court told

Sir Rod Stewart assault case unlikely to go to trial, US court told

The veteran rocker and his son have denied simple battery following an incident in Palm Beach, Florida.

Starmer defends Labour position on ‘spy cops’ Bill

Starmer defends Labour position on ‘spy cops’ Bill

The Labour leader said the Bill would not give agents the ability to legally torture, murder or rape.

Lone man seen ‘looking for his friends’ after lorry left on fatal run, jury told

Lone man seen ‘looking for his friends’ after lorry left on fatal run, jury told

Thirty-nine Vietnamese migrants were found dead in a trailer on an industrial estate in Essex in October 2019.

Tougher animal cruelty sentences move closer to becoming law

Tougher animal cruelty sentences move closer to becoming law

MPs supported the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill at second reading.

Scottish retailers criticise plan to close non-essential shops in Level 4

Scottish retailers criticise plan to close non-essential shops in Level 4

The Scottish Retail Consortium claimed the move would do little to slow the spread of coronavirus.

£2.5m Ming vase found in London after theft in Switzerland

£2.5m Ming vase found in London after theft in Switzerland

The 15th century antique is believed to have been taken in a burglary by an organised crime group based in the capital in June last year.

Marcus Rashford hailed a ‘hero’ as free meals bid prompts outpouring of support

Marcus Rashford hailed a ‘hero’ as free meals bid prompts outpouring of support

Footballer Marcus Rashford has been praised by politicians and celebrities after highlighting offers of help for hungry children.

Coronavirus infections double in a fortnight but ‘growth may be slowing’

Coronavirus infections double in a fortnight but ‘growth may be slowing’

The Office for National Statistics said cases were still rising in all age groups.

What are the five levels of new restrictions in Scotland?

What are the five levels of new restrictions in Scotland?

The measures announced by the First Minister are to be debated at Holyrood before an expected enforcement date of November 2.

Celebrities back Katy Brand’s £50,000 food charity fundraiser

Celebrities back Katy Brand’s £50,000 food charity fundraiser

A campaign set up by the comedian has won the support of stars including Nigella Lawson, Amy Lennox and Emma Kennedy.

‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of Covid-19 infection

‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of Covid-19 infection

Scientists used organoids – mini-organs grown to mimic the behaviour of tissue and organs – to look at how the virus infects lungs.

Tier 3 restrictions ‘to come into force by Wednesday’ in Nottinghamshire

Tier 3 restrictions ‘to come into force by Wednesday’ in Nottinghamshire

The news follows a Government briefing with MPs in the region.

‘Thousands more crashes a week after clocks change’

‘Thousands more crashes a week after clocks change’

Enterprise Rent-A-Car said over the past five year demand for replacement vehicles has increased by an average of 8% in the two weeks after BST ends.

Fatal injury risk to cameraman killed in stunt not effectively managed, coroner rules

Fatal injury risk to cameraman killed in stunt not effectively managed, coroner rules

Mark Milsome was killed when a Land Rover ploughed into him during a stunt for the series Black Earth Rising in Ghana in November 2017.

Reopen Croydon cat killer investigation, MP urges police

Reopen Croydon cat killer investigation, MP urges police

Fears that a serial killer was on the loose emerged after hundreds of cats were reported to have been mutilated across the south London borough.

Nicola Sturgeon outlines five levels of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon outlines five levels of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland

The top level of measures would be close to full lockdown, the First Minister said.

Couple found guilty of murdering Irish dancer with ‘Devil’s breath’ drug

Couple found guilty of murdering Irish dancer with ‘Devil’s breath’ drug

Joel Osei and Diana Cristea used profiles on gay dating app Grindr to befriend men as part of a scheme to drug and rob them.

Liverpool spends £300,000 on free school meals despite budget crisis

Liverpool spends £300,000 on free school meals despite budget crisis

The funding comes days after Parliament voted down proposals to offer free school meals during the holidays.

Covid-19 cases double in a fortnight across England – ONS infection survey

Covid-19 cases double in a fortnight across England – ONS infection survey

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the rate of new infections ‘has continued to increase’ in recent weeks.

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