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Millionaire search after two winning Lotto tickets bought in lockdown-hit Oldham

Millionaire search after two winning Lotto tickets bought in lockdown-hit Oldham

The tickets were both bought in the metropolitan borough of Oldham, which has been subject to local lockdown restrictions in recent weeks.

Tragic policeman’s widow Lissie urges 999 workers to back Harper’s Law campaign

Tragic policeman’s widow Lissie urges 999 workers to back Harper’s Law campaign

Lissie Harper has written to unions representing emergency services workers asking them to back her calls for a new law.

Storm Francis due to hit the UK with rain and wind expected

Storm Francis due to hit the UK with rain and wind expected

The rain is expected to be heaviest in Northern Ireland and south-west Scotland, with warnings in place across the UK until Wednesday.

Face masks at Edinburgh school ‘request, not obligation’, council says

Face masks at Edinburgh school ‘request, not obligation’, council says

James Gillespie’s High School announced the move last week with Millburn Academy and Grantown Grammar School in the Highlands following suit.

Union urges investigators to release initial findings on fatal crane collapse

Union urges investigators to release initial findings on fatal crane collapse

June Harvey was killed and four others injured when the 20-metre crane collapsed on a building site.

Face masks may adversely impact attitudes to social distancing – study

Face masks may adversely impact attitudes to social distancing – study

Research suggests people would keep a smaller distance from others who wore a mask.

Tesco creates 16,000 permanent jobs as online growth drives hiring spree

Tesco creates 16,000 permanent jobs as online growth drives hiring spree

It said the recruitment drive will include 10,000 roles for pickers, who select items for customer orders, and 3,000 delivery drivers.

Captain Sir Tom Moore to appear on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories

Captain Sir Tom Moore to appear on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories

He will discuss his journey from war hero to national inspiration.

Man jailed for life over murder of girlfriend’s ex-partner in ‘cruel’ attack

Man jailed for life over murder of girlfriend’s ex-partner in ‘cruel’ attack

Alex Fitzpatrick was knifed at least 17 times in the neck and chest by Robert Parkins in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.

Fashion designer’s message of joy unveiled on V&A Dundee

Fashion designer’s message of joy unveiled on V&A Dundee

The museum reopens on Thursday August 27.

BBC can carry Britain’s voice and values to the world, says outgoing chief

BBC can carry Britain’s voice and values to the world, says outgoing chief

Lord Tony Hall said the BBC will be a crucial asset to post-Brexit Britain.

Eurostar announces launch date for £40 London to Amsterdam rail service

Eurostar announces launch date for £40 London to Amsterdam rail service

People returning to the UK from the Netherlands currently have to self-isolate for 14 days.

Latest Covid-19 rates in Oldham, Birmingham and other key areas

Latest Covid-19 rates in Oldham, Birmingham and other key areas

Numbers are falling in most locations, though Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a rise.

Teachers more likely to get Covid on a coffee break – Harries

Teachers more likely to get Covid on a coffee break – Harries

England’s deputy chief medical officer said cases are more likely to come from staff to staff interactions.

Wetherspoon warns of annual loss as pandemic hits pub trade

Wetherspoon warns of annual loss as pandemic hits pub trade

The pub chain told investors that like-for-like bar and food sales are down 16.9% for the 44 days to August 16.

Deputy chief medical officer calls for ‘fair distribution’ of a Covid-19 vaccine

Deputy chief medical officer calls for ‘fair distribution’ of a Covid-19 vaccine

‘It is really important that everyone around the world has fair and safe access to vaccine development,’ said Dr Jenny Harries.

Fines ‘last resort’ to enforce return of pupils to schools, minister says

Fines ‘last resort’ to enforce return of pupils to schools, minister says

There is a ‘moral imperative’ for children to return to classes, School Standards MInister Nick Gibb said.

Ireland’s housing minister calls for EU Trade Commissioner to quit

Ireland’s housing minister calls for EU Trade Commissioner to quit

Phil Hogan has been coming under increasing pressure after he attended a controversial golf event.

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe fears second court case

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe fears second court case

The mother-of-one is being held to try and force the UK to settle a decades-old money dispute with Iran, according to a BBC Panorama investigation.

Mike Ashley’s Frasers promises to save jobs after £37m deal for DW Sports assets

Mike Ashley’s Frasers promises to save jobs after £37m deal for DW Sports assets

Around 1,700 jobs were put on the line when DW entered administration.

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