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Memorial event held for Vietnamese people on first anniversary of lorry tragedy

Memorial event held for Vietnamese people on first anniversary of lorry tragedy

Hackney Chinese Community Services welcomed visitors to a shrine paying tribute to those who lost their lives.

Church leaders threaten legal action over Welsh firebreak

Church leaders threaten legal action over Welsh firebreak

Faith leaders have written to First Minister Mark Drakeford asking him to allow churches to remain open for services with congregations.

Normal Christmas is ‘wishful thinking’ unless action is taken – Sage scientist

Normal Christmas is ‘wishful thinking’ unless action is taken – Sage scientist

Professor John Edmunds has told MPs he feels ‘gloomy’ about the current outlook, and has called for a national circuit-breaker.

Thousands of origami angels dedicated to those affected by Covid-19

Thousands of origami angels dedicated to those affected by Covid-19

Ripon Cathedral is hosting the free exhibition.

90% of furloughed workers back at old workplace in August, figures show

90% of furloughed workers back at old workplace in August, figures show

Some 4.3 million people came off furlough between April and July.

Lorry driver’s boozy brush with police in Bruges before fatal run, court told

Lorry driver’s boozy brush with police in Bruges before fatal run, court told

Jurors heard the allegations on Friday, the anniversary of the 39 deaths.

Time-consuming job of changing Queen’s clocks

Time-consuming job of changing Queen’s clocks

The 1,500 timepieces in the Royal Collection include musical clocks, astronomical clocks, miniature clocks and turret clocks.

Cafe boss uses football winnings to provide food for struggling children

Cafe boss uses football winnings to provide food for struggling children

Ali Waterworth offered to help families during half term.

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s 100th birthday cards go on display at museum

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s 100th birthday cards go on display at museum

The Second World War veteran and NHS fundraising hero has given the cards to IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire.

Man given restraining order for stalking Naomie Harris

Man given restraining order for stalking Naomie Harris

Ii Ovisyonairo Ii tracked down the James Bond actress to her north London home after first making contact with her mother.

Piers Corbyn’s coronavirus restrictions trial delayed over disclosure

Piers Corbyn’s coronavirus restrictions trial delayed over disclosure

The 73-year-old brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was told off by the judge after his phone started ringing.

Levels of anxiety, worry and loneliness at highest in months – ONS

Levels of anxiety, worry and loneliness at highest in months – ONS

More than three quarters of adults are very or somewhat worried about the impact of Covid-19, a survey suggests.

Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi discharged from hospital after Covid-19 battle

Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi discharged from hospital after Covid-19 battle

The Bolton South East MP praised NHS staff for their ‘excellent care’ as she announced she had been discharged.

Virgin Holidays commits to issue refunds for Covid-19 cancellations

Virgin Holidays commits to issue refunds for Covid-19 cancellations

The travel firm has received 53,000 refund requests since March 1, totalling £203 million.

Minister warns not to expect normal Christmas as millions more face restrictions

Minister warns not to expect normal Christmas as millions more face restrictions

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Barclay has defended the Government’s handling of the economic fall-out from the pandemic.

Covid death rate in England rises for first time since April

Covid death rate in England rises for first time since April

The rate in September was 12.6 per 100,000 people.

Hero soldier’s medal collection could sell for £120,000

Hero soldier’s medal collection could sell for £120,000

Deacon Cutterham was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for saving the lives of his men when he picked up and hurled away a Taliban grenade.

Pubs and cafes step in to help after MPs reject Rashford school meals campaign

Pubs and cafes step in to help after MPs reject Rashford school meals campaign

Dozens of businesses have shown their support for families in need over the holidays.

Parents of murdered woman win High Court challenge for fresh inquest into death

Parents of murdered woman win High Court challenge for fresh inquest into death

Susan Nicholson, 52, was murdered by Robert Trigg in 2011.

Economic recovery slows down as new restrictions bite, data shows

Economic recovery slows down as new restrictions bite, data shows

Millions of people have been placed under stricter Covid-19 restrictions.

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