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Government announces £32m in R&D funding for futuristic healthcare projects

Government announces £32m in R&D funding for futuristic healthcare projects

Walk-through body scanners and robotic muscles are among the projects receiving backing.

Protesters demand freedom for WikiLeaks founder

Protesters demand freedom for WikiLeaks founder

Julian Assange is wanted in the US over the publication of hundreds of thousands of classified documents in 2010 and 2011.

Suffolk shooting: Year 11 pupil involved in ‘serious incident’ on way to school

Suffolk shooting: Year 11 pupil involved in ‘serious incident’ on way to school

Roads have been sealed off in Kesgrave, Suffolk, after the incident in Grange Farm.

BP and Aberdeen City Council sign deal to cut climate emissions

BP and Aberdeen City Council sign deal to cut climate emissions

The agreement is the second completed by the energy firm after it paired up with leaders in Houston, Texas.

Julian Assange appears at Old Bailey to fight US extradition

Julian Assange appears at Old Bailey to fight US extradition

Assange spoke to state he does not consent to extradition after confirming his name and date of birth at the start of the hearing.

What is the latest disruption to hit the Brexit trade negotiations?

What is the latest disruption to hit the Brexit trade negotiations?

A reported Government move would get rid of the requirement for new customs arrangements in Northern Ireland.

Latest Covid-19 rates in Bolton, Leeds and other key areas

Latest Covid-19 rates in Bolton, Leeds and other key areas

Numbers continue to rise sharply across areas of northern England.

Beatrice’s wedding dress to go on show to the public at Windsor Castle

Beatrice’s wedding dress to go on show to the public at Windsor Castle

The gown by Sir Norman Hartnell was loaned to the princess by her grandmother the Queen.

Pizza Express plan to shut 73 restaurants given green light

Pizza Express plan to shut 73 restaurants given green light

The chain said 89% of its creditors voted for its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) restructuring deal.

William’s praise for tireless dedication of air ambulance services

William’s praise for tireless dedication of air ambulance services

The duke sent a letter expressing his gratitude to mark Air Ambulance Week.

Ministers deny plan to tear up Brexit deal over trade talks deadlock

Ministers deny plan to tear up Brexit deal over trade talks deadlock

Environment Secretary George Eustice says the UK remains committed to the protocol on the Northern Ireland border.

Silent tribute marks start of public inquiry into Manchester Arena bombing

Silent tribute marks start of public inquiry into Manchester Arena bombing

The sombre proceedings began with counsel to the inquiry Paul Greaney QC reading out the names of the 22 people murdered by Salman Abedi in May 2017.

Assange supporters gather outside Old Bailey ahead of extradition hearing

Assange supporters gather outside Old Bailey ahead of extradition hearing

If convicted, he faces a maximum possible penalty of 175 years in jail.

Commuters ‘can have confidence in trains’ as services are ramped up

Commuters ‘can have confidence in trains’ as services are ramped up

Timetables have been increased to around 90% of pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.

Summer sales surge drives Primark owner to top forecasts

Summer sales surge drives Primark owner to top forecasts

Associated British Foods expects to report around £2bn in sales to the end of the year since the clothing chain reopened.

Seaweed study helps make washing clothes environmentally friendly

Seaweed study helps make washing clothes environmentally friendly

Newcastle University experts developed the use of a new enzyme after studying how to keep ships’ hulls clean.

Murder arrest after string of knife attacks in Birmingham

Murder arrest after string of knife attacks in Birmingham

The suspect was detained at an address in Selly Oak at around 4am on Monday.

Leaders react to Government ‘treachery’ on Brexit

Leaders react to Government ‘treachery’ on Brexit

Reports the Government is about to tear up the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement have sparked a fierce reaction.

Suspected Covid-19 cases three times higher than official numbers – study

Suspected Covid-19 cases three times higher than official numbers – study

The research also found that BAME adults were twice as likely to present with symptoms.

What the papers say – September 7

What the papers say – September 7

The latest machinations on Brexit and Government vows to toughen up on climate protesters lead the nation’s newspapers.

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