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Edinburgh Hogmanay plan to go before councillors next week

Edinburgh Hogmanay plan to go before councillors next week

Council deputy leader Cammy Day confirmed discussions were happening ahead of an all-party group meeting on Tuesday July 21.

Pubs to remain closed in Ireland until August 10

Pubs to remain closed in Ireland until August 10

Currently only bars that serve a substantial meal are allowed to sell alcohol with it.

Covid-19 patient given 10% chance of surviving thanks NHS after returning home

Covid-19 patient given 10% chance of surviving thanks NHS after returning home

Paul Hodgskin, 64, was in a coma for 59 days and in hospital for more than 100.

Blood test could reveal timing of rheumatoid arthritis flare-up – study

Blood test could reveal timing of rheumatoid arthritis flare-up – study

Scientists say a never-before-seen cell type could forewarn of painful symptoms.

Countdown presenter wins opening round of High Court Twitter fight

Countdown presenter wins opening round of High Court Twitter fight

A judge has ordered a barrister who “admits responsibility” for the Harry Tuttle account to disclose tweets which refer to Rachel Riley.

Julian Lewis wins intelligence committee chairmanship in blow to Chris Grayling

Julian Lewis wins intelligence committee chairmanship in blow to Chris Grayling

The Tory MP was elected to chair the Intelligence and Security Committee.

Chancellor warns of ‘tough choices ahead’ as he refuses to discuss tax rises

Chancellor warns of ‘tough choices ahead’ as he refuses to discuss tax rises

Rishi Sunak said the country would need to have a conversation about how to fund public services in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Pendle, Blackburn and Braintree are among the areas where the rate has risen.

London’s West End could lose £5bn in sales and 50,000 jobs, partnership warns

London’s West End could lose £5bn in sales and 50,000 jobs, partnership warns

Footfall in the West End from June 15 is down 73% compared to the same period last year.

Isaacs: Performing venues ‘keep the soul of the nation alive’

Isaacs: Performing venues ‘keep the soul of the nation alive’

The 57-year-old actor spoke ahead of an online production where he will remotely perform scenes from two Greek tragedies.

74% of parents want choice on sending children to school in September – poll

74% of parents want choice on sending children to school in September – poll

The questionnaire was commissioned by charity Parentkind, which is calling on the Government to remove the threat of fines for parents.

Cancer Research UK to cut jobs and research spend

Cancer Research UK to cut jobs and research spend

The cancer charity confirmed it is to reduce the size of its workforce and make “significant cuts” to research spend.

Amber Heard felt she was ‘above the law’, ex-aide claims

Amber Heard felt she was ‘above the law’, ex-aide claims

Kate Jame claimed Ms Heard ‘did not care about throwing anyone under the bus’.

Appeal to fight Covid-19 in world’s poorest countries raises £5m in a day

Appeal to fight Covid-19 in world’s poorest countries raises £5m in a day

The UK Government has pledged to match the £5 million in donations made to the Disasters Emergency Committee Coronavirus Appeal.

Third French extradition bid for Ian Bailey ‘an abuse of process’, says lawyer

Third French extradition bid for Ian Bailey ‘an abuse of process’, says lawyer

Bailey was convicted in his absence in France of murdering Sophie Toscan du Plantier in west Cork in 1996.

Mobile coronavirus testing clinic trial launched in Glasgow

Mobile coronavirus testing clinic trial launched in Glasgow

Around 550 people at care homes will be involved over three months.

Assault-accused MP said ‘woman would have complained months ago if it was true’

Assault-accused MP said ‘woman would have complained months ago if it was true’

Charlie Elphicke denies three counts of sexual assault on women, dating back to 2007.

Submarine almost collided with ferry after misjudging its speed, report finds

Submarine almost collided with ferry after misjudging its speed, report finds

It said the incident put the ferry’s 300 passengers and crew, as well as those on board the submarine, in ‘immediate danger’.

Mandatory wearing of face coverings in NI shops supported by health minister

Mandatory wearing of face coverings in NI shops supported by health minister

Robin Swann is to table the recommendation to colleagues in the Stormont Executive.

Mayor says sculpture of protester on Colston plinth ‘will have to be removed’

Mayor says sculpture of protester on Colston plinth ‘will have to be removed’

Marvin Rees said the sculpture was erected in Bristol without permission.

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