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Tougher measures in parts of northern England while holidaymakers rush home

Tougher measures in parts of northern England while holidaymakers rush home

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said ‘robust, targeted intervention’ is needed to avoid a second wave of coronavirus.

Cocaine worth £5.7m found in hidden van compartment

Cocaine worth £5.7m found in hidden van compartment

The 1kg packages were discovered behind purpose-built panelling screwed into the back of the vehicle.

Families pay tribute to four men killed in car crash in Wiltshire

Families pay tribute to four men killed in car crash in Wiltshire

Ryan Nelson, 20, Corey Owen, 19, Matthew Parke, 19, and Jordan Rawlings, 20, all died when the car they were in crashed into a house and caught fire.

Public urged to take care on the coast after man dies in Cornwall

Public urged to take care on the coast after man dies in Cornwall

HM Coastguard advised members of the public to keep their distance from the waves.

All university students ‘should be tested for Covid-19 as they arrive on campus’

All university students ‘should be tested for Covid-19 as they arrive on campus’

A group of scientists have called for freshers’ week events and teaching to stay online at the start of term.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Bombardier, M&S and Alexander Dennis have announced cuts to their workforces this week.

Four charged with NHS worker’s murder facing possible trial next year

Four charged with NHS worker’s murder facing possible trial next year

David Gomoh, 24, was allegedly chased and stabbed eight times by a group of four males after he left his house in Newham, east London.

Lockerbie bomber’s conviction appeal returns to court

Lockerbie bomber’s conviction appeal returns to court

Judges for the late Libyan’s family want the UK Government to release protected documents.

Some ‘not strict enough’ with social distancing, says West Midlands mayor

Some ‘not strict enough’ with social distancing, says West Midlands mayor

In the seven days to August 17, 332 positive Covid-19 cases were recorded in Birmingham.

More than 5,000 migrants reach UK by small boat in 2020

More than 5,000 migrants reach UK by small boat in 2020

This is despite Home Secretary Priti Patel’s vow last year that the crossings would be an ‘infrequent phenomenon’ by now.

Noah Donohoe’s mother shares memories of teenager in bid for answers

Noah Donohoe’s mother shares memories of teenager in bid for answers

The 14-year-old was found dead six days after going missing in north Belfast in June.

Local leaders asked to consult on lockdown restriction areas

Local leaders asked to consult on lockdown restriction areas

A final decision on where restrictions are imposed will be taken by Health Secretary Matt Hancock and chief medical officer Chris Whitty.

Thames and Stonehenge tunnel projects to benefit from £27.4bn package

Thames and Stonehenge tunnel projects to benefit from £27.4bn package

However the proposals for the world heritage site in Wiltshire are currently under review by the Secretary of State for Transport.

Overall R number for UK increases to 0.9-1.1

Overall R number for UK increases to 0.9-1.1

The latest growth rate for the whole of the UK is between minus 3% and plus 1%.

Man who knifed mother and stepfather to death ordered to serve at least 36 years

Man who knifed mother and stepfather to death ordered to serve at least 36 years

Anmol Chana was condemned in court for his complete lack of remorse.

AO World to recruit 650 staff after pandemic sparks sales growth

AO World to recruit 650 staff after pandemic sparks sales growth

The online technology retailer said the new employees will help to manage the sustained increase in demand seen in recent months.

Protesters demand Williamson be sacked over exams fiasco

Protesters demand Williamson be sacked over exams fiasco

Dozens of people attended a demonstration outside Downing Street calling for the Education Secretary to go.

No socialising under tighter measures in parts of northern England

No socialising under tighter measures in parts of northern England

They are also being advised to avoid using public transport unless it is essential.

Half of young people want a job in the green economy, survey finds

Half of young people want a job in the green economy, survey finds

The poll was published on the eve of Earth Overshoot Day.

Manchester Airport closes terminal a month after re-opening

Manchester Airport closes terminal a month after re-opening

The UK’s third busiest airport has been hit by fall in passengers since the pandemic

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