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Twitter introduces new labels for government and state-linked media accounts

Twitter introduces new labels for government and state-linked media accounts

The social media site it wanted to offer more context to users on who accounts represented.

Plaster casts as good as surgery for wrist fractures – study

Plaster casts as good as surgery for wrist fractures – study

Researchers say opting for a plaster cast can avoid the risk of surgery, while hospitals can keep service delivery simple and cost effective.

Artwork explores Hiroshima and Nagasaki in context of climate change and racism

Artwork explores Hiroshima and Nagasaki in context of climate change and racism

Es Devlin and Machiko Weston hope to bring a new perspective on the 75th anniversary of the Second World War atomic bombings.

Two guilty of killing talented athlete over ‘look’ across rail track

Two guilty of killing talented athlete over ‘look’ across rail track

Tashan Daniel was stabbed in the chest at Hillingdon Station, west London.

Boy ‘who was moments from dying’ thanks lifeboat crew

Boy ‘who was moments from dying’ thanks lifeboat crew

Ravi Saini’s life was saved by his use of the Float To Live technique he learned watching TV programmes.

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

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

The rate in Aberdeen has jumped from 1.7 cases per 100,000 people to 35.9.

Business rates appeals surge by 690% after coronavirus hits firms

Business rates appeals surge by 690% after coronavirus hits firms

The number of appeals rose to 144,910 for the three months to June, according to new Government figures.

Schools can appeal exam results if grades are lower due to significant changes

Schools can appeal exam results if grades are lower due to significant changes

Those that have had a change of leadership – or which have a stronger cohort of students – can challenge GCSE and A-level results.

Stansted evacuation hindered by passengers removing hand luggage, report says

Stansted evacuation hindered by passengers removing hand luggage, report says

One eyewitness told investigators that around half of the 169 travellers grabbed their cabin baggage before making for the exits.

Death crash HGV driver used mobile apps moments before ploughing into minibus

Death crash HGV driver used mobile apps moments before ploughing into minibus

James Majury, 33, has admitted two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury in a crash in Lancashire in January 2019.

NHS Grampian reiterates public health advice as coronavirus cluster cases go up

NHS Grampian reiterates public health advice as coronavirus cluster cases go up

A total of 233 contacts have been traced in what Dr Emmanuel Okpo decribed as ‘a rapidly-evolving situation’.

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Job losses: Major cuts since the start of the pandemic

Wetherspoons became the latest company to announce a set of job losses.

Teenage Sturgeon would have ‘very possibly’ protested exam moderation

Teenage Sturgeon would have ‘very possibly’ protested exam moderation

The First Minister said it is likely she would have protested the controversial downgrading of pupils’ grades if it happened when she was at school.

Public warned about irresponsible venues ahead of weekend heatwave

Public warned about irresponsible venues ahead of weekend heatwave

The night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester said that some venues were showing ‘disregard’ for the safety of the public.

Face coverings to become compulsory in all enclosed public spaces

Face coverings to become compulsory in all enclosed public spaces

The Northern Ireland Executive also agreed on Thursday that all children should be back at school by the start of September.

Johnson defends decision not to suspend Tory MP accused of rape

Johnson defends decision not to suspend Tory MP accused of rape

The Prime Minister said a decision will be made when the police investigation is concluded.

Police investigate arson at Land Rover dealership

Police investigate arson at Land Rover dealership

Fire crews were called out to tackle the blaze at the Guy Salmon showroom in Stockport.

CPS rules out charges over coronavirus death of railway worker Belly Mujinga

CPS rules out charges over coronavirus death of railway worker Belly Mujinga

The man who was alleged to have spat at the 47-year-old and claimed he had Covid-19 was found not to have the virus.

Caroline Flack killed herself after being told prosecution was certain

Caroline Flack killed herself after being told prosecution was certain

A coroner has ruled that the TV presenter also feared intrusion from the press.

Life-saving medical research cancelled as coronavirus hits funding – Labour

Life-saving medical research cancelled as coronavirus hits funding – Labour

The party said just 3% of charities involved in such work are eligible for Government funding support.

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