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Girl, 15, died after ‘rare complication’ during routine dental surgery

Girl, 15, died after ‘rare complication’ during routine dental surgery

Hertfordshire teenager Denisa Alexandra Stefanoaia was having four teeth removed so she could have a brace fitted.

Irish Sea trade border ‘over my dead body’, says Johnson

Irish Sea trade border ‘over my dead body’, says Johnson

Boris Johnson has reiterated his promise that businesses in Northern Ireland would enjoy unfettered access to markets in England, Scotland and Wales.

Flood-risked parts of rail network to be inspected after train derailment

Flood-risked parts of rail network to be inspected after train derailment

Network Rail will inspect high-risk trackside slopes as part of a Government-ordered review after the incident near Stonehaven on Wednesday.

Johnson will be ‘ruthless’ over adding France to UK quarantine list

Johnson will be ‘ruthless’ over adding France to UK quarantine list

The Prime Minister says it is essential to prevent more Covid-19 infection coming into the UK.

Sturgeon defends ‘honourable’ Swinney amid calls for resignation

Sturgeon defends ‘honourable’ Swinney amid calls for resignation

Scotland’s Education Secretary is facing a vote of no confidence and calls to resign over the exam results ‘catastrophe’.

Jailhouse cat drafted in to tackle prison’s ‘severe’ vermin problem

Jailhouse cat drafted in to tackle prison’s ‘severe’ vermin problem

Mice and rats were found in HMP Rochester, according to a report.

New Look launches restructuring to cut shop rents and debt pile

New Look launches restructuring to cut shop rents and debt pile

New Look said 459 of its 496 shops have reopened but it has reported a 38% fall in like-for-like store sales since reopening.

Sisters’ wartime role in codebreaking recognised after decades of secrecy

Sisters’ wartime role in codebreaking recognised after decades of secrecy

A portrait has been unveiled of Patricia and Jean Owtram.

‘Urgent changes’ needed at troubled Shrewsbury and Telford trust, say inspectors

‘Urgent changes’ needed at troubled Shrewsbury and Telford trust, say inspectors

The Care Quality Commission said the NHS trust’s issues had been ‘perpetuated by its leaders’ collective failure’.

Paddleboarder spotted on the Thames during stormy conditions

Paddleboarder spotted on the Thames during stormy conditions

The weather certainly didn’t appear to lend itself to such activities.

Ministers under pressure to review system after thousands of A-levels downgraded

Ministers under pressure to review system after thousands of A-levels downgraded

The proportion of students with grade reductions was largest among those from the most deprived backgrounds, analysis suggests.

40% of Scots say English tourists should not be allowed into Scotland – poll

40% of Scots say English tourists should not be allowed into Scotland – poll

YovGov also found that 47% of Scots support allowing English tourists to visit Scotland without a period of quarantine.

Deliveroo bag filled with cannabis seized by police

Deliveroo bag filled with cannabis seized by police

Officers were on patrol investigating a recent shooting in the area when they spotted a man running from an address and pursued him.

Internal structure of ancient eye ‘comparable to that of modern bees’

Internal structure of ancient eye ‘comparable to that of modern bees’

Researchers used digital microscopy to re-examine a fossilised trilobite.

Douglas Ross: I’m not afraid to criticise my own party over exam row

Douglas Ross: I’m not afraid to criticise my own party over exam row

Mr Ross addressed claims that uproar over exam results in England ’cause me difficulties’.

Grant Shapps: Too soon to say if cutbacks led to fatal rail crash

Grant Shapps: Too soon to say if cutbacks led to fatal rail crash

TSSA general secretary Manuel Cortes previously warned austerity on the infrastructure operator will ‘endanger passengers’ lives’.

Covid-19 contact tracing app: Key questions answered about new trial

Covid-19 contact tracing app: Key questions answered about new trial

What is different about the Government’s second attempt at a contact tracing app for coronavirus?

A-level student loses university place as she is downgraded from A to C

A-level student loses university place as she is downgraded from A to C

Ellie French, from Basildon, said she was ‘annoyed and confused’ at the decision.

One hundred jobs at risk at Daily Mail and Metro publisher

One hundred jobs at risk at Daily Mail and Metro publisher

Last week the Evening Standard said it was axing around 115 roles.

A-level results: What next for students?

A-level results: What next for students?

A breakdown of how this year’s results played out and what next steps students can consider.

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