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Greater Manchester declares major incident over rising Covid-19 rates

Greater Manchester declares major incident over rising Covid-19 rates

It comes just as Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s meal-deal scheme gets under way.

Teenager, 18, dies while swimming at beauty spot

Teenager, 18, dies while swimming at beauty spot

The man got into difficulty at Linton Falls, on the River Wharfe, in North Yorkshire, as temperatures soared on Friday.

Which restaurants are taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme?

Which restaurants are taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme?

The discount per person will be capped at £10 and does not apply to alcohol.

Up to 30 people can meet outdoors in Wales as lockdown eased

Up to 30 people can meet outdoors in Wales as lockdown eased

Public Health Wales said physical distancing must be maintained ‘at all times’.

Coastguard suspends search for missing kayaker

Coastguard suspends search for missing kayaker

A kayak and paddle were found washed up on the shoreline on Sunday.

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

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

Oldham, Trafford and Manchester are among the areas recording a week-on-week rise.

Helicopter joins search for missing kayaker in Brighton

Helicopter joins search for missing kayaker in Brighton

HM Coastguard said a kayak and paddle were later found washed up on the shoreline.

Greater Manchester declares major incident after rise in Covid-19 transmission

Greater Manchester declares major incident after rise in Covid-19 transmission

It follows the Government decision to impose further lockdown restrictions on parts of the North West on Thursday.

Nasa astronauts are back on Earth after first splashdown return in 45 years

Nasa astronauts are back on Earth after first splashdown return in 45 years

Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley landed in the ocean, off the coast of Florida.

Teenagers drifting out to sea on ‘inflatable doughnut’ rescued by helicopter

Teenagers drifting out to sea on ‘inflatable doughnut’ rescued by helicopter

The teenagers were spotted by a walker who called 999.

Virus cases linked to Staffordshire pub rise to 19 as 1,000 are tested

Virus cases linked to Staffordshire pub rise to 19 as 1,000 are tested

A mobile testing unit spent its last day in Stone on Sunday and the final test results are expected early next week.

Friends hope bike ride to 21 London football grounds will inspire fundraisers

Friends hope bike ride to 21 London football grounds will inspire fundraisers

They hope the challenge will encourage others to raise money after the coronavirus pandemic hit charities financially.

Nasa astronauts edging closer to first splashdown return in 45 years

Nasa astronauts edging closer to first splashdown return in 45 years

Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley left the International Space Station after two months on the orbiting laboratory.

Protesters march for NHS worker injured in racially aggravated hit-and-run

Protesters march for NHS worker injured in racially aggravated hit-and-run

Dozens of people held placards in support of K and shouted ‘Black Lives Matter’ during the march.

Tories wait for police probe before deciding on suspension for rape-accused MP

Tories wait for police probe before deciding on suspension for rape-accused MP

Labour has called the failure to remove the whip ‘shocking’ following the publication of the allegations.

New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 and flu ‘hugely beneficial’ in winter fight

New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 and flu ‘hugely beneficial’ in winter fight

The swab and DNA tests will help clinicians differentiate between Covid-19 and other seasonal illnesses, the Department of Health said.

Expanding the shielding scheme not actively being considered – Jenrick

Expanding the shielding scheme not actively being considered – Jenrick

The idea was said to be part of a plan looked at by the PM to avoid a second national lockdown.

Dangerous driver ordered police to ‘abort’ pursuit

Dangerous driver ordered police to ‘abort’ pursuit

Northumbria Police have released footage of the chase and a recording of the 999 call made by Samuel Birch as he led officers into Newcastle.

Police shut down house party attended by ‘more than 160 people’

Police shut down house party attended by ‘more than 160 people’

A neighbour said the guests had ‘no respect’ for those living nearby in north London.

Failure to suspend Tory MP reportedly accused of rape ‘shocking’, says Labour

Failure to suspend Tory MP reportedly accused of rape ‘shocking’, says Labour

Shadow safeguarding minister Jess Phillips said it was ‘only right the whip is withdrawn’ from the ex-minister, who has not been named.

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