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Indoor household visits ban is latest response in Covid-19 recovery

Indoor household visits ban is latest response in Covid-19 recovery

A ban on households meeting indoors in northern England from Friday is the latest response to the difficulties in recovering from the pandemic.

Local MPs urge clarity over new lockdown restrictions for northern England

Local MPs urge clarity over new lockdown restrictions for northern England

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the measures had been taken with ‘a heavy heart’, but said that ‘immediate action’ was needed to keep people safe.

Ministers from Belfast and Dublin to meet to discuss Covid-19 and Brexit

Ministers from Belfast and Dublin to meet to discuss Covid-19 and Brexit

This is the first plenary session since November 2016 of a body set up under the Good Friday Agreement to deepen co-operation across the island.

Household mixing banned in parts of northern England in virus crackdown

Household mixing banned in parts of northern England in virus crackdown

The measures are designed to ‘keep the country safe’ amid rising cases, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said.

Seven-year-old boy polices drivers speeding along his road with ‘stern glare’

Seven-year-old boy polices drivers speeding along his road with ‘stern glare’

Harry Cannell became concerned about drivers speeding after their family cat was run over.

Jet2 asks holidaymakers to return to the UK early – or make their own way home

Jet2 asks holidaymakers to return to the UK early – or make their own way home

One holidaymaker told PA he was told via text that his flight had been cancelled.

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

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

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

Five children rescued from Channel as migrant crossings hit new daily high

Five children rescued from Channel as migrant crossings hit new daily high

At least 202 migrants managed to cross to Britain on Thursday in a surge of 20 boats, the Home Office confirmed.

YouTube under pressure to suspend Wiley’s account after anti-Semitic tweets

YouTube under pressure to suspend Wiley’s account after anti-Semitic tweets

YouTube has already removed one video for violating hate speech policies.

Prince of Wales donates to global coronavirus fundraising appeal

Prince of Wales donates to global coronavirus fundraising appeal

The Disasters Emergency Committee Coronavirus Appeal has now raised over £18 million since its launch on July 14.

Rooster cries at exact moment Dean of Canterbury speaks of Biblical cock crowing

Rooster cries at exact moment Dean of Canterbury speaks of Biblical cock crowing

With all the performing prowess of his namesake, Russell Crow the rooster got involved in Thursday’s sermon.

Celebrities pay tribute to ‘book of dreams’ Argos catalogue

Celebrities pay tribute to ‘book of dreams’ Argos catalogue

A number of celebrities have reminisced about the catalogue after the retailer announced it would cease print.

William to appear in new documentary chronicling his conservation work

William to appear in new documentary chronicling his conservation work

The Duke of Cambridge has been trying to tackle the illegal wildlife trade for a number of years.

‘What a way to run a country’ – Government delays Leicester lockdown decision

‘What a way to run a country’ – Government delays Leicester lockdown decision

An announcement on the restrictions had been expected at various times on Thursday, the city’s mayor said.

Family of boy shot dead express disappointment at decision not to prosecute

Family of boy shot dead express disappointment at decision not to prosecute

Patrick Rooney was the first child to be killed in the Troubles after he was struck by a bullet from outside at his home in Divis in 1969.

Drones to be used for coastguard operations for first time

Drones to be used for coastguard operations for first time

Drones will carry out safety patrols across beaches from Conwy Bay to Llandudno, and across Snowdonia.

Sponge on a string test could transform oesophageal cancer diagnosis – study

Sponge on a string test could transform oesophageal cancer diagnosis – study

The test, which can be carried out by a nurse in the GP surgery, can also pick up abnormal cells and potentially early-stage cancer.

Parts of the UK expected to be hotter than mainland Europe on Friday

Parts of the UK expected to be hotter than mainland Europe on Friday

The Met Office says it expects Friday to be the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures even nudging into 35C in Greater London.

First ever cyber sanctions imposed by EU welcomed by UK Government

First ever cyber sanctions imposed by EU welcomed by UK Government

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the measures would help counter future hostile activity.

Grime musician Solo 45 jailed for 24 years for raping and imprisoning women

Grime musician Solo 45 jailed for 24 years for raping and imprisoning women

Andy Anokye was convicted of 30 charges earlier this year.

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