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Hogmanay street party tickets withdrawn

Hogmanay street party tickets withdrawn

Organisers said the annual event could not take place in its ‘current form’.

Eating chocolate weekly linked with reduced risk of heart disease – study

Eating chocolate weekly linked with reduced risk of heart disease – study

Researchers combined six studies to examine the association between chocolate consumption and coronary heart disease.

Two-thirds more sympathetic to EU citizens in UK since Covid-19, survey suggests

Two-thirds more sympathetic to EU citizens in UK since Covid-19, survey suggests

A poll indicates that 63% agree the UK will need more people from the EU to live and work here as a result of Covid-19.

What is bipolar disorder?

What is bipolar disorder?

Kim Kardashian West has spoken about Kanye West’s bipolar disorder.

Digital Secretary: Change in US president unlikely to see Huawei sanctions eased

Digital Secretary: Change in US president unlikely to see Huawei sanctions eased

Oliver Dowden was called to MPs to explain how the Government intends to make the UK’s 5G more diverse.

What can and can’t the Queen do under lockdown at Balmoral?

What can and can’t the Queen do under lockdown at Balmoral?

The monarch visits the royal Aberdeenshire estate throughout the summer every year.

Amber Heard denies telling ‘lies’ about claims Depp was violent towards her

Amber Heard denies telling ‘lies’ about claims Depp was violent towards her

The actress was giving her third day of evidence in the Hollywood star’s libel action against The Sun newspaper.

Uber waits for decision on Supreme Court fight over whether drivers are workers

Uber waits for decision on Supreme Court fight over whether drivers are workers

Seven justices have reserved a ruling after a virtual two-day Supreme Court hearing.

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group hits out at Government over business rates delay

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group hits out at Government over business rates delay

The Sports Direct owner warned it will review its store portfolio in light of the Government’s decision to delay the revaluation.

Universities must reduce reliance on income from China ‘to protect independence’

Universities must reduce reliance on income from China ‘to protect independence’

Ministers should consider capping the proportion of income each university can generate from one country to protect ‘academic independence’.

Key events following death of Harry Dunn

Key events following death of Harry Dunn

The motorcyclist died in a collision outside RAF Croughton.

UK ‘will call Russia out’ on cybersecurity breaches, says Raab

UK ‘will call Russia out’ on cybersecurity breaches, says Raab

The Foreign Secretary said the UK and Russia were co-operating to hold Russia accountable.

Young Hongkongers may not have automatic right to come to UK

Young Hongkongers may not have automatic right to come to UK

Those aged 18 to 23 will have to prove they still live with their parents who have British National (Overseas) status.

£600m boost to North’s rail network

£600m boost to North’s rail network

Most of the line between Manchester and Leeds will be electrified.

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

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

Leicester has seen another drop in the rate of new cases, while Blackburn continues to rise.

Premier League transfer deal targeted by hackers, cybersecurity report shows

Premier League transfer deal targeted by hackers, cybersecurity report shows

The National Cyber Security Centre said its report found hackers were trying to compromise sporting organisations on a daily basis.

Carrickfergus named as venue for Armed Forces Day 2021

Carrickfergus named as venue for Armed Forces Day 2021

This year’s event had been planned to take place in Banbridge but was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Foxes have been eating humans’ leftovers for 42,000 years – study

Foxes have been eating humans’ leftovers for 42,000 years – study

The diets of ancient foxes were influenced by humans, new research suggests.

Over two million signatures in support of railway worker

Over two million signatures in support of railway worker

Belly Mujinga died with coronavirus after an incident on the concourse of London’s Victoria railway station.

Bats’ genes can help them fight off coronaviruses, study suggests

Bats’ genes can help them fight off coronaviruses, study suggests

Researchers believe the findings could be harnessed to alleviate human ageing and disease.

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