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Queen could help boost public’s trust in coronavirus vaccine, expert says

Queen could help boost public’s trust in coronavirus vaccine, expert says

Scientists have warned that governments and tech firms need to tackle coronavirus misinformation.

Brother of Liverpool Mayor dies after being admitted to ICU with Covid-19

Brother of Liverpool Mayor dies after being admitted to ICU with Covid-19

Joe Anderson thanked ‘dedicated’ hospital workers and the public for messages of support in a message on Twitter.

New restrictions and a furious political row – how the week unfolded

New restrictions and a furious political row – how the week unfolded

The PA news agency looks at the main events from a tumultuous week.

Banksy confirms new Nottingham mural is his work

Banksy confirms new Nottingham mural is his work

The street artist has posted an image of the piece on his Instagram account.

Tier 3 restrictions a ‘kick in the teeth’ for Blackpool B&B owners

Tier 3 restrictions a ‘kick in the teeth’ for Blackpool B&B owners

One owner said he was considering closing until March.

Border Force patrols Channel for migrant boats as choppy seas ease

Border Force patrols Channel for migrant boats as choppy seas ease

It is thought low winds in Dover on Saturday will see a number of refugees attempt the crossing.

What are the latest coronavirus rules across the four nations of the UK?

What are the latest coronavirus rules across the four nations of the UK?

A new three-tier system of restrictions began in England on Wednesday.

No 10 urged to restart coronavirus restriction talks with Greater Manchester

No 10 urged to restart coronavirus restriction talks with Greater Manchester

The region’s political leaders refuse to accept Tier 3 restrictions without greater financial support.

Mountaineer scales Europe’s highest peak days after recovering from Covid-19

Mountaineer scales Europe’s highest peak days after recovering from Covid-19

Akke Rahman, 38, only took up mountaineering last year as a way to improve his fitness.

Locals to welcome ‘new neighbours’ at military barracks housing migrants

Locals to welcome ‘new neighbours’ at military barracks housing migrants

Dozens of well-wishers are to assemble in Folkestone on Saturday to welcome the asylum seekers who have been arriving in recent weeks.

‘Reversed brain’ linked to lower social and communication abilities – study

‘Reversed brain’ linked to lower social and communication abilities – study

Findings could help identify children at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders much earlier than current diagnostic practices allow.

What the papers say – October 17

What the papers say – October 17

Downing Street’s row with leaders in the North over increased pandemic restrictions leads Saturday’s front pages.

Half of England now in heightened coronavirus restrictions

Half of England now in heightened coronavirus restrictions

Greater Manchester continues to resist the highest controls as the region’s political leaders fight to secure further financial support.

Businesses in central London predict hard times ahead of new Covid restrictions

Businesses in central London predict hard times ahead of new Covid restrictions

On the last night before Tier 2 measures came into effect groups of drinkers gathered outside bars in Soho and police were forced to disperse crowds.

Jennifer Arcuri ‘admits affair with Boris Johnson’

Jennifer Arcuri ‘admits affair with Boris Johnson’

The IOPC said it ‘would have been wise’ to declare his association with Ms Arucri and found evidence that they may have had an ‘intimate relationship’

Viewers praise TV campaign highlighting abuse of customer-facing workers

Viewers praise TV campaign highlighting abuse of customer-facing workers

The advert premiered on Channel 4 on Friday night.

Care homes visiting policy guidance ‘does not go far enough’ – charity

Care homes visiting policy guidance ‘does not go far enough’ – charity

Providers should undertake ‘individualised risk assessments’ to assess the rights and needs of each resident, the guidance states.

Parent disappointed by Prime Minister’s ‘unhelpful’ response at briefing

Parent disappointed by Prime Minister’s ‘unhelpful’ response at briefing

Chris Eldridge had asked Boris Johnson if he could still see his son under the new guidelines.

Liverpool mayor urges rule compliance as brother seriously ill with Covid-19

Liverpool mayor urges rule compliance as brother seriously ill with Covid-19

Joe Anderson said on Twitter that his eldest brother was in a ‘very serious condition’ in hospital.

Florida city auctions off 36 swans after Queen’s gift leads to overpopulation

Florida city auctions off 36 swans after Queen’s gift leads to overpopulation

The swans were gifted to the city in the 1950s.

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