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Thousands of extra kittens could be born due to lockdown restrictions

Thousands of extra kittens could be born due to lockdown restrictions

Animal welfare charities have undertaken a number of multiple cat rescues in recent days – including 20 from a house in Weston-super-Mare.

Triple murder may be third terrorist attack in UK since threat level downgraded

Triple murder may be third terrorist attack in UK since threat level downgraded

The UK’s terror threat was cut from ‘severe’ to ‘substantial’ in November – the lowest level for five years.

Double murder inquiry after second shooting victim dies

Double murder inquiry after second shooting victim dies

Police said a previous community event in the area was not an illegal rave and had concluded prior to the shootings.

No new deaths of coronavirus patients in Scotland for fifth day this month

No new deaths of coronavirus patients in Scotland for fifth day this month

The latest daily figures from the Scottish Government indicate 2,472 patients in Scotland have died after testing positive for the virus.

Rise in calls for funeral help ‘tragic consequence’ of Covid-19, Labour says

Rise in calls for funeral help ‘tragic consequence’ of Covid-19, Labour says

Shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Reynolds wants the Government to widen the eligibility criteria of funeral expenses payments.

Tory donor ‘showed Jenrick promo of controversial development’

Tory donor ‘showed Jenrick promo of controversial development’

The Housing Secretary would later grant permission for the development of a 1,500-flat scheme, overruling planners.

Probe continues into fatal shooting at Manchester lockdown gathering

Probe continues into fatal shooting at Manchester lockdown gathering

A man, 36, died and a 21-year-old is fighting for his life after the incident in Moss Side.

Murdered detective was epitome of what a garda should be, funeral told

Murdered detective was epitome of what a garda should be, funeral told

Detective Garda Colm Horkan was shot dead in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, on Wednesday night.

Government ‘asleep at the wheel’ over plans to reopen schools, says Labour

Government ‘asleep at the wheel’ over plans to reopen schools, says Labour

The shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Rachel Reeves said Education Secretary Gavin Williamson was ‘set a test, he has failed it miserably’.

Terror suspect held over Reading killings ‘came to attention of MI5 last year’

Terror suspect held over Reading killings ‘came to attention of MI5 last year’

A 25-year-old suspect remains in police custody.

England ‘clearly on track’ for plan to ease lockdown on July 4, Hancock says

England ‘clearly on track’ for plan to ease lockdown on July 4, Hancock says

The Health Secretary promised the next steps would be set out this week, along with any alteration to the two-metre social distancing guidance.

Sir Nicholas Hytner: Panto season won’t happen because of coronavirus

Sir Nicholas Hytner: Panto season won’t happen because of coronavirus

The theatre director said the entire arts sector is ‘on the brink of ruin’.

Tui announces date for restarting holidays

Tui announces date for restarting holidays

The UK’s biggest tour operator will serve eight destinations across Spain and Greece.

Drinkers may have to leave their names at door before entering pubs

Drinkers may have to leave their names at door before entering pubs

Officials are understood to be looking at the measure amid plans to reopen the hospitality sector from July 4.

Man shielding with leukaemia to climb height of Mount Kilimanjaro on his stairs

Man shielding with leukaemia to climb height of Mount Kilimanjaro on his stairs

Father-of-two Paul Carless will replicate the climb he should be making on the Tazanian mountain for Blood Cancer UK.

Rough sleeper says coronavirus emergency shelter gave her a fresh start

Rough sleeper says coronavirus emergency shelter gave her a fresh start

As the Covid-19 virus spread, the Government launched the unprecedented Everyone In campaign in March.

Drizzly dawn after shortest night for Stonehenge solstice faithful

Drizzly dawn after shortest night for Stonehenge solstice faithful

Despite the clouds, millions of people tuned in to see the sunrise over the landmark stones on Sunday morning.

Vast memorabilia collection of David Gest to be sold at auction

Vast memorabilia collection of David Gest to be sold at auction

Items up for grabs have links to Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Al Green.

Transport users not wearing face masks correctly, expert warns

Transport users not wearing face masks correctly, expert warns

Professor Susan Michie said that training may be required to ensure face coverings are used in a safe manner.

One man dead and another in hospital after shooting in Manchester

One man dead and another in hospital after shooting in Manchester

Gunshots were reported in the Moss Side area.

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