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‘Worrying trend’ as more intensive care beds in use

‘Worrying trend’ as more intensive care beds in use

A medical leader has urged people to stick to local lockdown measures.

Prince George saddened by Attenborough extinction documentary – William

Prince George saddened by Attenborough extinction documentary – William

The Duke of Cambridge has launched his Earthshot Prize which aims to recognise ideas and technologies that can safeguard the planet

William hopes Earthshot Prize will ‘help repair the planet’

William hopes Earthshot Prize will ‘help repair the planet’

Nominations for the prize open on November 1 with the first of the annual global award ceremonies to be held in London next year.

What the papers say – October 8

What the papers say – October 8

Thursday’s papers are dominated by reaction to seemingly imminent tighter pandemic restrictions in the North.

BA’s Queen Of The Skies to make final flights from Heathrow

BA’s Queen Of The Skies to make final flights from Heathrow

The last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes are set to depart at 8.30am on Thursday morning.

Queen Of The Skies: The history of the Boeing 747

Queen Of The Skies: The history of the Boeing 747

The hump-shaped planes were much bigger than existing airliners, holding around 550 passengers.

Draconid meteor shower set to dazzle night skies

Draconid meteor shower set to dazzle night skies

The shower is set to peak during the night of October 8.

Previously unseen photographs of John Lennon to go on show to mark 80th birthday

Previously unseen photographs of John Lennon to go on show to mark 80th birthday

The black and white photographs of The Beatles star were taken in 1974.

Donald Trump: ‘Very thankful’ for Boris Johnson’s support during Covid recovery

Donald Trump: ‘Very thankful’ for Boris Johnson’s support during Covid recovery

The American leader spent three days in hospital before returning to the White House and downplaying the severity of the virus.

Pubs in northern England could be closed in new Covid crackdown

Pubs in northern England could be closed in new Covid crackdown

Ministers are considering tighter restrictions as the number of infections continues to surge.

British terror suspects face US court accused over hostage deaths

British terror suspects face US court accused over hostage deaths

Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh appeared via video link in a federal court in Alexandria, Virginia.

Swinney pleads for Scots to ‘stick with us on these measures’

Swinney pleads for Scots to ‘stick with us on these measures’

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced ‘difficult but important temporary measures’ aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus across Scotland.

Pubs face prospect of closure under new Covid controls in northern England

Pubs face prospect of closure under new Covid controls in northern England

Ministers are said to be considering tough new measures across northern England as infection rates soar.

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?

The four nations of the UK have each imposed their own rules aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus.

Who are the four Britons allegedly in the ‘Beatles’ terror cell?

Who are the four Britons allegedly in the ‘Beatles’ terror cell?

Four Britons were alleged to make up the group, nicknamed after the famous band because of their accents.

Investigation into racist message dropped after Twitter refused to assist – MP

Investigation into racist message dropped after Twitter refused to assist – MP

The social media platform has been accused of ‘shielding’ racists.

Charles Michel visits Dublin to discuss Brexit

Charles Michel visits Dublin to discuss Brexit

He meets Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin in Dublin ahead of next week’s summit of EU leaders in Brussels.

What are the new restrictions for Scotland and where is affected?

What are the new restrictions for Scotland and where is affected?

Nicola Sturgeon warned Scotland risks returning to the coronavirus peak without the new ‘difficult but important temporary measures’ in place.

Specialist clinics to help long Covid patients in England

Specialist clinics to help long Covid patients in England

Sir Simon Stevens also announced that £10 million will be invested this year in additional local funding.

Holyrood overwhelmingly votes against UK Internal Market Bill

Holyrood overwhelmingly votes against UK Internal Market Bill

The UK Government is facing calls to abandon the post-Brexit legislation.

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