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Coronavirus: Robin Swann wants Covid-19 rules tightened

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 19:08
Robin Swann says "concrete action" is needed and he will recommend changes to ministers on Thursday.

'Multiple injuries' in Nottingham Argos store bus crash

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 18:51
Police say two buses hit each other before one crashed into a Nottingham branch of Argos.

Terminally ill 83-year-old gets dying wish

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 18:50
An 83-year-old terminally ill woman had her bucket list wish fulfilled when a group of bikers turned up on her doorstep.

Harry Dunn death: Accused 'did not have immunity'

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 18:36
Harry Dunn's parents said they were told prosecutors were "actively considering" a virtual trial.

Doncaster races told to go behind closed doors

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 17:56
Doncaster Racecourse is told by local health officials to stop spectators attending its St Leger meeting after Wednesday's opening day.

Boris Johnson: 'These measures are not another national lockdown'

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 16:46
The PM says new Covid restrictions and greater enforcement of the rules will help keep schools and businesses open.

Dounreay: 'World's deepest nuclear clean-up' to begin

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 16:30
Tackling the 65m (214ft) shaft at Dounreay is one of the biggest challenges in the demolition of the nuclear site in Caithness.

Welsh Tory quits Senedd frontbench over prime minister's union stance

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 16:23
David Melding said decisions taken by Boris Johnson did "nothing to lessen" his anxieties over the UK.

'County lines' drug ringleader jailed for 21 years

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 16:15
Colin Jones rang a drugs ring in north Wales but operated as far away as Aberdeen and Cornwall.

New coronavirus rules: 'It makes a child's party an illegal gathering'

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 15:50
What happens if you've invited eight people to a birthday party?

Amazon pays £290m in UK tax as sales surge to £14bn

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 14:13
The tech giant has faced scrutiny over its UK tax bill, but says it pays "all taxes required".

Grenfell Fire: Cladding firm 'confused' by safety rules

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 13:58
The company's director says he made a "wrong" assumption about what materials were approved for use.

Manchester Arena Inquiry: 'Confusion over gunman' at attack

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 13:31
Inquiry will consider if "a better response by the emergency services would have saved more lives".

Scotland deaths up a third between April and June

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 13:25
The number of people who died in Scotland at the height of the coronavirus outbreak was a third higher than usual.

Brexit: PM defends planned changes to Withdrawal Agreement

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 13:20
The government publishes a bill which overwrites key parts of the EU Withdrawal Agreement.

Garrick Club faces legal battle over 'gentleman-only policy'

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 13:16
Emily Bendell argues men-only membership rules are a breach of equality legislation.

Birmingham stabbings: Zephaniah McLeod appears in court

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 13:15
Zephaniah McLeod, 27, is charged with murder and seven counts of attempted murder.

East Finchley shooting: Fifth murder trial finds man guilty

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 13:05
Annie Besala Ekofo and her nephew Bervil Kalikaka-Ekofo were shot dead in East Finchley in 2016.

Coronavirus: People without symptoms 'misusing testing'

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 12:52
The health secretary says 'inappropriate' use was making it harder for people to get tested.

Coronavirus: Cases are recorded in 64 NI schools

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 12:51
A total of 88 positive cases have been identified in the first two weeks of the school term.

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