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Smear tests might help pick up ovary and breast cancers

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 17:12
Routine checks for cervical cancer may help uncover other tumours elsewhere, research suggests.

How long do Tories think Boris Johnson has got?

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 17:07
Waiting for Gray was the mantra for Tory MPs wondering about the PM's future. Iain Watson finds out what comes next.

Michael Gove: Levelling up must not fail new Tory voters

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 16:59
Michael Gove says tackling inequalities is a "moral mission", but critics say his plan falls short.

Lionel Richie: Isle of Wight Festival and other UK gigs cancelled

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 16:14
The US singer-songwriter is cancelling his European tour because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Storm Corrie: Plane struggles to land in strong winds

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 15:37
The flight from Aberdeen got into trouble as it was trying to land at London Heathrow Airport.

Extra support for Scottish pupils ahead of exams

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 15:37
Bosses say a "generous" approach will be taken to grading when pupils sit exams at the end of term.

Royal souvenirs have 'Platinum Jubbly' misprint

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 15:09
Souvenirs produced for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee arrived with a Del Boy-style mistake.

Sue Gray report: 'While people died with strangers, they partied'

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 15:08
Has the mood changed in red-wall seat Leigh since it voted Tory for the first time in 2019.

Pontypool murder: Husband found guilty after stabbing wife

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 15:05
Linda Maggs was stabbed at least 15 times to her neck, chest and hands.

Child sexual abuse: Extensive failures in tackling grooming, says report

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 15:02
Police and councils are failing to collect data which would help identify paedophiles, an inquiry finds.

Daniel Boulton guilty of Bethany Vincent and Darren Henson murders

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 14:59
Daniel Boulton is convicted of murdering Bethany Vincent and nine-year-old Darren Henson.

Met Police: Watchdog slams misogyny and bullying within ranks

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 14:52
The behaviour of PCs based mostly at Charing Cross Police station was said to be "disgraceful".

Don't hide names of No 10 rule-breakers who get fined - Labour

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 14:43
Angela Rayner says people have the "right to know", but the Met rules out naming anyone fined over parties.

Covid-19: How many people have been infected more than once?

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 14:42
Reinfections have been rising sharply with Omicron, and they've now been added to official daily data.

Covid-19: Number of pupils in schools drops as Omicron spreads

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 14:20
One in five pupils were not in school last week - the lowest attendance level of the academic year.

Missing toddler discovered dead in Barking back garden

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 14:10
The two-year-old girl was reported missing but less than an hour later found unresponsive by police.

Caroline Flack fiancé Andrew Brady admits harassing Dan Wootton

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 13:50
Andrew Brady admits using social media to cause distress to columnist and presenter Dan Wootton.

Power may be off until Wednesday for some after weekend storms

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 13:33
Welfare support continues to be offered as 9,500 homes remain without supplies following weekend storms.

Stamps join the digital world with barcodes

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 13:33
People receiving mail will be able to watch videos and, in the future, greetings from senders.

Boris Johnson: Welsh minister slams party culture but backs PM

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 13:23
Sue Gray's report revealed "failures of leadership", but a senior Welsh Tory says PM should stay.

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