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Coronavirus: Ireland at 'tipping point' as Covid-19 cases rise

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 23:14
The Republic of Ireland's cabinet reverses some corovavirus lockdown relaxation measures.

Chariots of Fire actor Ben Cross dies aged 72

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 22:41
He was best known for his portrayal of British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the Oscar-winning film.

Coronavirus: Labour calls for evictions ban to be extended

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 22:33
A freeze on evictions, introduced during the coronavirus lockdown, is due to expire on 23 August.

Brexit: UK hopeful of EU trade deal next month, says No 10

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 22:17
UK negotiators will "continue to plug the gaps", the PM's spokesman says, as talks get under way.

A-level and GCSE results: Call for urgent review into grading 'fiasco'

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 21:17
Education leaders say the public must know "what went wrong" amid continued confusion over grades.

Manchester lockdown party house closed for three months

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 19:17
About 200 people gathered in the Gorton area of Manchester where police were pelted with missiles.

'Doctors missed my endometriosis for 17 years'

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 18:19
Frances Bell, whose condition caused her years of chronic pain, receives £500,000 compensation.

Coronavirus: Call for review into exams 'fiasco' and depression doubles

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 17:53
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Tuesday evening.

Motorbike handlebar wheelie world speed record broken by 1mph

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 17:46
Stunt driver Jonny Davies got his bike up to 109.2mph - beating the world record by 1mph.

Coronavirus: Courtroom backlog 'could take years to clear'

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 17:43
The number of outstanding sheriff court cases is set to reach 27,000 by the end of the month, MSPs are told.

Child migrants to be sent away from Kent as council reaches capacity

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 17:18
Under-18s arriving in Dover alone will stay with Border Force until a council placement is found.

Coronavirus: Robin Swann says NI is in danger of sliding down slope

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 17:16
The health minister hints that lockdown measures could be reimposed if the number of cases keeps rising.

Camping gear sales jump amid staycation boom

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 17:08
Asda, John Lewis and Halfords have all seen surging demand for equipment as pitch bookings rise.

Leicester lockdown: Beauty salons and nail bars to reopen

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 16:42
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says restrictions on gatherings in homes and gardens remain in place.

Eat Out to Help Out dishes out 35m meals in two weeks

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 16:29
The government set aside £500m for Eat Out to Help Out in order to support the hospitality sector.

Watch: Department of Health news conference

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 16:27
Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann gives an update on coronavirus in Northern Ireland.

A-levels: How did Gavin Williamson survive exams U-turn?

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 16:19
The education secretary has kept his job but still faces questions about his handling of exam grades, writes Iain Watson.

West Yorkshire Police probe 'I'll choke you out' video

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 16:01
The footage appears to show a man being restrained and told: "Chill out or I'll choke you out".

Bestival death: Ceon Broughton manslaughter conviction overturned

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 15:31
Ceon Broughton was jailed following the death of his girlfriend, the daughter of a Holby City actor.

PC Andrew Harper: Widow Lissie Harper 'wants real justice'

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 15:14
Andrew Harper's widow Lissie says it was "heartbreaking" when his killers were cleared of murder.

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