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Recession is unprecedented, says Chancellor Rishi Sunak

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 16:39
Rishi Sunak says it is a "difficult and uncertain time" as the UK suffers its biggest slump on record.

Newcastle 90mph police chase driver gets suspended sentence

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 14:19
Kesa Malik led officers on a pursuit across Newcastle in which he tried a U-turn on the Tyne Bridge.

Coronavirus: Greater Manchester Police chief issues A-level party warning

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 14:16
Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey says police "do not want to spoil a joyous occasion".

Aaron Brady guilty of murdering Det Garda Adrian Donohoe

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 13:39
Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was shot dead in 2013 during a robbery in Lordship, County Louth.

'Major incident' declared in Fife after thunderstorms

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 13:36
A major incident is declared in Fife after torrential rain brings flooding and disruption.

Coronavirus: Robin Swann says NI facing dangerous point of pandemic

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 13:32
The health minister says some people in N I have stopped following even basic Covid-19 guidance.

A-Levels in Wales: Changes considered to grading system

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 13:29
It follows major announcements about exam grading systems in other parts of the UK.

South west England full to capacity, say police

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 13:18
Devon and Cornwall tourists are told show "greater respect" after record demand for 999 services.

'Serious injuries' after passenger train derails near Stonehaven during storms

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 13:17
Smoke can be seen as about 30 emergency vehicles are called to the scene, near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire.

Freeview viewers complain of fewer channels after retune

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:46
People complain of a loss of channels following works to transmitters in parts of the UK.

An armed robbery that ended in a police officer's death

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:25
A robbery at a credit union resulted in the death of a Garda officer and led to a trial with witnesses testifying from New York.

Carl Smythe jailed for Liskeard car park stab murder

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 11:48
Victim Damien Bendelow's mother says she is living a "life sentence of hurt and pain".

More Sussex homes without water as heatwave continues

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 09:44
About 300 properties had been without water since Friday, with more now affected by a burst pipe.

Dawn Butler: Met condemn 'trial by social media' over car stop

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 09:44
Dawn Butler was pulled over by police while travelling through Hackney and filmed the encounter.

UK officially in recession for first time in 11 years

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 07:40
The UK has officially fallen into recession after suffering its biggest slump on record between April and June.

Coronavirus: Dealing with excessive facial hair during lockdown

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 07:11
People who go to beauticians for medically related treatments have had to treat themselves in lockdown, and it's affecting every part of their life.

Coronavirus: 'No change' to stance on awarding exam grades, CCEA says

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 06:33
NI exams body CCEA says it will ensure that GCSE, A and AS level standards are maintained.

Europe's earliest bone tools found in Britain

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 06:31
Archaeologists say they've discovered the earliest known bone tools in Europe.

Online political campaigning 'to be more transparent'

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 03:30
A "digital imprint" will make web content as accountable as leaflets and posters, ministers say.

Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock to front racism documentary

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 03:01
The singer wants to use her fame as a "platform to bring this conversation to a wider audience".

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