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Coronavirus: Government apologises over tests shortage

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 19:26
A director of the government's test and trace scheme in England says lab capacity is the issue.

Coronavirus: Paramedic left 'broken and defeated' by assault

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 19:09
Tracy Higginbottom says she has never experienced such aggression in more than 20 years of service.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe 'to face new charge and trial in Iran'

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 18:59
The British-Iranian woman is nearing the end of her five-year jail sentence for spying, which she denies.

Kim Darroch: Former top UK diplomat 'does not regret' Trump criticism

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 18:58
Kim Darroch quit his Washington post last year after being branded "stupid" by the US president.

Muckamore Abbey Hospital: Public inquiry to be held into alleged abuse

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 18:51
The health minister orders a public inquiry into alleged abuse of patients by staff at the hospital.

Bedfordshire The Pool Guy videos a TikTok splash hit

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 18:43
''The hoovering... is the most satisfying [to watch]," says pool cleaner turned social media hit.

Police officer with PTSD teaches therapy dog to surf

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 18:34
Kirsty Coy-Martin says teaching her therapy dog, Scooter, to surf has helped her deal with PTSD.

Coronavirus: Bolton restrictions tightened amid rise in cases

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 18:11
Only allowing takeaways and curtailing nightlife are among the new rules for the Greater Manchester town.

Coronavirus: Bolton restrictions tightened and apology over testing issues

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 17:34
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Tuesday evening.

Missing Yorkshire Dales walker turns up at press conference

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 17:16
Harry Harvey spent three nights wild camping after getting lost in the Yorkshire Dales on Saturday.

Ecstasy death girl Grace Handling 'told friend she took three blue pills'

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 17:06
Grace Handling, 13, was allegedly supplied with the drug by 19-year-old Callum Owens.

Coronavirus: 'Rush' for tests amid Caerphilly lockdown

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 16:42
Doctors say people are having to travel for miles to get tests.

Grenfell cladding company 'did not check safety' of design

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 16:40
The firm's director accuses the supplier of the material of misleading his company about its safety.

Hancock: Bolton hospitality restricted to 'takeaway only'

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 15:08
The health secretary announced tighter restrictions for Bolton after a rise in Covid-19 cases.

Coronavirus: Hancock warns that young people can face severe symptoms

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 14:23
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned that a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in recent days in the UK could cause a rise in deaths.

Brexit: Lewis on breaking laws over Northern Ireland plans

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 14:15
Government legislation on customs rules for Northern Ireland do “break international law in a very specific and limited way”, Brandon Lewis tells the House of Commons.

Earthquake hits towns in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 13:45
The British Geological Survey says a 3.3 magnitude quake hits the Leighton Buzzard area.

Manchester Arena Inquiry: One paramedic at scene for 40 minutes after blast

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 13:42
The Manchester attack inquiry hears victims were taken from the venue on makeshift stretchers.

Coronavirus: New cases in all Scottish mainland areas

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 13:33
The latest figures include the deaths of three more people who had tested positive - the highest since 30 June.

Robert Child jailed for killing mum with hammer

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 12:53
Robert Child had serious financial difficulties and was living "far beyond his means", a court hears.

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