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Johnson urges EU to be ‘common-sensical’ as post-Brexit trade deal within grasp

Johnson urges EU to be ‘common-sensical’ as post-Brexit trade deal within grasp

Johnson urges EU to be ‘common-sensical’ as post-Brexit trade deal within grasp

02 October 2020

The European Commission has warned the most ‘difficult issues’ are still to be resolved.


Government vows to provide refuge to most vulnerable in wake of asylum row

Government vows to provide refuge to most vulnerable in wake of asylum row

Government vows to provide refuge to most vulnerable in wake of asylum row

02 October 2020

It follows a backlash over reports of ideas to change the system.


Adaptive surfers gather for annual competition

Adaptive surfers gather for annual competition

Adaptive surfers gather for annual competition

02 October 2020

It is the first time the English Adaptive Surfing Open has taken place on an inland surfing lake and is being held at The Wave in Bristol


Murder inquiry after ‘unexplained’ deaths of doctor and her teenage daughter

Murder inquiry after ‘unexplained’ deaths of doctor and her teenage daughter

Murder inquiry after ‘unexplained’ deaths of doctor and her teenage daughter

02 October 2020

Dr Saman Mir Sacharvi, 49, and her daughter, Vian Magrio, 14, were found by police at their fire damaged home in Burnley, Lancs on Thursday


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

02 October 2020

Manchester currently has the second highest rate in England, behind Burnley.


13 patients’ deaths linked to Covid-19 outbreak at hospital

13 patients’ deaths linked to Covid-19 outbreak at hospital

13 patients’ deaths linked to Covid-19 outbreak at hospital

02 October 2020

Royal Glamorgan Hospital’s health board has decided to open a field hospital next week to relocate patients who are Covid-free.


HS2 protesters launch ‘faeces and rockets’ at evictors – official

HS2 protesters launch ‘faeces and rockets’ at evictors – official

HS2 protesters launch ‘faeces and rockets’ at evictors – official

02 October 2020

A HS2 spokesperson said the protest at Jones’ Hill Wood in Buckinghamshire turned ‘violent’ during the second day of evictions on Friday.


Broadcaster Andrew Marr defends BBC licence fee

Broadcaster Andrew Marr defends BBC licence fee

Broadcaster Andrew Marr defends BBC licence fee

02 October 2020

The veteran political journalist said working for the publicly-funded corporation allowed him to remain impartial and ‘fair’.


More than 50 universities across UK have Covid-19 cases – analysis

More than 50 universities across UK have Covid-19 cases – analysis

More than 50 universities across UK have Covid-19 cases – analysis

02 October 2020

Northumbria University has said 770 students have tested positive for coronavirus and they are all now self-isolating.


Properties raided in operation to target UK-wide illegal streaming service

Properties raided in operation to target UK-wide illegal streaming service

Properties raided in operation to target UK-wide illegal streaming service

02 October 2020

It is believed the services had tens of thousands of illegal subscribers.


Douglas Ross tells Tories: End defeatism over the union and we can stop SNP

Douglas Ross tells Tories: End defeatism over the union and we can stop SNP

Douglas Ross tells Tories: End defeatism over the union and we can stop SNP

02 October 2020

The Scottish Conservative leader will address a fringe event at the UK party conference.


Z-Cars actor Frank Windsor dies aged 92

Z-Cars actor Frank Windsor dies aged 92

Z-Cars actor Frank Windsor dies aged 92

02 October 2020

He appeared in the BBC police drama in the 60s.


TikTok users educate followers on black British figures for Black History Month

TikTok users educate followers on black British figures for Black History Month

TikTok users educate followers on black British figures for Black History Month

02 October 2020

Figures including Septimus Severus, Mary Seacole, and Queen Charlotte have been discussed on TikTok.


Tower Hamlets residents advised to avoid visiting other households

Tower Hamlets residents advised to avoid visiting other households

Tower Hamlets residents advised to avoid visiting other households

02 October 2020

Tower Hamlets’ rate for the seven days to September 28 was 44.0 cases per 100,000 people, up from 38.5 the previous week.


Middlesbrough mayor says people will obey new rules

Middlesbrough mayor says people will obey new rules

Middlesbrough mayor says people will obey new rules

02 October 2020

Andy Preston was furious about the new measures, which come into force at midnight, because they went further than he wanted.


Timeline of events surrounding Margaret Ferrier’s positive coronavirus test

Timeline of events surrounding Margaret Ferrier’s positive coronavirus test

Timeline of events surrounding Margaret Ferrier’s positive coronavirus test

02 October 2020

The MP breached regulations by travelling to the Commons and back from Scotland.


Donald Trump showing ‘mild symptoms’ of Covid-19 after positive test

Donald Trump showing ‘mild symptoms’ of Covid-19 after positive test

Donald Trump showing ‘mild symptoms’ of Covid-19 after positive test

02 October 2020

Mr Trump and first lady Melania have both tested positive for Covid-19.


Boris Johnson reluctant to recognise Welsh border, First Minister says

Boris Johnson reluctant to recognise Welsh border, First Minister says

Boris Johnson reluctant to recognise Welsh border, First Minister says

02 October 2020

Mark Drakeford has criticised Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic.


Andrew Marr: The Queen’s death will affect the country deeply

Andrew Marr: The Queen’s death will affect the country deeply

Andrew Marr: The Queen’s death will affect the country deeply

02 October 2020

The broadcaster was speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival to promote his new book, Elizabethans.


EU chief calls for trade talks with UK to ‘intensify’

EU chief calls for trade talks with UK to ‘intensify’

EU chief calls for trade talks with UK to ‘intensify’

02 October 2020

Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen are to ‘take stock’ of progress on a post-Brexit free trade deal.


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