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Cameron expresses ‘misgivings’ on Government moves to override EU Brexit deal

Cameron expresses ‘misgivings’ on Government moves to override EU Brexit deal

Cameron expresses ‘misgivings’ on Government moves to override EU Brexit deal

13 September 2020

Tory ex-prime minister joins other former premiers in expressing concern.


‘Rule of six’ law comes into force to tackle growing number of Covid cases

‘Rule of six’ law comes into force to tackle growing number of Covid cases

‘Rule of six’ law comes into force to tackle growing number of Covid cases

13 September 2020

More than 3,000 Covid-19 cases were recorded in the UK for the third day in a row on Sunday.


Temperatures set to hit 30C in September heat

Temperatures set to hit 30C in September heat

Temperatures set to hit 30C in September heat

13 September 2020

The hot weather comes as rules on socialising are tightened across England in a bid to halt the growing numbers of coronavirus cases.


Deadline passes to claim £57m EuroMillions jackpot

Deadline passes to claim £57m EuroMillions jackpot

Deadline passes to claim £57m EuroMillions jackpot

13 September 2020

A claim was staked on the prize in April, but Camelot has not yet revealed if it passed the validation process.


Captain Sir Tom Moore received a special thank you message from Dame Vera Lynn

Captain Sir Tom Moore received a special thank you message from Dame Vera Lynn

Captain Sir Tom Moore received a special thank you message from Dame Vera Lynn

13 September 2020

Sir Tom became a national treasure after raising millions for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden by his 100th birthday during lockdown.


Ex-attorney general strikes out at ‘unconscionable’ plan to override Brexit deal

Ex-attorney general strikes out at ‘unconscionable’ plan to override Brexit deal

Ex-attorney general strikes out at ‘unconscionable’ plan to override Brexit deal

13 September 2020

His intervention came ahead of MPs debating the legislation on Monday, when the Bill returns to the Commons amid growing criticism.


Fridges and pink dresses: Cancelled Great North Run lives on virtually

Fridges and pink dresses: Cancelled Great North Run lives on virtually

Fridges and pink dresses: Cancelled Great North Run lives on virtually

13 September 2020

Runners completed the 13.1 mile distance locally and joined in using the hashtag #GNRVirtual.


Full pension credit uptake ‘could lift 450,000 elderly people out of poverty’

Full pension credit uptake ‘could lift 450,000 elderly people out of poverty’

Full pension credit uptake ‘could lift 450,000 elderly people out of poverty’

13 September 2020

A report by the charity Independent Age found only 61% of those eligible are receiving the benefit.


Clothes and drinks among most popular lockdown purchases, data shows

Clothes and drinks among most popular lockdown purchases, data shows

Clothes and drinks among most popular lockdown purchases, data shows

13 September 2020

Skincare and make-up were also popular purchases, with 26% and 18% of buyers investing in them respectively.


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

13 September 2020

Bolton continues to record the highest rate, followed by Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn.


In Pictures: Sunseekers soak up early autumn sunshine

In Pictures: Sunseekers soak up early autumn sunshine

In Pictures: Sunseekers soak up early autumn sunshine

13 September 2020

The Met Office said it would be a fine, warm and sunny for many.


Training for barbers to spot warning signs of mental health problem

Training for barbers to spot warning signs of mental health problem

Training for barbers to spot warning signs of mental health problem

13 September 2020

Up to 40 barbers will be given training online as part of BarberTalk.


I really can’t take it any more, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells husband

I really can’t take it any more, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells husband

I really can’t take it any more, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells husband

13 September 2020

The mother-of-one was due to go on trial in Iran on Sunday but it was postponed at short notice.


People with dementia pose for recreated photos ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day

People with dementia pose for recreated photos ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day

People with dementia pose for recreated photos ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day

13 September 2020

Looking at an old photo can help trigger memories.


TikTok hits 100 million users in Europe

TikTok hits 100 million users in Europe

TikTok hits 100 million users in Europe

13 September 2020

The app predominantly attracts young people and many of the videos focus on comedy and pranks.


Coronavirus cases in Scotland continue to rise with 244 overnight

Coronavirus cases in Scotland continue to rise with 244 overnight

Coronavirus cases in Scotland continue to rise with 244 overnight

13 September 2020

Since the start of the pandemic, 22,679 people have been infected with Covid-19 in Scotland.


‘Groundless’ trial for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe postponed

‘Groundless’ trial for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe postponed

‘Groundless’ trial for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe postponed

13 September 2020

The mother-of-one was due to go on trial on Sunday.


Helen McEntee – trust damaged over internal market bill

Helen McEntee – trust damaged over internal market bill

Helen McEntee – trust damaged over internal market bill

13 September 2020

Proposed changes to the Withdrawal Agreement is causing a lot of confusion, Helen McEntee added.


University of Edinburgh renames David Hume Tower over ‘racist’ views

University of Edinburgh renames David Hume Tower over ‘racist’ views

University of Edinburgh renames David Hume Tower over ‘racist’ views

13 September 2020

The building previously named after the 18th century philosopher will now be known as 40 George Square.


DUP will attempt to amend Internal Market Bill

DUP will attempt to amend Internal Market Bill

DUP will attempt to amend Internal Market Bill

13 September 2020

Sammy Wilson challenged former prime ministers Sir John Major and Tony Blair after they warned the UK’s latest proposals could undermine peace.


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