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Man jailed for life over murder of girlfriend’s ex-partner in ‘cruel’ attack

Man jailed for life over murder of girlfriend’s ex-partner in ‘cruel’ attack

Man jailed for life over murder of girlfriend’s ex-partner in ‘cruel’ attack

24 August 2020

Alex Fitzpatrick was knifed at least 17 times in the neck and chest by Robert Parkins in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.


Fashion designer’s message of joy unveiled on V&A Dundee

Fashion designer’s message of joy unveiled on V&A Dundee

Fashion designer’s message of joy unveiled on V&A Dundee

24 August 2020

The museum reopens on Thursday August 27.


BBC can carry Britain’s voice and values to the world, says outgoing chief

BBC can carry Britain’s voice and values to the world, says outgoing chief

BBC can carry Britain’s voice and values to the world, says outgoing chief

24 August 2020

Lord Tony Hall said the BBC will be a crucial asset to post-Brexit Britain.


Eurostar announces launch date for £40 London to Amsterdam rail service

Eurostar announces launch date for £40 London to Amsterdam rail service

Eurostar announces launch date for £40 London to Amsterdam rail service

24 August 2020

People returning to the UK from the Netherlands currently have to self-isolate for 14 days.


Latest Covid-19 rates in Oldham, Birmingham and other key areas

Latest Covid-19 rates in Oldham, Birmingham and other key areas

Latest Covid-19 rates in Oldham, Birmingham and other key areas

24 August 2020

Numbers are falling in most locations, though Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a rise.


Teachers more likely to get Covid on a coffee break – Harries

Teachers more likely to get Covid on a coffee break – Harries

Teachers more likely to get Covid on a coffee break – Harries

24 August 2020

England’s deputy chief medical officer said cases are more likely to come from staff to staff interactions.


Wetherspoon warns of annual loss as pandemic hits pub trade

Wetherspoon warns of annual loss as pandemic hits pub trade

Wetherspoon warns of annual loss as pandemic hits pub trade

24 August 2020

The pub chain told investors that like-for-like bar and food sales are down 16.9% for the 44 days to August 16.


Deputy chief medical officer calls for ‘fair distribution’ of a Covid-19 vaccine

Deputy chief medical officer calls for ‘fair distribution’ of a Covid-19 vaccine

Deputy chief medical officer calls for ‘fair distribution’ of a Covid-19 vaccine

24 August 2020

‘It is really important that everyone around the world has fair and safe access to vaccine development,’ said Dr Jenny Harries.


Fines ‘last resort’ to enforce return of pupils to schools, minister says

Fines ‘last resort’ to enforce return of pupils to schools, minister says

Fines ‘last resort’ to enforce return of pupils to schools, minister says

24 August 2020

There is a ‘moral imperative’ for children to return to classes, School Standards MInister Nick Gibb said.


Ireland’s housing minister calls for EU Trade Commissioner to quit

Ireland’s housing minister calls for EU Trade Commissioner to quit

Ireland’s housing minister calls for EU Trade Commissioner to quit

24 August 2020

Phil Hogan has been coming under increasing pressure after he attended a controversial golf event.


Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe fears second court case

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe fears second court case

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe fears second court case

24 August 2020

The mother-of-one is being held to try and force the UK to settle a decades-old money dispute with Iran, according to a BBC Panorama investigation.


Mike Ashley’s Frasers promises to save jobs after £37m deal for DW Sports assets

Mike Ashley’s Frasers promises to save jobs after £37m deal for DW Sports assets

Mike Ashley’s Frasers promises to save jobs after £37m deal for DW Sports assets

24 August 2020

Around 1,700 jobs were put on the line when DW entered administration.


Last surviving D-Day tank landing craft arrives in Southsea ahead of museum move

Last surviving D-Day tank landing craft arrives in Southsea ahead of museum move

Last surviving D-Day tank landing craft arrives in Southsea ahead of museum move

24 August 2020

Restoration of the vessel was overseen by the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) and Portsmouth City Council.


What the papers say – August 24

What the papers say – August 24

What the papers say – August 24

24 August 2020

An education plea from the Prime Minister leads many Monday front pages.


How does the Covid-19 vaccine work?

How does the Covid-19 vaccine work?

How does the Covid-19 vaccine work?

24 August 2020

Donald Trump’s administration is considering bypassing normal US regulatory standards, it is reported.


NHS trusts paid out £15 million in immigration skills charge, Labour says

NHS trusts paid out £15 million in immigration skills charge, Labour says

NHS trusts paid out £15 million in immigration skills charge, Labour says

23 August 2020

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust had paid the most – £2,007,000 since 2017 – of the trusts that responded.


Northern Ireland’s schools reopen for first time since March

Northern Ireland’s schools reopen for first time since March

Northern Ireland’s schools reopen for first time since March

23 August 2020

Strict social distancing between children may be relaxed if there are hygiene measures in place.


Johnson urges parents to send children back to school despite coronavirus

Johnson urges parents to send children back to school despite coronavirus

Johnson urges parents to send children back to school despite coronavirus

23 August 2020

His comments come after the UK’s chief medical officers issued a joint statement seeking to reassure parents that it was safe for children to return.


Leisure and entertainment venues reopen across Scotland

Leisure and entertainment venues reopen across Scotland

Leisure and entertainment venues reopen across Scotland

23 August 2020

The move comes as the Scottish Government set out further easing of lockdown restrictions.


Theresa May urges Government to consider redress for Primodos victims

Theresa May urges Government to consider redress for Primodos victims

Theresa May urges Government to consider redress for Primodos victims

23 August 2020

A review concluded last month that there had been ‘avoidable harm’ caused by Primodos and two other products – sodium valproate and vaginal mesh.


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