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TikTok working to remove suicide video clips

TikTok working to remove suicide video clips

TikTok working to remove suicide video clips

08 September 2020

The video-sharing app has said it will ban users that repeatedly try to share the footage on its platform.


Watchdog to probe police chief’s actions over WhatsApp use as PCC resigns

Watchdog to probe police chief’s actions over WhatsApp use as PCC resigns

Watchdog to probe police chief’s actions over WhatsApp use as PCC resigns

08 September 2020

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said Cleveland Police Chief Constable Richard Lewis had referred himself to the watchdog.


Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to face another trial on Sunday, MP says

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to face another trial on Sunday, MP says

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to face another trial on Sunday, MP says

08 September 2020

Tulip Siddiq said she had spoken with Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe following reports she was facing a new charge.


Lewis tells MPs UK’s proposals over EU agreement could ‘break international law’

Lewis tells MPs UK’s proposals over EU agreement could ‘break international law’

Lewis tells MPs UK’s proposals over EU agreement could ‘break international law’

08 September 2020

The NI Secretary said there were ‘clear precedents’ for countries which need to consider their international obligations.


Andrew Lloyd Webber warns MPs: The arts are at the point of no return

Andrew Lloyd Webber warns MPs: The arts are at the point of no return

Andrew Lloyd Webber warns MPs: The arts are at the point of no return

08 September 2020

He told a select committee that ‘we really can’t go on much more’.


‘We’re working great together’ – Donald Trump thanks Boris Johnson for support

‘We’re working great together’ – Donald Trump thanks Boris Johnson for support

‘We’re working great together’ – Donald Trump thanks Boris Johnson for support

08 September 2020

The Telegraph reported Mr Johnson had said the president was living up to his campaign slogan to ‘make America great again’.


Manchester Arena victim given chest compressions more than an hour after blast

Manchester Arena victim given chest compressions more than an hour after blast

Manchester Arena victim given chest compressions more than an hour after blast

08 September 2020

John Atkinson’s treatment was highlighted as the response of the emergency services came under the spotlight on the second day of the inquiry.


Local UK coronavirus restrictions: Where are they and what are they?

Local UK coronavirus restrictions: Where are they and what are they?

Local UK coronavirus restrictions: Where are they and what are they?

08 September 2020

A look at the measures imposed around the UK.


NI must be a full participant in future UK trade deals – Dodds

NI must be a full participant in future UK trade deals – Dodds

NI must be a full participant in future UK trade deals – Dodds

08 September 2020

The Stormont minister will not bring a legislative consent motion on the Government’s Trade Bill before the Assembly until uncertainty is addressed.


Coronavirus deaths in Scotland at two-month high with three fatalities

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland at two-month high with three fatalities

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland at two-month high with three fatalities

08 September 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced 176 positive cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours.


Pound hit as no-deal Brexit fears ramp up

Pound hit as no-deal Brexit fears ramp up

Pound hit as no-deal Brexit fears ramp up

08 September 2020

Sterling fell 1.6% to just over 1.30 US dollars, hitting the lowest level for nearly a month.


Cleveland’s police and crime commissioner resigns amid WhatsApp inquiry

Cleveland’s police and crime commissioner resigns amid WhatsApp inquiry

Cleveland’s police and crime commissioner resigns amid WhatsApp inquiry

08 September 2020

Barry Coppinger has stood down, blaming his ill-health and an investigation into deleted messages.


Commander of helicopter in fatal crash ‘well and truly responsible for safety’

Commander of helicopter in fatal crash ‘well and truly responsible for safety’

Commander of helicopter in fatal crash ‘well and truly responsible for safety’

08 September 2020

Stephen Fincken has given evidence at a fatal accident inquiry into a ditching off Shetland in 2013.


Insomnia ‘new risk factor linked to type 2 diabetes’

Insomnia ‘new risk factor linked to type 2 diabetes’

Insomnia ‘new risk factor linked to type 2 diabetes’

08 September 2020

New research identifies 19 risk factors thought to increase the risk of developing the condition.


Teachers and pupils missing classes due to lack of Covid-19 tests

Teachers and pupils missing classes due to lack of Covid-19 tests

Teachers and pupils missing classes due to lack of Covid-19 tests

08 September 2020

One teacher said the testing system ‘is not fit for purpose and is preventing me from doing my job’.


Assange warned over outbursts from dock as extradition hearing continues

Assange warned over outbursts from dock as extradition hearing continues

Assange warned over outbursts from dock as extradition hearing continues

08 September 2020

Charges against him include plotting to hack computers and conspiring to obtain and disclose national defence information.


Three former G4S Care and Justice Services executives charged with fraud

Three former G4S Care and Justice Services executives charged with fraud

Three former G4S Care and Justice Services executives charged with fraud

08 September 2020

They appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.


Freeing killer of woman whose body was never found ‘slap in the face’ for family

Freeing killer of woman whose body was never found ‘slap in the face’ for family

Freeing killer of woman whose body was never found ‘slap in the face’ for family

08 September 2020

Russell Causley is to be released from jail despite his ‘heartless’ refusal to reveal the whereabouts of Carole Packman’s remains.


Matt Hancock calls for more technology and data use in the NHS

Matt Hancock calls for more technology and data use in the NHS

Matt Hancock calls for more technology and data use in the NHS

08 September 2020

The Health Secretary said more innovation and a culture change in how data is used in healthcare would help save lives.


Tributes paid to university graduate killed in Birmingham stabbings

Tributes paid to university graduate killed in Birmingham stabbings

Tributes paid to university graduate killed in Birmingham stabbings

08 September 2020

Colleagues praised Jacob Billington’s ‘warmth and enthusiasm’.


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