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Take Covid-19 seriously again or face a bumpy ride, says senior health official

Take Covid-19 seriously again or face a bumpy ride, says senior health official

Take Covid-19 seriously again or face a bumpy ride, says senior health official

07 September 2020

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the rising number of cases was of great concern.


What is the ‘islands policy’ and how will this affect travellers?

What is the ‘islands policy’ and how will this affect travellers?

What is the ‘islands policy’ and how will this affect travellers?

07 September 2020

The Transport Secretary said tourist islands can now be individually added to or removed from the quarantine-free list.


UK calls for ‘more realism’ from Brussels ahead of crunch round of negotiations

UK calls for ‘more realism’ from Brussels ahead of crunch round of negotiations

UK calls for ‘more realism’ from Brussels ahead of crunch round of negotiations

07 September 2020

The warning came from Lord Frost.


Local lockdown to be enforced in Caerphilly area after rise in Covid cases

Local lockdown to be enforced in Caerphilly area after rise in Covid cases

Local lockdown to be enforced in Caerphilly area after rise in Covid cases

07 September 2020

Everyone aged over 11 will be required to wear face coverings in shops – marking the first time this will be mandatory in Wales.


Former Art Attack presenter denies he is Banksy

Former Art Attack presenter denies he is Banksy

Former Art Attack presenter denies he is Banksy

07 September 2020

A statement appeared on artist Neil Buchanan’s website after a social media rumour did the rounds.


Police chief attacks ‘ill-informed’ critics after knifeman response delay claim

Police chief attacks ‘ill-informed’ critics after knifeman response delay claim

Police chief attacks ‘ill-informed’ critics after knifeman response delay claim

07 September 2020

It comes as the man killed in the Birmingham knife attacks was named as 23-year-old Jacob Billington.


Concern following dip in prostate cancer referrals

Concern following dip in prostate cancer referrals

Concern following dip in prostate cancer referrals

07 September 2020

Experts have raised concerns that the number of patients being referred for help has dipped during lockdown.


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

07 September 2020

The rate has jumped in nearly all the major cities in northern England.


Teenager in critical condition after shooting in Kesgrave

Teenager in critical condition after shooting in Kesgrave

Teenager in critical condition after shooting in Kesgrave

07 September 2020

Another teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.


Extinction Rebellion action prompts further review of police powers

Extinction Rebellion action prompts further review of police powers

Extinction Rebellion action prompts further review of police powers

07 September 2020

A minister accused the group of seeking to impose an extremist world view.


Aircraft carrier postpones sailing after crew members test positive for virus

Aircraft carrier postpones sailing after crew members test positive for virus

Aircraft carrier postpones sailing after crew members test positive for virus

07 September 2020

HMS Queen Elizabeth had been due to leave Portsmouth on Monday.


Children may show different Covid symptoms, says expert

Children may show different Covid symptoms, says expert

Children may show different Covid symptoms, says expert

07 September 2020

Professor Tim Spector, who is leading the Covid Symptom Study app research said fatigue, headache and fever could be signs of disease among children.


Two charged after mass house party in Midlothian

Two charged after mass house party in Midlothian

Two charged after mass house party in Midlothian

07 September 2020

About 300 people gathered at the rental property in Gorebridge last month.


We must not stigmatise children who test positive for Covid-19 – WHO

We must not stigmatise children who test positive for Covid-19 – WHO

We must not stigmatise children who test positive for Covid-19 – WHO

07 September 2020

A number of schools across the UK have been hit with coronavirus cases since children returned to class.


Man who tried to raise alarm about Manchester bomber ‘fobbed off’ inquiry told

Man who tried to raise alarm about Manchester bomber ‘fobbed off’ inquiry told

Man who tried to raise alarm about Manchester bomber ‘fobbed off’ inquiry told

07 September 2020

A minute’s silence was held after the names of the dead were read out as the inquiry, expected to last into next spring, began.


Julian Assange facing fresh allegations as he fights bid to extradite him

Julian Assange facing fresh allegations as he fights bid to extradite him

Julian Assange facing fresh allegations as he fights bid to extradite him

07 September 2020

The WikiLeaks founder failed in an attempt to exclude the new claims in an indictment containing 18 charges.


Harry pays £2.4 million Frogmore Cottage bill thanks to Netflix deal

Harry pays £2.4 million Frogmore Cottage bill thanks to Netflix deal

Harry pays £2.4 million Frogmore Cottage bill thanks to Netflix deal

07 September 2020

Taxpayers’ money was spent on renovating the Sussexes’ family home in the UK.


Concern over care for those with ‘long Covid’

Concern over care for those with ‘long Covid’

Concern over care for those with ‘long Covid’

07 September 2020

Up to 60,000 people have reported having symptoms for more than three months.


Russian ambassador to the UK summoned to Foreign Office over Navalny poisoning

Russian ambassador to the UK summoned to Foreign Office over Navalny poisoning

Russian ambassador to the UK summoned to Foreign Office over Navalny poisoning

07 September 2020

The Kremlin critic has been taken out of a medically induced coma.


Investigation ordered after fourth death linked to hospital hit by Covid-19

Investigation ordered after fourth death linked to hospital hit by Covid-19

Investigation ordered after fourth death linked to hospital hit by Covid-19

07 September 2020

Craigavon Area Hospital has been dealing with three separate outbreaks.


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