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Tributes paid as girl, five, dies after Strep A case reported at Belfast school

Tributes paid as girl, five, dies after Strep A case reported at Belfast school

Tributes paid as girl, five, dies after Strep A case reported at Belfast school

06 December 2022

Eight children in Great Britain have died with a form of Strep A.


Harry’s libel claim against Mail on Sunday paused for settlement discussions

Harry’s libel claim against Mail on Sunday paused for settlement discussions

Harry’s libel claim against Mail on Sunday paused for settlement discussions

06 December 2022

Harry is suing Associated Newspapers Limited over an article about his separate case against the Home Office regarding UK security arrangements.


Will the new rail strike wreck the Christmas getaway?

Will the new rail strike wreck the Christmas getaway?

Will the new rail strike wreck the Christmas getaway?

06 December 2022

Train services on Christmas Eve are usually packed with people making journeys to spend the festive period with friends and family.


Camilla: Stories of domestic abuse from survivors still haunt me

Camilla: Stories of domestic abuse from survivors still haunt me

Camilla: Stories of domestic abuse from survivors still haunt me

06 December 2022

The Queen Consort said the best part of her work is being ‘under the radar’ with survivors that have ‘escaped abuse and rebuilt their lives’.


Strep A being considered as factor in four-year-old Irish child’s death

Strep A being considered as factor in four-year-old Irish child’s death

Strep A being considered as factor in four-year-old Irish child’s death

06 December 2022

The child who died was from the north east of the country, Dr Eamonn O’Moore of the HSE said.


First 24-hour rape helpline launched in England and Wales

First 24-hour rape helpline launched in England and Wales

First 24-hour rape helpline launched in England and Wales

06 December 2022

The Government hopes the move will help bring more perpetrators to justice.


Woman accused of lying about grooming gang says she loved alleged trafficker

Woman accused of lying about grooming gang says she loved alleged trafficker

Woman accused of lying about grooming gang says she loved alleged trafficker

06 December 2022

Eleanor Williams said she went on to work for Mr Ramzan in his restaurant and he became her “boyfriend”


MP calls for right to request more predictable terms and conditions of work

MP calls for right to request more predictable terms and conditions of work

MP calls for right to request more predictable terms and conditions of work

06 December 2022

Steven Bonnar told the Commons that workers’ rights are ‘not a priority for this or indeed any Westminster government’.


‘My door is open’, Health Secretary tells striking nurses

‘My door is open’, Health Secretary tells striking nurses

‘My door is open’, Health Secretary tells striking nurses

06 December 2022

Steve Barclay made the claim as he faced suggestions from Labour he was “using nurses as a scapegoat to avoid blame” for the difficult winter ahead.


Budget and own-brand ranges worst hit by raging supermarket inflation – Which?

Budget and own-brand ranges worst hit by raging supermarket inflation – Which?

Budget and own-brand ranges worst hit by raging supermarket inflation – Which?

06 December 2022

Which? found that own-brand and budget ranges have gone up by as much as 18% compared to around 13% for premium ranges and 12% for branded items.


Fewer people speaking Welsh than 10 years ago, Census reveals

Fewer people speaking Welsh than 10 years ago, Census reveals

Fewer people speaking Welsh than 10 years ago, Census reveals

06 December 2022

In 2021 an estimated 538,000 people in Wales aged three years and over (17.8%) reported being able to speak Welsh – down from 562,000 in 2011.


Pioneering heroin scheme ends despite proving its worth, says boss

Pioneering heroin scheme ends despite proving its worth, says boss

Pioneering heroin scheme ends despite proving its worth, says boss

06 December 2022

A small number of addicts in Middlesbrough were given medical-grade heroin in a scheme to save lives and cut crime, but funding has ended.


Reality TV star goes on trial accused of sharing secretly recorded sex tape

Reality TV star goes on trial accused of sharing secretly recorded sex tape

Reality TV star goes on trial accused of sharing secretly recorded sex tape

06 December 2022

Stephen Bear denies voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films.


Campaign begins fight in High Court over ‘failure’ to implement Grenfell inquiry

Campaign begins fight in High Court over ‘failure’ to implement Grenfell inquiry

Campaign begins fight in High Court over ‘failure’ to implement Grenfell inquiry

06 December 2022

The case concerns recommendations that were made relating to people living in high-rise flats who have disabilities.


Tips on staying warm inside during the cold snap

Tips on staying warm inside during the cold snap

Tips on staying warm inside during the cold snap

06 December 2022

Temperatures may drop down to around minus 10C in some parts of the country this week.


Sunak says Government must ‘go further’ in tackling crime

Sunak says Government must ‘go further’ in tackling crime

Sunak says Government must ‘go further’ in tackling crime

06 December 2022

Progress on reducing crime was discussed at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting – but widespread industrial action was not.


First British Sign Language channel launches on ITVX, broadcaster says

First British Sign Language channel launches on ITVX, broadcaster says

First British Sign Language channel launches on ITVX, broadcaster says

06 December 2022

The channel for deaf users will have shows like Emmerdale and Coronation Street omnibus episodes, Cilla, Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow and Vera.


Icy conditions to hit UK and will linger until weekend, forecasters say

Icy conditions to hit UK and will linger until weekend, forecasters say

Icy conditions to hit UK and will linger until weekend, forecasters say

06 December 2022

A yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office for Wales, Northern Ireland and England’s east coast.


Proportion of UK adults who smoke cigarettes, by local area

Proportion of UK adults who smoke cigarettes, by local area

Proportion of UK adults who smoke cigarettes, by local area

06 December 2022

There are 14 local areas where at least one in five adults are current smokers.


Tips for keeping warm as the ‘wintry spell’ begins

Tips for keeping warm as the ‘wintry spell’ begins

Tips for keeping warm as the ‘wintry spell’ begins

06 December 2022

Forecasters say frost will hit some areas from Tuesday evening.


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