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Covid restrictions eased as number of patients in hospital hits new record high

Covid restrictions eased as number of patients in hospital hits new record high

Covid restrictions eased as number of patients in hospital hits new record high

21 March 2022

The figures come as most of the remaining Covid rules in Scotland are scrapped.


Primary school’s shock as teacher is charged with murdering man found in garden

Primary school’s shock as teacher is charged with murdering man found in garden

Primary school’s shock as teacher is charged with murdering man found in garden

21 March 2022

Fiona Beal appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Monday after being formally accused of killing Nicholas Billingham.


‘Warped, twisted and violent’ terrorist assassinated veteran MP, court told

‘Warped, twisted and violent’ terrorist assassinated veteran MP, court told

‘Warped, twisted and violent’ terrorist assassinated veteran MP, court told

21 March 2022

Sir David Amess suffered more than 20 stab injuries when he was killed in October.


Noma Dumezweni to return to London stage in A Doll’s House, Part 2

Noma Dumezweni to return to London stage in A Doll’s House, Part 2

Noma Dumezweni to return to London stage in A Doll’s House, Part 2

21 March 2022

It will be her first play in the capital since her award-winning turn in Harry Potter And The Cursed Child.


P&O must change course or reputation will take ‘massive hit’, minister warns

P&O must change course or reputation will take ‘massive hit’, minister warns

P&O must change course or reputation will take ‘massive hit’, minister warns

21 March 2022

Stormont economy minister Gordon Lyons updated the Assembly following the sacking of 800 staff by the ferry company.


Care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with concert featuring £3.5m violin

Care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with concert featuring £3.5m violin

Care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with concert featuring £3.5m violin

21 March 2022

Beata Hulsen enjoyed a concert delivered by Andrew Bernardi, who played a 300-year-old violin to mark the occasion.


Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says family looking ahead to ‘new chapter’

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says family looking ahead to ‘new chapter’

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says family looking ahead to ‘new chapter’

21 March 2022

Richard Ratcliffe said the journey back to normality will involve ‘baby steps’.


Prescriptions of anti-anxiety medication have risen sharply – study

Prescriptions of anti-anxiety medication have risen sharply – study

Prescriptions of anti-anxiety medication have risen sharply – study

21 March 2022

Researchers examined prescribing data from 176 GP surgeries in the UK.


Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: ‘Precious’ reunion should have happened six years ago

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: ‘Precious’ reunion should have happened six years ago

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: ‘Precious’ reunion should have happened six years ago

21 March 2022

The 43-year-old British-Iranian mother landed back in Britain on Thursday.


Man said ‘sorry’ before stabbing veteran MP Sir David Amess to death, court told

Man said ‘sorry’ before stabbing veteran MP Sir David Amess to death, court told

Man said ‘sorry’ before stabbing veteran MP Sir David Amess to death, court told

21 March 2022

Details of the final moments of Sir David’s life were heard by jurors at the Old Bailey on Monday afternoon.


Taxpayer-backed OneWeb to resume satellite launches after SpaceX deal

Taxpayer-backed OneWeb to resume satellite launches after SpaceX deal

Taxpayer-backed OneWeb to resume satellite launches after SpaceX deal

21 March 2022

OneWeb’s plans to use a launch site overseen by Russia’s space agency were abandoned following the invasion of Ukraine.


Stars pay tribute to Dame Vera Lynn during Westminster thanksgiving service

Stars pay tribute to Dame Vera Lynn during Westminster thanksgiving service

Stars pay tribute to Dame Vera Lynn during Westminster thanksgiving service

21 March 2022

The wartime singer had a highly successful career spanning more than 90 years.


Student accommodation to be opened for Ukrainian refugees

Student accommodation to be opened for Ukrainian refugees

Student accommodation to be opened for Ukrainian refugees

21 March 2022

Irish colleges and universities will make student beds available to refugees when they fall vacant at the end of the term.


Boy found dead in river had internal injuries ‘consistent with child abuse’

Boy found dead in river had internal injuries ‘consistent with child abuse’

Boy found dead in river had internal injuries ‘consistent with child abuse’

21 March 2022

Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, was found dead in the River Ogmore in Bridgend last year, Cardiff Crown Court heard.


Boris Becker on trial accused of failing to hand over trophies to settle debts

Boris Becker on trial accused of failing to hand over trophies to settle debts

Boris Becker on trial accused of failing to hand over trophies to settle debts

21 March 2022

A jury at Southwark Crown Court was told to ignore the six-time Grand Slam tennis champion’s celebrity status.


Sadiq Khan’s fears as future TfL contracts supporting factory jobs ‘at risk’

Sadiq Khan’s fears as future TfL contracts supporting factory jobs ‘at risk’

Sadiq Khan’s fears as future TfL contracts supporting factory jobs ‘at risk’

21 March 2022

London’s mayor visited the Siemens Mobility facility in Goole, East Yorkshire, where half the 94 new Piccadilly line Tube trains are due to be built.


Motorists paying ‘ethnicity penalty’ for car insurance, says Citizens Advice

Motorists paying ‘ethnicity penalty’ for car insurance, says Citizens Advice

Motorists paying ‘ethnicity penalty’ for car insurance, says Citizens Advice

21 March 2022

People from ethnic minority backgrounds face paying hundreds of pounds more a year than white people typically, analysis by the charity suggests.


27% of students had no in-person teaching during first week in March – study

27% of students had no in-person teaching during first week in March – study

27% of students had no in-person teaching during first week in March – study

21 March 2022

Figures also show student mental health has become significantly worse since November 2021.


‘Warped, twisted and violent’ terrorist assassinated veteran MP, court told

‘Warped, twisted and violent’ terrorist assassinated veteran MP, court told

‘Warped, twisted and violent’ terrorist assassinated veteran MP, court told

21 March 2022

Ali Harbi Ali is on trial for murdering Sir David Amess in Essex last October.


Starmer calls for Wales ‘smacking ban’ to be extended across whole of UK

Starmer calls for Wales ‘smacking ban’ to be extended across whole of UK

Starmer calls for Wales ‘smacking ban’ to be extended across whole of UK

21 March 2022

The Labour leader said the Welsh Government had taken the lead to protect children.


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