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Residents vent anger over days without power following Storm Malik

Residents vent anger over days without power following Storm Malik

Residents vent anger over days without power following Storm Malik

31 January 2022

On Monday, 45,500 customers remained without power, with about 40,000 of them in northern Scotland.


Guinness to open £73m microbrewery venue in London

Guinness to open £73m microbrewery venue in London

Guinness to open £73m microbrewery venue in London

31 January 2022

Diageo, the London-based drinks giant behind Guinness, said it will open the new venue at Old Brewer’s Yard in Covent Garden in Autumn 2023.


Pension savers ‘face four-year wait’ to see all pots together online

Pension savers ‘face four-year wait’ to see all pots together online

Pension savers ‘face four-year wait’ to see all pots together online

31 January 2022

Bigger pension schemes will be able to join the dashboard scheme from next year, and the smallest from 2026, under the plans.


Children at risk of deadly measles due to poor MMR jab uptake

Children at risk of deadly measles due to poor MMR jab uptake

Children at risk of deadly measles due to poor MMR jab uptake

31 January 2022

Measles is a highly infectious disease which can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis.


Man released following arrest in Texas synagogue siege investigation

Man released following arrest in Texas synagogue siege investigation

Man released following arrest in Texas synagogue siege investigation

31 January 2022

The man was one of two arrested in Manchester as part of the local investigation.


Care home residents celebrate lifting of visitor restrictions

Care home residents celebrate lifting of visitor restrictions

Care home residents celebrate lifting of visitor restrictions

31 January 2022

Previously, residents were only allowed three named visitors plus an essential caregiver.


Johnson to fly to Ukraine for crisis talks amid fears of Russian attack

Johnson to fly to Ukraine for crisis talks amid fears of Russian attack

Johnson to fly to Ukraine for crisis talks amid fears of Russian attack

31 January 2022

The Prime Minister will urge Vladimir Putin to ‘step back from the brink’ when they speak ahead of his visit to Kyiv.


EastEnders actor Leonard Fenton dies aged 95

EastEnders actor Leonard Fenton dies aged 95

EastEnders actor Leonard Fenton dies aged 95

31 January 2022

A statement from his family said he died on January 29.


No 10 to publish limited Sue Gray report – but does not commit to full version

No 10 to publish limited Sue Gray report – but does not commit to full version

No 10 to publish limited Sue Gray report – but does not commit to full version

31 January 2022

Downing Street confirmed the ‘update’ into her partygate inquiry will be published on Monday afternoon ahead of Boris Johnson facing MPs.


More than 45,000 homes without power after storms batter UK

More than 45,000 homes without power after storms batter UK

More than 45,000 homes without power after storms batter UK

31 January 2022

Storms Malik and Corrie affected Scotland and Northern England over the weekend.


Britannia and Mercure ranked UK’s worst hotel chains

Britannia and Mercure ranked UK’s worst hotel chains

Britannia and Mercure ranked UK’s worst hotel chains

31 January 2022

The firms were rated poorly for categories such as cleanliness, bathrooms and value for money.


6.1 million birds recorded so far in nationwide garden wildlife survey

6.1 million birds recorded so far in nationwide garden wildlife survey

6.1 million birds recorded so far in nationwide garden wildlife survey

31 January 2022

Some 340,000 people have submitted their results for the weekend’s Big Garden Birdwatch count.


Former primary school teacher denies punching and kicking horse

Former primary school teacher denies punching and kicking horse

Former primary school teacher denies punching and kicking horse

31 January 2022

Sarah Moulds indicated not guilty pleas to two animal cruelty charges at Boston Magistrates’ Court on Monday.


Terrorist who plotted to kidnap and murder soldier denied parole

Terrorist who plotted to kidnap and murder soldier denied parole

Terrorist who plotted to kidnap and murder soldier denied parole

31 January 2022

Parviz Khan was handed a life sentence, with a minimum of 14 years, at Leicester Crown Court in February 2008.


Living costs surge ‘could be hitting retirement plans of over-55s’

Living costs surge ‘could be hitting retirement plans of over-55s’

Living costs surge ‘could be hitting retirement plans of over-55s’

31 January 2022

Confidence about retirement prospects has increased among ‘mass affluent’ consumers over the past year, bucking the general trend, according to LV=.


Sue Gray hands Boris Johnson a version of her partygate inquiry

Sue Gray hands Boris Johnson a version of her partygate inquiry

Sue Gray hands Boris Johnson a version of her partygate inquiry

31 January 2022

A carefully worded statement said the senior civil servant has provided an ‘update’ to the Prime Minister.


Biggest ever thank you party set for Queen’s Jubilee weekend

Biggest ever thank you party set for Queen’s Jubilee weekend

Biggest ever thank you party set for Queen’s Jubilee weekend

31 January 2022

Celebrities Ross Kemp, Gary Lineker and Lorraine Kelly have been promoting Thank You Day on Sunday June 5.


Cypriot supreme court overturns UK woman’s rape lie conviction

Cypriot supreme court overturns UK woman’s rape lie conviction

Cypriot supreme court overturns UK woman’s rape lie conviction

31 January 2022

The 21-year-old was given a suspended four-month jail term in 2020 after she told police she was attacked by up to 12 Israeli tourists.


‘Sleek’ grey strengthens position as UK’s favourite new car colour

‘Sleek’ grey strengthens position as UK’s favourite new car colour

‘Sleek’ grey strengthens position as UK’s favourite new car colour

31 January 2022

Grey accounted for 24.8% of all new cars registered last year, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.


Chancellor looking at how to ‘abate energy costs’, says PM

Chancellor looking at how to ‘abate energy costs’, says PM

Chancellor looking at how to ‘abate energy costs’, says PM

31 January 2022

The energy price cap is due to rise in the spring, possibly increasing bills by 50%.


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