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Twins in court accused of murdering grandfather who disappeared on charity cycle

Twins in court accused of murdering grandfather who disappeared on charity cycle

Twins in court accused of murdering grandfather who disappeared on charity cycle

02 December 2021

Alexander and Robert McKellar, 29, are accused of murdering Anthony Parsons.


Booster vaccines may offer good protection against Omicron, experts say

Booster vaccines may offer good protection against Omicron, experts say

Booster vaccines may offer good protection against Omicron, experts say

02 December 2021

Scientists think that T cell immunity may play a significant role in fending off the variant.


DUP leader to speak to colleagues over public health messaging

DUP leader to speak to colleagues over public health messaging

DUP leader to speak to colleagues over public health messaging

02 December 2021

The party has been accused of sending mixed messages after three MPs voted in the House of Commons against new restrictions in England.


Mail on Sunday publisher considering Supreme Court appeal over Meghan letter

Mail on Sunday publisher considering Supreme Court appeal over Meghan letter

Mail on Sunday publisher considering Supreme Court appeal over Meghan letter

02 December 2021

Meghan, 40, sued Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over five articles that reproduced parts of a “personal and private” letter to her father.


Call for people to eat ‘less and better meat’ from UK to tackle climate crisis

Call for people to eat ‘less and better meat’ from UK to tackle climate crisis

Call for people to eat ‘less and better meat’ from UK to tackle climate crisis

02 December 2021

Lord Deben said British farmers producing low-carbon meat should not be undermined by trade deals with countries with a higher environmental footprint


Most ‘in-demand’ seaside towns for house hunters in 2021 revealed

Most ‘in-demand’ seaside towns for house hunters in 2021 revealed

Most ‘in-demand’ seaside towns for house hunters in 2021 revealed

02 December 2021

Rightmove compared trends to find the coastal locations where buyer interest and asking prices have increased.


Residents against Tyrone gold mine take protest to London

Residents against Tyrone gold mine take protest to London

Residents against Tyrone gold mine take protest to London

02 December 2021

Opposition to the mine in the Sperrin Mountains, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is focused on environmental concerns.


Black Friday fails to boost footfall

Black Friday fails to boost footfall

Black Friday fails to boost footfall

02 December 2021

Total UK footfall fell by 15.7% in November on the same month in 2019 as the harsh weather deterred some customers from shopping in stores.


Younger pupils remain ‘three months behind in reading’ amid pandemic – study

Younger pupils remain ‘three months behind in reading’ amid pandemic – study

Younger pupils remain ‘three months behind in reading’ amid pandemic – study

02 December 2021

The research suggests the first ‘encouraging signs of recovery’ are being seen in maths attainment in primary schools.


Human embryo models research may pave the way for improved IVF rates – study

Human embryo models research may pave the way for improved IVF rates – study

Human embryo models research may pave the way for improved IVF rates – study

02 December 2021

The research could also lead to the development of therapeutics for infertility or non-hormonal contraceptives.


Anger, emotional upset and heavy physical exertion identified as stroke triggers

Anger, emotional upset and heavy physical exertion identified as stroke triggers

Anger, emotional upset and heavy physical exertion identified as stroke triggers

02 December 2021

The largest research project of its kind has been co-led by National University of Ireland Galway.


Christmas party numbers should not be limited, says No 10

Christmas party numbers should not be limited, says No 10

Christmas party numbers should not be limited, says No 10

02 December 2021

Business minister George Freeman had suggested festive gatherings could depend on how many are attending.


Covid loans worth £28bn ‘paid out before basic anti-fraud measures started’

Covid loans worth £28bn ‘paid out before basic anti-fraud measures started’

Covid loans worth £28bn ‘paid out before basic anti-fraud measures started’

02 December 2021

Billions of pounds might have been lost to fraudsters who fooled the Government’s bounce back loan scheme.


Grayson and Philippa Perry unveil new Art Club exhibition

Grayson and Philippa Perry unveil new Art Club exhibition

Grayson and Philippa Perry unveil new Art Club exhibition

02 December 2021

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery will be displaying works from season two of the Channel 4 series Grayson’s Art Club for the next year.


Duchess of Cornwall attends war memorial rededication service

Duchess of Cornwall attends war memorial rededication service

Duchess of Cornwall attends war memorial rededication service

02 December 2021

The Seend War Memorial was unveiled in February 1921 to commemorate the 25 soldiers from the parish who died during the First World War.


US steel tariffs link to Northern Ireland Protocol a ‘false narrative’ – Government

US steel tariffs link to Northern Ireland Protocol a ‘false narrative’ – Government

US steel tariffs link to Northern Ireland Protocol a ‘false narrative’ – Government

02 December 2021

A minister described the claims as a ‘false narrative’.


Homophobia issue ruled out in Stephen Port victims’ inquests

Homophobia issue ruled out in Stephen Port victims’ inquests

Homophobia issue ruled out in Stephen Port victims’ inquests

02 December 2021

Port, 46, was jailed for murdering four young gay men over 16 months.


British veteran’s virtual learning tool helps to educate girls in Afghanistan

British veteran’s virtual learning tool helps to educate girls in Afghanistan

British veteran’s virtual learning tool helps to educate girls in Afghanistan

02 December 2021

Afghan Buddy Box originally started off as a cardboard box and then became a virtual, cloud-based learning tool.


Wishart: Sleazy cesspit of Westminster is fuelling desire for independence

Wishart: Sleazy cesspit of Westminster is fuelling desire for independence

Wishart: Sleazy cesspit of Westminster is fuelling desire for independence

02 December 2021

The SNP MP highlighted a recent poll showing majority support for Scotland to leave the UK.


Government misses secondary school teacher training target

Government misses secondary school teacher training target

Government misses secondary school teacher training target

02 December 2021

Fewer than a quarter of the physics teachers needed were recruited this year, new figures show.


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