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More than 50 universities across UK have Covid-19 cases – analysis

More than 50 universities across UK have Covid-19 cases – analysis

More than 50 universities across UK have Covid-19 cases – analysis

02 October 2020

Northumbria University has said 770 students have tested positive for coronavirus and they are all now self-isolating.


Properties raided in operation to target UK-wide illegal streaming service

Properties raided in operation to target UK-wide illegal streaming service

Properties raided in operation to target UK-wide illegal streaming service

02 October 2020

It is believed the services had tens of thousands of illegal subscribers.


Douglas Ross tells Tories: End defeatism over the union and we can stop SNP

Douglas Ross tells Tories: End defeatism over the union and we can stop SNP

Douglas Ross tells Tories: End defeatism over the union and we can stop SNP

02 October 2020

The Scottish Conservative leader will address a fringe event at the UK party conference.


Z-Cars actor Frank Windsor dies aged 92

Z-Cars actor Frank Windsor dies aged 92

Z-Cars actor Frank Windsor dies aged 92

02 October 2020

He appeared in the BBC police drama in the 60s.


TikTok users educate followers on black British figures for Black History Month

TikTok users educate followers on black British figures for Black History Month

TikTok users educate followers on black British figures for Black History Month

02 October 2020

Figures including Septimus Severus, Mary Seacole, and Queen Charlotte have been discussed on TikTok.


Tower Hamlets residents advised to avoid visiting other households

Tower Hamlets residents advised to avoid visiting other households

Tower Hamlets residents advised to avoid visiting other households

02 October 2020

Tower Hamlets’ rate for the seven days to September 28 was 44.0 cases per 100,000 people, up from 38.5 the previous week.


Middlesbrough mayor says people will obey new rules

Middlesbrough mayor says people will obey new rules

Middlesbrough mayor says people will obey new rules

02 October 2020

Andy Preston was furious about the new measures, which come into force at midnight, because they went further than he wanted.


Timeline of events surrounding Margaret Ferrier’s positive coronavirus test

Timeline of events surrounding Margaret Ferrier’s positive coronavirus test

Timeline of events surrounding Margaret Ferrier’s positive coronavirus test

02 October 2020

The MP breached regulations by travelling to the Commons and back from Scotland.


Donald Trump showing ‘mild symptoms’ of Covid-19 after positive test

Donald Trump showing ‘mild symptoms’ of Covid-19 after positive test

Donald Trump showing ‘mild symptoms’ of Covid-19 after positive test

02 October 2020

Mr Trump and first lady Melania have both tested positive for Covid-19.


Boris Johnson reluctant to recognise Welsh border, First Minister says

Boris Johnson reluctant to recognise Welsh border, First Minister says

Boris Johnson reluctant to recognise Welsh border, First Minister says

02 October 2020

Mark Drakeford has criticised Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic.


Andrew Marr: The Queen’s death will affect the country deeply

Andrew Marr: The Queen’s death will affect the country deeply

Andrew Marr: The Queen’s death will affect the country deeply

02 October 2020

The broadcaster was speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival to promote his new book, Elizabethans.


EU chief calls for trade talks with UK to ‘intensify’

EU chief calls for trade talks with UK to ‘intensify’

EU chief calls for trade talks with UK to ‘intensify’

02 October 2020

Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen are to ‘take stock’ of progress on a post-Brexit free trade deal.


Sturgeon defends SNP handling of Margaret Ferrier’s rule-breaking

Sturgeon defends SNP handling of Margaret Ferrier’s rule-breaking

Sturgeon defends SNP handling of Margaret Ferrier’s rule-breaking

02 October 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the party acted ‘appropriately’ and quickly in dealing with the MP over her breach of coronavirus rules.


Significant moments captured in Royal Navy photo competition

Significant moments captured in Royal Navy photo competition

Significant moments captured in Royal Navy photo competition

02 October 2020

The photographers have been recognised for their imagery in the Peregrine Trophy.


Who are the Blackburn billionaire brothers returning Asda to British hands?

Who are the Blackburn billionaire brothers returning Asda to British hands?

Who are the Blackburn billionaire brothers returning Asda to British hands?

02 October 2020

Mohsin and Zuber Issa have grown EG Group to almost 6,000 forecourts from just one petrol station in 2001.


Businessman died attempting Porsche speed record at airfield

Businessman died attempting Porsche speed record at airfield

Businessman died attempting Porsche speed record at airfield

02 October 2020

Zef Eisenberg’s vehicle went out of control at the end of a high speed run, Motorsport UK said.


Road safety review commissioned around US bases following Harry Dunn death

Road safety review commissioned around US bases following Harry Dunn death

Road safety review commissioned around US bases following Harry Dunn death

02 October 2020

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told the Dunn family all 10 US Visiting Forces bases would be subject to inspections.


Donald Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis ‘throws wrench’ into campaign, expert says

Donald Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis ‘throws wrench’ into campaign, expert says

Donald Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis ‘throws wrench’ into campaign, expert says

02 October 2020

A lecturer on US politics has claimed Mr Trump’s diagnosis may not have surprised some people.


Man banned from keeping animals after training his dogs to fight

Man banned from keeping animals after training his dogs to fight

Man banned from keeping animals after training his dogs to fight

02 October 2020

Martin Davidson, 24, forced his dogs to fight and kill wild animals.


Parts of UK hit by gale-force winds and heavy rain as Storm Alex arrives

Parts of UK hit by gale-force winds and heavy rain as Storm Alex arrives

Parts of UK hit by gale-force winds and heavy rain as Storm Alex arrives

02 October 2020

Winds of up to 61mph battered the South West of the country, with a wet weekend to follow.


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