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Andrew Lloyd Webber announces reopening of theatres in early summer

Andrew Lloyd Webber announces reopening of theatres in early summer

Andrew Lloyd Webber announces reopening of theatres in early summer

05 December 2020

The venues have been closed due to the pandemic.


Starmer self-isolates after staff member tests positive for Covid

Starmer self-isolates after staff member tests positive for Covid

Starmer self-isolates after staff member tests positive for Covid

05 December 2020

The Labour leader is not showing symptoms of the disease but will work from home in line with Government guidance.


First pictures released of specialist Covid-19 vaccine freezers in the UK

First pictures released of specialist Covid-19 vaccine freezers in the UK

First pictures released of specialist Covid-19 vaccine freezers in the UK

05 December 2020

The images were issued by Public Health England and were taken at a secure location.


Royal Navy shadows nine Russian warships around the UK

Royal Navy shadows nine Russian warships around the UK

Royal Navy shadows nine Russian warships around the UK

05 December 2020

First Sea Lord Admiral Tony Radakin said the naval presence helped to protect the country.


New £12m fund announced for community forest projects

New £12m fund announced for community forest projects

New £12m fund announced for community forest projects

05 December 2020

The money will support 10 projects in England to help meet the UK’s target of planting 30,000 hectares of new trees per year by 2025.


Space-mad boy surprised by astronaut Chris Hadfield on Late Late Show

Space-mad boy surprised by astronaut Chris Hadfield on Late Late Show

Space-mad boy surprised by astronaut Chris Hadfield on Late Late Show

05 December 2020

Six-year-old Adam King has been a huge hit on Irish television, and was delighted when his hero dropped in to say hello.


Three people taken to hospital after house explosion

Three people taken to hospital after house explosion

Three people taken to hospital after house explosion

05 December 2020

Fire crews have attended the scene of the incident in the Illingworth area of Halifax.


Liverpool mayor released on bail after bribery probe questioning

Liverpool mayor released on bail after bribery probe questioning

Liverpool mayor released on bail after bribery probe questioning

05 December 2020

Four other men were also detained as part of the investigation.


William and Kate set for royal train tour to thank key workers

William and Kate set for royal train tour to thank key workers

William and Kate set for royal train tour to thank key workers

05 December 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will recognise people for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.


Q&A: What is the royal train?

Q&A: What is the royal train?

Q&A: What is the royal train?

05 December 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are undertaking a tour onboard the royal family’s railway carriages.


NHS adviser defends mass Covid testing amid fears of ‘false negatives’

NHS adviser defends mass Covid testing amid fears of ‘false negatives’

NHS adviser defends mass Covid testing amid fears of ‘false negatives’

05 December 2020

Dr Susan Hopkins says the deployment of lateral flow tests in Liverpool detected many cases that would otherwise have been missed.


Cold snap to continue after heavy rain hits South West and Scotland

Cold snap to continue after heavy rain hits South West and Scotland

Cold snap to continue after heavy rain hits South West and Scotland

05 December 2020

Temperatures will remain in single digits on Saturday, the Met Office said.


Apple’s Airpods Pro named Which? product of the year

Apple’s Airpods Pro named Which? product of the year

Apple’s Airpods Pro named Which? product of the year

05 December 2020

Judges concluded it is ‘remarkable that tiny earpods can create such versatile, powerful and spatial sound’.


What the papers say – December 5

What the papers say – December 5

What the papers say – December 5

05 December 2020

Brexit negotiations coming down to the wire features among an array of stories on Saturday’s front pages.


Vaccine to have ‘marginal impact’ on winter pressures as rollout work continues

Vaccine to have ‘marginal impact’ on winter pressures as rollout work continues

Vaccine to have ‘marginal impact’ on winter pressures as rollout work continues

05 December 2020

The UK is the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, with around 800,000 doses due to arrive by the end of next week.


Watch out for ice as cold snap continues, forecasters say

Watch out for ice as cold snap continues, forecasters say

Watch out for ice as cold snap continues, forecasters say

05 December 2020

A yellow warning is in place for ice across south-east England.


PM and EC president in emergency talks as time runs out on trade deal

PM and EC president in emergency talks as time runs out on trade deal

PM and EC president in emergency talks as time runs out on trade deal

05 December 2020

UK and EU leaders to speak after the negotiating teams say the conditions for a post-Brexit agreement have not been met.


Get ready to start vaccinating by December 14, GPs told

Get ready to start vaccinating by December 14, GPs told

Get ready to start vaccinating by December 14, GPs told

04 December 2020

Health chiefs told doctors surgeries they must be able to administer all 975 doses in the vaccine packs with three-and-a-half days from mid-December.


Post-Brexit trade talks: The sticking points

Post-Brexit trade talks: The sticking points

Post-Brexit trade talks: The sticking points

04 December 2020

The UK and EU remain at odds over future fishing rights and competition rules


Teenager arrested over huge blaze at historic Derbyshire church

Teenager arrested over huge blaze at historic Derbyshire church

Teenager arrested over huge blaze at historic Derbyshire church

04 December 2020

A 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire ripped through the Grade I-listed All Saints’ Church in Mackworth.


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