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Medical students told they can defer a year despite funding for extra places

Medical students told they can defer a year despite funding for extra places

Medical students told they can defer a year despite funding for extra places

06 August 2021

It comes after the Government announced that medicine and dentistry schools will receive more cash to expand courses following an increase in demand.


UK Government branded ‘shambolic’ by Drakeford for handling of travel changes

UK Government branded ‘shambolic’ by Drakeford for handling of travel changes

UK Government branded ‘shambolic’ by Drakeford for handling of travel changes

06 August 2021

The First Minister of Wales said he would have preferred a ‘simpler system’.


Scientist whose work supported development of mobile phones dies aged 98

Scientist whose work supported development of mobile phones dies aged 98

Scientist whose work supported development of mobile phones dies aged 98

06 August 2021

Professor Ken Cattermole’s research supported the development of modern computers, mobile phones and televisions.


Anaesthetist guilty of injecting partner with drugs during ‘exorcisms’

Anaesthetist guilty of injecting partner with drugs during ‘exorcisms’

Anaesthetist guilty of injecting partner with drugs during ‘exorcisms’

06 August 2021

Hossam Metwally, 60, recorded himself administering fluids through a cannula to Kelly Wilson at his home in Grimsby.


Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns after Covid cancellation

Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns after Covid cancellation

Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns after Covid cancellation

06 August 2021

The Fringe has a smaller number of shows in 2021, around a third of which will be online.


No plans for vaccine passports in Wales, says First Minister

No plans for vaccine passports in Wales, says First Minister

No plans for vaccine passports in Wales, says First Minister

06 August 2021

Mark Drakeford was speaking as the country prepares to move to alert Level 0 on Saturday.


Streatham terrorist’s mother: I instantly knew my son was responsible for attack

Streatham terrorist’s mother: I instantly knew my son was responsible for attack

Streatham terrorist’s mother: I instantly knew my son was responsible for attack

06 August 2021

The mother of terrorist Sudesh Amman said she knew it was her son when she heard someone had gone on a stabbing rampage in south London.


Geronimo the alpaca’s fate appears sealed as No 10 rules out further tests

Geronimo the alpaca’s fate appears sealed as No 10 rules out further tests

Geronimo the alpaca’s fate appears sealed as No 10 rules out further tests

06 August 2021

The animal has been ordered for destruction after testing positive for bovine tuberculosis.


Prime Minister pays tribute to Sandhurst cadets as they complete training

Prime Minister pays tribute to Sandhurst cadets as they complete training

Prime Minister pays tribute to Sandhurst cadets as they complete training

06 August 2021

Boris Johnson attended the Sovereign’s Parade as the Queen’s representative.


Jack Carlin was determined to win a medal, say family

Jack Carlin was determined to win a medal, say family

Jack Carlin was determined to win a medal, say family

06 August 2021

The Paisley-born cyclist has added to his silver in the team sprint with bronze in the solo sprint event.


First healthy 16-year-olds in UK get Covid-19 jabs

First healthy 16-year-olds in UK get Covid-19 jabs

First healthy 16-year-olds in UK get Covid-19 jabs

06 August 2021

The latest estimates show infection levels have fallen in England, Scotland and Wales but are up in Northern Ireland.


Couple’s joy after scooping £5m Lotto jackpot

Couple’s joy after scooping £5m Lotto jackpot

Couple’s joy after scooping £5m Lotto jackpot

06 August 2021

Paul Drake realised he had won after being struck by a ‘niggling feeling’ to check his ticket.


Teenage mother jailed over death of toddler she abandoned for days of partying

Teenage mother jailed over death of toddler she abandoned for days of partying

Teenage mother jailed over death of toddler she abandoned for days of partying

06 August 2021

Verphy Kudi left her 20-month-old daughter Asiah alone in a Brighton flat for almost six days while she celebrated her birthday in London.


Colourful cocktail bar beats bra-fitting boutique to shed of the year title

Colourful cocktail bar beats bra-fitting boutique to shed of the year title

Colourful cocktail bar beats bra-fitting boutique to shed of the year title

06 August 2021

Danielle Zarb-Cousin made her creation in lockdown after a relationship break-up.


Extra flights bringing holidaymakers back from Mexico before red list deadline

Extra flights bringing holidaymakers back from Mexico before red list deadline

Extra flights bringing holidaymakers back from Mexico before red list deadline

06 August 2021

British Airways has added four flights from Mexico to London as tourists dash to return home before 4am on Sunday.


PM ‘recognises pain’ of coal mine closures, No 10 insists as comments condemned

PM ‘recognises pain’ of coal mine closures, No 10 insists as comments condemned

PM ‘recognises pain’ of coal mine closures, No 10 insists as comments condemned

06 August 2021

Boris Johnson has been criticised for joking about Margaret Thatcher’s closure of pits across the country.


Capita sees ‘minimal’ impact from pingdemic as staff continue to work from home

Capita sees ‘minimal’ impact from pingdemic as staff continue to work from home

Capita sees ‘minimal’ impact from pingdemic as staff continue to work from home

06 August 2021

Chief executive Jon Lewis said the majority of the outsourcing company’s employees are still not going in to the office despite restrictions easing.


Police operation prevented greater tragedy, Streatham terror inquest told

Police operation prevented greater tragedy, Streatham terror inquest told

Police operation prevented greater tragedy, Streatham terror inquest told

06 August 2021

A senior officer said Sudesh Amman’s knife rampage could have ended in more bloodshed had officers not acted when they did.


Pride in London will not take place in person as planned – organisers

Pride in London will not take place in person as planned – organisers

Pride in London will not take place in person as planned – organisers

06 August 2021

Organisers said public health and wellbeing is their top priority.


Alok Sharma criticised for air travel by rivals but green groups stay silent

Alok Sharma criticised for air travel by rivals but green groups stay silent

Alok Sharma criticised for air travel by rivals but green groups stay silent

06 August 2021

Politicians have accused the Cop26 president of hypocrisy but the UK’s largest environmental charities have been reluctant to condemn him.


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