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Final moments of Geronimo’s life condemned as ‘disgraceful and abhorrent’

Final moments of Geronimo’s life condemned as ‘disgraceful and abhorrent’

Final moments of Geronimo’s life condemned as ‘disgraceful and abhorrent’

01 September 2021

The alpaca was removed from the farm where he lived in South Gloucestershire and killed by Government vets after testing positive for bovine TB.


Rain or shine: how did your area fare during summer 2021?

Rain or shine: how did your area fare during summer 2021?

Rain or shine: how did your area fare during summer 2021?

01 September 2021

The last three months saw a mix of weather around the country.


Dominic Raab confirms Afghan guards for British embassy yet to be evacuated

Dominic Raab confirms Afghan guards for British embassy yet to be evacuated

Dominic Raab confirms Afghan guards for British embassy yet to be evacuated

01 September 2021

The Foreign Secretary said buses were arranged to collect some of the guards but they were ‘not given permission to enter’ the airport.


Third jabs to be offered to people with severely weakened immune systems

Third jabs to be offered to people with severely weakened immune systems

Third jabs to be offered to people with severely weakened immune systems

01 September 2021

The announcement is separate to any decision on a booster programme, officials said.


‘Topshop terrorist’ jailed for sending IS videos to undercover policewoman

‘Topshop terrorist’ jailed for sending IS videos to undercover policewoman

‘Topshop terrorist’ jailed for sending IS videos to undercover policewoman

01 September 2021

Ibrahim Anderson, 44, shared pro-Islamic State content over the internet.


Vaccine passports planned for entry to clubs and large events in Scotland

Vaccine passports planned for entry to clubs and large events in Scotland

Vaccine passports planned for entry to clubs and large events in Scotland

01 September 2021

The move was announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in a bid to tackle surging Covid infections.


Raab says UK intelligence indicated Kabul’s fall was ‘unlikely’ this year

Raab says UK intelligence indicated Kabul’s fall was ‘unlikely’ this year

Raab says UK intelligence indicated Kabul’s fall was ‘unlikely’ this year

01 September 2021

The Foreign Secretary indicated he would head to Pakistan for talks to aid the rescue of Afghans left behind by Britain.


Trapped ex-BBC worker says Afghanistan worst place in the world for journalists

Trapped ex-BBC worker says Afghanistan worst place in the world for journalists

Trapped ex-BBC worker says Afghanistan worst place in the world for journalists

01 September 2021

Abdullah is a Taliban target after working for the BBC, who he criticised for not helping him to escape.


‘No current plans’ for Piers Morgan to return to GMB despite Ofcom ruling

‘No current plans’ for Piers Morgan to return to GMB despite Ofcom ruling

‘No current plans’ for Piers Morgan to return to GMB despite Ofcom ruling

01 September 2021

The presenter’s remarks about the Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah Winfrey did not breach the broadcasting code, the watchdog said.


Twitter unveils Safety Mode to temporarily block abuse

Twitter unveils Safety Mode to temporarily block abuse

Twitter unveils Safety Mode to temporarily block abuse

01 September 2021

The social media giant has begun testing the new tool with a small group of users.


Demand for rail travel back to two-thirds of pre-Covid levels

Demand for rail travel back to two-thirds of pre-Covid levels

Demand for rail travel back to two-thirds of pre-Covid levels

01 September 2021

Public transport groups have expressed concern that the pandemic has put millions of people off using the railway.


Staycations help maintain recovery in shopper footfall in August

Staycations help maintain recovery in shopper footfall in August

Staycations help maintain recovery in shopper footfall in August

01 September 2021

The latest footfall monitor by retail researchers at Springboard showed that footfall in August was 18.6% lower than the same month in 2019.


Vaccine passports planned for entry to nightclubs and large events in Scotland

Vaccine passports planned for entry to nightclubs and large events in Scotland

Vaccine passports planned for entry to nightclubs and large events in Scotland

01 September 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the system will have to be brought in ‘quickly’ ahead of winter.


Amazon to hire 1,250 new UK staff

Amazon to hire 1,250 new UK staff

Amazon to hire 1,250 new UK staff

01 September 2021

Jobs will be spread across the country, including some in its London and Manchester offices.


Raab to head to region surrounding Afghanistan for rescue talks

Raab to head to region surrounding Afghanistan for rescue talks

Raab to head to region surrounding Afghanistan for rescue talks

01 September 2021

Foreign Secretary faced a tense grilling on the Government’s handling of the crisis in Afghanistan.


Teachers not at increased risk of admission to hospital with Covid, study finds

Teachers not at increased risk of admission to hospital with Covid, study finds

Teachers not at increased risk of admission to hospital with Covid, study finds

01 September 2021

When schools were open, the risk among teachers and other working-age adults was similar, research showed.


Bank of England names Huw Pill as new chief economist

Bank of England names Huw Pill as new chief economist

Bank of England names Huw Pill as new chief economist

01 September 2021

Huw Pill will start in the role on September 6, replacing Andy Haldane, who leaves after 32 years with the Bank.


Chances of long Covid almost halved by being double jabbed, study finds

Chances of long Covid almost halved by being double jabbed, study finds

Chances of long Covid almost halved by being double jabbed, study finds

01 September 2021

Full vaccination also cuts likelihood of severe symptoms and of being admitted to hospital, King’s College researchers said.


What are the standards designed to protect children’s data and privacy online?

What are the standards designed to protect children’s data and privacy online?

What are the standards designed to protect children’s data and privacy online?

01 September 2021

We explain what the 15 Age Appropriate Design Code standards are.


Arrest made after pedestrian killed in suspected hit-and-run crash

Arrest made after pedestrian killed in suspected hit-and-run crash

Arrest made after pedestrian killed in suspected hit-and-run crash

01 September 2021

Man, 19, detained after CCTV appeal by West Midlands Police.


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