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Motorists prosecuted for offences caught on dashcam

Motorists prosecuted for offences caught on dashcam

Motorists prosecuted for offences caught on dashcam

28 August 2020

Dorset Police has released video of some of the examples of incidents caught on dashcams and submitted to the force as evidence of bad driving


Casinos in Wales set to reopen

Casinos in Wales set to reopen

Casinos in Wales set to reopen

28 August 2020

Preparations are under way for the four casinos in Wales to open their doors for the first time since March on Saturday.


Flood warning as thunderstorms and heavy downpours forecast

Flood warning as thunderstorms and heavy downpours forecast

Flood warning as thunderstorms and heavy downpours forecast

28 August 2020

A flood and yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued over Friday evening.


£4.5m haul seized after neighbourhood police officers sniff out cannabis factory

£4.5m haul seized after neighbourhood police officers sniff out cannabis factory

£4.5m haul seized after neighbourhood police officers sniff out cannabis factory

28 August 2020

The discovery in Lancashire is thought to be one of the biggest drugs seizures in the county.


Bank of England not out of firepower, says governor Andrew Bailey

Bank of England not out of firepower, says governor Andrew Bailey

Bank of England not out of firepower, says governor Andrew Bailey

28 August 2020

Andrew Bailey told traders that the bank has more ammunition left and that major bond-buying drives are more effective following major crises.


Haulier admits manslaughter over deaths of migrants in Essex

Haulier admits manslaughter over deaths of migrants in Essex

Haulier admits manslaughter over deaths of migrants in Essex

28 August 2020

Ronan Hughes, 40, of Co Armagh entered the plea on Friday at the Old Bailey.


‘World’s most expensive sheep’ sells for £367,500

‘World’s most expensive sheep’ sells for £367,500

‘World’s most expensive sheep’ sells for £367,500

28 August 2020

Double Diamond was sold at the Scottish National Texel Sale.


Travel changes mar Briton’s Czech wedding as 30 guests race to beat quarantine

Travel changes mar Briton’s Czech wedding as 30 guests race to beat quarantine

Travel changes mar Briton’s Czech wedding as 30 guests race to beat quarantine

28 August 2020

Oliver said he is ’emotionally exhausted’ by the rule change, which requires travellers to self-isolate for 14 days.


Second World War medal unearthed at auction 20 years after being stolen

Second World War medal unearthed at auction 20 years after being stolen

Second World War medal unearthed at auction 20 years after being stolen

28 August 2020

RAF Sergeant Arthur Moy was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal by King George VI in September 1943.


Coronavirus reproduction number unchanged from last week

Coronavirus reproduction number unchanged from last week

Coronavirus reproduction number unchanged from last week

28 August 2020

The latest growth rate for the whole of the UK is between minus 2% and plus 1% per day.


Woman who lost three relatives in Troubles backs call for recognition payment

Woman who lost three relatives in Troubles backs call for recognition payment

Woman who lost three relatives in Troubles backs call for recognition payment

28 August 2020

Two of Lorna McCollum’s sons were killed by terrorists in Northern Ireland as well as her mother-in-law, before her husband died of a heart attack.


What safety measures are needed to get people back in the workplace?

What safety measures are needed to get people back in the workplace?

What safety measures are needed to get people back in the workplace?

28 August 2020

The Government wants to encourage more Britons to go back to their place of work.


Covid-19 household restrictions eased in Burnley and Hyndburn

Covid-19 household restrictions eased in Burnley and Hyndburn

Covid-19 household restrictions eased in Burnley and Hyndburn

28 August 2020

Officials in the county revealed the latest weekly guidance ahead of an expected official announcement.


AI funding boost aims to speed up cancer diagnoses

AI funding boost aims to speed up cancer diagnoses

AI funding boost aims to speed up cancer diagnoses

28 August 2020

A total of £50 million will be shared by three centres specialising in the technology.


Delays and outages at Santander and Revolut banks ahead of holiday weekend

Delays and outages at Santander and Revolut banks ahead of holiday weekend

Delays and outages at Santander and Revolut banks ahead of holiday weekend

28 August 2020

Customers reported problems with accessing their accounts, and delays with receiving payments.


Brother of woman found dead on golf course in 2016 in fresh appeal for help

Brother of woman found dead on golf course in 2016 in fresh appeal for help

Brother of woman found dead on golf course in 2016 in fresh appeal for help

28 August 2020

Saima Ahmed, 36, was reported missing from London in August 2015 and her whereabouts before she was found dead are unknown.


Switzerland quarantine rule ‘could stop terminally ill accessing assisted death’

Switzerland quarantine rule ‘could stop terminally ill accessing assisted death’

Switzerland quarantine rule ‘could stop terminally ill accessing assisted death’

28 August 2020

Jane Parker, who has motor neurone disease, says she is considering refusing food and water.


Workers should not be intimidated back into the office – Sturgeon

Workers should not be intimidated back into the office – Sturgeon

Workers should not be intimidated back into the office – Sturgeon

28 August 2020

The return to work should be done in a context of suppressing the virus, the First Minister added.


Freight train which caught fire had 25 wagons holding diesel or gas oil

Freight train which caught fire had 25 wagons holding diesel or gas oil

Freight train which caught fire had 25 wagons holding diesel or gas oil

28 August 2020

The train derailed and caught fire as it passed through Llangennech, near Llanelli, on Wednesday night.


Boris the puppy has lucky escape after falling into hot tub

Boris the puppy has lucky escape after falling into hot tub

Boris the puppy has lucky escape after falling into hot tub

28 August 2020

The 13-week-old English bulldog suffered an extreme reaction and was rushed to an emergency animal clinic in Gateshead.


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