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Teenager charged with murdering father-of-four James Gibbons

Teenager charged with murdering father-of-four James Gibbons

Teenager charged with murdering father-of-four James Gibbons

06 May 2021

Mr Gibbons died after he spent the day celebrating his two-year-old twin daughters’ birthday.


Chris Whitty: Pandemic outlook remains ‘pretty bleak’

Chris Whitty: Pandemic outlook remains ‘pretty bleak’

Chris Whitty: Pandemic outlook remains ‘pretty bleak’

06 May 2021

Experts stressed the need to provide poorer nations with Covid-19 vaccines.


Royal Navy vessels head for port after French protests off Jersey subside

Royal Navy vessels head for port after French protests off Jersey subside

Royal Navy vessels head for port after French protests off Jersey subside

06 May 2021

About 60 French vessels gathered around St Helier in protest at the Jersey government’s approach to issuing fishing licences.


EU accuses Jersey of breaching Brexit trade deal over fishing dispute

EU accuses Jersey of breaching Brexit trade deal over fishing dispute

EU accuses Jersey of breaching Brexit trade deal over fishing dispute

06 May 2021

Jersey’s chief minister acknowledged there were ‘challenges’ in the implementation of the deal after a protest by French fishing boats.


Sturgeon calls ex-deputy leader of Britain First ‘racist’ in tense confrontation

Sturgeon calls ex-deputy leader of Britain First ‘racist’ in tense confrontation

Sturgeon calls ex-deputy leader of Britain First ‘racist’ in tense confrontation

06 May 2021

Jayda Fransen has convictions for religiously aggravated harassment.


Harry and Meghan urge Covid vaccine-makers to increase doses for poorer nations

Harry and Meghan urge Covid vaccine-makers to increase doses for poorer nations

Harry and Meghan urge Covid vaccine-makers to increase doses for poorer nations

06 May 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have voiced their concerns about the global vaccine rollout in an open letter.


Red Dwarf actor fined after being convicted of speeding

Red Dwarf actor fined after being convicted of speeding

Red Dwarf actor fined after being convicted of speeding

06 May 2021

Daniel John-Jules was found guilty following a trial in London.


Charity offers £10,000 reward in bid to catch PCSO’s killer

Charity offers £10,000 reward in bid to catch PCSO’s killer

Charity offers £10,000 reward in bid to catch PCSO’s killer

06 May 2021

Julia James died from serious head injuries while out walking her dog.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

06 May 2021

Three in 10 local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.


Nine in 10 over-70s in England fully vaccinated, figures suggest

Nine in 10 over-70s in England fully vaccinated, figures suggest

Nine in 10 over-70s in England fully vaccinated, figures suggest

06 May 2021

People aged 70 and over were in the top four groups on the priority list for vaccines.


Council chief defends seeking DUP MP advice on protocol concerns letter

Council chief defends seeking DUP MP advice on protocol concerns letter

Council chief defends seeking DUP MP advice on protocol concerns letter

06 May 2021

Mid and East Antrim council chief Anne Donaghy said she sought advice from local constituency MPs on who to address her letter to.


EU accuses Jersey of Brexit trade deal breach in fisheries stand-off

EU accuses Jersey of Brexit trade deal breach in fisheries stand-off

EU accuses Jersey of Brexit trade deal breach in fisheries stand-off

06 May 2021

Around 60 French fishing boats gathered off the island’s main port St Helier early on Thursday to protest against new licences.


‘Stay put’ guidance behind Grenfell landlord’s lack of personal evacuation plans

‘Stay put’ guidance behind Grenfell landlord’s lack of personal evacuation plans

‘Stay put’ guidance behind Grenfell landlord’s lack of personal evacuation plans

06 May 2021

Teresa Brown, former director of housing at the Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation, gave evidence to the inquiry.


Air fares to Portugal soar ahead of green list announcement

Air fares to Portugal soar ahead of green list announcement

Air fares to Portugal soar ahead of green list announcement

06 May 2021

Many holidaymakers hope the country will be on the Government’s green list when it is revealed on Friday.


Photos of schoolboy who fell from Tower Bridge released by family

Photos of schoolboy who fell from Tower Bridge released by family

Photos of schoolboy who fell from Tower Bridge released by family

06 May 2021

Zaheid Ali was a Year 8 pupil at Ark Globe Academy in south London.


Charities condemn ‘damaging’ rough sleeper immigration rules

Charities condemn ‘damaging’ rough sleeper immigration rules

Charities condemn ‘damaging’ rough sleeper immigration rules

06 May 2021

The Government policy will deter some rough sleepers from seeking help and could push them into modern slavery, the organisations warn.


Humans have created ‘perfect storm’ for pandemics, expert warns

Humans have created ‘perfect storm’ for pandemics, expert warns

Humans have created ‘perfect storm’ for pandemics, expert warns

06 May 2021

There is an urgent need to control diseases through vaccine passports, cut down on meat and boost genetic diversity in livestock, a researcher said.


Neo-Nazi student promoted extremist group in online campaign, court told

Neo-Nazi student promoted extremist group in online campaign, court told

Neo-Nazi student promoted extremist group in online campaign, court told

06 May 2021

Andrew Dymock is on trial on 15 charges, including 12 terrorism-related alleged offences.


Harry and Meghan in vaccine donations appeal to mark Archie’s second birthday

Harry and Meghan in vaccine donations appeal to mark Archie’s second birthday

Harry and Meghan in vaccine donations appeal to mark Archie’s second birthday

06 May 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have thanked royal fans for their support over the past two years.


Dozens of French fishing vessels stage hours-long protest off Jersey

Dozens of French fishing vessels stage hours-long protest off Jersey

Dozens of French fishing vessels stage hours-long protest off Jersey

06 May 2021

There was an early-morning ‘sea of red lights and flares’ as boats gathered at the port of St Helier.


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