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Dalian Atkinson ‘was Tasered for 33 seconds and kicked in head by police’

Dalian Atkinson ‘was Tasered for 33 seconds and kicked in head by police’

Dalian Atkinson ‘was Tasered for 33 seconds and kicked in head by police’

04 May 2021

Jurors heard bootlace imprints prove the ex-footballer was kicked at least twice.


Camilla praises ‘very brave’ author Edna O’Brien for tackling book’s subject

Camilla praises ‘very brave’ author Edna O’Brien for tackling book’s subject

Camilla praises ‘very brave’ author Edna O’Brien for tackling book’s subject

04 May 2021

The pair spoke to one another as part of the duchess’s online literature hub.


Home Office to offer easier visa application process to Oscar winners

Home Office to offer easier visa application process to Oscar winners

Home Office to offer easier visa application process to Oscar winners

04 May 2021

The move is part of changes to the immigration system in the Government’s bid to attract the ‘best and brightest’ from around the world to the UK.


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

04 May 2021

One third of local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.


Multimillion-pound investment to bolster Porton Down testing for variants

Multimillion-pound investment to bolster Porton Down testing for variants

Multimillion-pound investment to bolster Porton Down testing for variants

04 May 2021

Tests on blood samples can help scientists monitor the effectiveness of the coronavirus vaccines.


Stormont Agriculture Minister threatens legal action over NI Protocol

Stormont Agriculture Minister threatens legal action over NI Protocol

Stormont Agriculture Minister threatens legal action over NI Protocol

04 May 2021

Edwin Poots told Stormont Assembly members that ‘ultimately the protocol needs to go’.


Masks should remain in secondary schools beyond May, unions and scientists say

Masks should remain in secondary schools beyond May, unions and scientists say

Masks should remain in secondary schools beyond May, unions and scientists say

04 May 2021

The plea came after schools minister Nick Gibb said he hoped the requirement would be removed from May 17.


Care home residents ‘forgoing healthcare appointments over self-isolation rule’

Care home residents ‘forgoing healthcare appointments over self-isolation rule’

Care home residents ‘forgoing healthcare appointments over self-isolation rule’

04 May 2021

John’s Campaign is calling for the requirement for care home residents to self-isolate for 14 days to be urgently scrapped for all visits out.


Former pupil tells inquiry of abuse at boarding school

Former pupil tells inquiry of abuse at boarding school

Former pupil tells inquiry of abuse at boarding school

04 May 2021

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry heard the man was left feeling ‘disgusted and shocked’.


Murder inquiry launched after boy, 15, stabbed to death

Murder inquiry launched after boy, 15, stabbed to death

Murder inquiry launched after boy, 15, stabbed to death

04 May 2021

Police said the teenager had suffered several stab wounds in the attack in Bolton and died from his injuries.


How many adults across the UK are fully vaccinated against Covid-19?

How many adults across the UK are fully vaccinated against Covid-19?

How many adults across the UK are fully vaccinated against Covid-19?

04 May 2021

Wales continues to lead the other nations in the proportion of adults to receive two jabs.


Wind power hits new record on blustery bank holiday

Wind power hits new record on blustery bank holiday

Wind power hits new record on blustery bank holiday

04 May 2021

Offshore and onshore wind turbines generated a new high of 17.6 gigawatts of power on Monday afternoon, figures show.


Hundreds to take part in 365-day artistic project to keep watch over city

Hundreds to take part in 365-day artistic project to keep watch over city

Hundreds to take part in 365-day artistic project to keep watch over city

04 May 2021

Hull is the first UK city to host The Vigil.


Meghan to release children’s book inspired by Harry and Archie

Meghan to release children’s book inspired by Harry and Archie

Meghan to release children’s book inspired by Harry and Archie

04 May 2021

The duchess’ son Archie celebrates his second birthday on Thursday.


Man charged following protest by Manchester United fans

Man charged following protest by Manchester United fans

Man charged following protest by Manchester United fans

04 May 2021

Michael Anthony James Cusker has been bailed to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on May 25.


Napoleon statue in London conserved ahead of 200th anniversary of his death

Napoleon statue in London conserved ahead of 200th anniversary of his death

Napoleon statue in London conserved ahead of 200th anniversary of his death

04 May 2021

English Heritage staff at Apsley House near Hyde Park have worked to keep it in good condition ahead of the site’s reopening later this month.


Man who used fake ‘fit-to-fly’ certificate given community order

Man who used fake ‘fit-to-fly’ certificate given community order

Man who used fake ‘fit-to-fly’ certificate given community order

04 May 2021

Emmanuel Nere Mehari, 27, was stopped at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2 and found with the forged document.


Googly-eyed scarecrow could prevent seabirds drowning in fishing nets – study

Googly-eyed scarecrow could prevent seabirds drowning in fishing nets – study

Googly-eyed scarecrow could prevent seabirds drowning in fishing nets – study

04 May 2021

The looming-eyed buoy device reduced the number of long-tailed ducks diving nearby and will now be tested in a gillnet fishery.


Odeon confirms plans to reopen on May 17

Odeon confirms plans to reopen on May 17

Odeon confirms plans to reopen on May 17

04 May 2021

The cinema chain said the vast majority of sites will reopen as Covid-19 restrictions ease in England.


Shareholders hail ‘landmark victory’ after Tesco expands junk food pledge

Shareholders hail ‘landmark victory’ after Tesco expands junk food pledge

Shareholders hail ‘landmark victory’ after Tesco expands junk food pledge

04 May 2021

Tesco has said it will aim to increase sales of healthy products as a proportion of total revenues to 65%, up from 58% currently.


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