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DUP hierarchy seeking swift process to replace Edwin Poots as leader

DUP hierarchy seeking swift process to replace Edwin Poots as leader

DUP hierarchy seeking swift process to replace Edwin Poots as leader

18 June 2021

He announced his resignation on Thursday night after a disastrous three-week tenure in the party’s top job.


Rebekah Vardy benefited from leaking stories about Coleen Rooney, court told

Rebekah Vardy benefited from leaking stories about Coleen Rooney, court told

Rebekah Vardy benefited from leaking stories about Coleen Rooney, court told

18 June 2021

Mrs Vardy, who is married to Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, denies the accusations and is suing Mrs Rooney for libel.


Holidays cancelled as cruises overbooked due to delay in ending Covid rules

Holidays cancelled as cruises overbooked due to delay in ending Covid rules

Holidays cancelled as cruises overbooked due to delay in ending Covid rules

18 June 2021

P&O Cruises and MSC Cruises are among the firms which booked more than 1,000 guests on sailings in the hope that rules would be lifted on Monday.


NHS trust ‘pushed aside’ errors for many years, says Harry’s father

NHS trust ‘pushed aside’ errors for many years, says Harry’s father

NHS trust ‘pushed aside’ errors for many years, says Harry’s father

18 June 2021

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust was fined over the death of Harry Richford, who died seven days after his emergency delivery.


Channel 4 bosses to face questions from MPs on possible privatisation

Channel 4 bosses to face questions from MPs on possible privatisation

Channel 4 bosses to face questions from MPs on possible privatisation

18 June 2021

The executives will also be asked about the broadcaster’s move to Leeds.


‘Human swan’ set to fly around mainland Britain

‘Human swan’ set to fly around mainland Britain

‘Human swan’ set to fly around mainland Britain

18 June 2021

Sacha Dench is making the journey to mark the Cop26 UN climate change conference taking place in Glasgow later this year.


Most played football anthems revealed

Most played football anthems revealed

Most played football anthems revealed

18 June 2021

A number of fan favourites appear on the list.


First vaccine doses complete by July 18 in Scotland, says Sturgeon

First vaccine doses complete by July 18 in Scotland, says Sturgeon

First vaccine doses complete by July 18 in Scotland, says Sturgeon

18 June 2021

The latest figures show two new Covid deaths and 950 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.


Aldi to remove all plastic from own-brand tea bags

Aldi to remove all plastic from own-brand tea bags

Aldi to remove all plastic from own-brand tea bags

18 June 2021

The move means the bags will be biodegradable and can be added to compost bins.


Chesham and Amersham by-election ‘disappointing result’, says PM

Chesham and Amersham by-election ‘disappointing result’, says PM

Chesham and Amersham by-election ‘disappointing result’, says PM

18 June 2021

Liberal Democrat Sarah Green is the country’s newest MP after winning the Buckinghamshire seat.


In Pictures: Fans get the party started ahead of England-Scotland Euros clash

In Pictures: Fans get the party started ahead of England-Scotland Euros clash

In Pictures: Fans get the party started ahead of England-Scotland Euros clash

18 June 2021

The two sides meet at Wembley on Friday evening in the latest chapter in the oldest rivalry in international football.


NHS trust fined £733,000 over death of baby Harry Richford

NHS trust fined £733,000 over death of baby Harry Richford

NHS trust fined £733,000 over death of baby Harry Richford

18 June 2021

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust admitted failures in the case of Harry, who died seven days after his emergency delivery in 2017.


Two remanded over shooting of black rights activist Sasha Johnson

Two remanded over shooting of black rights activist Sasha Johnson

Two remanded over shooting of black rights activist Sasha Johnson

18 June 2021

Prince Dixon and Troy Reid have been charged with conspiracy to murder.


Harry Redknapp surprises fan at care home after manager chased him down street

Harry Redknapp surprises fan at care home after manager chased him down street

Harry Redknapp surprises fan at care home after manager chased him down street

18 June 2021

The former football manager was walking down the street when a quick-thinking care home manager chased after him.


Retired teacher dies after collision with cyclist

Retired teacher dies after collision with cyclist

Retired teacher dies after collision with cyclist

18 June 2021

A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of Jane Stone following an incident in Monmouth on June 7.


Floods warning as storms set to sweep South East

Floods warning as storms set to sweep South East

Floods warning as storms set to sweep South East

18 June 2021

The Environment Agency has issued 17 flood alerts, where flooding is possible in London and surrounding areas, and Kent.


Channel 5 apologises and pays damages to woman featured in show

Channel 5 apologises and pays damages to woman featured in show

Channel 5 apologises and pays damages to woman featured in show

18 June 2021

Adanna Clarke took legal action over the episode of Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!.


Another lockdown in Wales unlikely but not impossible, says Drakeford

Another lockdown in Wales unlikely but not impossible, says Drakeford

Another lockdown in Wales unlikely but not impossible, says Drakeford

18 June 2021

The First Minister has delayed the further easing of restrictions for four weeks amid a surge in cases of the Delta Covid variant.


Retail contraction of little concern after bumper April, analysts say

Retail contraction of little concern after bumper April, analysts say

Retail contraction of little concern after bumper April, analysts say

18 June 2021

People were eating out more, meaning sales of food at retailers dropped heavily in May.


‘Overwhelming evidence’ Shamima Begum was victim of trafficking, court hears

‘Overwhelming evidence’ Shamima Begum was victim of trafficking, court hears

‘Overwhelming evidence’ Shamima Begum was victim of trafficking, court hears

18 June 2021

Ms Begum was 15 when she and two other east London schoolgirls travelled to Syria to join the so-called Islamic State group in February 2015.


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