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Teenagers arrested after car stolen with children still inside

Teenagers arrested after car stolen with children still inside

Teenagers arrested after car stolen with children still inside

21 February 2021

The incident happened when a car was taken from a driveway in Birmingham.


What the papers say – February 21

What the papers say – February 21

What the papers say – February 21

21 February 2021

The UK’s push for vaccinations for all adults by the end of July leads most of the nation’s papers.


British woman becomes youngest female to row across an ocean

British woman becomes youngest female to row across an ocean

British woman becomes youngest female to row across an ocean

21 February 2021

Jasmine Harrison, 21, completed the crossing on arriving into Antigua on Saturday.


Boris Johnson pledges to offer all adults a coronavirus vaccine by July 31

Boris Johnson pledges to offer all adults a coronavirus vaccine by July 31

Boris Johnson pledges to offer all adults a coronavirus vaccine by July 31

21 February 2021

The Prime Minister will finalise his road map out of lockdown at a meeting of senior ministers on Sunday, known as the ‘Covid S’ committee.


Church of England should use own land to help deliver affordable homes – report

Church of England should use own land to help deliver affordable homes – report

Church of England should use own land to help deliver affordable homes – report

21 February 2021

The commission interviewed representatives from more than 40 church-linked housing projects across the country.


Charles wanted to visit Philip due to extended stay in hospital

Charles wanted to visit Philip due to extended stay in hospital

Charles wanted to visit Philip due to extended stay in hospital

20 February 2021

It is thought the Prince of Wales had not seen his father since before Christmas because of the nationwide coronavirus restrictions.


Heavy rain brings flooding and travel disruption to parts of UK

Heavy rain brings flooding and travel disruption to parts of UK

Heavy rain brings flooding and travel disruption to parts of UK

20 February 2021

A swathe of weather warnings covering parts of Scotland, north west England and Wales remained in place on Saturday night.


Police name man at centre of murder inquiry

Police name man at centre of murder inquiry

Police name man at centre of murder inquiry

20 February 2021

The body of Edward Hinds, 37, was recovered from a reservoir near Penzance, Cornwall on February 18


Leon boss warns economic impact of lockdown ‘costing lives’

Leon boss warns economic impact of lockdown ‘costing lives’

Leon boss warns economic impact of lockdown ‘costing lives’

20 February 2021

He claimed the Government had failed to produce a ‘holistic cost benefit analysis’ of lockdowns.


Foreign Secretary condemns shooting of protesters in Myanmar

Foreign Secretary condemns shooting of protesters in Myanmar

Foreign Secretary condemns shooting of protesters in Myanmar

20 February 2021

He said the UK will consider ‘further action’ against those ‘crushing democracy’ and ‘choking dissent’ in the wake of the violence.


Rare Moonflower cactus blooms for ‘first time in UK’

Rare Moonflower cactus blooms for ‘first time in UK’

Rare Moonflower cactus blooms for ‘first time in UK’

20 February 2021

Experts at Cambridge University’s Botanic Garden kept a night watch throughout the week for the flowering of Selenicereus wittii.


Tory think tank calls for inquiry into Carrie Symonds’ role in governing UK

Tory think tank calls for inquiry into Carrie Symonds’ role in governing UK

Tory think tank calls for inquiry into Carrie Symonds’ role in governing UK

20 February 2021

The Bow Group called for a review to clarify the “position and authority” of the Prime Minister’s fiancee.


Charles visits Duke of Edinburgh in hospital

Charles visits Duke of Edinburgh in hospital

Charles visits Duke of Edinburgh in hospital

20 February 2021

He is the first member of the royal family to visit Philip during the duke’s four-night stay in hospital.


Husband of care home resident says new visiting plans are ‘too little too late’

Husband of care home resident says new visiting plans are ‘too little too late’

Husband of care home resident says new visiting plans are ‘too little too late’

20 February 2021

Michael Blakstad has called for more flexibility when it comes to the application of care sector rules.


Charles arrives at hospital to visit Duke of Edinburgh

Charles arrives at hospital to visit Duke of Edinburgh

Charles arrives at hospital to visit Duke of Edinburgh

20 February 2021

Charles was seen arriving at the hospital on Saturday afternoon.


Two thirds of 65 to 69-year-olds in England have received coronavirus vaccine

Two thirds of 65 to 69-year-olds in England have received coronavirus vaccine

Two thirds of 65 to 69-year-olds in England have received coronavirus vaccine

20 February 2021

More than 16.8 million people have now received their first dose.


Eugenie and Jack ‘full of love’ as they share first images of son

Eugenie and Jack ‘full of love’ as they share first images of son

Eugenie and Jack ‘full of love’ as they share first images of son

20 February 2021

The newest addition is the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s ninth great-grandchild.


Royal baby name honours Eugenie’s grandfather Philip and Prince Albert

Royal baby name honours Eugenie’s grandfather Philip and Prince Albert

Royal baby name honours Eugenie’s grandfather Philip and Prince Albert

20 February 2021

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have revealed their son’s name.


All adults to be offered Covid-19 vaccine by July 31 under PM’s accelerated plan

All adults to be offered Covid-19 vaccine by July 31 under PM’s accelerated plan

All adults to be offered Covid-19 vaccine by July 31 under PM’s accelerated plan

20 February 2021

The new targets will be seen as a sign of increasing confidence within Government that the vaccine supply will remain steady over the coming months.


Taoiseach: DUP should put politics aside over post-Brexit problems

Taoiseach: DUP should put politics aside over post-Brexit problems

Taoiseach: DUP should put politics aside over post-Brexit problems

20 February 2021

Micheal Martin said the stance of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party on the Northern Ireland Protocol was disappointing.


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