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Tougher animal cruelty sentences move closer to becoming law

Tougher animal cruelty sentences move closer to becoming law

Tougher animal cruelty sentences move closer to becoming law

23 October 2020

MPs supported the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill at second reading.


Scottish retailers criticise plan to close non-essential shops in Level 4

Scottish retailers criticise plan to close non-essential shops in Level 4

Scottish retailers criticise plan to close non-essential shops in Level 4

23 October 2020

The Scottish Retail Consortium claimed the move would do little to slow the spread of coronavirus.


£2.5m Ming vase found in London after theft in Switzerland

£2.5m Ming vase found in London after theft in Switzerland

£2.5m Ming vase found in London after theft in Switzerland

23 October 2020

The 15th century antique is believed to have been taken in a burglary by an organised crime group based in the capital in June last year.


Marcus Rashford hailed a ‘hero’ as free meals bid prompts outpouring of support

Marcus Rashford hailed a ‘hero’ as free meals bid prompts outpouring of support

Marcus Rashford hailed a ‘hero’ as free meals bid prompts outpouring of support

23 October 2020

Footballer Marcus Rashford has been praised by politicians and celebrities after highlighting offers of help for hungry children.


Coronavirus infections double in a fortnight but ‘growth may be slowing’

Coronavirus infections double in a fortnight but ‘growth may be slowing’

Coronavirus infections double in a fortnight but ‘growth may be slowing’

23 October 2020

The Office for National Statistics said cases were still rising in all age groups.


What are the five levels of new restrictions in Scotland?

What are the five levels of new restrictions in Scotland?

What are the five levels of new restrictions in Scotland?

23 October 2020

The measures announced by the First Minister are to be debated at Holyrood before an expected enforcement date of November 2.


Celebrities back Katy Brand’s £50,000 food charity fundraiser

Celebrities back Katy Brand’s £50,000 food charity fundraiser

Celebrities back Katy Brand’s £50,000 food charity fundraiser

23 October 2020

A campaign set up by the comedian has won the support of stars including Nigella Lawson, Amy Lennox and Emma Kennedy.


‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of Covid-19 infection

‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of Covid-19 infection

‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of Covid-19 infection

23 October 2020

Scientists used organoids – mini-organs grown to mimic the behaviour of tissue and organs – to look at how the virus infects lungs.


Tier 3 restrictions ‘to come into force by Wednesday’ in Nottinghamshire

Tier 3 restrictions ‘to come into force by Wednesday’ in Nottinghamshire

Tier 3 restrictions ‘to come into force by Wednesday’ in Nottinghamshire

23 October 2020

The news follows a Government briefing with MPs in the region.


‘Thousands more crashes a week after clocks change’

‘Thousands more crashes a week after clocks change’

‘Thousands more crashes a week after clocks change’

23 October 2020

Enterprise Rent-A-Car said over the past five year demand for replacement vehicles has increased by an average of 8% in the two weeks after BST ends.


Fatal injury risk to cameraman killed in stunt not effectively managed, coroner rules

Fatal injury risk to cameraman killed in stunt not effectively managed, coroner rules

Fatal injury risk to cameraman killed in stunt not effectively managed, coroner rules

23 October 2020

Mark Milsome was killed when a Land Rover ploughed into him during a stunt for the series Black Earth Rising in Ghana in November 2017.


Reopen Croydon cat killer investigation, MP urges police

Reopen Croydon cat killer investigation, MP urges police

Reopen Croydon cat killer investigation, MP urges police

23 October 2020

Fears that a serial killer was on the loose emerged after hundreds of cats were reported to have been mutilated across the south London borough.


Nicola Sturgeon outlines five levels of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon outlines five levels of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon outlines five levels of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland

23 October 2020

The top level of measures would be close to full lockdown, the First Minister said.


Couple found guilty of murdering Irish dancer with ‘Devil’s breath’ drug

Couple found guilty of murdering Irish dancer with ‘Devil’s breath’ drug

Couple found guilty of murdering Irish dancer with ‘Devil’s breath’ drug

23 October 2020

Joel Osei and Diana Cristea used profiles on gay dating app Grindr to befriend men as part of a scheme to drug and rob them.


Liverpool spends £300,000 on free school meals despite budget crisis

Liverpool spends £300,000 on free school meals despite budget crisis

Liverpool spends £300,000 on free school meals despite budget crisis

23 October 2020

The funding comes days after Parliament voted down proposals to offer free school meals during the holidays.


Covid-19 cases double in a fortnight across England – ONS infection survey

Covid-19 cases double in a fortnight across England – ONS infection survey

Covid-19 cases double in a fortnight across England – ONS infection survey

23 October 2020

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the rate of new infections ‘has continued to increase’ in recent weeks.


Memorial event held for Vietnamese people on first anniversary of lorry tragedy

Memorial event held for Vietnamese people on first anniversary of lorry tragedy

Memorial event held for Vietnamese people on first anniversary of lorry tragedy

23 October 2020

Hackney Chinese Community Services welcomed visitors to a shrine paying tribute to those who lost their lives.


Church leaders threaten legal action over Welsh firebreak

Church leaders threaten legal action over Welsh firebreak

Church leaders threaten legal action over Welsh firebreak

23 October 2020

Faith leaders have written to First Minister Mark Drakeford asking him to allow churches to remain open for services with congregations.


Normal Christmas is ‘wishful thinking’ unless action is taken – Sage scientist

Normal Christmas is ‘wishful thinking’ unless action is taken – Sage scientist

Normal Christmas is ‘wishful thinking’ unless action is taken – Sage scientist

23 October 2020

Professor John Edmunds has told MPs he feels ‘gloomy’ about the current outlook, and has called for a national circuit-breaker.


Thousands of origami angels dedicated to those affected by Covid-19

Thousands of origami angels dedicated to those affected by Covid-19

Thousands of origami angels dedicated to those affected by Covid-19

23 October 2020

Ripon Cathedral is hosting the free exhibition.


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