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Banksy confirms mural of sneezing pensioner is his work

Banksy confirms mural of sneezing pensioner is his work

Banksy confirms mural of sneezing pensioner is his work

10 December 2020

The image has appeared on the side of a house in Bristol.


Not necessary to prove motive in sex assault cases, Court of Appeal rules

Not necessary to prove motive in sex assault cases, Court of Appeal rules

Not necessary to prove motive in sex assault cases, Court of Appeal rules

10 December 2020

Attorney General Suella Braverman was seeking clarification of the law.


Grandmother saved during hurricane in 1956 thanks RNLI for 65 Christmases

Grandmother saved during hurricane in 1956 thanks RNLI for 65 Christmases

Grandmother saved during hurricane in 1956 thanks RNLI for 65 Christmases

10 December 2020

Nicki Constant sheltered below deck and prayed for their survival as the yacht was tossed and battered by violent seas during the force 12 hurricane.


Big Issue launches first Christmas appeal film to highlight plight of vendors

Big Issue launches first Christmas appeal film to highlight plight of vendors

Big Issue launches first Christmas appeal film to highlight plight of vendors

10 December 2020

In the film, Big Issue vendor Martin McKenzie contrasts his experiences before the coronavirus pandemic with quieter streets in the current climate.


£400m vowed for Northern Ireland to support post-Brexit transition

£400m vowed for Northern Ireland to support post-Brexit transition

£400m vowed for Northern Ireland to support post-Brexit transition

10 December 2020

Brandon Lewis said the cash will help enable ‘businesses and people to innovate and invest’.


Universities in ‘reasonable financial shape’ amid fears institutions could close

Universities in ‘reasonable financial shape’ amid fears institutions could close

Universities in ‘reasonable financial shape’ amid fears institutions could close

10 December 2020

But a number of uncertainties amid Covid-19 and Brexit could change the situation ‘very quickly’, regulator says.


Cognitive performance of four-month-old ravens may parallel adult apes – study

Cognitive performance of four-month-old ravens may parallel adult apes – study

Cognitive performance of four-month-old ravens may parallel adult apes – study

10 December 2020

New research suggests ravens’ develop cognitive skills relatively quick and are near-to-complete by four months of age.


Examples of ‘shocking failings’ at scandal-hit NHS trust

Examples of ‘shocking failings’ at scandal-hit NHS trust

Examples of ‘shocking failings’ at scandal-hit NHS trust

10 December 2020

A review of deaths and allegations of poor care at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is examining the cases of 1,862 families.


Touch-free vital signs monitoring technique revealed by scientists

Touch-free vital signs monitoring technique revealed by scientists

Touch-free vital signs monitoring technique revealed by scientists

10 December 2020

The new radar method can accurately measure an individual’s heart and respiratory rates.


Socially-isolated elderly people more likely to have a fall, research finds

Socially-isolated elderly people more likely to have a fall, research finds

Socially-isolated elderly people more likely to have a fall, research finds

10 December 2020

Experts at University College London have studied data on falls among thousands of people aged 60 and over.


No-deal Brexit economic fallout predicted to exceed that caused by coronavirus

No-deal Brexit economic fallout predicted to exceed that caused by coronavirus

No-deal Brexit economic fallout predicted to exceed that caused by coronavirus

10 December 2020

Official figures suggest 2% could be wiped off the economy in 2021, equivalent to £45 billion.


Queen’s weekly audience with PM postponed due to Brexit talks

Queen’s weekly audience with PM postponed due to Brexit talks

Queen’s weekly audience with PM postponed due to Brexit talks

10 December 2020

Buckingham Palace said the pair will speak on the phone next week instead.


Incels believe women owe them sex, experts tells terrorism trial

Incels believe women owe them sex, experts tells terrorism trial

Incels believe women owe them sex, experts tells terrorism trial

10 December 2020

Gabrielle Friel is said to have ‘expressed affinity with and sympathy for one incel-motivated mass murder’.


Social distancing could be advised for another year, says expert

Social distancing could be advised for another year, says expert

Social distancing could be advised for another year, says expert

10 December 2020

Tim Spector said exiting the coronavirus pandemic is likely to be a slow phase-out.


Banksy-style artwork of sneezing woman appears on wall

Banksy-style artwork of sneezing woman appears on wall

Banksy-style artwork of sneezing woman appears on wall

10 December 2020

The elusive street artist is yet to confirm whether he painted the mural in Bristol.


Frontline NHS staff given ‘rotten PPE’, committee told

Frontline NHS staff given ‘rotten PPE’, committee told

Frontline NHS staff given ‘rotten PPE’, committee told

10 December 2020

Expiry dates had been covered up on items of protective equipment, the Public Accounts Committee heard.


Number of children adopted from care in England drops for fifth year running

Number of children adopted from care in England drops for fifth year running

Number of children adopted from care in England drops for fifth year running

10 December 2020

It comes as the number of looked-after children continues to rise.


‘Improbable’ Sturgeon did not tell husband about Salmond meeting – Rees-Mogg

‘Improbable’ Sturgeon did not tell husband about Salmond meeting – Rees-Mogg

‘Improbable’ Sturgeon did not tell husband about Salmond meeting – Rees-Mogg

10 December 2020

The First Minister has insisted she does not ‘gossip’ about sensitive information to her husband.


Plans for £2.6bn electric vehicle battery plant on old coal-burning site

Plans for £2.6bn electric vehicle battery plant on old coal-burning site

Plans for £2.6bn electric vehicle battery plant on old coal-burning site

10 December 2020

Britishvolt’s proposal for Blyth is said to represent the biggest investment in the North East since Nissan arrived in 1984.


What are the EU’s contingency plans to mitigate a no-deal Brexit?

What are the EU’s contingency plans to mitigate a no-deal Brexit?

What are the EU’s contingency plans to mitigate a no-deal Brexit?

10 December 2020

Under the EU’s proposals, its fishing boats would continue to enjoy access to UK waters during 2021.


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