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Belfast residents gather by mural portrait to applaud Captain Sir Tom Moore

Belfast residents gather by mural portrait to applaud Captain Sir Tom Moore

Belfast residents gather by mural portrait to applaud Captain Sir Tom Moore

03 February 2021

People of all ages met in the rain-soaked streets to remember the veteran fundraiser.


Covid-19 positivity rate drops 50% in healthcare workers after first jab – study

Covid-19 positivity rate drops 50% in healthcare workers after first jab – study

Covid-19 positivity rate drops 50% in healthcare workers after first jab – study

03 February 2021

Tim Spector, who is leading the Zoe Covid Symptom Study UK Infection Survey from King’s College London, called the findings ‘fantastic news’.


In Pictures: Country comes together to clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore

In Pictures: Country comes together to clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore

In Pictures: Country comes together to clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore

03 February 2021

The charity fundraiser, who captured the hearts of the nation, died aged 100 on Tuesday.


Johnson appeals for caution over care home visits

Johnson appeals for caution over care home visits

Johnson appeals for caution over care home visits

03 February 2021

The JCHR has presented draft regulations to Health Secretary Matt Hancock and urged him to make these into law immediately.


Captain Tom’s NHS carers join national clap

Captain Tom’s NHS carers join national clap

Captain Tom’s NHS carers join national clap

03 February 2021

The charity fundraiser raised more than £32 million for the NHS during the first Covid-19 lockdown.


UK ‘past the peak’ in cases, hospital admissions and deaths

UK ‘past the peak’ in cases, hospital admissions and deaths

UK ‘past the peak’ in cases, hospital admissions and deaths

03 February 2021

But Boris Johnson warned that the level of infection is still ‘forbiddingly high’.


Belfast murder victim was targeted as he sat in his car

Belfast murder victim was targeted as he sat in his car

Belfast murder victim was targeted as he sat in his car

03 February 2021

Police are examining dissident republicans as one line of inquiry.


Starmer admits mistake over Commons clash with Prime Minister

Starmer admits mistake over Commons clash with Prime Minister

Starmer admits mistake over Commons clash with Prime Minister

03 February 2021

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of talking “complete nonsense” but later admitted he misheard the claim made by the PM.


Prof Whitty hopes heckler becomes ‘model citizen’ like Captain Sir Tom Moore

Prof Whitty hopes heckler becomes ‘model citizen’ like Captain Sir Tom Moore

Prof Whitty hopes heckler becomes ‘model citizen’ like Captain Sir Tom Moore

03 February 2021

Footage of a verbal attack on Prof Whitty was branded ‘unacceptable’ and ‘pathetic’ after appearing on social media.


Terrorist sues MoJ over ‘unlawful’ changes to licence after London Bridge attack

Terrorist sues MoJ over ‘unlawful’ changes to licence after London Bridge attack

Terrorist sues MoJ over ‘unlawful’ changes to licence after London Bridge attack

03 February 2021

Omar Latif, 36, who was jailed alongside Usman Khan in 2012, claims additional licence conditions imposed after the London Bridge attack are unlawful.


Fewer seeking care for potential cancer symptoms

Fewer seeking care for potential cancer symptoms

Fewer seeking care for potential cancer symptoms

03 February 2021

People should not ignore worrying symptoms, despite the pandemic, the Health Secretary has said.


National clap honours memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore

National clap honours memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore

National clap honours memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore

03 February 2021

People across the country took part in the tribute to the 100-year-old veteran on Wednesday evening.


No need to fix human rights laws – former Supreme Court president

No need to fix human rights laws – former Supreme Court president

No need to fix human rights laws – former Supreme Court president

03 February 2021

Baroness Hale was speaking to MPs and peers.


Conservative MPs laud post-Brexit ‘return of the booze cruise’

Conservative MPs laud post-Brexit ‘return of the booze cruise’

Conservative MPs laud post-Brexit ‘return of the booze cruise’

03 February 2021

VAT-free shopping for international travellers is coming to an end.


Football pundit Ian Wright ‘disappointed’ teen escaped conviction for race abuse

Football pundit Ian Wright ‘disappointed’ teen escaped conviction for race abuse

Football pundit Ian Wright ‘disappointed’ teen escaped conviction for race abuse

03 February 2021

Patrick O’Brien, 18, of Tralee, Co Kerry abused the former England striker online in May 2020.


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

03 February 2021

Just five areas have recorded a week-on-week increase.


PM warns Covid-19 infections are ‘alarmingly high’ as he hails vaccine milestone

PM warns Covid-19 infections are ‘alarmingly high’ as he hails vaccine milestone

PM warns Covid-19 infections are ‘alarmingly high’ as he hails vaccine milestone

03 February 2021

The Prime Minister praised the ‘colossal’ effort of health workers who have helped vaccinate more than 10 million people against Covid-19 in the UK.


Rollout of smart motorway safety tech brought forward

Rollout of smart motorway safety tech brought forward

Rollout of smart motorway safety tech brought forward

03 February 2021

Radar systems to detect vehicles broken down in live lanes will be installed across the network by the end of 2022, Grant Shapps says.


Selhurst Park becomes mass vaccination centre

Selhurst Park becomes mass vaccination centre

Selhurst Park becomes mass vaccination centre

03 February 2021

Fans could receive their jab at Crystal Palace’s home ground.


Elderly fundraisers pay tribute to ‘big inspiration’ Captain Tom

Elderly fundraisers pay tribute to ‘big inspiration’ Captain Tom

Elderly fundraisers pay tribute to ‘big inspiration’ Captain Tom

03 February 2021

Fellow centenarians said they were inspired by the 100-year-old to complete their own challenges.


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