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Hospital says Covid numbers ‘far beyond first wave’ as Yorkshire admissions rise

Hospital says Covid numbers ‘far beyond first wave’ as Yorkshire admissions rise

Hospital says Covid numbers ‘far beyond first wave’ as Yorkshire admissions rise

26 October 2020

The HSJ reported that the latest NHS data showed a 42% increase in patients admitted or newly diagnosed in North East and Yorkshire hospitals.


Shop bars Tory MP for life for voting against extension of free school meals

Shop bars Tory MP for life for voting against extension of free school meals

Shop bars Tory MP for life for voting against extension of free school meals

26 October 2020

Ian Bailey, owner of The Runners Centre in Lancaster, said he does not want his local MP’s business.


Doctors raise concerns over DIY firework displays

Doctors raise concerns over DIY firework displays

Doctors raise concerns over DIY firework displays

26 October 2020

Medics have urged people to think twice before buying their own fireworks.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Wales

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Wales

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Wales

26 October 2020

Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf are among area recording the highest rates.


‘Worrying’ surge in advice sought for mental health conditions – charity

‘Worrying’ surge in advice sought for mental health conditions – charity

‘Worrying’ surge in advice sought for mental health conditions – charity

26 October 2020

Rethink Mental Illness urged people to seek help should they need it.


Thousands of Covid-19 deaths could be linked to air pollution – study

Thousands of Covid-19 deaths could be linked to air pollution – study

Thousands of Covid-19 deaths could be linked to air pollution – study

26 October 2020

Researchers estimate that around 15% of coronavirus deaths worldwide could be attributed to long-term exposure to tiny particles of pollution.


Vampire bats socially distance when they are sick, study suggests

Vampire bats socially distance when they are sick, study suggests

Vampire bats socially distance when they are sick, study suggests

26 October 2020

The animals that were ill spent less time near other bats, researchers found.


Camilla takes to treetops during arboretum visit

Camilla takes to treetops during arboretum visit

Camilla takes to treetops during arboretum visit

26 October 2020

The Duchess of Cornwall has made a number of visits to Westonbirt, the National Arboretum over the years.


Johnson highlights importance of hot meals on hospital wards

Johnson highlights importance of hot meals on hospital wards

Johnson highlights importance of hot meals on hospital wards

26 October 2020

Boris Johnson was responding to a report from experts including Bake Off star Prue Leith on changes to hospital food.


Daredevil taken to hospital after jumping from helicopter without parachute

Daredevil taken to hospital after jumping from helicopter without parachute

Daredevil taken to hospital after jumping from helicopter without parachute

26 October 2020

John Bream is being checked over by medics following his world record attempt off Hayling Island, Hampshire.


‘Decades of discrimination’ led to Covid-19 inequalities – Baroness Lawrence

‘Decades of discrimination’ led to Covid-19 inequalities – Baroness Lawrence

‘Decades of discrimination’ led to Covid-19 inequalities – Baroness Lawrence

26 October 2020

Doreen Lawrence said in a review that the impact of Covid-19 ‘is not random, but foreseeable and inevitable’.


Campaign to cut down on uninsured drivers launched

Campaign to cut down on uninsured drivers launched

Campaign to cut down on uninsured drivers launched

26 October 2020

Operation Drive Insured sees 43 forces increase their focus on detecting and seizing uninsured cars.


Manchester Arena suicide bomber ‘smiling’ just before he detonated device

Manchester Arena suicide bomber ‘smiling’ just before he detonated device

Manchester Arena suicide bomber ‘smiling’ just before he detonated device

26 October 2020

Salman Abedi was on his mobile phone just before the explosion, an inquiry heard.


Ex-BHS owner Chappell hits out at advisers and Sir Philip Green during tax trial

Ex-BHS owner Chappell hits out at advisers and Sir Philip Green during tax trial

Ex-BHS owner Chappell hits out at advisers and Sir Philip Green during tax trial

26 October 2020

Dominic Chappell denies three charges of cheating the public revenue relating to his bankrupt finance company Swiss Rock Limited.


Wet and windy with a strong chance of rainbows – half-term forecast

Wet and windy with a strong chance of rainbows – half-term forecast

Wet and windy with a strong chance of rainbows – half-term forecast

26 October 2020

Yellow weather warnings for rain are in place for north-west England and west Wales from midday on Thursday.


Retired BA jumbo jet to be converted into cinema

Retired BA jumbo jet to be converted into cinema

Retired BA jumbo jet to be converted into cinema

26 October 2020

The plane was one of the airline’s final two Heathrow-based 747s to depart the airport on retirement flights earlier this month.


In Pictures: Cafes and communities come together to feed children

In Pictures: Cafes and communities come together to feed children

In Pictures: Cafes and communities come together to feed children

26 October 2020

The support for Marcus Rashford’s campaign comes less than a week after the Commons defeated a bid to offer free school meals over the half term.


Talks on post-Brexit trade continue but time is short to reach a deal

Talks on post-Brexit trade continue but time is short to reach a deal

Talks on post-Brexit trade continue but time is short to reach a deal

26 October 2020

EU negotiator Michel Barnier has remained in London to conduct talks with the UK’s Lord Frost.


Vaccine candidate shows ‘strong immune response’ among the elderly

Vaccine candidate shows ‘strong immune response’ among the elderly

Vaccine candidate shows ‘strong immune response’ among the elderly

26 October 2020

Early data suggests a good immune response in both younger and older adults.


Kittens Lennon and Ringo get by with a little help from their friends

Kittens Lennon and Ringo get by with a little help from their friends

Kittens Lennon and Ringo get by with a little help from their friends

26 October 2020

The purring pair became so close staff decided to name the smaller cat after Beatles bandmate and drummer Ringo Starr.


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