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What are the latest coronavirus rules across the UK and Ireland?

What are the latest coronavirus rules across the UK and Ireland?

What are the latest coronavirus rules across the UK and Ireland?

19 October 2020

Wales is the latest nation to announce new measures in response to the second wave of Covid-19.


Disabled man regains independence thanks to charity volunteers

Disabled man regains independence thanks to charity volunteers

Disabled man regains independence thanks to charity volunteers

19 October 2020

Band Of Builders refurbished Chris Joy’s uneven driveway to help him access his home on his mobility scooter.


Hospitality workers stage protest against ‘devastating’ Tier 2 restrictions

Hospitality workers stage protest against ‘devastating’ Tier 2 restrictions

Hospitality workers stage protest against ‘devastating’ Tier 2 restrictions

19 October 2020

Around 200 protesters from farmers to chefs gathered in Parliament Square to demand financial support as the furlough scheme comes to an end.


‘Sharp and deep firebreak lockdown’ for Wales from Friday

‘Sharp and deep firebreak lockdown’ for Wales from Friday

‘Sharp and deep firebreak lockdown’ for Wales from Friday

19 October 2020

It will begin at 6pm on October 23 and last until November 9.


113-year-old whale skeleton dismantled ahead of museum refurbishment

113-year-old whale skeleton dismantled ahead of museum refurbishment

113-year-old whale skeleton dismantled ahead of museum refurbishment

19 October 2020

The North Atlantic right whale is the largest item at the Hull Maritime Museum and has not been moved for 45 years.


Woman kicked off easyJet plane after ‘refusing to wear mask and ranting at crew’

Woman kicked off easyJet plane after ‘refusing to wear mask and ranting at crew’

Woman kicked off easyJet plane after ‘refusing to wear mask and ranting at crew’

19 October 2020

A passenger was removed from the Belfast to Edinburgh flight after allegedly shouting ‘everybody dies’.


Prison officer had fling with murderer inmate and gave birth to his child

Prison officer had fling with murderer inmate and gave birth to his child

Prison officer had fling with murderer inmate and gave birth to his child

19 October 2020

Louis Tate, jailed for life in 2010 for mowing down Garry Frater, is believed to be the father of Kerianne Stephens’ young child, the court heard.


Flybe could return to skies next year after rescue deal

Flybe could return to skies next year after rescue deal

Flybe could return to skies next year after rescue deal

19 October 2020

Europe’s biggest regional airline entered administration in March after years of struggles.


Young woman dying of cancer urged others to see a GP if they felt unwell

Young woman dying of cancer urged others to see a GP if they felt unwell

Young woman dying of cancer urged others to see a GP if they felt unwell

19 October 2020

Dhneep Bains, known as Neepy, died aged 26 in July this year.


How are other countries responding to a rise in coronavirus cases?

How are other countries responding to a rise in coronavirus cases?

How are other countries responding to a rise in coronavirus cases?

19 October 2020

World leaders are grappling with how to deal with a second wave of Covid-19.


Feeding bottles may release microplastics during preparation of formula – study

Feeding bottles may release microplastics during preparation of formula – study

Feeding bottles may release microplastics during preparation of formula – study

19 October 2020

Researchers cautioned that there is not enough data on the consequences of microplastics on infant health.


Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi in hospital with Covid-19

Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi in hospital with Covid-19

Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi in hospital with Covid-19

19 October 2020

The Bolton South East MP said she is being ‘very well looked after’.


New BA boss calls for quarantine to be replaced by test before flying

New BA boss calls for quarantine to be replaced by test before flying

New BA boss calls for quarantine to be replaced by test before flying

19 October 2020

Sean Doyle was appointed chief executive at the airline last week.


Pupils sitting autumn exams will have generosity of summer 2020 grades – Ofqual

Pupils sitting autumn exams will have generosity of summer 2020 grades – Ofqual

Pupils sitting autumn exams will have generosity of summer 2020 grades – Ofqual

19 October 2020

Exam boards will ‘rely much more heavily’ on the judgment of senior examiners due to lower entry numbers.


William takes over conservation patronages from Queen and Philip

William takes over conservation patronages from Queen and Philip

William takes over conservation patronages from Queen and Philip

19 October 2020

The announcement comes after the duke launched his £50 million Earthshot Prize.


Deaths from dementia and Alzheimer’s at home rise 79% during coronavirus – ONS

Deaths from dementia and Alzheimer’s at home rise 79% during coronavirus – ONS

Deaths from dementia and Alzheimer’s at home rise 79% during coronavirus – ONS

19 October 2020

There were 2,095 excess deaths from these conditions registered between March 14 and September 11, the Office for National Statistics said.


Nuclear submarine officer who arrived at work unfit for duty sent home from US

Nuclear submarine officer who arrived at work unfit for duty sent home from US

Nuclear submarine officer who arrived at work unfit for duty sent home from US

19 October 2020

The weapons engineering officer is facing an investigation.


‘Decisive action’ needed in Greater Manchester, Jenrick says as talks continue

‘Decisive action’ needed in Greater Manchester, Jenrick says as talks continue

‘Decisive action’ needed in Greater Manchester, Jenrick says as talks continue

19 October 2020

Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick said it was the final day for talks with Greater Manchester to see if a deal can be reached on coronavirus curbs.


Prosecutors given new guidance over myths and stereotypes in rape cases

Prosecutors given new guidance over myths and stereotypes in rape cases

Prosecutors given new guidance over myths and stereotypes in rape cases

19 October 2020

The new advice includes challenging assumptions over victims sharing naked pictures or having met their attacker via a hook-up app.


Just one in seven rape survivors confident of getting justice, survey suggests

Just one in seven rape survivors confident of getting justice, survey suggests

Just one in seven rape survivors confident of getting justice, survey suggests

19 October 2020

The study is unlikely to allay current fears over the path to justice for victims following a sharp fall in rape prosecutions and convictions.


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