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Dame Judi Dench remembers ‘master of comedy’ Geoffrey Palmer following death

Dame Judi Dench remembers ‘master of comedy’ Geoffrey Palmer following death

Dame Judi Dench remembers ‘master of comedy’ Geoffrey Palmer following death

06 November 2020

The pair starred together in As Time Goes By and Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies.


US presidential election looking very good for Joe Biden – Irish premier

US presidential election looking very good for Joe Biden – Irish premier

US presidential election looking very good for Joe Biden – Irish premier

06 November 2020

Taoiseach Micheal Martin admitted he has been ‘glued’ to coverage of the marathon election count between meetings.


All set for the presidency – Joe Biden in profile

All set for the presidency – Joe Biden in profile

All set for the presidency – Joe Biden in profile

06 November 2020

The Democratic candidate was described by former President Barack Obama as the ‘best vice president America ever had’.


Police officer set on fire by man thanks public for ‘humbling’ support

Police officer set on fire by man thanks public for ‘humbling’ support

Police officer set on fire by man thanks public for ‘humbling’ support

06 November 2020

Pc Darral Mares are seriously injured in the attack in September.


Black plaque honouring pianist Winifred Atwell unveiled in south London

Black plaque honouring pianist Winifred Atwell unveiled in south London

Black plaque honouring pianist Winifred Atwell unveiled in south London

06 November 2020

The plaque has been unveiled in Brixton.


Calls for further restrictions in Wales’s valleys after firebreak

Calls for further restrictions in Wales’s valleys after firebreak

Calls for further restrictions in Wales’s valleys after firebreak

06 November 2020

One doctor from a health board serving Merthyr Tydfil said the town should stay under lockdown for ‘weeks, even months’.


Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home stores fall into administration

Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home stores fall into administration

Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home stores fall into administration

06 November 2020

Up to 2,571 jobs face the axe from the stores which are part of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill group.


University launches inquiry after security fences erected around student halls

University launches inquiry after security fences erected around student halls

University launches inquiry after security fences erected around student halls

06 November 2020

The University of Manchester said it is determined to find out what went wrong.


Nearly 100 migrants cross to UK, a week after boat sinking tragedy

Nearly 100 migrants cross to UK, a week after boat sinking tragedy

Nearly 100 migrants cross to UK, a week after boat sinking tragedy

06 November 2020

Numbers of people crossing the Channel dropped off sharply in October and November, likely as a result of colder temperatures and choppy seas.


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

06 November 2020

Hull, North East Lincolnshire and Newcastle-under-Lyme have recorded the biggest week-on-week rises.


Three charged in alleged food delivery drug smuggling plot

Three charged in alleged food delivery drug smuggling plot

Three charged in alleged food delivery drug smuggling plot

06 November 2020

Co-ordinated dawn raids saw the trio arrested in London, Kent and in the Glasgow area.


Johnny Depp resigns from Fantastic Beasts after ruling he assaulted Amber Heard

Johnny Depp resigns from Fantastic Beasts after ruling he assaulted Amber Heard

Johnny Depp resigns from Fantastic Beasts after ruling he assaulted Amber Heard

06 November 2020

Warner Bros. said his part would be recast.


Boy, 17, sentenced to detention for preparing neo-Nazi acts of terrorism

Boy, 17, sentenced to detention for preparing neo-Nazi acts of terrorism

Boy, 17, sentenced to detention for preparing neo-Nazi acts of terrorism

06 November 2020

Paul Dunleavy shared gun-making plans with members of banned right-wing terrorist group the Feuerkrieg Division (FKD).


Johnson and von der Leyen to hold phone update on UK-EU trade talks

Johnson and von der Leyen to hold phone update on UK-EU trade talks

Johnson and von der Leyen to hold phone update on UK-EU trade talks

06 November 2020

The conversation comes amid remaining gaps between the EU and UK on a post-Brexit deal.


Residents ‘on a knife edge’ as fireworks let off near combustible cladding

Residents ‘on a knife edge’ as fireworks let off near combustible cladding

Residents ‘on a knife edge’ as fireworks let off near combustible cladding

06 November 2020

‘The fear is if something goes off in the wrong direction and sort of embeds itself in the cladding and it starts a fire’, said one resident.


Boa constrictor on the loose surprises cat owner putting out her washing

Boa constrictor on the loose surprises cat owner putting out her washing

Boa constrictor on the loose surprises cat owner putting out her washing

06 November 2020

The surprised householder from Crayford, London, quickly scooped up her cat and went inside when she saw the snake.


Sports Direct confirms closure of English stores and attacks Michael Gove

Sports Direct confirms closure of English stores and attacks Michael Gove

Sports Direct confirms closure of English stores and attacks Michael Gove

06 November 2020

The company, part of Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, complained about criticism March when it claimed Sports Direct was an ‘essential’ retailer.


Pre-existing coronavirus antibodies could help protect against Covid-19 – study

Pre-existing coronavirus antibodies could help protect against Covid-19 – study

Pre-existing coronavirus antibodies could help protect against Covid-19 – study

06 November 2020

Some people have Covid-19 antibodies in their blood despite never having the virus, researchers have found.


Orphaned seal pup Sir Tom Moore to be released into sea after beach rescue

Orphaned seal pup Sir Tom Moore to be released into sea after beach rescue

Orphaned seal pup Sir Tom Moore to be released into sea after beach rescue

06 November 2020

It is believed the pup would not have survived had he not been discovered by rescuers.


Testing times in Liverpool – why Merseyside trial might be key to lockdown exit

Testing times in Liverpool – why Merseyside trial might be key to lockdown exit

Testing times in Liverpool – why Merseyside trial might be key to lockdown exit

06 November 2020

The rapid testing pilot in Liverpool is due to last for around 10 days.


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