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Teacher found guilty of having sex with boy, 15

Teacher found guilty of having sex with boy, 15

Teacher found guilty of having sex with boy, 15

28 January 2021

Kandice Barber was tried for a second time over allegations that she had sex with a pupil in a field while working as a school cover supervisor.


Self-harm incidents in women’s prisons hit new record high

Self-harm incidents in women’s prisons hit new record high

Self-harm incidents in women’s prisons hit new record high

28 January 2021

By contrast, the number of self-harm incidents in male prisons has fallen.


Life in lockdown: How to talk to a loved one about conspiracy theories

Life in lockdown: How to talk to a loved one about conspiracy theories

Life in lockdown: How to talk to a loved one about conspiracy theories

28 January 2021

A wide array of false and discredited fringe theories have found footholds on internet forums and social media websites.


Man sentenced for spitting at former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn

Man sentenced for spitting at former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn

Man sentenced for spitting at former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn

28 January 2021

Gerald Dore launched a ‘barrage of abuse’ at Mr Corbyn while he was cycling with his wife Laura Alvarez, a court heard.


Around 1,000 jobs saved in Paperchase rescue deal – but 37 stores to close

Around 1,000 jobs saved in Paperchase rescue deal – but 37 stores to close

Around 1,000 jobs saved in Paperchase rescue deal – but 37 stores to close

28 January 2021

Administrators revealed that newly formed company Aspen Phoenix Newco is to take control of the retailer.


One in eight UK workers were furloughed at the end of 2020

One in eight UK workers were furloughed at the end of 2020

One in eight UK workers were furloughed at the end of 2020

28 January 2021

By the end of November 4.1 million people were furloughed, with the figure falling slightly a month later.


Rees-Mogg warns against ‘gold-plated’ Parliament restoration

Rees-Mogg warns against ‘gold-plated’ Parliament restoration

Rees-Mogg warns against ‘gold-plated’ Parliament restoration

28 January 2021

He told MPs there should be no blank cheque.


Weather warnings issued for snow across England, Scotland and Wales

Weather warnings issued for snow across England, Scotland and Wales

Weather warnings issued for snow across England, Scotland and Wales

28 January 2021

Forecasters said snowy conditions could bring ‘significant’ disruption to travel across central and northern Scotland.


Rita Ora birthday party was egregious and notorious lockdown breach, say police

Rita Ora birthday party was egregious and notorious lockdown breach, say police

Rita Ora birthday party was egregious and notorious lockdown breach, say police

28 January 2021

The pop star previously apologised over her ‘spur of the moment’ decision to hold the celebration in a restaurant in November.


Pharmacist urges people to get jab after vaccinating father at Islamic centre

Pharmacist urges people to get jab after vaccinating father at Islamic centre

Pharmacist urges people to get jab after vaccinating father at Islamic centre

28 January 2021

Aftab Rehman began vaccination at the Ikhlas Islamic Education Centre in Derby on Thursday.


Dating app Bumble bans body-shaming

Dating app Bumble bans body-shaming

Dating app Bumble bans body-shaming

28 January 2021

A survey suggests one in four Britons has been body-shamed online via a dating app or on social media.


Arrests made as anti-HS2 campaigners continue protest

Arrests made as anti-HS2 campaigners continue protest

Arrests made as anti-HS2 campaigners continue protest

28 January 2021

The arrests were apparently for alleged breaches of coronavirus regulations.


Nicola Sturgeon branded ‘Moanalot’ over criticism of PM’s visit north

Nicola Sturgeon branded ‘Moanalot’ over criticism of PM’s visit north

Nicola Sturgeon branded ‘Moanalot’ over criticism of PM’s visit north

28 January 2021

Jacob Rees-Mogg was responding in the Commons to SNP MP Tommy Sheppard, who claimed Boris Johnson’s trip was not necessary.


Millions of children’s lives saved by vaccinations against 10 diseases – study

Millions of children’s lives saved by vaccinations against 10 diseases – study

Millions of children’s lives saved by vaccinations against 10 diseases – study

28 January 2021

The study estimates that, from 2000 to 2019, vaccinations have prevented 37 million deaths.


Man’s 1981 terrorism conviction ruled unsafe by Court of Appeal

Man’s 1981 terrorism conviction ruled unsafe by Court of Appeal

Man’s 1981 terrorism conviction ruled unsafe by Court of Appeal

28 January 2021

Michael Devine was convicted 40 years ago and sentenced to 20 years behind bars.


Covid-19 hospital admissions and patient numbers down in all regions of England

Covid-19 hospital admissions and patient numbers down in all regions of England

Covid-19 hospital admissions and patient numbers down in all regions of England

28 January 2021

Ambulance handover delays have also fallen, though some hospitals are still facing pressure on critical care beds.


Single men largest group owed homelessness support in six months after lockdown

Single men largest group owed homelessness support in six months after lockdown

Single men largest group owed homelessness support in six months after lockdown

28 January 2021

Between July and September, 68,680 households were assessed as homeless or at risk of becoming so and needing help, official figures show.


Judge orders release of reasons for freeing notorious killer Stone from jail

Judge orders release of reasons for freeing notorious killer Stone from jail

Judge orders release of reasons for freeing notorious killer Stone from jail

28 January 2021

Loyalist Michael Stone killed three people in a gun and grenade attack at Milltown Cemetery in west Belfast following an IRA funeral.


Shapps: Staff at Covid-hit DVLA offices not told to turn off Test and Trace apps

Shapps: Staff at Covid-hit DVLA offices not told to turn off Test and Trace apps

Shapps: Staff at Covid-hit DVLA offices not told to turn off Test and Trace apps

28 January 2021

The Transport Secretary told MPs he is ‘deeply concerned’ by the outbreak and has ‘fully investigated’ the matter.


Delay in flexible rail tickets as ministers seek to discourage lockdown travel

Delay in flexible rail tickets as ministers seek to discourage lockdown travel

Delay in flexible rail tickets as ministers seek to discourage lockdown travel

28 January 2021

Chris Heaton-Harris insisted the Government is working with the industry and expects to ‘make announcements when we can’.


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