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New restrictions come in for Scotland’s pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes

New restrictions come in for Scotland’s pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes

New restrictions come in for Scotland’s pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes

08 October 2020

The temporary measures were announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon earlier this week to help curb the spread of coronavirus.


John Lennon at 80: Events held to mark musical legend’s birthday

John Lennon at 80: Events held to mark musical legend’s birthday

John Lennon at 80: Events held to mark musical legend’s birthday

08 October 2020

The musician was born on October 9 1940.


John Lennon at 80: His life in pictures

John Lennon at 80: His life in pictures

John Lennon at 80: His life in pictures

08 October 2020

The musician died in New York in 1980.


New shielding plan considered for coronavirus hotspots as cases rise

New shielding plan considered for coronavirus hotspots as cases rise

New shielding plan considered for coronavirus hotspots as cases rise

08 October 2020

A further 17,540 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported on Thursday.


Man charged with doctor and daughter double murder

Man charged with doctor and daughter double murder

Man charged with doctor and daughter double murder

08 October 2020

Dr Sacharvi was found to have been assaulted and died from pressure to her neck, police said.


News agency apologises over alleged drone pictures – Meghan and Harry’s lawyer

News agency apologises over alleged drone pictures – Meghan and Harry’s lawyer

News agency apologises over alleged drone pictures – Meghan and Harry’s lawyer

08 October 2020

The couple launched legal action in Los Angeles in July claiming an individual had photographed their son Archie at their home during lockdown.


Gordon Ramsay and Dame Emma Thompson back NHS cancer campaign

Gordon Ramsay and Dame Emma Thompson back NHS cancer campaign

Gordon Ramsay and Dame Emma Thompson back NHS cancer campaign

08 October 2020

The NHS’s Help Us Help You access campaign will use TV adverts, billboards and social media to urge people to speak to their GP if they are worried.


Lord McConnell: House of Lords membership is international embarrassment for UK

Lord McConnell: House of Lords membership is international embarrassment for UK

Lord McConnell: House of Lords membership is international embarrassment for UK

08 October 2020

Lord McConnell, who was made a peer in 2010, also said he finds it ‘regularly embarrassing to be a member of a house that has now over 800 members’.


Rare Harry Potter first edition could fetch up to £50,000 at auction, says expert

Rare Harry Potter first edition could fetch up to £50,000 at auction, says expert

Rare Harry Potter first edition could fetch up to £50,000 at auction, says expert

08 October 2020

The book was bought by a British ex-pat who wanted to teach his children English by reading them the story at bedtime.


Camilla praises volunteers as she serves lunch to pensioners

Camilla praises volunteers as she serves lunch to pensioners

Camilla praises volunteers as she serves lunch to pensioners

08 October 2020

The Duchess of Cornwall was visiting a lunch club in Hertfordshire in her role as patron of the Royal Voluntary Service.


Fundraiser completes second peak wearing deep-sea diving suit

Fundraiser completes second peak wearing deep-sea diving suit

Fundraiser completes second peak wearing deep-sea diving suit

08 October 2020

Tackling Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon will be the 58-year-old’s final charity challenge.


British Gas retreat in jobs dispute, says GMB

British Gas retreat in jobs dispute, says GMB

British Gas retreat in jobs dispute, says GMB

08 October 2020

The threat of industrial action has been eased after the company delays a ‘fire and rehire’ plan, according to the GMB union.


Coronavirus is holding gun to Boris Johnson’s head, Sage scientist says

Coronavirus is holding gun to Boris Johnson’s head, Sage scientist says

Coronavirus is holding gun to Boris Johnson’s head, Sage scientist says

08 October 2020

Professor John Edmunds also warned that the health service in the north of England is at risk of being stretched.


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

08 October 2020

Nottingham now has the highest rate in England after the number of new cases soared.


Taoiseach – PM Johnson should financially support NI’s Covid-19 measures

Taoiseach – PM Johnson should financially support NI’s Covid-19 measures

Taoiseach – PM Johnson should financially support NI’s Covid-19 measures

08 October 2020

He discussed the rising numbers of cases on both sides of the Irish border with Boris Johnson on Thursday morning.


Greek islands added to quarantine-free list

Greek islands added to quarantine-free list

Greek islands added to quarantine-free list

08 October 2020

Arrivals in England from Lesvos, Santorini, Serifos, Tinos and Zakynthos will no longer have to self-isolate for 14 days from 4am on Saturday.


Five Met officers probed for misconduct over Team GB athlete stop and search

Five Met officers probed for misconduct over Team GB athlete stop and search

Five Met officers probed for misconduct over Team GB athlete stop and search

08 October 2020

Footage of the incident in Maida Vale on 4 July was shared widely on Twitter .


Government urged to act after Nottingham tops Covid-19 rates in England

Government urged to act after Nottingham tops Covid-19 rates in England

Government urged to act after Nottingham tops Covid-19 rates in England

08 October 2020

The city’s council leader is calling for more local powers to tackle coronavirus.


‘Perilous moment’ in pandemic – Hancock

‘Perilous moment’ in pandemic – Hancock

‘Perilous moment’ in pandemic – Hancock

08 October 2020

The Health Secretary said that he was ‘very worried’ about hospital admissions.


Child migration redress scheme should be extended – Gordon Brown

Child migration redress scheme should be extended – Gordon Brown

Child migration redress scheme should be extended – Gordon Brown

08 October 2020

The former PM has made a statement to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.


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