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Coronavirus - Mon Feb 1, 2021

Covid-19 can survive on clothing for up to 72 hours, study shows

Covid-19 and other similar strains of virus can survive on clothing and transmit to other surfaces for up to 72 hours, a study has found.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2021

Phone Sim Card Hacking

Eight arrested in UK for hacking phones of US celebrities and sport stars

The criminals were able to steal money, bitcoin and personal information, as well as make social media posts and send messages masquerading as the victims

Wed, 10 Feb, 2021

Harry Dunn death

UK Government ‘unaware’ Harry Dunn’s alleged killer worked in intelligence

Speaking on Thursday, the UK Prime Minister’s official spokesman told reporters “we don’t comment on intelligence matters”, but added: “She was notified to the UK Government by the US as a spouse with no official role.”

Thu, 04 Feb, 2021

Harry Dunn death

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer’s intelligence work ‘a factor’ in her departure

The revelations came out during Sacoolas’s application to dismiss a civil claim for damages against her made by the Dunn family on Wednesday

Wed, 03 Feb, 2021

Coronavirus - Wed Oct 21, 2020

One in seven people in England has had Covid-19, figures suggest

Around one in seven people in England would have tested positive for Covid-19 antibodies by mid-January, figures suggest.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2021

Harry Dunn death

Harry Dunn suspect ‘willing to discuss resolution’ despite extradition refusal

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer “remains willing to discuss a resolution with the UK authorities” despite the US State Department describing the refusal to extradite her as “final”.

Sun, 31 Jan, 2021

Emiliano Sala and David Ibbotson Tributes

Emiliano Sala’s family want ‘answers’ as they mark anniversary of his death

The family of footballer Emiliano Sala say they are still awaiting “answers” behind his death as they mark two years since the aircraft he was in crashed into the English Channel.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2021

Men pictured drinking pints at UK hotel with caption ‘What Lockdown?’

Men pictured drinking pints at UK hotel with caption ‘What Lockdown?’

Lincolnshire Police initially received Facebook images of large groups gathered at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Skegness during the latest coronavirus lockdown

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021

Coronavirus - Tue Dec 29, 2020

History-making Irish grandmother receives second Pfizer vaccine dose in UK

A grandmother who became the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer vaccine earlier this month following its clinical approval has been given her second dose.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2020

Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition

Star Wars actor Jeremy Bulloch dies aged 75

Star Wars actor Jeremy Bulloch has died aged 75, his agent has said. He died in hospital on Thursday from “health complications following his many years living with Parkinson’s disease”, according to a statement.

Thu, 17 Dec, 2020

Rolls-Royce reacts to ‘significant’ fall in aviation demand

Rolls-Royce reacts to ‘significant’ fall in aviation demand

Unite said it was a “fresh blow” for workers as well as companies which supply Rolls-Royce.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2020

Margaret Thatcher statue

Margaret Thatcher statue unveiling to go ahead in London despite ‘egg throwing contest’

A large-scale £100,000 unveiling ceremony for a statue of Margaret Thatcher has been approved, despite plans for an “egg throwing contest”.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2020

Harry Dunn death

Harry Dunn’s parents lose High Court battle with British Foreign Office

Mr Dunn, 19, was killed when his motorbike crashed into a car being driven on the wrong side of the road by American Anne Sacoolas outside RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire last year

Tue, 24 Nov, 2020

Harry Dunn death

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer urged to surrender to UK court

The UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has written to lawyers representing Harry Dunn’s alleged killer urging her to surrender to the UK court, insisting a “proper trial would need to take place”.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2020

Coronavirus - Fri Oct 30, 2020

Boris Johnson ‘considering national lockdown next week’ in England

England could be placed under stringent national lockdown restrictions next week under plans reportedly being considered by the British Prime Minister.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2020

Coronavirus - Tue Oct 27, 2020

UK records highest daily coronavirus death toll since May

The UK has recorded its highest daily coronavirus death toll since May as the total deaths involving Covid-19 in the country reached 61,000.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2020

Coronavirus - Thu Oct 22, 2020

UK ramps up Covid-19 restrictions to stem new case spread

Millions more people will be under tougher coronavirus restrictions in the next 24 hours as the UK Government increased financial support for businesses and employees affected by the measures.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2020

New Banksy artwork

Banksy confirms new Nottingham mural is his work

Banksy has posted a picture of a mural of a little girl hula hooping on his Instagram account, ending speculation over whether he was behind the work.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2020

Andrew Green court case

Man suing betting firm over refusal to pay €1.8m brings bid to resolve case

A man suing a betting firm over its refusal to pay a £1. 7 million (€1. 88m) jackpot he won in an online casino has said hopes to win his case so others do not share his experience.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2020

Coronavirus - Fri Oct 9, 2020

What are the new three-tier local UK Covid-19 restrictions?

A new three-tier system of local lockdown measures for England will be announced by the UK Prime Minister in an effort to curb rising Covid-19 rates. The PA news agency looks at some of the questions surrounding the incoming system.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2020

Coronavirus - Wed Sep 30, 2020

Covid-19 cases soar in dozens of areas of England following spreadsheet error

The weekly rate of new Covid-19 cases has soared in dozens of areas of England, following the addition of nearly 16,000 cases that went unreported because of a technical error with an Excel spreadsheet.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2020

Boohoo bosses did not feel responsible for underpaid factory workers, probe says

Boohoo bosses did not feel responsible for underpaid factory workers, probe says

Bosses at Boohoo did not deliberately allow poor conditions and pay for workers at factories where its clothes were made but simply did not feel responsible, a review into the company’s supply chain has found.

Fri, 25 Sep, 2020

Hospital Stock

Covid-19: UK unveils new lockdown restrictions for surging cases

Parts of England’s North West, West Yorkshire and the Midlands face tough new restrictions as the UK Health Secretary refused to rule out a national lockdown amid a widespread rise in Covid-19.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2020

Police retirement

Nottingham teen issued £10k fine for house party which broke Covid-19 rules

Police in England have dispersed a number of illegal gatherings overnight as revellers make the most of the final weekend before the “rule of six” coronavirus restriction comes into force.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2020

Advocate stock

UK’s largest care home operator facing legal threat over Covid-19 deaths

The UK’s largest care home operator is facing potential legal action from families of residents who died with coronavirus.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2020

Harry Dunn death

DPP concludes Harry Dunn’s alleged killer did not have immunity, family told

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has concluded Harry Dunn’s alleged killer did not have diplomatic immunity, the family have been told.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2020

Fife Police Feature

More than 20 people arrested in British sex trafficking investigation

A total of 24 people have been arrested in a cross-border sex trafficking investigation.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2020

Harry Dunn death

Harry Dunn’s family to meet with top prosecutor amid talks over trial in absence

The family of Harry Dunn has been invited to a meeting with the UK's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) amid British Government discussions about the possibility of a trial in the absence of the British teenager’s alleged killer.

Mon, 07 Sep, 2020

Amazon creates Counterfeit Crimes Unit

Amazon to create thousands of new jobs across the UK

Online giant Amazon is to create 7,000 new jobs in the coming months at its warehouses and other sites across the UK.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2020

Harry Dunn death

Harry Dunn’s family drop plan to sue US government in bid for ‘resolution’

The family of Harry Dunn have withdrawn their intention to sue the US government in a bid to find a “resolution to the impasse”.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2020

Rolls-Royce to shut factory

Rolls slumps to record £5.4bn loss amid Covid-19 crisis

Rolls-Royce has revealed record half-year losses due to plunging demand for air travel amid the pandemic as it unveiled plans to sell off parts of its business to raise £2bn (€2. 22bn).

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020

Harry Dunn death

Harry Dunn’s mother vows to continue fight for justice on anniversary of death

A British mother has marked the anniversary of her son’s death by saying his name is “forever written into history” – and vowed to carry on his family’s fight for justice.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020

Nigel Wright court case

UK farmer guilty over Tesco baby food blackmail plot

A sheep farmer has been found guilty of planting baby food laced with shards of metal in stores as part of a lengthy blackmail campaign against Tesco.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2020

Premature baby born in UK lockdown helps father propose to long-term partner

Premature baby born in UK lockdown helps father propose to long-term partner

A mother who gave birth prematurely during lockdown in England has celebrated getting engaged after her newborn son helped her partner propose.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2020

Missing Madeleine McCann

Court sides against Madeleine McCann suspect in rape appeal bid

A European court has sided against the suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance in his bid to overturn a rape conviction.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2020

Raheem Sterling file photo

Trio jailed for burglary spree targeting homes of celebrities and footballers

Three men have been jailed after a burglary spree which targeted houses belonging to footballers and celebrities, including Manchester City star Raheem Sterling.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2020

Jordan Sinnott death

Two men facing jail for killing UK footballer in attack outside pub

Two men are facing jail for fatally punching a footballer to the floor in an attack sparked by the victim agreeing one of the men was “fat and ginger”.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2020

Germany Missing Girl McCann

Madeleine McCann: Investigators search German garden

German investigators are searching a garden in Hanover in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Police began work at the site on Monday and are expected to remain on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2020

Harry Dunn death

Harry Dunn’s parents say police ‘absolved of any blame’ as legal claim dropped

Harry Dunn’s parents have dropped their legal claim against Northamptonshire Police after concluding the force are “absolved of any blame” following their son’s death.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2020

Robotic guide dog

Technology student designs ‘robotic guide dog’ to help the visually impaired

A student at a university in England has designed a “robotic guide dog” that will help support visually impaired people who are unable to house a real animal.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2020

Coronavirus - Thu Jul 16, 2020

Leicester lockdown to be partially eased but area ‘not out of the woods’

Schools and non-essential shops are due to reopen in parts of Leicester which were put back into lockdown after a rise in coronavirus cases – but the NHS Test and Trace chief has warned the area is not “completely out of the woods”.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2020

Harry Dunn death

‘Loophole’ allowing Harry Dunn’s alleged killer to claim immunity ‘plugged’

The UK and US have agreed to “plug the loopghole” that allowed Harry Dunn’s alleged killer to claim diplomatic immunity, the British Foreign Secretary has said.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2020

Jordan Sinnott death

Footballer killed after agreeing attacker ‘fat and ginger’, UK court hears

A footballer was punched to the floor and killed after agreeing one of his attackers was “fat and ginger”, a court in the UK heard.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2020

Harry Dunn death

Harry Dunn’s mother appeals to Boris Johnson to make son ‘top priority’

The mother of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn has made an emotional appeal for the British Prime Minister to make her son “top priority” during the US Secretary of State’s visit next week.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2020

Coronavirus - Thu Jul 2, 2020

Growth rate of Covid-19 transmission dropped slightly in UK, figures show

The growth rate of Covid-19 transmission in the UK has dropped slightly in the last week, new figures published by the Government show.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2020

Leinster v Scarlets - Guinness PRO14 Final

Saints won’t spoil Leinster party

‘Tis the season for Christmas jumpers, blue Santa hats, and Leinster at the Aviva.

Sat, 14 Dec, 2019

Jonathan Sexton injury the only dark cloud on Leinster horizon

Jonathan Sexton injury the only dark cloud on Leinster horizon

Seven tries to one. A 27-point differential. This Pool 1 Heineken Champions Cup encounter turned into a rout but Leinster were just three points to the good when Jonathan Sexton went down in the tackle four minutes after half-time.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2019

Coronavirus - Sun Sep 27, 2020

Dowden visits cinema after independent sector receives £650k in Covid funding

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has made a visit to one of the 42 cinemas receiving a share of the Government’s £650,000 coronavirus support fund for the independent cinema sector.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2019

Coronavirus - Sat Jul 4, 2020

43 indy cinemas to share £650,000 of Covid support funding

Forty-three cinemas will share £650,000 from a support fund aimed at helping the venues through the coronavirus pandemic, the Culture Secretary has announced.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2019

Pressure mounts on Kevin Lunney kidnap gang following arrests

Pressure mounts on Kevin Lunney kidnap gang following arrests

Pressure is mounting on gang members involved in planning and executing the abduction of businessman Kevin Lunney following the arrest of three people suspected of being on the fringes of the crime.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019