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Small boat crossings ‘linked to sharp increase in diphtheria cases in UK’

Small boat crossings ‘linked to sharp increase in diphtheria cases in UK’

Small boat crossings ‘linked to sharp increase in diphtheria cases in UK’

12 April 2023

The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases has published a report.


Everyman sees cinema ticket sales jump despite dearth of blockbuster films

Everyman sees cinema ticket sales jump despite dearth of blockbuster films

Everyman sees cinema ticket sales jump despite dearth of blockbuster films

12 April 2023

The boutique cinema chain said its cinema admissions surged to 3.4 million last year from two million in 2021.


Elon Musk says BBC’s ‘government-funded media’ Twitter tag will be updated

Elon Musk says BBC’s ‘government-funded media’ Twitter tag will be updated

Elon Musk says BBC’s ‘government-funded media’ Twitter tag will be updated

12 April 2023

He previously described the BBC as ‘among the least biased’ news organisations.


What the papers say – April 12

What the papers say – April 12

What the papers say – April 12

12 April 2023

Junior doctors’ strike is the main focus for the front pages.


Junior doctors’ strike enters second day

Junior doctors’ strike enters second day

Junior doctors’ strike enters second day

12 April 2023

The action comes after hospital bosses expressed concern for overnight cover for junior doctor shifts.


New technique could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease before symptoms show

New technique could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease before symptoms show

New technique could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease before symptoms show

12 April 2023

It involves identifying the build-up of abnormal proteins associated with the condition.


Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran to star in Old Vic production of Pygmalion

Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran to star in Old Vic production of Pygmalion

Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran to star in Old Vic production of Pygmalion

12 April 2023

The production, which will run from September 6 to October 28, will be the first show of the historic venue’s 2023/24 season.


Sir Ian McKellen among special honourees at 2023 Pantomime Awards

Sir Ian McKellen among special honourees at 2023 Pantomime Awards

Sir Ian McKellen among special honourees at 2023 Pantomime Awards

12 April 2023

Performers from classic pantos including Jack and The Beanstalk and Cinderella were recognised at the annual event on Tuesday.


Alleged leaked documents suggest UK special forces have operated in Ukraine

Alleged leaked documents suggest UK special forces have operated in Ukraine

Alleged leaked documents suggest UK special forces have operated in Ukraine

12 April 2023

The Ministry of Defence warned against taking allegations at ‘face value’.


First estate-authorised biography of Tupac Shakur to be published in October

First estate-authorised biography of Tupac Shakur to be published in October

First estate-authorised biography of Tupac Shakur to be published in October

12 April 2023

Written by author and screenwriter Staci Robinson, who knew the US rapper as a young man, the book will explore his life and powerful legacy.


Gusts of up to 70mph set to sweep across the country

Gusts of up to 70mph set to sweep across the country

Gusts of up to 70mph set to sweep across the country

11 April 2023

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings.


Biden to hold bilateral meeting with Sunak ahead of Ulster University speech

Biden to hold bilateral meeting with Sunak ahead of Ulster University speech

Biden to hold bilateral meeting with Sunak ahead of Ulster University speech

11 April 2023

After he leaves Belfast on Wednesday, Joe Biden will cross the border to attend engagements in Co Louth.


Michael Jordan’s 1998 Air Jordans sell for record 2.2m dollars at auction

Michael Jordan’s 1998 Air Jordans sell for record 2.2m dollars at auction

Michael Jordan’s 1998 Air Jordans sell for record 2.2m dollars at auction

11 April 2023

The valued sneakers were worn during the basketball star’s NBA Finals game in 1998 during his last year with the Chicago Bulls.


Tory peer brands Braverman’s rhetoric ‘racist’

Tory peer brands Braverman’s rhetoric ‘racist’

Tory peer brands Braverman’s rhetoric ‘racist’

11 April 2023

The Tory peer said her party needs to make it clear that ‘racist rhetoric and rabble rousing’ is not going to be a strategy.


Joe Biden lands in Northern Ireland as part of historic four-day trip

Joe Biden lands in Northern Ireland as part of historic four-day trip

Joe Biden lands in Northern Ireland as part of historic four-day trip

11 April 2023

The US president will carry out several engagements across the week to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.


900 relatives, survivors and residents agree Grenfell Tower fire civil claim

900 relatives, survivors and residents agree Grenfell Tower fire civil claim

900 relatives, survivors and residents agree Grenfell Tower fire civil claim

11 April 2023

The fire at the residential tower block in North Kensington, west London, in June 2017 killed 72 people.


Six-year-old Daithi to receive award from Prime Minister for organ donation work

Six-year-old Daithi to receive award from Prime Minister for organ donation work

Six-year-old Daithi to receive award from Prime Minister for organ donation work

11 April 2023

The presentation forms part of the Prime Minister’s engagements coinciding with US President Joe Biden’s visit to Northern Ireland.


Junior doctor strikes: Hospital leaders ‘worried’ about overnight care

Junior doctor strikes: Hospital leaders ‘worried’ about overnight care

Junior doctor strikes: Hospital leaders ‘worried’ about overnight care

11 April 2023

The bitter row over pay between the Government and junior doctors shows no sign of being resolved.


Biden’s visit to Ulster University ‘represents a better future’

Biden’s visit to Ulster University ‘represents a better future’

Biden’s visit to Ulster University ‘represents a better future’

11 April 2023

President Joe Biden’s opening of Ulster University is hugely symbolic, says the University’s student union President.


Heavy rain and gusts of 50-60mph hit parts of UK

Heavy rain and gusts of 50-60mph hit parts of UK

Heavy rain and gusts of 50-60mph hit parts of UK

11 April 2023

A blast of cold air into Wednesday morning could even see an increasing risk of snow over the higher ground for parts of the UK, the Met Office said.


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