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Captain Sir Tom Moore’s life heads for the big screen

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s life heads for the big screen

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s life heads for the big screen

23 September 2020

The fundraising hero joked that Sir Michael Caine or Sir Anthony Hopkins could play him, if they ‘age up’.


IS victims’ families praise ‘huge result’ as court ruling paves way for US trial

IS victims’ families praise ‘huge result’ as court ruling paves way for US trial

IS victims’ families praise ‘huge result’ as court ruling paves way for US trial

23 September 2020

The families of the men allegedly killed by members of a British terror cell known as The Beatles said they only ever wanted justice.


Colston Hall music venue renamed as Bristol Beacon

Colston Hall music venue renamed as Bristol Beacon

Colston Hall music venue renamed as Bristol Beacon

23 September 2020

The Bristol music venue was named after Edward Colston and in recent months the city’s association with the slave trade has come under scrutiny.


Harry tells Americans to ‘reject hate speech’ as he urges them to vote

Harry tells Americans to ‘reject hate speech’ as he urges them to vote

Harry tells Americans to ‘reject hate speech’ as he urges them to vote

23 September 2020

The royal appeared alongside wife Meghan for an event focusing on those people Time magazine considers the most influential in the world.


In Pictures: Britons enjoy post-10pm drinks as last chance saloon approaches

In Pictures: Britons enjoy post-10pm drinks as last chance saloon approaches

In Pictures: Britons enjoy post-10pm drinks as last chance saloon approaches

23 September 2020

Boris Johnson has warned the early closing time could last for six months.


What the papers say – September 23

What the papers say – September 23

What the papers say – September 23

23 September 2020

Today’s front pages are dominated by the threat of a new national lockdown in response to growing coronavirus cases.


A glance at coronavirus contact tracing apps across the world

A glance at coronavirus contact tracing apps across the world

A glance at coronavirus contact tracing apps across the world

23 September 2020

England and Wales prepares to launch its own app on Thursday in a bid to stem the virus’s spread.


Leaked Brexit letter warns of 7,000 trucks queuing in Kent with waits of two days

Leaked Brexit letter warns of 7,000 trucks queuing in Kent with waits of two days

Leaked Brexit letter warns of 7,000 trucks queuing in Kent with waits of two days

22 September 2020

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has written to haulage associations urging them to prepare for changes.


Toe the line now or face tougher measures later, PM warns nation

Toe the line now or face tougher measures later, PM warns nation

Toe the line now or face tougher measures later, PM warns nation

22 September 2020

Boris Johnson said ‘we must reserve the right to go further’ if new anti-coronavirus rules fail to get infections under control.


Olympic and Paralympic stars line up for call to tackle climate crisis

Olympic and Paralympic stars line up for call to tackle climate crisis

Olympic and Paralympic stars line up for call to tackle climate crisis

22 September 2020

The letter was written by GB rowing team member and environmental lawyer Melissa Wilson, on behalf of Champions for Earth.


Lockdown in numbers as the UK reaches the six-month mark

Lockdown in numbers as the UK reaches the six-month mark

Lockdown in numbers as the UK reaches the six-month mark

22 September 2020

From patient figures to jobs lost, the pandemic has made its mark in many ways.


New restrictions are a wake-up call, says First Minister

New restrictions are a wake-up call, says First Minister

New restrictions are a wake-up call, says First Minister

22 September 2020

The DUP leader described the additional restrictions as ‘tough’.


Science is key to hopes of tackling Covid-19, Boris Johnson says

Science is key to hopes of tackling Covid-19, Boris Johnson says

Science is key to hopes of tackling Covid-19, Boris Johnson says

22 September 2020

The Prime Minister said the UK needs to take action to help combat the virus.


Sturgeon: restrictions may feel like step backwards

Sturgeon: restrictions may feel like step backwards

Sturgeon: restrictions may feel like step backwards

22 September 2020

The Scottish First Minister addressed the nation after she announced a ban on indoor household visits and a curfew for pubs and restaurants.


Johnson calls for ‘spirit of togetherness’ to survive tough coronavirus winter

Johnson calls for ‘spirit of togetherness’ to survive tough coronavirus winter

Johnson calls for ‘spirit of togetherness’ to survive tough coronavirus winter

22 September 2020

New curbs on freedoms announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to limit the spread of the virus could last for six months.


New Covid measures do not go far enough, British Medical Association says

New Covid measures do not go far enough, British Medical Association says

New Covid measures do not go far enough, British Medical Association says

22 September 2020

The union criticised ministers for sending workers back to offices as infection rates were rising.


MPs back Government compromise on controversial powers to override Brexit deal

MPs back Government compromise on controversial powers to override Brexit deal

MPs back Government compromise on controversial powers to override Brexit deal

22 September 2020

The United Kingdom Internal Market Bill did not originally contain a parliamentary ‘lock’ on the use of the powers, prompting uproar.


Further backing over call for life terms for killers of emergency workers

Further backing over call for life terms for killers of emergency workers

Further backing over call for life terms for killers of emergency workers

22 September 2020

Lissie Harper, the widow of Pc Andrew Harper who was killed on duty last year, has been campaigning for Harper’s Law.


Two new tremors in a day take Leighton Buzzard earthquake total to four

Two new tremors in a day take Leighton Buzzard earthquake total to four

Two new tremors in a day take Leighton Buzzard earthquake total to four

22 September 2020

The events are aftershocks from first quake, which took place on September 8.


Resuming sexual activity after heart attack linked to improved survival – study

Resuming sexual activity after heart attack linked to improved survival – study

Resuming sexual activity after heart attack linked to improved survival – study

22 September 2020

Researchers say sexuality and sexual activity are markers of wellbeing.


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