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Coronavirus measures in place as G7 foreign ministers meet

Coronavirus measures in place as G7 foreign ministers meet

Coronavirus measures in place as G7 foreign ministers meet

04 May 2021

China was one of the main areas of discussion as Dominic Raab hosted his counterparts for a first summit since the pandemic hit.


Woman jailed for life for murdering friend who rebuffed her sexual advances

Woman jailed for life for murdering friend who rebuffed her sexual advances

Woman jailed for life for murdering friend who rebuffed her sexual advances

04 May 2021

Gareeca Gordon will serve a minimum of 23 years and six months in prison.


Prosecutors to review evidence in seven other veteran cases after trial collapse

Prosecutors to review evidence in seven other veteran cases after trial collapse

Prosecutors to review evidence in seven other veteran cases after trial collapse

04 May 2021

Their consideration will focus on material secured by the police legacy unit, the Historical Enquiries Team (HET).


Appeal launched after attempted abduction of 11-year-old boy

Appeal launched after attempted abduction of 11-year-old boy

Appeal launched after attempted abduction of 11-year-old boy

04 May 2021

The incident appears to involve the son of actress Sherise Blackman, who played cop Ruby Jones in BBC series Line Of Duty.


Call for care home visiting guidance ‘to be underpinned by law’

Call for care home visiting guidance ‘to be underpinned by law’

Call for care home visiting guidance ‘to be underpinned by law’

04 May 2021

Current guidance says every care home resident in England can nominate up to two named visitors for regular visits.


‘No plans at present’ to remove Northern Ireland’s social distancing requirement

‘No plans at present’ to remove Northern Ireland’s social distancing requirement

‘No plans at present’ to remove Northern Ireland’s social distancing requirement

04 May 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson indicated earlier this week the rule could be ditched in Britain by June 21.


‘Paranoid’ killer jailed for stabbing partner after working himself into ‘fury’

‘Paranoid’ killer jailed for stabbing partner after working himself into ‘fury’

‘Paranoid’ killer jailed for stabbing partner after working himself into ‘fury’

04 May 2021

Lewis Crofts will serve a minimum of 16 years and nine months.


Princess Charlotte is growing up very fast, says father William

Princess Charlotte is growing up very fast, says father William

Princess Charlotte is growing up very fast, says father William

04 May 2021

In a new picture released to mark the princess’ birthday a confident Charlotte smiles in the photograph and sports highlights in her long hair.


Border Force ‘choosing’ not to fully staff airports

Border Force ‘choosing’ not to fully staff airports

Border Force ‘choosing’ not to fully staff airports

04 May 2021

Passengers at Heathrow are queuing for up to six hours due to coronavirus paperwork being checked, an airport executive said.


Kent Police ‘in deep shock’ after death of Julia James as murder probe continues

Kent Police ‘in deep shock’ after death of Julia James as murder probe continues

Kent Police ‘in deep shock’ after death of Julia James as murder probe continues

04 May 2021

Her daughter Bethan Coles has asked people to leave candles on their doorsteps on Tuesday evening in tribute.


Assistant general secretary Mick Lynch elected as new RMT chief

Assistant general secretary Mick Lynch elected as new RMT chief

Assistant general secretary Mick Lynch elected as new RMT chief

04 May 2021

Mr Lynch beat three other candidates to lead the union.


Inquiry told of ‘libel’ concerns over Grenfell Tower blogger’s writings

Inquiry told of ‘libel’ concerns over Grenfell Tower blogger’s writings

Inquiry told of ‘libel’ concerns over Grenfell Tower blogger’s writings

04 May 2021

Resident Edward Daffarn, who had expressed fire safety concerns in his posts, had been accused of distributing ‘misleading information’.


Hillsborough officer’s statement ‘was amended to remove police criticism’

Hillsborough officer’s statement ‘was amended to remove police criticism’

Hillsborough officer’s statement ‘was amended to remove police criticism’

04 May 2021

A court heard how comments about drunk football fans were left in the statement.


Dalian Atkinson ‘was Tasered for 33 seconds and kicked in head by police’

Dalian Atkinson ‘was Tasered for 33 seconds and kicked in head by police’

Dalian Atkinson ‘was Tasered for 33 seconds and kicked in head by police’

04 May 2021

Jurors heard bootlace imprints prove the ex-footballer was kicked at least twice.


Camilla praises ‘very brave’ author Edna O’Brien for tackling book’s subject

Camilla praises ‘very brave’ author Edna O’Brien for tackling book’s subject

Camilla praises ‘very brave’ author Edna O’Brien for tackling book’s subject

04 May 2021

The pair spoke to one another as part of the duchess’s online literature hub.


Home Office to offer easier visa application process to Oscar winners

Home Office to offer easier visa application process to Oscar winners

Home Office to offer easier visa application process to Oscar winners

04 May 2021

The move is part of changes to the immigration system in the Government’s bid to attract the ‘best and brightest’ from around the world to the UK.


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

04 May 2021

One third of local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.


Multimillion-pound investment to bolster Porton Down testing for variants

Multimillion-pound investment to bolster Porton Down testing for variants

Multimillion-pound investment to bolster Porton Down testing for variants

04 May 2021

Tests on blood samples can help scientists monitor the effectiveness of the coronavirus vaccines.


Stormont Agriculture Minister threatens legal action over NI Protocol

Stormont Agriculture Minister threatens legal action over NI Protocol

Stormont Agriculture Minister threatens legal action over NI Protocol

04 May 2021

Edwin Poots told Stormont Assembly members that ‘ultimately the protocol needs to go’.


Masks should remain in secondary schools beyond May, unions and scientists say

Masks should remain in secondary schools beyond May, unions and scientists say

Masks should remain in secondary schools beyond May, unions and scientists say

04 May 2021

The plea came after schools minister Nick Gibb said he hoped the requirement would be removed from May 17.


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