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Starmer says September schools return at risk after Government’s week of chaos

Starmer says September schools return at risk after Government’s week of chaos

Starmer says September schools return at risk after Government’s week of chaos

22 August 2020

The Labour leader said the fiasco threatened plans to get all children back in the classroom when schools reopen in England in a fortnight.


Covid-19 risk at school small compared to damage done by not attending – Whitty

Covid-19 risk at school small compared to damage done by not attending – Whitty

Covid-19 risk at school small compared to damage done by not attending – Whitty

22 August 2020

Professor Chris Whitty said the evidence that not going to school damages children in the long run is ‘overwhelming’.


Man charged with terror offences as part of New IRA probe

Man charged with terror offences as part of New IRA probe

Man charged with terror offences as part of New IRA probe

22 August 2020

The man has been charged with directing terrorism in Northern Ireland.


Traffic in central London gridlocked after Tower Bridge stuck open for an hour

Traffic in central London gridlocked after Tower Bridge stuck open for an hour

Traffic in central London gridlocked after Tower Bridge stuck open for an hour

22 August 2020

Social media users vented frustration as the famous bridge failed to close after opening to allow a ship to pass through along the River Thames.


Girl, 15, killed in boating accident near Southampton

Girl, 15, killed in boating accident near Southampton

Girl, 15, killed in boating accident near Southampton

22 August 2020

The teenager was one of 12 people admitted to hospital when a rigid inflatable boat collided with a buoy in a Hampshire marina.


Covid restrictions in North West are working, says Greater Manchester mayor

Covid restrictions in North West are working, says Greater Manchester mayor

Covid restrictions in North West are working, says Greater Manchester mayor

22 August 2020

Andy Burnham said the numbers were going ‘in the right direction’.


Frustrated holidaymakers prepare to quarantine as they return from Croatia

Frustrated holidaymakers prepare to quarantine as they return from Croatia

Frustrated holidaymakers prepare to quarantine as they return from Croatia

22 August 2020

Anyone who arrived in the UK from Croatia after 4am on Saturday will have to quarantine for 14 days, Grant Shapps announced on Thursday.


Protesting students demand Williamson’s resignation

Protesting students demand Williamson’s resignation

Protesting students demand Williamson’s resignation

22 August 2020

Many students are still angry after losing university places handed to other candidates in the days after the algorithm-based results were announced.


Man stabbed in front of children in London park

Man stabbed in front of children in London park

Man stabbed in front of children in London park

22 August 2020

The 24-year-old man is in a critical condition.


Driving test booking website down for ‘urgent maintenance’

Driving test booking website down for ‘urgent maintenance’

Driving test booking website down for ‘urgent maintenance’

22 August 2020

The service had almost seven million visitors in 12 hours.


Man arrested at Heathrow by police investigating New IRA taken to Belfast

Man arrested at Heathrow by police investigating New IRA taken to Belfast

Man arrested at Heathrow by police investigating New IRA taken to Belfast

22 August 2020

Officers from Police Scotland searched a property in the Blackhall area of Edinburgh following the detention.


Eight officers at Northern Ireland police station test positive for Covid-19

Eight officers at Northern Ireland police station test positive for Covid-19

Eight officers at Northern Ireland police station test positive for Covid-19

22 August 2020

Two stations have been closed and police across the district are self-isolating.


Two charged with directing terrorism in Northern Ireland

Two charged with directing terrorism in Northern Ireland

Two charged with directing terrorism in Northern Ireland

22 August 2020

MI5 was involved in the operation against men from Londonderry and Lurgan.


Country’s oldest polar bear dies at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Country’s oldest polar bear dies at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Country’s oldest polar bear dies at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

22 August 2020

Victor had been living in Yorkshire since 2014.


Liverpool streets to be considered for slavery memorials

Liverpool streets to be considered for slavery memorials

Liverpool streets to be considered for slavery memorials

22 August 2020

Plaques could be placed around the city to acknowledge its central role in slave trading.


Boris Johnson cuts short Scottish holiday after cottage pictures published

Boris Johnson cuts short Scottish holiday after cottage pictures published

Boris Johnson cuts short Scottish holiday after cottage pictures published

22 August 2020

The Prime Minister had been expected to return to Westminster next week.


New Covid-19 restrictions causing confusion, local leaders say

New Covid-19 restrictions causing confusion, local leaders say

New Covid-19 restrictions causing confusion, local leaders say

22 August 2020

People in Oldham, Pendle and Blackburn have been told not to socialise with anyone outside their household.


Man in hospital after attack by group ‘armed with baseball bats and knives’

Man in hospital after attack by group ‘armed with baseball bats and knives’

Man in hospital after attack by group ‘armed with baseball bats and knives’

22 August 2020

Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Walworth, south London, on Friday afternoon.


Scientist warns coronavirus will be ‘with us forever’

Scientist warns coronavirus will be ‘with us forever’

Scientist warns coronavirus will be ‘with us forever’

22 August 2020

Professor Sir Mark Walport also said it is ‘possible’ Covid-19 will get ‘out of control’ again.


Four men sought after cyclist killed in hit-and-run

Four men sought after cyclist killed in hit-and-run

Four men sought after cyclist killed in hit-and-run

22 August 2020

West Midlands Police are trying to trace four men who fled a grey BMW that hit Andell Goulbourne in Birmingham at the end of July.


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