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Ballet dancer who used ‘fame and prestige’ to sexually assault students jailed
Ballet dancer who used ‘fame and prestige’ to sexually assault students jailed
20 October 2021
Yat-Seng Chang was jailed for a total of nine years at Isleworth Crown Court
UK Government an ‘active barrier’ to renewable energy opportunities – Blackford
UK Government an ‘active barrier’ to renewable energy opportunities – Blackford
20 October 2021
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford claimed the UK Government is proving to be an ‘active barrier’ to renewable energy opportunities.
18,000 mobile SIMs sending scam texts blocked by EE since July
18,000 mobile SIMs sending scam texts blocked by EE since July
20 October 2021
The BT-owned network said the number of customers reporting scams has fallen by 85% since its new anti-spam filter was introduced.
Man swept away during dog rescue airlifted to hospital
Man swept away during dog rescue airlifted to hospital
20 October 2021
A rescue operation was launched in the Moray Firth.
Woman wins £1m after partner says ‘I’m not gullible enough to play lottery’
Woman wins £1m after partner says ‘I’m not gullible enough to play lottery’
20 October 2021
Holly Saul scooped the prize in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw on October 1 after a reminder from her father-in-law on WhatsApp.
Majority likely to comply if mandatory mask-wearing reinstated, says expert
Majority likely to comply if mandatory mask-wearing reinstated, says expert
20 October 2021
Professor Linda Bauld said the main issue is communication, and that making something mandatory is a ‘big shift’.
Majority of parents show warning signs of burnout amid pandemic – poll
Majority of parents show warning signs of burnout amid pandemic – poll
20 October 2021
The Government should urgently increase the support available for parents and carers before problems escalate, a children’s charity has said.
Climate change, not humans, caused extinction of woolly mammoths – study
Climate change, not humans, caused extinction of woolly mammoths – study
20 October 2021
When the icebergs melted, it became too wet for the animals to survive because the vegetation they ate was practically wiped out, researchers say.
Last-minute changes to Queen’s diary ‘inevitable’ for 95-year-old head of state
Last-minute changes to Queen’s diary ‘inevitable’ for 95-year-old head of state
20 October 2021
The Queen is on doctors’ orders to rest and she has pulled out of a two-day visit to Northern Ireland.
Vaccines are 90% effective at preventing deaths from Delta variant, study says
Vaccines are 90% effective at preventing deaths from Delta variant, study says
20 October 2021
Figures showed the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is 90% effective and the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine 91% effective in preventing deaths.
Fraud-accused fire chief’s depression ‘affected decision-making’, court told
Fraud-accused fire chief’s depression ‘affected decision-making’, court told
20 October 2021
Former Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service boss Stewart Edgar denies fraudulently buying a Land Rover in 2018.
Drivers warned to expect ‘autumn rush’ on the roads
Drivers warned to expect ‘autumn rush’ on the roads
20 October 2021
Traffic is expected to increase due to the half-term break in England and Wales.
Scottish Secretary unveils former Labour minister as adviser
Scottish Secretary unveils former Labour minister as adviser
20 October 2021
Tom Harris has been made lead non-executive director to the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland.
Half of Britons ask questions online first over fear of judgment – poll
Half of Britons ask questions online first over fear of judgment – poll
20 October 2021
Sexuality, gender identity and disability are the topics people are most afraid to ask about, the study suggests.
Wife stabbed husband in row over birthday bubble and squeak, court hears
Wife stabbed husband in row over birthday bubble and squeak, court hears
20 October 2021
Penelope Jackson denies the murder of her husband David but admits manslaughter.
NI ministers urged to close loopholes exploited by puppy farm industry
NI ministers urged to close loopholes exploited by puppy farm industry
20 October 2021
A new report by animal charity the USPCA found trade had ‘rocketed’ over the last two years.
MPs pay tribute to ‘outstanding minister’ James Brokenshire
MPs pay tribute to ‘outstanding minister’ James Brokenshire
20 October 2021
There was a minute’s silence in the Commons following PMQs in memory of the MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup.
Javid to face questions as Government under pressure over rising Covid cases
Javid to face questions as Government under pressure over rising Covid cases
20 October 2021
The head of the NHS Confederation has called for ‘Plan B’ to be implemented to avoid a winter crisis for the health service.
World leaders heading to Glasgow for Cop26 – but some key figures set to miss it
World leaders heading to Glasgow for Cop26 – but some key figures set to miss it
20 October 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to welcome around 120 world leaders to the crucial climate summit.
Written complaints to water firms increase for third successive year
Written complaints to water firms increase for third successive year
20 October 2021
Billing problems accounted for 67% of disputes raised by customers in England and Wales.