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John Leslie ‘incredibly respectful’ with women, Anthea Turner tells court

John Leslie ‘incredibly respectful’ with women, Anthea Turner tells court

John Leslie ‘incredibly respectful’ with women, Anthea Turner tells court

15 October 2020

The former Blue Peter presenter was giving evidence at the trial of her former colleague on a count of alleged sexual assault.


Margaret Ferrier faces no further action from Met Police over Covid-19 breaches

Margaret Ferrier faces no further action from Met Police over Covid-19 breaches

Margaret Ferrier faces no further action from Met Police over Covid-19 breaches

15 October 2020

The Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP had the SNP whip removed after she travelled between London and Glasgow.


New Advocate General for Scotland appointed

New Advocate General for Scotland appointed

New Advocate General for Scotland appointed

15 October 2020

Keith Stewart QC takes over from Lord Keen, who quit over plans to break international law by overriding the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.


Welsh Secretary says travel ban ‘risks stirring division and confusion’

Welsh Secretary says travel ban ‘risks stirring division and confusion’

Welsh Secretary says travel ban ‘risks stirring division and confusion’

15 October 2020

The Welsh Government’s plan to impose a travel ban on UK coronavirus hotspots was also described as ‘anti-English’ by a Conservative MP.


Number 10 rejects calls from Rashford to provide meals during school holidays

Number 10 rejects calls from Rashford to provide meals during school holidays

Number 10 rejects calls from Rashford to provide meals during school holidays

15 October 2020

The England footballer has hit back at comments from Downing Street.


Worker spotted ‘crank’ at Manchester Arena ‘in area he should not have been’

Worker spotted ‘crank’ at Manchester Arena ‘in area he should not have been’

Worker spotted ‘crank’ at Manchester Arena ‘in area he should not have been’

15 October 2020

Julie Merchant was giving evidence to the inquiry into the blast that killed 22 people at the end of an Ariana Grande concert.


Cheese-roller gargoyle to grace Gloucester Cathedral

Cheese-roller gargoyle to grace Gloucester Cathedral

Cheese-roller gargoyle to grace Gloucester Cathedral

15 October 2020

The 3ft tall grotesque figure of a dare-devil cheese roller is due to be installed on the roof of Gloucester Cathedral.


MP Amy Callaghan leaves hospital four months after brain haemorrhage

MP Amy Callaghan leaves hospital four months after brain haemorrhage

MP Amy Callaghan leaves hospital four months after brain haemorrhage

15 October 2020

The SNP member was found by her partner after falling ill at her home on June 10.


Coronavirus rules: What does the law say on Tier 2 ‘high’ level restrictions?

Coronavirus rules: What does the law say on Tier 2 ‘high’ level restrictions?

Coronavirus rules: What does the law say on Tier 2 ‘high’ level restrictions?

15 October 2020

London, Essex, Elmbridge, Barrow-in-Furness, York, North East Derbyshire, Erewash and Chesterfield will be under such restrictions from Saturday.


World leaders urged to show empathy to help people through lockdowns

World leaders urged to show empathy to help people through lockdowns

World leaders urged to show empathy to help people through lockdowns

15 October 2020

The World Health Organisation’s Dr Hans Kluge said it is the only way to persuade citizens to comply with restrictions.


Millions fewer GP appointments as pandemic takes its toll

Millions fewer GP appointments as pandemic takes its toll

Millions fewer GP appointments as pandemic takes its toll

15 October 2020

Health and care inspectors have raised concerns that millions of people have missed appointments.


Royal Irish reservists take on peacekeeping duties in Cyprus

Royal Irish reservists take on peacekeeping duties in Cyprus

Royal Irish reservists take on peacekeeping duties in Cyprus

15 October 2020

Their duties will include patrolling sector 2 of the Green Line in Nicosia on the divided island.


Queen should have set an example on face covering, says pressure group

Queen should have set an example on face covering, says pressure group

Queen should have set an example on face covering, says pressure group

15 October 2020

Buckingham Palace said specific advice was sought and all necessary precautions taken for the monarch’s visit to Porton Down.


Photos show seal caught in fishing waste at breeding site

Photos show seal caught in fishing waste at breeding site

Photos show seal caught in fishing waste at breeding site

15 October 2020

The National Trust says incidents of marine animals becoming entangled in plastic are widely reported.


British-built spacecraft flies by Venus en route to Mercury

British-built spacecraft flies by Venus en route to Mercury

British-built spacecraft flies by Venus en route to Mercury

15 October 2020

Flybys use the gravitational pull of the planets to help alter the speed and direction of the spacecraft.


Bitter row between Whitehall and Greater Manchester over coronavirus measures

Bitter row between Whitehall and Greater Manchester over coronavirus measures

Bitter row between Whitehall and Greater Manchester over coronavirus measures

15 October 2020

Attempts by the Government to engage with local politicians were described as chaotic and furious.


999 call made about suspicious lorry two weeks before 39 deaths, court told

999 call made about suspicious lorry two weeks before 39 deaths, court told

999 call made about suspicious lorry two weeks before 39 deaths, court told

15 October 2020

Local residents described seeing people jumping out of a lorry and running to waiting cars.


Italy looks likely to lose quarantine exemption status

Italy looks likely to lose quarantine exemption status

Italy looks likely to lose quarantine exemption status

15 October 2020

It recorded its highest daily number of coronavirus cases on Wednesday.


GCSE resit exams in November could pose ‘public health risk’, college boss warns

GCSE resit exams in November could pose ‘public health risk’, college boss warns

GCSE resit exams in November could pose ‘public health risk’, college boss warns

15 October 2020

The Association of Colleges has said entire campuses in high-risk areas could be forced to close to host tests.


Third of adults feel more vulnerable online since Covid-19 outbreak

Third of adults feel more vulnerable online since Covid-19 outbreak

Third of adults feel more vulnerable online since Covid-19 outbreak

15 October 2020

A new poll suggests many people would like digital literacy to be more widely available to help ease anxiety.


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