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Executive business closure decisions questioned after scientific data released
The closure of a range of businesses has been questioned after it emerged Stormont ministers were advised the moves would have a low impact on infection rates.
Police: Man in hospital after Hackney stabbing
A teenager is fighting for his life in hospital following a stabbing in north London, police said.
Asthma steroids increase risk of osteoporosis – researchers
People taking steroid inhalers or tablets for asthma are at a significantly increased risk of osteoporosis and fragile bones, according to new research.
What are the Tier 3 rules as Greater Manchester moves to highest alert category?
Greater Manchester is set to join Lancashire and the Liverpool City Region in the Tier 3 coronavirus category, with millions more people to be subject to the toughest restrictions.
Officers take on 24-hour ‘Ratana Rowathon’ in honour of colleague
A response officer has kicked off a 24-hour ‘rowathon’ in honour of colleague Sergeant Matt Ratana, who was killed in the line of duty in September.
Timeline: More than a week of negotiations over Greater Manchester Tier 3 status
Greater Manchester will be subjected to Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions from Friday following more than a week of negotiations with central Government.
Royal Navy frigate rescues father and son from sinking fishing boat
A Royal Navy warship has rescued a father and son after their fishing boat sank off the Dorset coast.
Meghan and Harry warn of ‘global crisis of misinformation’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said there is an “overwhelming desire” for truth as they described the “global crisis” of misinformation that spreads online.
University applicants unlikely to face ‘tougher competition’ for places in 2021
Students applying to university in 2021 are unlikely to face tougher competition for places due to the events of the summer, a minister has said.
We may need to push on pedal a bit harder to get virus under control – Van-Tam
More restrictions may need to be imposed to bring the rate of infection of Covid-19 under control, one of the nation’s top medics has said.
Father of murdered children breaks silence after 21 years
The father of two children murdered alongside their mother and grandmother has broken his 21-year silence to speak of the devasting impact of the crimes.
Furious local leaders condemn ‘spiteful’ and ‘nasty’ imposition of Tier 3 rules
Local politicians have reacted angrily to the “spiteful, vindictive and nasty” way Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions are being introduced in Greater Manchester.
Tories advised to block an independent Scotland joining European Union
Senior Tories have been advised to start working on a plan to block an independent Scotland from joining the EU, in a bid to kill off support for separation from the UK.
Coronavirus deaths ‘rising sharply’, medical director warns
The number of Covid-19 deaths is “rising sharply”, according to experts, though more slowly than it did during the first wave.
CCTV catches moment ‘purr-culiar’ burglar comes face to face with pet cat
A burglar was arrested by police after the homeowners watched him prowl outside their house before coming face to face with their pet cat.
Tier 3 funding for Greater Manchester remains uncertain
Funding to help businesses facing Tier 3 restrictions in Greater Manchester remains uncertain, despite multi-million pound support packages having been agreed for Merseyside and Lancashire.
Residents’ TikTok videos bring ‘fun and laughter’ to care home
A care home worker who has been filming residents performing to popular songs for a series of TikTok videos said it has helped to create “fun and laughter” during lockdown.
Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England
Here is Tuesday’s update of the rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for every local authority area in England.
Johnson imposes Tier 3 restrictions on Greater Manchester
Boris Johnson has imposed tough coronavirus restrictions on Greater Manchester after talks aimed at reaching an agreement ended in acrimony.
Swann and McBride dismiss Covid link to political affiliation
Northern Ireland’s health minister and chief medical officer have rejected the suggestion the spread of Covid-19 has any link to political affiliation.
Orionid meteor shower set to illuminate night skies
Skygazers are set for some celestial fireworks as Earth passes through the debris left by Halley’s Comet.
Manchester students join rent strike over university’s Covid response
Students from the University of Manchester are set to withhold rent in protest at the university’s treatment of those forced to self-isolate in halls.
Burnham: Greater Manchester faces ‘punishing’ winter as coronavirus curbs loom
Boris Johnson will impose tough coronavirus restrictions on Greater Manchester after talks aimed at reaching an agreement broke down.
Diana ‘told newspaper editor her marriage to Charles was hell from day one’
Diana, Princess of Wales told a national newspaper editor her marriage was “hell from day one” and that she “hated” the Prince of Wales as she sought to make her story public, a documentary claims.
Jury deliberations to be held in portable cabins to keep justice system moving
Jury deliberations will be carried out in portable cabins to free up more court rooms for hearings amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Review urged over council tax decision involving site of Dominic Cummings’ trip
Labour has called for a review of the decision not to charge thousands of pounds in backdated council tax on the property where Downing Street senior adviser Dominic Cummings stayed during his famous Durham lockdown visit.
HS2 dig at abandoned church finds graffiti linked to warding off evil spirits
Medieval graffiti associated with repelling evil spirits has been discovered by HS2 archaeologists.
Wales faces job losses without Treasury lockdown support, Drakeford says
Workers in Wales face losing their jobs if the UK Treasury does not waive the eligibility requirements of its furlough scheme, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said.
Covid-19: Will Greater Manchester’s intensive care units be overwhelmed?
The Government has said tougher coronavirus restrictions are needed in Greater Manchester because the region’s intensive care capacity could be overwhelmed by Covid-19 within weeks.
Reform history teaching to stop black children feeling inferior, MPs hear
Black children are made to feel inferior by what they are taught in school, it has been suggested.
