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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:17:00 +0000UK records 53,945 new COVID cases in highest daily figure since spike after Euros |
The UK has recorded 53,945 new cases of coronavirus - the highest daily figure since mid-July following the European football championship.
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Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:28:00 +0000Father and partner found guilty of killing six-year-old boy who was poisoned with salt |
A "wicked" stepmother and a "pitiless" father have been convicted of abusing and killing his six-year-old son.
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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:55:00 +0000Armed forces being deployed in Scotland to areas cut off by Storm Arwen |
The armed forces are being deployed to parts of Scotland which have been cut off following Storm Arwen, a minister has said.
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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:38:00 +0000'Much-loved' father murdered 'for no reason' after son attacked by knife-wielding man at bus stop |
A father was murdered "for no reason" after his teenage son was attacked by a knife-wielding man at a bus stop in northwest London, according to police.
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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:24:00 +0000Dog 'dumped like rubbish' on dangerous road just before Christmas finds new best friend for life |
A dog dumped on a dangerous road "like rubbish" is now "happy and healthy" after finding a new best friend for life.
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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:25:00 +0000Ex-Prince Charles aide coordinated with 'fixers' over honours nomination for Saudi billionaire |
Prince Charles's former closest aide coordinated with "fixers" over an honours nomination for a billionaire who donated to his charity.
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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:01:00 +0000Farmers to be paid to look after soil – but charities say plans for sustainable land break Brexit promises |
Farmers will be paid to look after soil on their land under a new incentive scheme to replace EU subsidies - but environmental charities have said it fails to protect nature and wildlife.
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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:58:00 +0000'Potentially dangerous but precious' sample of Omicron variant arrives at UK lab for testing |
About the size of a pack of biscuits and made of cardboard, the box looks innocent enough. That is, if it wasn't for the biohazard warnings all over it.
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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:19:00 +0000Stranded British travellers face spending Christmas in COVID quarantine hotels |
British travellers in South Africa face the prospect of spending Christmas in quarantine hotels as there are not enough rooms to accommodate the number of people currently trying to return.
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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:15:00 +0000'We feel the time is right': Little Mix announces break to work on solo projects |
Little Mix have announced they will be taking a break after finishing their Confetti tour next year to work on "other projects".
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