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Historic sites in danger of being lost forever added to heritage risk list
Historic sites in danger of being lost forever added to heritage risk list
14 October 2020
Scores of heritage sites which have been saved from neglect, decay or inappropriate development have been removed from the register.
Two-week circuit-breaker in December would give people time to plan – scientists
Two-week circuit-breaker in December would give people time to plan – scientists
14 October 2020
Professor Graham Medley, from Sage, said there was ‘mixed evidence’ that the current three-tier system would work.
Rent-a-reindeer business sees bookings crash as Christmas events cancelled
Rent-a-reindeer business sees bookings crash as Christmas events cancelled
14 October 2020
George Richardson keeps one of England’s largest herds of the animals in fields in Cold Hesledon, County Durham.
Councils asked to identify ‘designated facilities’ for discharged patients
Councils asked to identify ‘designated facilities’ for discharged patients
14 October 2020
Councils are being asked to identify accommodation that could meet current and future winter demand ‘as soon as possible’.
Arlene Foster announces extra Covid-19 restrictions
Arlene Foster announces extra Covid-19 restrictions
14 October 2020
Pubs and restaurants will close for four weeks, with the exception of takeaways and deliveries.
Culture Secretary denies ‘destruction’ of cultural sector amid pandemic
Culture Secretary denies ‘destruction’ of cultural sector amid pandemic
14 October 2020
Oliver Dowden was questioned by MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
Circuit-breaker would hit UK economy with Britain at ‘critical juncture’ – OECD
Circuit-breaker would hit UK economy with Britain at ‘critical juncture’ – OECD
14 October 2020
The OECD said the outlook for the UK was ‘exceptionally uncertain’ amid a second wave of the pandemic and as the Brexit deadline looms.
Circuit-breaker lockdown: What does it mean and when could it happen?
Circuit-breaker lockdown: What does it mean and when could it happen?
14 October 2020
Some scientists say only universal restrictions will have any chance of curbing the second wave of coronavirus.
Homeworking increases cybersecurity risks, report warns
Homeworking increases cybersecurity risks, report warns
14 October 2020
It says many companies’ IT departments do not have the funding to adequately protect remote workers.
Stormont confirms ‘vitally important’ new coronavirus restrictions
Stormont confirms ‘vitally important’ new coronavirus restrictions
14 October 2020
Pubs and restaurants will close for four weeks, with the exception of takeaways and deliveries, while schools will close on Monday for two weeks.
Toughest local measures could be extended as PM faces calls for circuit-breaker
Toughest local measures could be extended as PM faces calls for circuit-breaker
14 October 2020
The Prime Minister’s new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions for England have came into effect.
Commons Speaker warns MPs could become superspreaders
Commons Speaker warns MPs could become superspreaders
14 October 2020
Sir Lindsay Hoyle also lambasted MP Margaret Ferrier, who had the SNP whip withdrawn after travelling while awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test.
Government urged to provide ‘basic tools’ to help travel firms during Covid-19
Government urged to provide ‘basic tools’ to help travel firms during Covid-19
14 October 2020
Travel trade organisation Abta called for a ‘targeted approach’ to travel advice and quarantine.
Bar owner condemns public complacency on Covid-19 amid fresh restrictions
Bar owner condemns public complacency on Covid-19 amid fresh restrictions
14 October 2020
Pubs and restaurants are to close for four weeks, with the exception of takeaways and deliveries.
Community tribute to ‘delightful’ mum and three children killed in car crash
Community tribute to ‘delightful’ mum and three children killed in car crash
14 October 2020
Zoe Powell and three of her children were killed on Monday night, while her husband and infant daughter were hurt.
Crowds in Liverpool ahead of new measures shame the city, mayor says
Crowds in Liverpool ahead of new measures shame the city, mayor says
14 October 2020
Footage on social media showed large numbers of young people dancing in the street outside bars.
Sturgeon should quit if she misled Holyrood on Salmond, says Lib Dem MSP
Sturgeon should quit if she misled Holyrood on Salmond, says Lib Dem MSP
14 October 2020
The First Minister told the Scottish Parliament that the first she knew of allegations against Alex Salmond was April 2 2018.
Drug-related deaths in England and Wales remain at record high
Drug-related deaths in England and Wales remain at record high
14 October 2020
There were 4,393 deaths related to drug poisoning registered last year, according to official statistics.
Two teenager girls and a man dead after car hits tree
Two teenager girls and a man dead after car hits tree
14 October 2020
Two other passengers are in a critical condition in hospital.
Concern over ‘excess’ heart problem deaths during coronavirus pandemic
Concern over ‘excess’ heart problem deaths during coronavirus pandemic
14 October 2020
The British Heart Foundation has urged people to seek help if they have any troubling symptoms.
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