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Firefighters return to tackle Mourne Mountains blaze for third day

Firefighters return to tackle Mourne Mountains blaze for third day

Firefighters return to tackle Mourne Mountains blaze for third day

25 April 2021

The blaze started in the early hours of Friday and developed into one of the most challenging in recent years.


Physio performs tap dance with 95-year-old patient recovering from broken hip

Physio performs tap dance with 95-year-old patient recovering from broken hip

Physio performs tap dance with 95-year-old patient recovering from broken hip

25 April 2021

Sean Lissner asked Dorothy to teach him how to dance when he discovered in their sessions that she used to be a choreographer.


NHS could be hit by India’s inclusion on red list, report warns

NHS could be hit by India’s inclusion on red list, report warns

NHS could be hit by India’s inclusion on red list, report warns

25 April 2021

The requirement to quarantine in a hotel at considerable cost could deter medical professionals, a law firm said.


Mother who killed son, three, released from jail after nearly seven years

Mother who killed son, three, released from jail after nearly seven years

Mother who killed son, three, released from jail after nearly seven years

25 April 2021

Mikaeel Kular died in 2014 two days after being beaten repeatedly by his mother Rosdeep Adekoya.


MI6 ‘green spying’ on world’s biggest polluters

MI6 ‘green spying’ on world’s biggest polluters

MI6 ‘green spying’ on world’s biggest polluters

25 April 2021

The Secret Intelligence Service has begun monitoring large industrial countries to make sure they uphold their climate change commitments.


Daughter in UK fears for 82-year-old mother in India as Covid spreads

Daughter in UK fears for 82-year-old mother in India as Covid spreads

Daughter in UK fears for 82-year-old mother in India as Covid spreads

25 April 2021

Sumita Singha moved to the UK from India more than 30 years ago, and has not seen her mother since 2019.


Labour seeking urgent question over Cummings allegations – report

Labour seeking urgent question over Cummings allegations – report

Labour seeking urgent question over Cummings allegations – report

25 April 2021

Steve Reed said the Government must publish any correspondence relating to payments or donations around the refurbishment.


What the papers say – April 25

What the papers say – April 25

What the papers say – April 25

25 April 2021

The Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings saga continues to rage across many of Sunday’s front pages.


Facebook and Google ‘failing to take down scam adverts’

Facebook and Google ‘failing to take down scam adverts’

Facebook and Google ‘failing to take down scam adverts’

25 April 2021

New research from Which? claims many people who reported fraudulent adverts did not see them removed from online platforms.


Museums and galleries reopen as coronavirus restrictions ease

Museums and galleries reopen as coronavirus restrictions ease

Museums and galleries reopen as coronavirus restrictions ease

25 April 2021

A new campaign to help the public find their nearest gallery has also been launched.


Calls for 4,000 UK volunteers for latest coronavirus vaccine study

Calls for 4,000 UK volunteers for latest coronavirus vaccine study

Calls for 4,000 UK volunteers for latest coronavirus vaccine study

25 April 2021

The study will run across 22 National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) sites in England, and two devolved administration sites in Scotland.


School resources launched to tackle vaccine conspiracy theories

School resources launched to tackle vaccine conspiracy theories

School resources launched to tackle vaccine conspiracy theories

25 April 2021

The Stephen Hawking Foundation has devised critical thinking tools for assemblies and lessons to help pupils discuss their concerns and uncertainties.


Thefts of catalytic converters soar

Thefts of catalytic converters soar

Thefts of catalytic converters soar

25 April 2021

Motorists are being urged to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles.


Bill Gates appeal to Britain to restore its overseas aid budget

Bill Gates appeal to Britain to restore its overseas aid budget

Bill Gates appeal to Britain to restore its overseas aid budget

25 April 2021

The billionaire philanthropist said UK support was of ‘critical importance’ in the supply of vaccines to the developing world.


Frequent gardening may be linked to improved wellbeing – study

Frequent gardening may be linked to improved wellbeing – study

Frequent gardening may be linked to improved wellbeing – study

25 April 2021

Gardening two to three times a week leads to better wellbeing and lower stress levels, the new research suggests.


French bulldog puppy found ‘safe and well’ after being taken by burglars

French bulldog puppy found ‘safe and well’ after being taken by burglars

French bulldog puppy found ‘safe and well’ after being taken by burglars

24 April 2021

Jewellery and a watch were also taken from the address in Accrington.


Sarwar shows off moves as he dances to Uptown Funk

Sarwar shows off moves as he dances to Uptown Funk

Sarwar shows off moves as he dances to Uptown Funk

24 April 2021

The Scottish Labour leader was praised for his ‘awesome’ dancing.


Police officers injured as anti-lockdown protests turn violent

Police officers injured as anti-lockdown protests turn violent

Police officers injured as anti-lockdown protests turn violent

24 April 2021

Photographs posted on social media show a female police officer bleeding from a cut to her head.


Woman in life-threatening condition following incident at hovercraft terminal

Woman in life-threatening condition following incident at hovercraft terminal

Woman in life-threatening condition following incident at hovercraft terminal

24 April 2021

The casualty was rescued from the sea off Southsea, Hampshire, and taken to hospital.


Refusing Indyref2 would be ‘unsustainable’ for UK Government – Sturgeon

Refusing Indyref2 would be ‘unsustainable’ for UK Government – Sturgeon

Refusing Indyref2 would be ‘unsustainable’ for UK Government – Sturgeon

24 April 2021

The First Minister said the people of Scotland must decide their future.


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