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British doctor ‘shot dead while lying in bed in Georgia’

British doctor ‘shot dead while lying in bed in Georgia’

Dr Matthew Willson, 31, was found dead at 2am local time in his bed in an apartment block in Clairmont Road, Buford Highway.

Belfast councillors vote to stop Union flag flying on Andrew’s birthday

Belfast councillors vote to stop Union flag flying on Andrew’s birthday

The Duke of York is facing a civil sexual assault case in the US but denies the allegations.

Powerhouse rocker Meat Loaf was ‘a big man with a big heart’

Powerhouse rocker Meat Loaf was ‘a big man with a big heart’

The US singer, known for hits like Bat Out Of Hell, has died at the age of 74.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Just two local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

Alice Cooper remembers close friend Meat Loaf in touching tribute

Alice Cooper remembers close friend Meat Loaf in touching tribute

The singer has died aged 74.

Hope and apprehension in Ireland’s pubs ahead of restrictions lifting

Hope and apprehension in Ireland’s pubs ahead of restrictions lifting

The Irish Government has announced a major reopening after weeks of tough restrictions introduced amid fears over the Omicron variant.

Mother jailed for life after murdering boyfriend at New Year’s Eve party

Mother jailed for life after murdering boyfriend at New Year’s Eve party

Hannah Sindrey, 24, stabbed Paul Fletcher , 31, to death at her flat in Rayleigh, Essex, in the early hours of January 1, 2021.

Covid restrictions set to be lifted from 6am on Saturday

Covid restrictions set to be lifted from 6am on Saturday

Cabinet met on Friday on foot of advice from public health bosses that the vast majority of pandemic restrictions can be lifted on a phased basis.

Chris Boardman to lead new active travel agency

Chris Boardman to lead new active travel agency

The Olympic cycling gold medallist has been appointed interim commissioner of Active Travel England.

Stormont Health Minister ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Covid-19

Stormont Health Minister ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Covid-19

Robin Swann was speaking the day after a swathe of relaxations to the Covid restrictions were announced by the Executive.

US comedian Louie Anderson dies aged 68

US comedian Louie Anderson dies aged 68

He appeared in films including Coming To America and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

Daughter ‘desperate’ to contact parents almost one week after Tonga tsunami

Daughter ‘desperate’ to contact parents almost one week after Tonga tsunami

All international communications with the Pacific island have been disrupted after an undersea volcano erupted nearby.

Woman in critical condition after car falls from bridge on to motorway

Woman in critical condition after car falls from bridge on to motorway

The crash happened at the Bowburn interchange on the A1(M) near Durham.

Man charged after pensioner killed and husband critically injured in attack

Man charged after pensioner killed and husband critically injured in attack

Freda Walker was found dead after a violent incident at her home in Langwith Junction, Derbyshire.

‘He was my idol and purpose in life’ – Devoted fans pay tribute to Meat Loaf

‘He was my idol and purpose in life’ – Devoted fans pay tribute to Meat Loaf

They say the singer was ‘a larger than life character with a wicked sense of humour’.

William to make brief trip to Dubai at request of Government

William to make brief trip to Dubai at request of Government

The Duke of Cambridge will make his first official visit to the United Arab Emirates next month to help promote UK talent.

‘Half a million’ new Covid-19 cases each day in UK over Christmas

‘Half a million’ new Covid-19 cases each day in UK over Christmas

High levels of under-reporting are likely to have affected the Government’s daily figures.

Bank should ‘lean against’ longer-term inflation, MPC member says

Bank should ‘lean against’ longer-term inflation, MPC member says

The Monetary Policy Committee will meet early next month to decide on interest rates.

Fifth man jailed over bid to smuggle 69 migrants into UK on boat

Fifth man jailed over bid to smuggle 69 migrants into UK on boat

A single trip stood to make more than £1 million for the criminals involved, Chelmsford Crown Court was told.

David Dimbleby suggests council tax link for BBC licence fee alternative

David Dimbleby suggests council tax link for BBC licence fee alternative

The Government has announced that the licence fee is to be frozen at £159 a year until 2024.

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