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Keep dogs under control in Cairngorms to protect capercaillie, walkers told

Keep dogs under control in Cairngorms to protect capercaillie, walkers told

Staff are asking residents and ramblers to be careful around the birds which breed at the national park and are a protected species.

MPs to vote on establishing parliamentary investigation into Cameron’s lobbying

MPs to vote on establishing parliamentary investigation into Cameron’s lobbying

Labour want to create a Commons committee to look into lobbying, including David Cameron’s activities.

PM: Greensill review will be given ‘maximum possible access’

PM: Greensill review will be given ‘maximum possible access’

Boris Johnson faced questions over whether the probe is designed to ‘rough up a rival’ given David Cameron’s lobbying on behalf of the firm.

Ramadan: How will the holy month of fasting take place this year?

Ramadan: How will the holy month of fasting take place this year?

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has begun for the second year in a row under coronavirus restrictions.

Revolution Bars urges Johnson to consider easing virus curbs ahead of schedule

Revolution Bars urges Johnson to consider easing virus curbs ahead of schedule

The company told investors on Tuesday that it slid to a £17.7 million pre-tax loss for the 26 weeks to December 26.

‘Jurassic giant’ dinosaur footprint found on Yorkshire coast

‘Jurassic giant’ dinosaur footprint found on Yorkshire coast

Marie Woods said she found the biggest prehistoric footprint ever found in the county while out collecting shellfish.

Napier Barracks ‘like prison’ despite Home Office improvements – asylum seeker

Napier Barracks ‘like prison’ despite Home Office improvements – asylum seeker

The site in Folkestone has been dogged by allegations of poor conditions and was hit by a major outbreak of Covid-19.

Milky Way puts on stunning show in night sky

Milky Way puts on stunning show in night sky

The display of stars was captured by photographer Owen Humphreys.

Philip funeral: Windsor mayor urges public to stay away for ‘big moment’

Philip funeral: Windsor mayor urges public to stay away for ‘big moment’

John Story described Saturday’s funeral as ‘a great honour’ for the district.

Restrictions on travel and outdoor meetings to be eased in Scotland from Friday

Restrictions on travel and outdoor meetings to be eased in Scotland from Friday

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that a reduction in the prevalence of the virus meant that restrictions could be lowered more quickly.

Witness describes aftermath of Fishmongers’ Hall attack

Witness describes aftermath of Fishmongers’ Hall attack

Film-maker Amy Coop told the inquests into the deaths of Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones that she heard screaming and knew ‘something bad had happened’.

Covid-19 vaccines mixing trial expands to include two additional jabs

Covid-19 vaccines mixing trial expands to include two additional jabs

The Moderna and Novavax jabs will be added to the Com-Cov study, which looks at whether different vaccines can be used for the first and second dose.

Victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA bombings publish own report on compensation bid

Victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA bombings publish own report on compensation bid

The move comes after the Government refused to publish a Foreign Office ordered probe into efforts to secure payouts for the injured and bereaved.

Exports to EU bounce back in February after record fall

Exports to EU bounce back in February after record fall

The Office for National Statistics revealed that exports to the EU increased by £3.7bn – or 46.6% – following a £5.7bn decline in January.

Moderna jab rolled out across England

Moderna jab rolled out across England

It is the third Covid-19 vaccine to be used as part of the mass vaccination programme.

Young black workers among those hit hardest by coronavirus unemployment rise

Young black workers among those hit hardest by coronavirus unemployment rise

The Resolution Foundation urged the Government to prioritise the employment prospects for young people as the economy recovers.

Cutting crowding would boost public transport demand – survey

Cutting crowding would boost public transport demand – survey

Some 30% of people said having more personal space on board services would encourage them make more use of public transport.

More test facilities set up in London boroughs after South African variant found

More test facilities set up in London boroughs after South African variant found

Lambeth Council said it is ‘vital’ that residents get tested, whether asymptomatic or not, to help control the spread of the virus.

How the Fishmongers’ Hall attack unfolded

How the Fishmongers’ Hall attack unfolded

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UK woodlands and trees facing crisis point over barrage of threats, report warns

UK woodlands and trees facing crisis point over barrage of threats, report warns

Failing to tackle the problems woods face will damage UK’s ability to address climate and nature crises, the Woodland Trust says.

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