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Churches reopen for communal worship after legal victory

Churches reopen for communal worship after legal victory

A group of church leaders launched a judicial review after lockdown regulations forced the closure of places of worship.

Crowdfunding appeal launched for protocol legal challenge

Crowdfunding appeal launched for protocol legal challenge

Unionists are proposing judicial review proceedings unless alternative post-Brexit trade arrangements are put in place.

Royal Navy pilots treated in hospital after ejecting from jet

Royal Navy pilots treated in hospital after ejecting from jet

Devon and Cornwall Police said two men were being assessed at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth following the incident near Helston.

Sharp rise in crown court cases waiting more than a year to be dealt with

Sharp rise in crown court cases waiting more than a year to be dealt with

Out of 55,725 cases at the end of 2020, 9,421 had been waiting one to two years to be dealt with.

Unions backing window poster campaign for NHS worker pay rises

Unions backing window poster campaign for NHS worker pay rises

The campaign on April 1 is backed by 14 unions.

Pandemic underlines need for early years investment, says Johnson

Pandemic underlines need for early years investment, says Johnson

Personalised child health records will be digitised under new Government proposals.

Facebook apps used in more than half of online child sex crimes, NSPCC says

Facebook apps used in more than half of online child sex crimes, NSPCC says

The children’s charity said youngsters would be placed at greater risk if the platform went ahead with plans to introduce end-to-end encryption.

Greek royal visit ‘entirely unnecessary’, say anti-monarchy campaigners

Greek royal visit ‘entirely unnecessary’, say anti-monarchy campaigners

The heir to the throne and the Duchess of Cornwall have taken a two-day trip to Athens to mark Greek Independence Day.

Tory MPs warn new Northern Ireland abortion powers ‘put Union at risk’

Tory MPs warn new Northern Ireland abortion powers ‘put Union at risk’

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis said it is unacceptable that women and girls in Northern Ireland cannot access abortion services.

Student admits drink-driving as six e-scooter riders face court

Student admits drink-driving as six e-scooter riders face court

Joseph Vesey, 22, was stopped by police in Jesmond, Newcastle, while riding one of the city’s new hire scooters.

UK carbon emissions fall nearly 11% in pandemic year, official figures show

UK carbon emissions fall nearly 11% in pandemic year, official figures show

The large fall in pollution in 2020 was down to reductions in transport and business activity as the pandemic struck, the data show.

National Express back on the road from Monday after 11-week suspension

National Express back on the road from Monday after 11-week suspension

Lockdown restrictions in England will be eased next week with the end of the ‘stay at home’ rule.

Lottery-winning couple to follow designer dreams after landing top prize

Lottery-winning couple to follow designer dreams after landing top prize

Kirk Stevens and his partner Laura Hoyle have won £10,000 every month for the next 30 years.

Miliband: I want to spearhead electric car revolution… but I do not own one

Miliband: I want to spearhead electric car revolution… but I do not own one

The shadow business secretary said the Covid lockdown had put the brakes on his intended purchase of a zero-emission vehicle.

Clinical trial launched to help prevent deaths after hospital stays for Covid-19

Clinical trial launched to help prevent deaths after hospital stays for Covid-19

The HEAL-COVID trial will also aim to lower the readmission rate for patients who later develop new or long-term complications.

37m fewer GP appointments during pandemic, figures suggest

37m fewer GP appointments during pandemic, figures suggest

The figures came in an analysis of experimental figures from NHS Digital.

PM: Covid passports may not be possible until full vaccine rollout

PM: Covid passports may not be possible until full vaccine rollout

Publicans raised concerns over the use of coronavirus health certificates.

Grant Shapps orders fresh review into smart motorway safety

Grant Shapps orders fresh review into smart motorway safety

The Transport Secretary said he wants smart motorways to be ‘the safest roads in Britain’ amid concerns over their design.

Not enough evidence to remove face masks in classrooms after Easter – union

Not enough evidence to remove face masks in classrooms after Easter – union

Secondary school pupils are being advised to wear face coverings wherever social distancing cannot be maintained, including in class.

Trial to reduce mowing on canal towpaths to boost wildlife

Trial to reduce mowing on canal towpaths to boost wildlife

The Canal and River Trust is testing out changes after positive feedback when it was forced to curb grass cutting during the pandemic.

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