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House fire that killed two children linked to electrical fault in bedroom

House fire that killed two children linked to electrical fault in bedroom

The children’s mother suffered life-changing injuries when she leapt from a window to escape the flames.

Lottery-winning NHS nurse hoping to ‘break down taboos’ of IVF treatment

Lottery-winning NHS nurse hoping to ‘break down taboos’ of IVF treatment

Rebecca Brown said ‘irreplaceable’ Ethel was ‘worth every penny and more besides’.

People should rethink Christmas as country heads towards disaster – experts

People should rethink Christmas as country heads towards disaster – experts

Independent Sage said the risks of mixing indoors should be made clear to people.

Tracy Brabin selected as Labour candidate in West Yorkshire mayor race

Tracy Brabin selected as Labour candidate in West Yorkshire mayor race

The Batley and Spen representative has appeared in Coronation Street and EastEnders.

‘Toxic’ couple jailed over death of baby Eva

‘Toxic’ couple jailed over death of baby Eva

Baby Eva suffered 27 rib factures as well as injuries to her head and spine from three separate assaults, jurors heard.

Walmart received £1.1bn Asda dividend weeks before UK lockdown

Walmart received £1.1bn Asda dividend weeks before UK lockdown

The supermarket said it paid out the dividend of ‘surplus cash’ to US grocery giant Walmart on March 5.

Stars remember Dame Barbara Windsor, the actress who ‘broke the mould’

Stars remember Dame Barbara Windsor, the actress who ‘broke the mould’

The EastEnders cast lined up to remember the star who played Queen Vic landlady Peggy Mitchell.

Birmingham hospitality trade could take Government to court over Tier 3 controls

Birmingham hospitality trade could take Government to court over Tier 3 controls

Businesses are considering a judicial review bid if the city is not downgraded to Tier 2 after December 16.

Government should roll out mass testing of pupils across country, union says

Government should roll out mass testing of pupils across country, union says

Ministers are urging staff and students in secondary schools and colleges in parts of north-east London, south Essex and Kent to get tested.

MPs told to take action on tech giants or risk fresh inquiry into child abuse

MPs told to take action on tech giants or risk fresh inquiry into child abuse

The National Police Chiefs’ Council said the Government must ‘show real leadership’ in introducing an Online Harms Act.

No-deal Brexit would be enormous lost opportunity, warns Coveney

No-deal Brexit would be enormous lost opportunity, warns Coveney

Politicians should dial down the language of division and focus on the details, Ireland’s foreign affairs minister added.

Striking image of crews battling the elements is among RAF photography winners

Striking image of crews battling the elements is among RAF photography winners

The four winning images were chosen from more than 900 entries.

What are the UK’s new self-isolation rules?

What are the UK’s new self-isolation rules?

The approach was agreed by all four nations.

Pay rise for MPs scrapped amid coronavirus fallout

Pay rise for MPs scrapped amid coronavirus fallout

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority ordered a pay freeze for the next financial year.

Zoo keepers hope romance will blossom for endangered tiger

Zoo keepers hope romance will blossom for endangered tiger

There are only 500 Amur tigers remaining in the wild.

Many care home residents may not see loved ones before Christmas, charity fears

Many care home residents may not see loved ones before Christmas, charity fears

Calls for care home visits to become the ‘default position’ ahead of Christmas are not being honoured, campaigners believe.

Man on terrorism charges claims he wanted to ‘commit suicide by cop’

Man on terrorism charges claims he wanted to ‘commit suicide by cop’

Gabrielle Friel is on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Coronavirus restrictions: What is the picture across the UK?

Coronavirus restrictions: What is the picture across the UK?

It has been a week of ups and downs as decision-makers try to battle the virus while plugging holes in the economy.

Retired clerk in care home should see husband before Christmas, judge told

Retired clerk in care home should see husband before Christmas, judge told

Dr John Davies has taken legal action on wife Michelle’s behalf in a bid to ensure she gets visits tailored to her needs

Rare seabird colony enjoys best breeding season for 26 years

Rare seabird colony enjoys best breeding season for 26 years

The seabird has been in serious decline nationally since the 1980s.

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