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Police officer in custody as human remains found in Sarah Everard case

Police officer in custody as human remains found in Sarah Everard case

The remains were found in an area of woodland in Ashford in Kent.

Windy night could cause travel disruption, forecasters warn

Windy night could cause travel disruption, forecasters warn

A yellow weather warning for wind is in force across England and Wales until 3pm on Thursday.

Two LGBT advisers quit Government roles over ‘hostile environment’

Two LGBT advisers quit Government roles over ‘hostile environment’

Jayne Ozanne and James Morton issued sharp criticism of equalities ministers Liz Truss and Kemi Badenoch.

Cricket pitch soil can be traded freely post-Brexit, says NI minister

Cricket pitch soil can be traded freely post-Brexit, says NI minister

The clay-containing material known as loam can be obtained from England, Edwin Poots said.

Thousands of NHS patients to swallow tiny cancer-testing cameras

Thousands of NHS patients to swallow tiny cancer-testing cameras

‘What sounds like sci-fi is now becoming a reality’, Sir Simon Stevens said.

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister survives motion of no confidence

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister survives motion of no confidence

MSPs rejected a motion of no confidence in John Swinney, which had been brought by the Scottish Conservatives.

Ian Murray stands down from Society of Editors after press body’s race comments

Ian Murray stands down from Society of Editors after press body’s race comments

Mr Murray said he was standing down so the organisation could ‘rebuild its reputation’.

Human remains found in hunt for missing Sarah Everard

Human remains found in hunt for missing Sarah Everard

Met Commissioner Cressida Dick said the discovery had been made in an area of woodland in Ashford, Kent.

Man charged with murder and attempted murder after takeaway incident

Man charged with murder and attempted murder after takeaway incident

Chun Xu will appear before magistrates on Thursday.

Wuhan wet market is most likely conduit for pandemic, WHO scientists say

Wuhan wet market is most likely conduit for pandemic, WHO scientists say

Scientists who joined the mission to China earlier this year told a Chatham House briefing they found no evidence to support the ‘lab leak’ theory.

Five countries halt use of one batch of AstraZeneca jab after fatal blood clot

Five countries halt use of one batch of AstraZeneca jab after fatal blood clot

A patient in Austria died of multiple thrombosis 10 days after receiving the jab, while non-fatal blood clotting cases have also been identified.

Vaccine disinformation ‘forensically targeted ‘ at specific groups – minister

Vaccine disinformation ‘forensically targeted ‘ at specific groups – minister

False information about Covid-19 jabs has been “very, very cleverly, hyper super-forensically targeted at different communities’.

Downing Street urged to ‘come clean’ on vaccine documentary costs

Downing Street urged to ‘come clean’ on vaccine documentary costs

The film, titled A Beacon Of Hope: The UK Vaccine Story, was trailed on the Prime Minister’s official Twitter account.

Rapid increase in first jabs before the end of March, says minister

Rapid increase in first jabs before the end of March, says minister

Nadhim Zahawi said there would be a ‘big uplift in supply’ expected before the end of the month.

Surge in bookings for holidays to Greece and Cyprus

Surge in bookings for holidays to Greece and Cyprus

Both countries have announced plans to welcome UK tourists from May.

Researchers identify inflammatory protein linked to severe Covid-19

Researchers identify inflammatory protein linked to severe Covid-19

Researchers say the protein could help to to identify those at risk of developing severe Covid-19 and provide a target for new treatments.

MPs demand ‘greater degree of certainty’ on resumption of foreign holidays

MPs demand ‘greater degree of certainty’ on resumption of foreign holidays

Under Mr Johnson’s road map, foreign holidays could be permitted for people in England from May 17.

Those holding St Patrick’s Day parties ‘need to wise up’ – chief medical officer

Those holding St Patrick’s Day parties ‘need to wise up’ – chief medical officer

Dr Michael McBride said they should think of the eight grieving families on Wednesday who lost someone to Covid-19.

Cladding firm boss shocked at products’ potential dangers, Grenfell inquiry told

Cladding firm boss shocked at products’ potential dangers, Grenfell inquiry told

Arconic – formerly known as Alcoa – provided the ACM PE-cored panels which were installed on Grenfell Tower during its refurbishment.

Teaching assistant spends 70 hours making Shrek beanies for children’s return

Teaching assistant spends 70 hours making Shrek beanies for children’s return

Chris Dowie made the hats for year six students at North Ormesby Primary Academy in Middlesbrough, who were returning after the Covid-19 lockdown.

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