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Charity fundraiser completes Three Peaks climb wearing 130lb diving suit

Charity fundraiser completes Three Peaks climb wearing 130lb diving suit

Lloyd Scott has raised nearly £50,000 for the Lord’s Taverners during his final charity challenge.

‘Conman’ stockbroker jailed for defrauding clients

‘Conman’ stockbroker jailed for defrauding clients

James Bufton, 26, stole from his own family and friends to support his lavish lifestyle and gambling addiction.

Skygazers prepare to catch Mars at its biggest and brightest

Skygazers prepare to catch Mars at its biggest and brightest

The Red Planet will be in ‘opposition’ at around 1am on Wednesday, providing the perfect chance to see it with your own eyes.

Camilla thanks council staff for pandemic support work

Camilla thanks council staff for pandemic support work

The duchess visited Wiltshire Council in Trowbridge.

140-year-old community theatre risks closure after missing out on arts funding

140-year-old community theatre risks closure after missing out on arts funding

Yeadon Town Hall will need ‘a miracle’ within the next two months to stay open, according to its chief executive.

Wales could face new national lockdown to halt Covid-19 rise – Vaughan Gething

Wales could face new national lockdown to halt Covid-19 rise – Vaughan Gething

Vaughan Gething said local measures in place across parts of Wales may not be enough to supress the increasing rate of virus transmissions.

Police issue renewed appeal over murder of Melanie Hall

Police issue renewed appeal over murder of Melanie Hall

The 25-year-old was last seen at a nightclub in Bath in the early hours of June 9 1996.

Children felt ‘fear and shame’ over abuse in care, Lord Janner inquiry told

Children felt ‘fear and shame’ over abuse in care, Lord Janner inquiry told

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse heard allegations the late Labour peer was able ‘to act with impunity’ against ‘poor children’.

In Pictures: Bear cubs tuck into pumpkin treats

In Pictures: Bear cubs tuck into pumpkin treats

Mish and Lucy are set to move to a new home next year.

Eugenie celebrates second wedding anniversary with her ‘dear Jack’

Eugenie celebrates second wedding anniversary with her ‘dear Jack’

The couple are expecting a baby early next year.

Hospitality businesses in Liverpool braced for tough new restrictions

Hospitality businesses in Liverpool braced for tough new restrictions

The city’s bars and restaurants are expected to have Tier 3 measures imposed on them.

Covid-19 could affect cancer survival – experts

Covid-19 could affect cancer survival – experts

‘We’re in danger of replacing one health crisis with another over time.’

Facebook makes £1m donation to Bletchley Park

Facebook makes £1m donation to Bletchley Park

The Second World War codebreakers’ base has suffered financially because of the coronavirus lockdown.

Ex-Blue Peter presenter John Leslie laughed after groping woman, court hears

Ex-Blue Peter presenter John Leslie laughed after groping woman, court hears

The 55-year-old denies sexually assaulting the woman without her consent on December 5 2008.

New ship Iona ‘a very positive signal’ for cruise industry

New ship Iona ‘a very positive signal’ for cruise industry

P&O Cruises took delivery of the ship in Germany.

Northern Covid rates were not as low as the South at end of lockdown – Van-Tam

Northern Covid rates were not as low as the South at end of lockdown – Van-Tam

Leaders across northern England have complained that national restrictions were eased with London and the South East in mind.

Most A-level and GCSE exams will be delayed by three weeks in 2021 – Williamson

Most A-level and GCSE exams will be delayed by three weeks in 2021 – Williamson

Education unions have accused ministers of an ‘inadequate” response’ to the scale of disruption that students face.

Nightingale hospitals in north of England asked to ‘mobilise’

Nightingale hospitals in north of England asked to ‘mobilise’

Seven Nightingale hospitals were built in locations in England to create surge capacity as a response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Experts say Covid-19 ‘thrives’ on people being in close contact in closed spaces

Experts say Covid-19 ‘thrives’ on people being in close contact in closed spaces

Experts say the data on how the virus spreads is well known, as local leaders call for data on transmission in hospitality settings.

Retail sales jump as people start early Christmas shopping

Retail sales jump as people start early Christmas shopping

The latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor showed that total sales increased by 5.6% in September.

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