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Covid-19 survivor expresses frustration over gatherings

Covid-19 survivor expresses frustration over gatherings

Geoffrey McKillop says he was astounded to see people gathering in Portballintrae across the weekend despite tough rules to control the virus.

‘It is not about the money’, says council boss in lockdown row

‘It is not about the money’, says council boss in lockdown row

Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said Government strategy is the problem.

Significant number of Covid-19 patients have ‘ongoing symptoms’ after hospital

Significant number of Covid-19 patients have ‘ongoing symptoms’ after hospital

A study found 64% still suffered persistent breathlessness and 55% has significant fatigue.

Home Secretary mulls decision on Birmingham pub bombings inquiry

Home Secretary mulls decision on Birmingham pub bombings inquiry

Conservative West Midlands Mayor Andy Street raised the issue with Priti Patel some weeks ago.

The DUP’s Nigel Dodds has taken his seat in the Lords

The DUP’s Nigel Dodds has taken his seat in the Lords

He takes the title Lord Dodds of Duncairn.

Happy endings trip up the brain’s decision-making, study suggests

Happy endings trip up the brain’s decision-making, study suggests

People cannot always trust that choices made based on previous experience will serve their best interests in the future, researchers say.

Covid rates falling in England’s big cities but rising in towns, figures show

Covid rates falling in England’s big cities but rising in towns, figures show

Nottingham and Manchester are among the cities where numbers are now coming down.

What are the latest coronavirus rules across the UK and Ireland?

What are the latest coronavirus rules across the UK and Ireland?

Wales is the latest nation to announce new measures in response to the second wave of Covid-19.

Disabled man regains independence thanks to charity volunteers

Disabled man regains independence thanks to charity volunteers

Band Of Builders refurbished Chris Joy’s uneven driveway to help him access his home on his mobility scooter.

Hospitality workers stage protest against ‘devastating’ Tier 2 restrictions

Hospitality workers stage protest against ‘devastating’ Tier 2 restrictions

Around 200 protesters from farmers to chefs gathered in Parliament Square to demand financial support as the furlough scheme comes to an end.

‘Sharp and deep firebreak lockdown’ for Wales from Friday

‘Sharp and deep firebreak lockdown’ for Wales from Friday

It will begin at 6pm on October 23 and last until November 9.

113-year-old whale skeleton dismantled ahead of museum refurbishment

113-year-old whale skeleton dismantled ahead of museum refurbishment

The North Atlantic right whale is the largest item at the Hull Maritime Museum and has not been moved for 45 years.

Woman kicked off easyJet plane after ‘refusing to wear mask and ranting at crew’

Woman kicked off easyJet plane after ‘refusing to wear mask and ranting at crew’

A passenger was removed from the Belfast to Edinburgh flight after allegedly shouting ‘everybody dies’.

Prison officer had fling with murderer inmate and gave birth to his child

Prison officer had fling with murderer inmate and gave birth to his child

Louis Tate, jailed for life in 2010 for mowing down Garry Frater, is believed to be the father of Kerianne Stephens’ young child, the court heard.

Flybe could return to skies next year after rescue deal

Flybe could return to skies next year after rescue deal

Europe’s biggest regional airline entered administration in March after years of struggles.

Young woman dying of cancer urged others to see a GP if they felt unwell

Young woman dying of cancer urged others to see a GP if they felt unwell

Dhneep Bains, known as Neepy, died aged 26 in July this year.

How are other countries responding to a rise in coronavirus cases?

How are other countries responding to a rise in coronavirus cases?

World leaders are grappling with how to deal with a second wave of Covid-19.

Feeding bottles may release microplastics during preparation of formula – study

Feeding bottles may release microplastics during preparation of formula – study

Researchers cautioned that there is not enough data on the consequences of microplastics on infant health.

Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi in hospital with Covid-19

Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi in hospital with Covid-19

The Bolton South East MP said she is being ‘very well looked after’.

New BA boss calls for quarantine to be replaced by test before flying

New BA boss calls for quarantine to be replaced by test before flying

Sean Doyle was appointed chief executive at the airline last week.

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