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Evidence does not support taking vitamin D for Covid-19, say health officials

Evidence does not support taking vitamin D for Covid-19, say health officials

But current guidance on vitamin D supplements still stands.

Johnny Depp’s lawyers say it is time for The Sun to ‘prove what it published’

Johnny Depp’s lawyers say it is time for The Sun to ‘prove what it published’

The 57-year-old actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher News Group Newspapers over an April 2018 article which referred to him as a ‘wife beater’.

Asteroid, not volcanoes, made the Earth uninhabitable for dinosaurs – study

Asteroid, not volcanoes, made the Earth uninhabitable for dinosaurs – study

Researchers say an asteroid caused an impact winter for decades, and that the environmental effects destroyed suitable environments for the creatures.

Pubs pull pints once again as Ireland takes next steps out of lockdown

Pubs pull pints once again as Ireland takes next steps out of lockdown

Hairdressers also welcomed back customers on Monday.

Barnier: EU ‘calm and united’ as post-Brexit trade talks with UK resume

Barnier: EU ‘calm and united’ as post-Brexit trade talks with UK resume

The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, and Boris Johnson’s Europe adviser, David Frost, met in Brussels with their teams.

Investigation into scandal-hit NHS trust maternity department announces panel

Investigation into scandal-hit NHS trust maternity department announces panel

Care for mothers and newborn babies at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has been criticised following a series of baby deaths

Sturgeon will not rule out quarantining people from other parts of UK

Sturgeon will not rule out quarantining people from other parts of UK

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the UK Government’s strategy appears to be to allow coronavirus to ‘circulate’.

Glasgow attacker described as ‘quiet, polite, decent guy’ by asylum seekers

Glasgow attacker described as ‘quiet, polite, decent guy’ by asylum seekers

Badreddin Abadlla Adam from Sudan was shot dead by officers after six people were injured in the incident on Friday.

Facebook tells users how to spot fake news

Facebook tells users how to spot fake news

A new advertising campaign encourages people to ask a series of questions whenever they read something online.

Police getting closer to identifying human remains discovered in Cotswold wood

Police getting closer to identifying human remains discovered in Cotswold wood

More than 50 people have been eliminated from an inquiry to identify a skeleton found in a Cotswold wood.

No 10 defends choice of political adviser for key national security role

No 10 defends choice of political adviser for key national security role

Boris Johnson faces criticism after appointing his top Brexit negotiator as the new national security adviser

Graphic designer creates bespoke Jane Austen Monopoly for superfan girlfriend

Graphic designer creates bespoke Jane Austen Monopoly for superfan girlfriend

Sophie Jackson is a huge fan of the author and her partner, Josh Jordan, wanted to make her something unique for their anniversary.

Mandatory MOTs to be reintroduced for vehicles in Britain from August 1

Mandatory MOTs to be reintroduced for vehicles in Britain from August 1

A six-month exemption has been in place since March 30 as part of efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Government urged to deliver home insulation pledges in green stimulus

Government urged to deliver home insulation pledges in green stimulus

The Conservatives promised £9.2 billion to improve the energy efficiency of homes, schools and hospitals in their election manifesto.

Businessman jailed for 10 years for ‘savage’ killing of much-loved colleague

Businessman jailed for 10 years for ‘savage’ killing of much-loved colleague

Inderjit Ram was due to see a doctor over mental health concerns days after he stabbed Belinda Rose.

In Pictures: Back on safari as Scotland eases lockdown

In Pictures: Back on safari as Scotland eases lockdown

Blair Drummond Safari Park and Edinburgh Zoo reopened on Monday.

Animal ban for youth who stabbed cockatiel

Animal ban for youth who stabbed cockatiel

Aaron Ray, 18, was handed a suspended jail term for killing the pet, police said.

Starmer jokes he could challenge Johnson to a press-up contest

Starmer jokes he could challenge Johnson to a press-up contest

Mr Johnson was the subject of some ridicule for dropping to display his ability to complete the manoeuvre during an interview with the Mail On Sunday.

New tool isolates potential future coronavirus hotspots

New tool isolates potential future coronavirus hotspots

Researchers say the the online too will enable policymakers to target resources to the most at-risk areas.

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland for fourth day running – Sturgeon

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland for fourth day running – Sturgeon

A total of 2,482 people have died in Scotland after testing positive for Covid-19.

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