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Donald Trump at greater risk of severe Covid-19 illness due to age and weight

Donald Trump at greater risk of severe Covid-19 illness due to age and weight

Donald Trump at greater risk of severe Covid-19 illness due to age and weight

02 October 2020

People aged 65 to 74 have a five times higher risk of hospital admission and 90% increased risk of death, figures show.


Prominent figures who have tested positive for Covid-19

Prominent figures who have tested positive for Covid-19

Prominent figures who have tested positive for Covid-19

02 October 2020

Donald and Melania Trump join a list of famous people to have contracted the disease.


Donald and Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus

Donald and Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus

Donald and Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus

02 October 2020

Meanwhile in the UK, new local lockdowns will be imposed in the north of England.


What the papers say – October 2

What the papers say – October 2

What the papers say – October 2

02 October 2020

An SNP minister travelling to and from Scotland to London while positive with Covid-19 dominates the nation’s papers.


Wet and blustery day expected for 40th London Marathon

Wet and blustery day expected for 40th London Marathon

Wet and blustery day expected for 40th London Marathon

02 October 2020

Runners could face heavy rain and strong winds as they run 26.2 miles on a course of their choice on October 4.


Baby born on original London Marathon date will complete 26.2 miles with father

Baby born on original London Marathon date will complete 26.2 miles with father

Baby born on original London Marathon date will complete 26.2 miles with father

02 October 2020

Elsie was born at 5.45am on April 26 2020, the original date for this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon.


Government looked at building floating walls to stop asylum seekers – reports

Government looked at building floating walls to stop asylum seekers – reports

Government looked at building floating walls to stop asylum seekers – reports

01 October 2020

It comes amid reports that the Government had considered processing asylum seekers on Ascension Island, some 4,000 miles from the UK.


Storm Alex and autumnal conditions bring weekend flood risk

Storm Alex and autumnal conditions bring weekend flood risk

Storm Alex and autumnal conditions bring weekend flood risk

01 October 2020

Gusts of up to 65mph could batter coastal areas in southern England, forecasters said.


Chief negotiators meet for final formal round of UK-EU trade talks

Chief negotiators meet for final formal round of UK-EU trade talks

Chief negotiators meet for final formal round of UK-EU trade talks

01 October 2020

Lord Frost and Michel Barnier are holding talks in Brussels.


SNP criticised over MP’s breach of isolation rules after positive Covid test

SNP criticised over MP’s breach of isolation rules after positive Covid test

SNP criticised over MP’s breach of isolation rules after positive Covid test

01 October 2020

The party is facing demands for answers over Margaret Ferrier’s actions.


Northern England faces new lockdowns and more travellers ordered to quarantine

Northern England faces new lockdowns and more travellers ordered to quarantine

Northern England faces new lockdowns and more travellers ordered to quarantine

01 October 2020

More than a third of UK will face heightened restrictions.


Whales remain in Garelochhead after attempts to herd them out to sea

Whales remain in Garelochhead after attempts to herd them out to sea

Whales remain in Garelochhead after attempts to herd them out to sea

01 October 2020

The operation aims to get the northern bottlenose whales out to sea before a major international military exercise.


Driver dies during land speed record attempt at airfield

Driver dies during land speed record attempt at airfield

Driver dies during land speed record attempt at airfield

01 October 2020

An investigation has been launched into the incident at Elvington Airfield.


Timeline of Margaret Ferrier’s movements after experiencing Covid-19 symptoms

Timeline of Margaret Ferrier’s movements after experiencing Covid-19 symptoms

Timeline of Margaret Ferrier’s movements after experiencing Covid-19 symptoms

01 October 2020

The SNP MP has been suspended by her party.


Covid-19: Which parts of the UK are affected by local lockdowns?

Covid-19: Which parts of the UK are affected by local lockdowns?

Covid-19: Which parts of the UK are affected by local lockdowns?

01 October 2020

Liverpool and Middlesbrough are the latest areas facing local coronavirus lockdowns.


The high-profile figures who have breached coronavirus restrictions

The high-profile figures who have breached coronavirus restrictions

The high-profile figures who have breached coronavirus restrictions

01 October 2020

Who are the other public figures known to have found themselves in the spotlight over lockdown rules?


Travellers cancel Poland plans as country removed from quarantine exemption list

Travellers cancel Poland plans as country removed from quarantine exemption list

Travellers cancel Poland plans as country removed from quarantine exemption list

01 October 2020

Those returning from the country to the UK after October 3 will have to self-isolate for 14 days.


Harry tells of racial awakening as he celebrates Black History Month with Meghan

Harry tells of racial awakening as he celebrates Black History Month with Meghan

Harry tells of racial awakening as he celebrates Black History Month with Meghan

01 October 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have launched their Black History Month next generation trailblazers.


Lockdown should only be contemplated on UK-wide basis – Foster

Lockdown should only be contemplated on UK-wide basis – Foster

Lockdown should only be contemplated on UK-wide basis – Foster

01 October 2020

Stormont’s First Minister said any move toward a circuit-break lockdown would have to be accompanied by fresh Treasury financial supports.


Hatton Garden burglary gang member ordered to pay back nearly £6 million

 Hatton Garden burglary gang member ordered to pay back nearly £6 million

Hatton Garden burglary gang member ordered to pay back nearly £6 million

01 October 2020

Michael Seed, 60, was responsible for accessing the Hatton Garden premises and disabling its security systems, police said.


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