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Tommy Robinson secretly recorded interviews to support libel defence, court told

Tommy Robinson secretly recorded interviews to support libel defence, court told

Tommy Robinson secretly recorded interviews to support libel defence, court told

22 March 2021

The English Defence League founder, 38, is due to go on trial over claims a 16-year-old boy involved in a viral playground clip was violent to girls.


How has the UK-EU vaccine supplies row unfolded?

How has the UK-EU vaccine supplies row unfolded?

How has the UK-EU vaccine supplies row unfolded?

22 March 2021

There is growing frustration on the continent that the bloc is not getting the supplies it expected from AstraZeneca.


‘Truly gorgeous’ kitten born with four extra toes

‘Truly gorgeous’ kitten born with four extra toes

‘Truly gorgeous’ kitten born with four extra toes

22 March 2021

Cats Protection said that, due to his extra digits, Fingle is ‘very good at climbing’.


Seven held over riot that marred ‘Kill the Bill’ protest

Seven held over riot that marred ‘Kill the Bill’ protest

Seven held over riot that marred ‘Kill the Bill’ protest

22 March 2021

Police said six had been detained for violent disorder and a seventh held for possession of an offensive weapon following the riot in Bristol.


Tidal-powered electric vehicle charge point launched in Shetland

Tidal-powered electric vehicle charge point launched in Shetland

Tidal-powered electric vehicle charge point launched in Shetland

22 March 2021

Nova innovation has launched the first ever electric vehicle charging point in the UK which provides energy through tidal power.


Former subpostmasters begin fight to clear names at Court of Appeal

Former subpostmasters begin fight to clear names at Court of Appeal

Former subpostmasters begin fight to clear names at Court of Appeal

22 March 2021

The Post Office settled the civil claim brought by more than 550 claimants for £57.75 million, without admitting liability, in December 2019.


Cadbury owner Mondelez buys Solihull protein bar maker Grenade

Cadbury owner Mondelez buys Solihull protein bar maker Grenade

Cadbury owner Mondelez buys Solihull protein bar maker Grenade

22 March 2021

The global snacking group did not disclose the terms of the transaction but it is understood that it valued Grenade at around £200 million.


Starmer seeks to move on from Brexit rows as Hartlepool contest looms

Starmer seeks to move on from Brexit rows as Hartlepool contest looms

Starmer seeks to move on from Brexit rows as Hartlepool contest looms

22 March 2021

Sir Keir Starmer said the party did not want ‘further division’ after leaving the European Union.


UK’s first oyster restoration hatchery opened

UK’s first oyster restoration hatchery opened

UK’s first oyster restoration hatchery opened

22 March 2021

Oyster reefs were once abundant around the British Isles and the oyster fishery in the Solent was once the largest in Europe.


Space debris demonstration mission blasts off

Space debris demonstration mission blasts off

Space debris demonstration mission blasts off

22 March 2021

There is approximately 9,200 tonnes of space debris, according to the European Space Agency.


Common cold protection against coronavirus ‘might have population-wide effect’

Common cold protection against coronavirus ‘might have population-wide effect’

Common cold protection against coronavirus ‘might have population-wide effect’

22 March 2021

An increasing prevalence of rhinovirus, which causes the common cold, could reduce the number of new Covid-19 cases, scientists in Glasgow have said.


Two-decade good health gap for people in most deprived areas, figures show

Two-decade good health gap for people in most deprived areas, figures show

Two-decade good health gap for people in most deprived areas, figures show

22 March 2021

Healthy life expectancy among men living in the most deprived areas was 52.3 years in 2017 to 2019, compared with 70.7 years for more affluent areas.


What measures are in the Bill which promises to overhaul the justice system?

What measures are in the Bill which promises to overhaul the justice system?

What measures are in the Bill which promises to overhaul the justice system?

22 March 2021

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill has been introduced to Parliament.


Meghan’s front-page statement in Mail On Sunday on hold pending possible appeal

Meghan’s front-page statement in Mail On Sunday on hold pending possible appeal

Meghan’s front-page statement in Mail On Sunday on hold pending possible appeal

22 March 2021

The Duchess of Sussex sued ANL over a series of articles which reproduced parts of a heartfelt letter sent to her father in August 2018.


DUP not considering collapsing Stormont in protest at NI Protocol – minister

DUP not considering collapsing Stormont in protest at NI Protocol – minister

DUP not considering collapsing Stormont in protest at NI Protocol – minister

22 March 2021

Peter Weir said he was also ‘bemused’ at claims his party was set to block Irish language legislation at Stormont amid the row over Irish Sea trade.


Traffic light system could enable holidays abroad, says adviser

Traffic light system could enable holidays abroad, says adviser

Traffic light system could enable holidays abroad, says adviser

22 March 2021

A Government taskforce is considering how international travel will work and is due to report to Prime Minister Boris Johnson on April 12.


Teenager makes bow ties for shelter dogs to help them get adopted

Teenager makes bow ties for shelter dogs to help them get adopted

Teenager makes bow ties for shelter dogs to help them get adopted

22 March 2021

Darius Brown said he has made it his mission to help as many dogs and cats in the world as he can.


Police pledge more arrests after officers injured in ‘dreadful’ Bristol riot

Police pledge more arrests after officers injured in ‘dreadful’ Bristol riot

Police pledge more arrests after officers injured in ‘dreadful’ Bristol riot

22 March 2021

At least seven people have been arrested in connection with the violence in the city on Sunday night.


TfL agrees short-term extension of bailout

TfL agrees short-term extension of bailout

TfL agrees short-term extension of bailout

22 March 2021

A £1.8 billion funding package to keep services running was due to expire next week.


EU warned against ‘vaccine nationalism’ as jabs row intensifies

EU warned against ‘vaccine nationalism’ as jabs row intensifies

EU warned against ‘vaccine nationalism’ as jabs row intensifies

22 March 2021

Health minister Helen Whately said no country or bloc should engage in protectionism over the deployment of jabs.


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