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Five arrested in right-wing terrorism investigation

Five arrested in right-wing terrorism investigation

Five arrested in right-wing terrorism investigation

01 May 2021

Three men, a woman and a teenage boy were arrested in different parts of the UK.


Police receive report of sex offences following allegations against Noel Clarke

Police receive report of sex offences following allegations against Noel Clarke

Police receive report of sex offences following allegations against Noel Clarke

01 May 2021

The actor has said he ‘vehemently’ denies allegations of sexual misconduct or criminal behaviour.


Climate campaigners stage ‘protest of one’ road blocks across UK

Climate campaigners stage ‘protest of one’ road blocks across UK

Climate campaigners stage ‘protest of one’ road blocks across UK

01 May 2021

The stunt was organised by campaign group Extinction Rebellion.


Morris dancers swap black face paint for blue in ‘biggest change’ in 30 years

Morris dancers swap black face paint for blue in ‘biggest change’ in 30 years

Morris dancers swap black face paint for blue in ‘biggest change’ in 30 years

01 May 2021

The move comes after accusations of racism and in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.


Poots has backing from majority of DUP politicians – campaign manager

Poots has backing from majority of DUP politicians – campaign manager

Poots has backing from majority of DUP politicians – campaign manager

01 May 2021

Sources close to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who has yet to formally declare a leadership bid, dispute the claim from the Poots’ camp.


Police look at ‘all possible’ motives for murder of PCSO Julia James

Police look at ‘all possible’ motives for murder of PCSO Julia James

Police look at ‘all possible’ motives for murder of PCSO Julia James

01 May 2021

Ms James died from serious head injuries while out walking her dog and her body was found in woods close to her home.


Major study could cut isolation requirement with rapid Covid tests

Major study could cut isolation requirement with rapid Covid tests

Major study could cut isolation requirement with rapid Covid tests

01 May 2021

Matt Hancock said the plan could offer a ‘viable alternative’ to self-isolation.


‘Premier League’ warships set sail for exercises in Scotland

‘Premier League’ warships set sail for exercises in Scotland

‘Premier League’ warships set sail for exercises in Scotland

01 May 2021

HMS Defender and HMS Diamond are part of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group due to deploy to the Indo-Pacific region next month.


Foreign Secretary gives BBC £8m to tackle disinformation around the world

Foreign Secretary gives BBC £8m to tackle disinformation around the world

Foreign Secretary gives BBC £8m to tackle disinformation around the world

01 May 2021

Dominic Raab said it is ‘vital to safeguard independent and objective news reporting around the world’.


UK doctors launch telemedicine support for Indian colleagues battling Covid-19

UK doctors launch telemedicine support for Indian colleagues battling Covid-19

UK doctors launch telemedicine support for Indian colleagues battling Covid-19

01 May 2021

The British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin is looking for volunteers to help their counterparts battling the crisis in India.


Memorial for Covid-19 victims will help grieving process, organisers say

Memorial for Covid-19 victims will help grieving process, organisers say

Memorial for Covid-19 victims will help grieving process, organisers say

01 May 2021

A campaign has been launched to raise £2.3m to build a memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral.


Return of clubbers to dancefloor offers ‘glimpse of the future’

Return of clubbers to dancefloor offers ‘glimpse of the future’

Return of clubbers to dancefloor offers ‘glimpse of the future’

01 May 2021

Scientists will be looking to see whether crowds mixing and dancing indoors increases the risk of transmission of Covid-19.


People both sides of the border ‘not prepared to foot bill for a united Ireland’

People both sides of the border ‘not prepared to foot bill for a united Ireland’

People both sides of the border ‘not prepared to foot bill for a united Ireland’

01 May 2021

A clear majority in Northern Ireland and also the Republic would not accept higher taxes to fund reunification, according to a poll.


In Pictures: Morris Men see in May Day dawn

In Pictures: Morris Men see in May Day dawn

In Pictures: Morris Men see in May Day dawn

01 May 2021

The event marked the first time they have been able to perform together since January 2020.


Tory staff given one week to hand over communication about PM flat refurbishment

Tory staff given one week to hand over communication about PM flat refurbishment

Tory staff given one week to hand over communication about PM flat refurbishment

01 May 2021

The Prime Minister has insisted the row is a ‘farrago of nonsense’.


Pair rescued after being trapped in disused mine near Barnard Castle

Pair rescued after being trapped in disused mine near Barnard Castle

Pair rescued after being trapped in disused mine near Barnard Castle

01 May 2021

The site was used to mine lead prior to the industry’s collapse at the end of the nineteenth century.


What the papers say – May 1

What the papers say – May 1

What the papers say – May 1

01 May 2021

The nation’s papers feature a mix of pandemic and economic developments on Saturday.


Relief as rule change allows outdoor family visits for care home residents

Relief as rule change allows outdoor family visits for care home residents

Relief as rule change allows outdoor family visits for care home residents

30 April 2021

From Tuesday, residents leaving their home for a walk or to visit a loved one’s garden will no longer have to isolate for two weeks on return.


Campaign launched to build memorial for Covid-19 victims

Campaign launched to build memorial for Covid-19 victims

Campaign launched to build memorial for Covid-19 victims

30 April 2021

The appeal aims to raise £2.3 million to build a memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral in London.


Raab hosting G7 foreign ministers meeting amid Covid restrictions

Raab hosting G7 foreign ministers meeting amid Covid restrictions

Raab hosting G7 foreign ministers meeting amid Covid restrictions

30 April 2021

London is hosting the first G7 foreign ministers meeting in more than two years.


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