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Chesham and Amersham: Lib Dems overturn big Tory majority in by-election upset

Leader Ed Davey says his party is now the main threat to Tory "blue wall" constituencies across the UK.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 11:17 View Full Story...

UK Covid infections rise as Delta variant dominates

There is some regional variation in infection rates and some good news on vaccine efficacy.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 14:09 View Full Story...

Euro 2020: Thousands of Scotland fans gather in central London

Large crowds of Tartan Army supporters have congregated ahead of the Euro 2020 match with England.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 14:37 View Full Story...

Greece killing: Husband confesses to Caroline Crouch death

Police say a Greek pilot has admitted suffocating his wife in a crime that shocked the country.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 09:45 View Full Story...

Covid: Italy to impose quarantine on UK travellers

The Italian government says UK travellers will also be required to have mandatory Covid tests.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 13:27 View Full Story...

Covid: Wales at start of third wave, warns first minister

First minister says Wales' rates may be a few weeks behind England as he delays easing lockdown.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 14:12 View Full Story...

Harry Richford: East Kent NHS Trust fined for failures over baby's death

Harry Richford died seven days after an emergency delivery in hospital in Margate.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 12:01 View Full Story...

Bloomsbury staff must be vaccinated before office return

The Harry Potter publisher will require all staff to be vaccinated before they return to offices.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 13:53 View Full Story...

Fly-tipper killed accomplice in Staffordshire dumping run

Tarjinder Singh was killed after falling from a van used to illegally dump rubbish in Staffordshire.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 09:18 View Full Story...

Man from Windsor to have 'record-breaking' kidneys removed

Warren Higgs says doctors believe he might have the heaviest kidneys in the world.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 05:01 View Full Story...

Dinosaur footprints found in Folkestone cliffs and coast

At least six different species' prints were found in Folkestone after being exposed by a storm.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 13:33 View Full Story...

Covid: All adults able to book coronavirus vaccination in England

People aged 18 and over are being invited to make an appointment for their first vaccination.
BBC News - Published Thu Jun 17 2021 22:02 View Full Story...

Download Festival: Heavens open as rock fans descend on pilot event

The music festival welcomes a significantly reduced crowd of 10,000 as part of a government pilot.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 13:48 View Full Story...

Notting Hill Carnival: Fiesta off the streets for second year

The risk of cancellation amid the extended Covid restrictions is too great, organisers decided.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 10:51 View Full Story...

Covid: Number of wedding guests to depend on venue size

Currently, only 30 people can go to a wedding at an indoor venue, but this will change from Monday.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 11:24 View Full Story...

Covid in Scotland: What will the next few months be like?

Scotland has put the brakes on easing Covid restrictions this summer but there is confidence it is just a pause.
BBC News - Published Wed Jun 16 2021 20:49 View Full Story...

Q&A: What went wrong for the DUP's shortest-serving leader?

The events that led to the rise and fall of Edwin Poots who was party leader for just 21 days.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 11:45 View Full Story...

Yes Sir, I Can Boogie: Why disco hit is now Scotland's unofficial anthem

The 1970s disco classic has become the country's unofficial anthem ahead of the match with England.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 07:57 View Full Story...

Why the twins who had everything 'fell apart'

Sam and Chris Gould died four months apart, leaving their parents asking what could have saved them.
BBC News - Published Thu Jun 17 2021 22:40 View Full Story...

Quiz of the week: G7 food, Ronaldo's drinks and more posers

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
BBC News - Published Thu Jun 17 2021 14:51 View Full Story...

Crocodile attack: 'I was beating on its snout'

Georgia Laurie speaks to the BBC about how she fought off the crocodile attacking her twin sister.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 11:39 View Full Story...

'I was told I didn’t look like somebody who'd been raped'

One woman speaks to the BBC about her experience of reporting sexual assault.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 05:44 View Full Story...

Manchester attack survivor's anger at security failings

Paul Price and his partner, Elaine McIver, were at the Manchester Arena when the bomb exploded.
BBC News - Published Thu Jun 17 2021 10:39 View Full Story...

Ed Davey: 'This will send a shockwave through British politics'

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey hails the success of Sarah Green in the Chesham and Amersham by-election.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 06:49 View Full Story...

Bereaved dad Mark King demonstrates how to use a defibrillator

Mark King’s 12-year-old son died after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest.
BBC News - Published Thu Jun 17 2021 14:18 View Full Story...

Stanningley shop crash caught on video as driver ploughs into store

The driver fled the scene and was later arrested on suspicion of drink driving and failing to stop.
BBC News - Published Thu Jun 17 2021 11:18 View Full Story...

Northampton Town: Seven people charged in missing loan probe

Police have been investigating what happened to £10.25m loaned to a football club.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 08:34 View Full Story...

In pictures: Scotland fans descend on London

Thousands of supporters are in London for the match against England, with many more making the journey on Friday.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 13:53 View Full Story...

DUP looking for new leader as Edwin Poots quits

Edwin Poots resigns after 21 days as leader following an internal party revolt on Thursday.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 14:14 View Full Story...

Cardiff woman's car stolen with dad's ashes inside

Police urge the thief to "to do the right thing" and return the ashes and vehicle.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 12:04 View Full Story...

Sabrina Verjee on record-breaking run across Cumbria's Wainwrights

Sabrina Verjee says she is organising her next challenge after finishing the 214 Wainwright peaks.
BBC News - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 10:05 View Full Story...

Live: Major delays in Hertford after crash in town centre

Motorists are urged to avoid the area
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 14:03 View Full Story...

Nightclub faces 'psychological and financial damages' after June 21 delay

"We really hope this is the last gasp to get there"
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 13:42 View Full Story...

Aldi to remove all plastic from own-brand tea bags

The UK’s fifth-largest supermarket has made the pledge following a number of trials
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 13:36 View Full Story...

Amber list holidays cost less than many staycation breaks even with PCR tests

Research from a travel specialist, Holiday Extras, has highlighted how much cheaper it is to head to an amber-list destination than to a homestay in the UK.
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 13:32 View Full Story...

DWP confirms ESA £5,000 underpayment update due next month

ESA was introduced in October 2008 for people who have limited capability to work because they are disabled or ill
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 13:13 View Full Story...

Resorts that could move to travel green list

Nearly 200,000 UK travel jobs have been lost or are at risk due to the pandemic
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 13:09 View Full Story...

Nurse 'failed to give CPR to dying resident' then contacted wrong family

She has been sacked and will not be allowed to work as a registered nurse again
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 13:00 View Full Story...

Katherine Ryan shows off her newborn son in adorable Instagram post

Katherine, 37, had her first daughter with a previous partner and became pregnant with her son with her childhood sweetheart, Bobby Koostra
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 11:45 View Full Story...

Spain gain as UK holidaymakers look to book breaks in 'amber' destinations

It's after speculation that quarantine rules may be relaxed for double-jabbed travellers
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 11:19 View Full Story...

The Herts rugby club that lost 3 players to suicide within a year

The club is now trying to break down mental health stigmas and has been recognised nationally for their Just One Click Away service
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 09:55 View Full Story...

Judge adjourns Herts trial of XR protesters over ‘imminent’ Supreme Court ruling

Six people are accused of blockading a highway outside the Newsprinters printing press
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 09:37 View Full Story...

Stansted Airport owners launch legal challenge over traffic light travel system

The UK's largest airport group says the the system is "undermining consumer confidence" to book summer holidays
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 09:11 View Full Story...

Tesco to launch its first store without any tills after trial in Welwyn GC

Chief executive Ken Murphy said plans are in the early stages but he is hopeful it can match the appeal of similar scan-and-go stores being rolled out by Amazon in the UK
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 09:04 View Full Story...

Plans for new Watford FC stadium on Bushey golf course 'thrown out'

The decision has been described as a 'victory for the people of Bushey' by a local councillor
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 08:29 View Full Story...

British Airways plane suffers 'nose gear collapse' at Heathrow

Photos from the scene show the forward fuselage resting on the ground
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 08:23 View Full Story...

Covid restrictions 'could end early on July 5'

"No-one wants these restrictions in place for a day longer than necessary."
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 07:43 View Full Story...

Jet2 boss supports quarantine rule change for vaccinated holidaymakers

Ministers are now re-assessing quarantine and coronavirus vaccine rules for travellers returning to the UK
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 07:35 View Full Story...

Morrisons is bringing back a popular retro service from the 1980s and 90s

The move has come as part of the retailer's plan to reduce the amount of single use plastic in stores.
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 07:30 View Full Story...

EasyJet travel updates as 60,000 more seats go on sale

The new services will provide passengers with more opportunity to reconnect with friends and family
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 07:25 View Full Story...

Martin Lewis standing in as GMB host after Piers Morgan exit

The Money Saving Expert founder has been a guest on the show for a number of years and says he is "stoked" to be joining in.
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 05:42 View Full Story...

Herts woman felt 'lost and worthless' when CPS dropped rape complaint

Kat Araniello, 44, said one officer was so convinced the suspect would be convicted that she said she would quit if he was not.
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 05:35 View Full Story...

Vets warn new owners thousands of dogs could be at risk from deadly parasite

A survey from Elanco Animal Health indicates that 42% of dog owners are not aware of what lungworm is or how it can infect dogs
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Fri Jun 18 2021 03:00 View Full Story...

Watford man jailed after fatal shooting outside Tube station

Three people were jailed for over 80 years
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Thu Jun 17 2021 15:08 View Full Story...

Search for young child stood down after heavy police presence in Hemel Hempstead

The child is described as a boy aged four to six
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Thu Jun 17 2021 14:35 View Full Story...

London Underground weekend closures for June 19 and 20

There will be disruption on the network this Saturday and Sunday plus the England vs Scotland game is expected to make services busy on Friday
Hertfordshire Mercury - Published Thu Jun 17 2021 14:19 View Full Story...

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