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Spanish Armada maps 'saved for the nation'

Wed, 01/27/2021 - 00:07
The maps depict the famous sea battle in which the English fleet was victorious in 1588.

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'

Wed, 01/27/2021 - 00:02
Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together.

The Papers: Front pages mark UK's 100,000 Covid deaths

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 23:50
Wednesday's papers reflect on the number of Britons who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jenners: How 'architectural grandeur' rose from the ashes

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 22:56
The department store was destroyed by fire in 1892 - but a landmark building was designed in its place.

Covid: 'Reveal milestones to reopen Wales schools' call

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 22:56
More information is needed about the evidence behind closures, the children's commissioner says.

Coronavirus: Cut jury size to clear courts backlog - Labour

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 22:30
The shadow justice secretary calls for seven-member juries to deal with cases delayed by the pandemic.

Tyrell Robinson and Korie Berman jailed for sexual activity with children

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 21:16
Ex-Bradford City player Tyrell Robinson and friend Korie Berman admit sexual activity with a child.

Covid-19: UK deaths likely to come down slowly, Whitty warns

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 20:42
There will be "a lot more deaths" before the effect of vaccines is felt, England's chief medical officer says.

Covid deaths: 'Hard to compute sorrow' of 100,000 milestone - PM

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 19:52
Boris Johnson says he takes "full responsibility" for the UK government's response to the pandemic.

Costa Book of the Year: 'Utterly original' Mermaid of Black Conch wins

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 19:49
Trinidadian-born British writer Monique Roffey says she is "pinching herself" over her win.

Covid: North West vaccines to be cut by a third in February

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 19:47
The weekly supply will be cut from 310,000 to 200,000 in February to allow other areas to catch up.

Covid: Floella Benjamin receives first vaccine dose

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 19:39
The 71-year-old Lib Dem peer says she is wearing her "I've had the jab" badge with pride.

Rape prosecution changes by CPS unlawful, court told

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 19:34
Campaigners claim changes to the way decisions were made led to a "shocking" fall in cases going to court.

'I'm no Marvel villain' says Bristol terror defendant

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 19:33
Souhaib Embarek has admitted five charges of possessing information useful to a terrorist.

HS2 protesters dig tunnel to thwart Euston eviction

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 19:05
The tunnel is a danger to public safety, an HS2 spokeswoman told the BBC.

Teacher 'mocked' pupils for being fat and having fake tans

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 18:47
Ex-Denbigh High School teacher Alexander Price's words were "reasonable comment", a hearing is told.

Prof Chris Whitty: 'The rate of mortality will come down relatively slowly'

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 18:26
England's chief medial officer described today as a very sad day, as England surpasses 100,000 Covid deaths.

RSPCA in Essex takes in 'guide' guinea pig and her blind sister

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 18:06
Totally blind guinea pig Ami gets on just fine as sister Yuki guides her everywhere, the RSPCA says.

Covid: Teacher dies with virus on 25th birthday

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 16:58
Claudia Marsh had recently qualified as a teacher and also volunteered for two charities.

Covid deaths: Four stories in 100,000

Tue, 01/26/2021 - 16:54
As the UK records its 100,000th death from Covid within 28 days of a positive test, Catherine Burns speaks to some of the people behind the figures.

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