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UK reports another 53,285 coronavirus cases – and 613 deaths
The new figures come amid warnings that emergency staff are at "battle stations" as cases continue to spiral.
New Year’s Eve ravellers trash 500-year-old church
Three have been arrested following the event which was attended by hundreds of people.
Calm before the storm? Kent roads quiet as UK and EU adjust to Brexit
Many hauliers were expected to stay away from the borders in the first days of 2021.
Ominous sinkhole opens up at Kent’s makeshift Brexit lorry park
Last week, Manston took the weight of about 4,000 lorries amid widespread border chaos.
Vaccine rollout based on “quantity targets and not quality outcomes”
People have expressed concern following news that both parts of the vaccines will be given 12 weeks apart rather than the planned 21 days.
Sadiq Khan accused of ‘politicising fireworks’ after stunning NYE light show
Viewers saw the clenched-fist symbol of Black Lives Matter, which became recognised worldwide following the death of George Floyd.
First post-Brexit ferry docks in Dublin amid warnings of looming ‘mayhem’
Irish Ferries’ ship Ulysses docked at 5.55am with about a dozen trucks on board, having travelled from Holyhead in Wales. There were no delays.
Medical chiefs urge GPs to back controversial new vaccine strategy
A new dosing regimen will aim to provide a speedier rollout of the vaccine - but it hasn't gone down well with some doctors.
‘Grossly and patently unfair’ – GPs criticise decision to delay second dose of Covid vaccines
“The Government must see that it’s only right that existing bookings for the oldest and most vulnerable members of our society are honoured, and it must also as soon as possible publish a scientifically-validated justification for its new approach.”