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Police prepared for New Year’s Eve-style celebrations on Saturday
The emergency services are urging people going out to pubs, bars and restaurants this weekend to act responsibly.
Meghan ‘unprotected’ by monarchy after media attack
The leaked papers form part of Meghan’s legal action against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline.
Coronavirus daily cases reach record highs in US and South Africa
The US has recorded 50,700 new cases, according to Johns Hopkins University, as many states struggle to contain the spread of the pandemic.
Boris Johnson urges people not to ‘overdo it’ when lockdown eases
Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers in England will reopen on Saturday.
Ghislaine Maxwell arrested in New Hampshire on Epstein-related charges
Maxwell's whereabouts were unknown since Epstein’s arrest last July on sex trafficking charges.
Man arrested over toppling of Edward Colston statue in Bristol
The 24-year-old was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and has been released under investigation.
The government has shifted blame onto the people – James O’Brien
"That's the only way they will get away with it".
“Prove you’re not from Leicester” – Nottingham pubs bring in new measures to keep lockdown neighbours out
Under the new guidance punters will have to bring proof of address to some establishments such as a council tax or utility bill.
Beavers born in Essex ‘for first time since Middle Ages’
A pair of Eurasian beavers were brought to the Spains Hall Estate in Finchingfield last year as part of a project to help reduce flood risk.