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A world-first vaccine for the vomiting bug norovirus is being trialled in the UK, with the hope it could cut the “burden on the NHS”, the Health Secretary has said. The new mRNA vaccine from Moderna will enter final stages of testing within the next two weeks, with results so far showing it creates a […]
Charities have called for LGBT veterans who suffered historical mistreatment in the armed forces to receive adequate compensation, in an open letter to the Prime Minister. This comes after veterans minister Al Carns vowed that a financial redress scheme for those who suffered under the “gay ban” would be launched at the start of next […]
The Metropolitan Police is making fresh representations to the police watchdog about whether the marksman who fatally shot Chris Kaba should face disciplinary proceedings. It comes after a decision was made in 2023 by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), when it finished its investigation into the shooting, that Martyn Blake should face a […]
Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has said he received tips from “a military espionage expert” for his role in Sky Atlantic series The Day Of The Jackal. The 10-part adaptation is based on the novel by Frederick Forsyth and the subsequent 1973 thriller starring Edward Fox as the Jackal. Redmayne, 42, plays the Jackal in the […]
Investigators examining a fatal crash involving two trains in mid Wales have found evidence suggesting one of the trains may have slid while braking. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said the condition of the track on the approach to the collision point meant “adhesion” between wheels and rails was “relatively low”. Initial evidence suggests […]
A “significant concern” was raised around missing eight-year-old Kyran Durnin in August, Tusla has said. The former family home of the child in Dundalk, Co Louth was searched on Tuesday by detectives investigating his suspected murder. The search continued across the day until around 6pm in the evening, and is expected to resume on Wednesday […]
Sea trials have begun on a cargo ship testing out a new wind-powered sail in efforts to cut shipping carbon emissions by up to a third. The 5,000-tonne cargo carrier the Pacific Grebe has been retrofitted with the 20-metre FastRig test sail and assessed in the Solent under controlled trials to test the ship’s performance […]
For football fans, the international break can be an inconvenience. Many do not look forward to it, as it breaks up the competitive football leagues like the Premier League can often offer. In fact, the break might not be welcomed all that much by many parties. Clubs in the league might find it inconvenient. Broadcasters […]
The 34 year old went missing from her home in Malton, North Yorkshire on 30th September Police searching for missing mother Victoria Taylor have found a body in the River Derwent, close to where she was last seen. Ms Taylor, 34, disappeared from her home in Malton, North Yorkshire, on September 30. Just over a […]
The 37 year old, who’s the daughter of ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne, says it happened while she was working at Harrods Reality TV star and model Bianca Gascoigne has spoken of how former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed subjected her to an alleged “horrific” sexual assault. Speaking to Sky News, Ms Gascoigne, 37, the daughter of ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne, said […]