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Grieving sisters kicked out of council house weeks after mum died of Covid

A pair of sisters may be forced to leave their childhood home and face being made homeless following their mum's tragic death.

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Coronavirus: new U.K. variant of COVID-19 found in Middlesex-London

U.K. variant of COVID-19 likely already in Windsor, Ont., hospital chief of staff says Mackie said people should not make trips out of their homes unless needed and to not have contact with people who aren’t in their immediate household.The person in the Middlesex-London region who had the COVID-19 variant is no longer infected with the virus and is in their 80s with no history of travel outside of Canada.At this time the Health Unit said it has not been advised of any other laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 U.K.

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UK coronavirus hospital deaths increase by 904 in highest daily rise since April

The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by 904 in the highest daily rise since April.

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Porton Down assessing Brazil Covid variant with update due later today

Porton Down is assessing the new Covid variant from Brazil and officials expect to issue an update later today, No10 has said.

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Blue Origin launches capsule to space with astronaut perks

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin company launched a new capsule into space Thursday to test all the astronaut perks before people strap in.Thursday’s flight with a dummy named Mannequin Skywalker lasted 10 minutes and reached 66 miles (106 kilometers) above West Texas. Both the New Shepard rocket and the capsule landed successfully.

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All areas not receiving post as Royal Mail battles coronavirus spread amongst staff

The Royal Mail has published a list of areas currently not receiving post as they battle the spread of coronavirus amongst staff.

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Scientists identify when, where and how they think mutant Covid strain began in the UK

Experts have been able to trace the origins of the new mutant coronavirus strain that originated in England's south east.

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Paramedic's heartfelt message to anyone flouting Covid lockdown rules

A brave and hard-working paramedic has laid bare the toll the pandemic is taking on NHS frontline workers as she shared a picture of her transformation in the past 10 months.

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Kentucky's Horsey among 3 Comeback Player of Year winners

The winners were chosen by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), a panel of Associated Press football writers and the Fiesta Bowl Organization.“I could imagine this because football was one of the things that kept me motivated,” Horsey, a third-year sophomore, told AP.Last year Kentucky linebacker Josh Paschal was the Bowl Subdivision winner of the Comeback Player of the Year award. The first winner was Kent State receiver Antwan Dixon in 2018.Usually winners are selected from lower divisions of college football, too, but since the pandemic postponed those seasons three winners were selected in major college football.

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The 23 trusts with over third of beds taken by Covid-19 patients amid infection surge

New data has revealed the 23 hospital trusts where over a third of beds are occupied by coronavirus patients.

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Face masks 'should be worn outdoors' to stop new coronavirus strain spreading

coronavirus, experts claim.They say the extra precaution could help reduce infections amid a UK rise in Covid-19 cases.Professor Mike Griffin, President of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, said it could help stop the NHS becoming overwhelmed, the Daily Record reports.He is among top medics in Scotland who are backing the call for maximum precautions following the relaxation of household mixing rules on Christmas Day.Prof Griffin said the new variant of Covid, which was first spotted in Kent, had "changed" their thinking on all of this.He added: "It would be crazy not to take every possible opportunity of minimising transmission during January."Masks have been shown to be efficacious in preventing spread and therefore it should not

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More than 100 unmasked people gather at Wheatley, Ont., church for 2nd day in a row

Police in Chatham-Kent say officers once again had to shut down a large gathering at a Wheatley, Ont., church for the second day in a row.Officials said Sunday that more than 100 unmasked people gathered at the Old Colony Mennonite Church Saturday morning. A 50-year-old man took responsibility and was charged under the Reopening Ontario Act.

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Millions more face being placed in Tier 4 in bid to control mutant coronavirus strain

Millions of people in England could be put into Tier 4 this week in a desperate effort to bring a mutant Covid-19 strain under control.

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Kent County man arrested for reckless endangerment after Christmas shooting

HOUSTON, Del. - The Delaware State Police have arrested a man after a Christmas day shooting.The incident happened at approximately 11 p.m. on Williamsville, Road in Houston where troopers responded to a report of a shooting.Investigators discovered that Dustin Edge, 30, had a verbal altercation with a 49-year-old man inside of the home.During the argument, Edge displayed a handgun at the victim and threatened to shoot him.

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A pandemic Christmas: Churches and borders shut

Members of the congregation during the Christmas Day service at Canterbury Cathedral in Kent. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/PA Images via Getty Images) ROME - Curfews, quarantines and even border closings complicated Christmas celebrations Friday for countless people around the globe, but ingenuity, determination and imagination helped keep the day special for many.In Beijing, official churches abruptly cancelled Mass on Christmas Day in a last-minute move, after China's capital was put on high alert following the confirmation of two confirmed COVID-19 cases last week, and two new asymptomatic cases were reported on Friday.

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Thousands of lorry drivers still stranded in Dover

Thousands of international lorry drivers look set to spend Christmas Day cooped up in their cabs at the English Channel border as slow progress was made to return hauliers home to their loved ones.

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Coronavirus dampens Christmas holidays worldwide as vaccinations gather speed

vaccinations.China on Thursday became the latest country to suspend flights to and from the UK to contain the new strain that British officials believe spreads faster.Also Read | Inside the farmer disquiet at Delhi’s doorstepSome of the thousands of lorry drivers stuck near the British port of Dover said they feared there was little chance of making it across the Channel in time for the holidays."Home for Christmas? Forget it," said Laurent Beghin, a French driver who delivered his cargo of paint on Sunday but was still stranded in England.Britain on Thursday said rail and sea links with France will remain open over Christmas to clear the backlog."As testing in Kent continues...

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Warning mutant Covid strain could cause more UK deaths in 2021 than this year

Covid-19 strain could lead to more deaths in 2021 than the UK suffered in 2020 unless the vaccine rollout is accelerated, experts warned. Almost 70,000 deaths have been recorded from coronavirus this year but SAGE (Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) advisers think that number could be exceeded thanks to the new variant that has wrecked Christmas.Experts believe the new strain, which first emerged in Kent, could be up to 70% more contagious than the original strain of the virus.There is no evidence to suggest it is more deadly than the previous versions of the virus, but more cases will likely lead to more deaths.

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1,000s of lorry drivers set to spend Christmas stranded on UK roads

Thousands of lorry drivers are likely to spend Christmas stranded in Kent as the UK government has indicated queues will not start to move for at least another 24 hours.

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How British scientists tracked down the new covid-19 variant

Inside the farmer disquiet at Delhi’s doorstepOn Dec. 8, the group, known as the Covid-19 Genomics UK Consortium, found a new variant of the virus, with 23 mutations, in a sample taken from a patient in Kent, near the center of the outbreak in late September.

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Police and drivers clash in Dover as tensions run high at port

direct to your inboxPolice and drivers have clashed at the Port of Dover as tensions run high over delays to reopening the border.A small group of drivers tried to push through police lines this morning.It comes as the French government has said anyone wanting to return across the Channel will have to show proof of a negative coronavirus test taken within the past 72 hours.There has been two days of chaos at Dover after France denied entry to accompanied freight traffic from the UK following a surge in the new strain of coronavirus in the south east of England.Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick said there was “no reason” why the scenes in Kent this week would be repeated if there was a no-deal Brexit.He told BBC Radio 4’s Today: “It’s not in

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NHS staff arrive to test thousands of lorry drivers as Port of Dover finally re-opens

Testing staff have been pictured arriving in Dover in the hopes of getting thousands of lorry drivers back on the road as the Port of Dover finally reopens.

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England could face ‘full lockdown on Boxing Day to curb spread of new Covid strain’

lockdown as early as Boxing Day – as the new strain of coronavirus tears through the country. Ministers met with medical officials this evening, December 22, to discuss how to tackle the variant.

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Deal reached between Britain and France to open border as lorry chaos continues

The UK-French border is set to reopen tomorrow after a deal was finally reached between the two governments following two days of chaos which has seen around 3,000 lorries stranded in Kent.

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Government shambles ruining Christmas with port backlogs and supermarket rationing

Almost 3,000 lorry drivers stranded in Kent with little food and water and one blocked toilet between them are facing a horrific Christmas in their cabs.

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Stranded lorry driver desperate to get home in time for granddaughter's first Christmas

A lorry driver stuck in Dover is hoping to return home in time to celebrate Christmas with his nine-month-old granddaughter.

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Christmas hopes raised for Brits and stranded drivers as French border set to reopen

Join the Secret Elves to discover the best shopping deals and things to do this ChristmasThe UK’s border with France is set to reopen on Wednesday morning, hopefully ending fears of food shortages in the run up to Christmas.Thousands of lorry drivers were left stranded in Kent after the Eurotunnel and border was closed this weekend.France's transport minister, Jean-Baptiste Djebbari, today tweeted that flights, ferries and Eurostar services will resume on Wednesday morning, December 23.

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France to reopen borders to UK but only for those who test negative for Covid-19

France is set to re-open its borders with the UK - once someone has tested negative for Covid -19..

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22.12.2020 / 20:43

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Greater Manchester Police may have to send officers down to Kent in the event of a no deal Brexit

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police may have to send some of its officers to Kent in the event of a no deal Brexit.Deputy mayor for crime and policing, Beverley Hughes said during a press conference that the force had been asked to offer 'mutual aid' if the situation warranted it.The deadline for a deal on Brexit set by the European Parliament passed with no sign of progress and may now go on until December 31 - when the transition period is due to end.Dept Hughes expressed concerns over the failure to get a deal, and what this could mean for security measures and policing in the UK."I understand the focus on getting a trade deal," she told the press conference."But the European Commissions have made it clear that if we don't get

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Army on standby to end Covid-19 Dover blockade with mass testing roll out

The Army could be drafted in to deliver rapid tests for lorry drivers to unlock the border chaos after France banned travel from the UK over fears of a new Covid strain.

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Still stuck: 1,500 France-bound trucks stranded in England

LONDON – More than 1,500 trucks were stranded in England on Tuesday morning amid fears that Britain could face food shortages if travel restrictions put in place to slow the spread of a new strain of the coronavirus aren't lifted soon. Dozens of countries around the world have slapped tough travel curbs on the U.K.

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Lorry drivers stuck for second night as talks with France to ease curbs continue

Angry lorry drivers have been left stranded on the M20 in Kent for a second night as talks to ease the freight curbs continue.

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Christmas food supply facing 'serious disruption' after UK travel ban

Christmas as the country's supply faces serious disruption due to the closures of the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. It comes after France closed its borders to anyone travelling from the UK on Sunday night, as the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel both closed to all traffic.France is among a number of European countries to implement travel restrictions in the wake of a new mutant strain of coronavirus sweeping through South East England and London.

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21.12.2020 / 11:54

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UK's coronavirus vaccination roll-out 'won't be affected by France's ban on freight' says Transport Secretary

direct to your inboxThe coronavirus vaccination programme across the UK won't be affected by France's ban on freight, the Transport Secretary has said.Grant Shapps told Sky News on Monday morning that the disruption around the Channel ports in Kent 'won't have an impact' on vaccine supply.It comes as France suspended all traffic from the UK for 48 hours amid fears over the new mutant coronavirus strain.A number of EU countries have also banned flights from the four nations.Mr Shapps said: "Most vaccine doesn't come via what is called 'Ro-Ro,' roll-on, roll-off, what is what we are talking about here."In other words, it's not usually accompanied by a driver, by a haulier.

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UK to hold virus crisis talks after France closes border

LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to chair a meeting of the government's emergency committee later Monday after France closed its borders to the U.K. to stem the spread of a new strain of the coronavirus circulating in London and the southeast of England.The meeting of the COBRA civil contingencies committee comes amid warnings of “significant disruption” around the ports in the English Channel, with tailbacks going back miles into the southeastern English county of Kent.The transport of freight is facing massive disruptions after France closed its borders for 48 hours, which means lorries cannot get across the English Channel by boat.

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Mutant coronavirus in the United Kingdom sets off alarms but its importance remains unclear

Kai KupferschmidtScience’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation.On 8 December, during a regular Tuesday meeting about the spread of the pandemic coronavirus in the United Kingdom, scientists and public health experts saw a diagram that made them sit up straight. Kent, in the southeast of England, was experiencing a surge in cases, and a phylogenetic tree showing viral sequences from the county looked very strange, says Nick Loman, a microbial genomicist at the University of Birmingham.

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Five areas where Covid-19 is surging as new mutant strain rips through Britain

These are the five areas where coronavirus is surging in the UK as a mutant strain of the disease causes havoc in the country.

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19.12.2020 / 20:12

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What are the new rules for Christmas in England?

direct to your inboxWith just days to go until the big day, the coronavirus guidance for England has been changed.The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Saturday afternoon (December 19) said he "bitterly regretted" the changes to the arrangements for the festive season.But added: "When the facts change you have to change your approach." It comes after a new variant of coronavirus was discovered in the UK which is spreading through London, Essex and Kent which may be up to 70% more transmissible then the old variant.

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19.12.2020 / 19:16

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When do new Tier 4 rules come into effect in London and areas of South East?

direct to your inboxParts of England are set to move into Tier 4, the Prime Minister has announced. A new coronavirus alert level has been created after a new variant of the virus was discovered in the UK which is spreading through London, Essex and Kent.

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19.12.2020 / 19:01

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Tier 4 lockdown announced for London and South East - full list of new rules

direct to your inboxEmergency Tier 4 rules will come into force in areas of England, it has been announced.All current Tier 3 areas in London and South East, will be moved into the new, more restrictive tier, just days after being placed under 'very high' alert.This will be a big blow to millions as it comes just days before the new five-day 'Christmas window' was due to come into force across the UK.It comes after chief medical officer Professor Christ Whitty issued a statement on a new variant of the virus in the UK which is spreading through London, Essex and Kent. He said the UK has informed the World Health Organisation that the new variant coronavirus, which was first mentioned by Matt Hancock on Monday, can spread more rapidly.

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Family that moved 11 times in five years to 'awful places' finally find proper home

Wrapping presents to go under the Christmas tree, Gemma Walker and her partner Steve still can’t really believe the home they’re sat in is really theirs.

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Nail salons are open: what the new Covid tier rules mean for appointments

three-tier system of restrictions in local areas, however, hair and beauty salons are still permitted to remain open across all tier levels, including the highest, Tier 3. Despite this, nail salons are permitted to remain open in all tier levels, including the highest, as part of the government's Covid winter plan. On Monday it was announced that London will enter Tier 3 from Wednesday 16 December, joining Greater Manchester, Birmingham, Kent and parts of Essex which are all also under Tier 3 restrictions.

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New variant of COVID-19 identified in Britain

Britain’s highest level of coronavirus restrictions beginning Wednesday as infections rise rapidly in the capital, the health secretary said Monday, adding that a new variant of the virus may be to blame for the spread.Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government must take swift action after seeing “very sharp, exponential rises” in Greater London and nearby Kent and Essex. He said in some areas cases are doubling every seven days.The surge of COVID-19 cases in southern England may be associated with a new variant of coronavirus, Hancock told lawmakers.

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14.12.2020 / 11:11

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Latest coronavirus figures for every local authority in England - and how Greater Manchester compares

direct to your inbox The latest coronavirus infection rates for every local authority in England have been released.

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12.12.2020 / 10:26

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The latest Covid-19 infection rates for every area of England - and how Greater Manchester compares as Tier 2 decision looms

direct to your inboxThe latest Covid-19 infection rates for every area in England have been published.The figures, for the seven days to December 7, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government's testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).The rolling seven-date rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people for each local authority in the country. Data for the most recent four days (December 8-11) has been excluded as it is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases.

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All the places where Covid cases are surging as rates spike in Tier 3 hotspot

Coronavirus case rates have shot up in 179 local areas across England, with rates spiking in a Covid hotspot.

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Anger and frustration as London schools get mass Covid testing despite months of disruption in the north

Wigan, said he was 'absolutely appalled by the announcement yesterday'. "We have had significantly high cases in the north west and as a result many schools have unfortunately had to isolate year group bubbles on numerous occasions," said Mr Grant, whose school has had 36 positive Covid cases since pupils returned in September."I think it is so unfair that when our cases were so high - and much higher than London, Kent and Essex - it was never considered appropriate to roll out testing in schools for the north west and other highly affected areas across the country."He added: "The government always state they base decisions and actions on the scientific data.

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All the places where Covid-19 cases are surging - what is the rate in area?

More than half the local areas have seen a rise in their coronavirus infection rates over the past week.

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