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School nativities can go ahead this Christmas, insists health minister
Less than 5% of schools are thought to have put on a live nativity play last year
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TSB announces plans to close 70 branches
The closures will result in 150 fewer jobs but staff who work at the affected branches
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Blind 95-year-old waits 13 hours on the floor for an ambulance
Joan Massey was on the floor from 10am to 11.15pm
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Number of pupils in England off school due to Covid-19 surges
Face masks are being recommended in communal areas of England’s secondary schools and colleges from this week
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Coalville citizens advice service appeals for local volunteers
There are currently roles available as telephone assessors, advisers and in research and campaigns.
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Queen removed as head of state for Barbados
The Queen had been Barbados’ head of state since it became independent in 1966
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Asda charters cargo ship and buys extra turkeys ahead of bumper Christmas
The retailer told investors on Monday that it is “successfully navigating the industry-wide supply chain challenges”
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Boris Johnson to hold Downing Street press conference
Health Minister Gillian Keegan said the booking of booster jabs for all adults would open in age order
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Storm Arwen: More than 100,000 homes across UK remain without power
This comes as parts of the UK faced the coldest night of the autumn so far
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The 10 Best advent calendars for dogs
From gourmet and natural, to handmade and personalised, there's something for every pup this December
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UK set to announce expansion of Covid-19 booster vaccine programme
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), preliminary evidence suggests Omicron carries a higher risk of reinfection
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Coldest night of the season so far as temperatures plunge to -8.7C
It comes after Storm Arwen wreaked havoc across much of the UK at the weekend, bringing strong winds, sleet and snow