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The UK Covid Alert Level increased amid rising Omicron cases
Increasing the UK Covid Alert level to Level 4 means the epidemic is “in general circulation
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£140m needed so England’s cathedrals ‘don’t fail on our watch’
'£50 billion is the amount of money generated, according to the Treasury, to the economy by our lovely English cathedrals.'
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Covid-19 booster rollout open to people aged 30 and over from Monday
There are around 7.5 million people aged 30 to 39, and 3.5 million of those are eligible from Monday
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The most remote home in England among most viewed in 2021
From coastal paradises, to local landmarks, the British public have been looking at a whole array of dream homes
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Guide Dogs charity wants action to stop illegal use of e-scooters
An initial impact of hitting a pedestrian at 15.5 mph could cause moderate injury but it could be worse if someone falls and hit their head.
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105-year-old marathon fundraiser plans to celebrate MBE with champagne
The centenarian raised more than £39,000.
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Blind kittens rescued and reunited in Christmas miracle find purr-fect home
'Poor Gabriel lost both of his eyes after having cat flu as a tiny kitten and that left him with empty eye sockets.'
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New care home visitor limits as part of Covid Plan B restrictions
Fully vaccinated residents visiting family and friends outside the care home will be asked to take a lateral flow test on alternate days for two weeks after each outing
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Skinny pandemic pup abandoned in a cage has found new home in time for Christmas
The RSPCA are appealing for information to find who dumped Coco in Doncaster
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People are queuing for hours to see the Christmas display at this house
The really special thing about the festive site is that it is being run by one local man.
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Miniature castle built by soldier who inspired Shakespeare character is saved
The Grade II* listed brick structure, which had fallen into disrepair, was added to the Heritage at Risk Register in 1998.
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LadBaby joins up with Ed Sheeran and Elton John for Christmas song
The track, which continues his theme of food pun-based songs, is a humorous take on Sheeran and Sir Elton’s own festive release Merry Christmas