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Millions of Covid-19 vaccines ‘could be ready by Christmas’, claims professor

The UK could have tens of millions of coronavirus vaccines ready for production by the end of the year, a professor overseeing the trial claims. Chief investigator of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine trial Professor Andrew Pollard says he is “optimistic” about getting approval on the jab by Christmas. He has said his team's “miracle” work has […]

Residents rally against push to redevelop heritage brickworks

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A heritage brickworks in Melbourne's inner-north will be partially demolished after falling into disrepair owing to what the National Trust and Brunswick residents have described as neglect The former Hoffman Brickworks is on the Victorian Heritage Register because […]

Primark queue stretches over 1000ft as shoppers descend on Cardiff

SHOPdown! Primark queue stretches over 1000ft and thousands of bargain hunters descend on Cardiff as stores selling non-essential items reopen on first weekend after ‘firebreak’ ended Crowds were not put off by the weather as eager bargain hunters waited for hours outside the fashion retailer Staff in hi-vis jackets held up lollipop signs to direct […]

Dominic Cummings quits No10 'with immediate effect'

PM’s adviser Dominic Cummings carries his belongings out of Number 10 after leaving ‘with immediate effect’ following Carrie coup as rumours swirl her good friend Sajid Javid is set to replace him Mr Cummings rubbished rumours that he threatened to quit following the departure of key ally Lee Cain  Instead the chief aide is understood […]

Victim, 23, tells how two men raped her as a six-year-old

‘In my culture, sexual abuse is swept under carpet’: Brave victim, 23, tells how stepfather’s cousin and lodger raped her from six-years-old – after pair are jailed for total of 36 years Sumayya Miah, 23, from Luton, was repeatedly raped by two abusers as a child First she was targeted by her stepdad’s cousin, Jahkir Hussain, […]

Connecticut college settles suit over NJ student's death in eating contest

Fox News Flash top headlines for November 13 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. A Connecticut college settled a lawsuit over the death of an aspiring social worker who choked on pancakes during an on-campus charity event three years ago. Sacred Heart University in Fairfield agreed to undisclosed terms with the mother […]

Incoming Rep. Cori Bush says Republicans mistook her for Breonna Taylor

Missouri Representative-elect Cori Bush said her Republican colleagues mistakenly called her “Breonna” after she wore a face mask with the name “Breonna Taylor” on it during her debut in Congress. “A few of my Republican colleagues have called me Breonna, assuming that’s my name. It hurts. But I’m glad they’ll come to know her name […]

Tropical Storm Iota strengthens as it approaches Central America

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Iota is strengthening as it barrels toward Central America, with authorities urging communities to evacuate before it unleashes “life-threatening” flooding across a region still recovering from Hurricane Eta’s devastation.Slideshow ( 2 images )Iota is expected to intensify to major hurricane strength or just short of it by the time […]