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Four family members die of Covid-19 after leaving 10-month isolation for Christmas party
The wife of one of the deceased is blaming UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for allowing families to meet during the holidays.
Entertainment industry jobs no longer exempted from UK travel restrictions amid pandemic
Film and TV crew are no longer exempt from coronavirus restrictions related to job travel
2-year-old fatally mauled by dog banned under UK's Dangerous Dogs Act
The child was reportedly attacked by a Dogo Argentino, which is banned from being kept as a pet in many counties around the world.
Watch as police officer shoves bagpiper at The Cenotaph on Remembrance Day
A video apparently revealed that the Scots Guards veteran had pre-planned the provocation leading to the incident that caused outrage.
Two British teens dead and one critical after parasailing accident in Greece
The tour operator may face manslaughter charges for ignoring multiple health and safety laws put in place to avoid such accidents.
Netflix subscription rates in the UK speculated to go up soon following US price hike
As detailed by the company, the reason behind the new rates is to supposedly deliver more value for its customers in the United States.
67-year-old British man dies in Japanese jail during imprisonment for smuggling drugs
The man died just one year into his sentence for trying to smuggle 2.1 kilograms of amphetamines into the country.
Coronavirus: UK reasearchers prepare for controversial human challenge trials
Given the urgency brought upon by the pandemic, government healthcare officials are pressured to deliver positive results.
Start-up medical drone delivery service receives backing from UK Space Agency
Similar to the ones that were introduced before it, the service will transport protective equipment, test kits, and samples to and from hospitals.
Apple enables Health Records feature for users in the UK and Canada
Health Records first launched in the United States in 2018 with only a few healthcare institutions supported.
COVID-19 vaccine: Experts urge public not to expect dramatic changes
Even with the help of the United States' Operation Warp Speed initiative, it would likely take several months for doses to become accessible globally.
Superbike racer accused of domestic abuse after wife falls to her death from Dubai hotel
The woman fell from the window of the hotel in Dubai as her family claims she was a victim of domestic abuse.
Two men arrested for rape and murder of Lancashire doctor and daughter
The murder investigation was launched when the bodies of the woman and the teen were discovered in their home.
Air hostess arrested for drug dealing following COVID-19 job loss
After losing her job, the air hostess started storing and transporting drugs for her boyfriend, she met on a dating site.
NHS COVID-19 app encounters another major issue, draws criticism once again
Following the controversial failure of the "Operation Moonshot" mass testing this is another setback that might lead to a public outcry.
Man brutally bludgeons seagull to death for stealing sandwich
A petition has been created to urge the prosecution of the man responsible for the wild animal's death.
COVID-19 testing debacle in the UK draws harsh criticism from top lawmakers
Resources currently available were purportedly insufficient to handle the demand, which led to backlogs among several laboratories.
Killer whales launch unusual attack on boats leaving sailors injured
Scientists baffled by the string of unusual activity exhibited by the mammals near Portugal and Spain.
NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app to require businesses to put up QR code for users to scan
Establishments that normally see folks gather for more than 15 minutes will be asked to put up QR code posters designated by the government.
AstraZeneca virus vaccine final phase trials resume after setback: University of Oxford
Even though the delay might have surprised the public, those involved with the development of vaccines and drugs are familiar with instances such as this.
Four arrested after sexual assault of two British teens in Italy
The police swiftly arrested a group of men after the teens managed to fight off the attackers and report the crime.
Dental experts warn against TikTok trend of whitening teeth with bleach
TikTok users have been using hydrogen peroxide to whiten their teeth claiming it to be a cheaper alternative to whitening strips and dentist visits.
5G and 4G services to improve after UK regulators fully clear 700 MHz spectrum band
This was a major undertaking that reportedly took four years at a staggering cost of £350 million to establish the infrastructure to support it.
Man stabs partner over 20 times and sends gruesome picture to her family
The convicted man has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his partner.
Three British youths detained after elderly woman gets killed by speedboat in Corfu
Police questioned the suspects believed to have absconded on the boat after it crashed into the 60-year-old woman who was swimming.
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford launches partnership with food giants to end child hunger
Rashford and some of the biggest UK food brands have formed a task force to battle child food poverty.
Police prevents suicide after woman in Delhi e-mails Boris Johnson for help
Within two hours of the e-mail being sent, Delhi police tracked down the woman and saved her life.
Mother suspected to have drowned 7-year-old before hanging herself
Police are investigating the deaths but are not looking for any suspects in connection with the tragic incident.
British teen dies after being hit by speedboat while snorkelling in Tahiti
The family was on a trip around the world when the tragic incident occurred earlier this month.
Coronavirus: UK test and trace services reveal an upsurge of new infections
So far, the government's contact tracing programme has identified 6,616 individuals who have recently tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.