I think people want us to defeat this virus and they want to see us doing it together. A warning from a leading Cancer Charity that almost a million women have missed vital breast screening appointments because of the pandemic. Full steam ahead the zero emissions train powered by Hydrogen Coming down the track. A lifeline for the National League clubs are told they will receive emergency grants to enable them to start the new season on saturday. Good afternoon. Boris johnsons government has been strongly criticised by the house of Commons Speaker for what he called its totally unsatisfactory treatment of parliament in bringing in new covid restrictions. Sir Lindsay Hoyle said giving mps little or no notice about them was a total disregard for the house. Later this afternoon, the Prime Minister will host the latest news briefing alongside his chief scientific and medical advisers. Our Political Correspondent helen catt reports. As of today, nearly 2 Million People in towns like newcastl
As europe tries to stem the tide of a second wave of Coronavirus Infections spreading across the continent. And coming up this hour, what would you do if your mum was spreading harmful disinformation about coronavirus . Weve been finding out. I think she is too far gone, to be honest. Im never going to have a relationship with my mum again and that is why it is important that if, you know, someone else is coming to you and saying im starting to believe this stuff, nip it in the bud. Good morning. A Navy Special Forces unit has stormed an oil tanker off the isle of wight after a suspected hijacking. Seven stowaways, thought to be nigerian nationals, have been detained after they were reported to have threatened the crew. Andy moore has the latest. Late last night, and the tanker andromeda was back under the control of its crew after what the ministry of defence called a suspected hijacking. 16 members of the special boat squadron, based at nearby poole, were landed on the ship as night
Police raid the homes of dozens of islamist militants. Brexit negotiators for the uk and eu will speak on the phone today to discuss restarting the stalled trade talks. And could cold water hold clues to curing dementia . Scientists discover a promising lead among swimmers in london. The Welsh Government is expected to announce that its introducing a Short National lockdown. The cabinet is meeting this morning to make a final decision over whats being described as a firebreak against coronavirus, after considering advice from experts. The estrictions would be timed to begin at the end of the week, coinciding with half term. First minister Mark Drakeford is expected to make an announcement shortly after midday. It comes as talks are set to resume on whether Greater Manchester will enter the highest level of covid restrictions, after leaders in the region said better Financial Support was needed. Labours Greater Manchester mayor andy burnham wants the government to re introduce the 80 fu
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