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Vaccine hopes rise amid reports Oxford jab could give ‘double protection’

Vaccine hopes rise amid reports Oxford jab could give ‘double protection’

Vaccine hopes rise amid reports Oxford jab could give ‘double protection’

15 July 2020

Early trials are said to have shown the vaccine generated an immune response.


Earlier lockdown linked to bigger reduction in Covid-19 cases – study

Earlier lockdown linked to bigger reduction in Covid-19 cases – study

Earlier lockdown linked to bigger reduction in Covid-19 cases – study

15 July 2020

The findings are based on daily reported cases of Covid-19 for 149 countries or regions that implemented physical distancing measures.


Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam

Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam

Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam

15 July 2020

The accounts, which have large Twitter followings, were simultaneously attacked on Wednesday evening.


Man charged by detectives investigating Lyra McKee murder

Man charged by detectives investigating Lyra McKee murder

Man charged by detectives investigating Lyra McKee murder

15 July 2020

The man is due to appear at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court on Thursday via video-link.


Mayor demands end to Leicester lockdown as decision looms

Mayor demands end to Leicester lockdown as decision looms

Mayor demands end to Leicester lockdown as decision looms

15 July 2020

While the decision is expected to be made on Thursday, the date of the announcement has not been confirmed.


Oxford vaccine ‘could give double protection against Covid-19’

Oxford vaccine ‘could give double protection against Covid-19’

Oxford vaccine ‘could give double protection against Covid-19’

15 July 2020

The vaccine being trialled at the University of Oxford has been shown to produce antibodies and ‘killer T-cells’, according to reports.


Government buys 27-acre site amid post-Brexit ‘lorry park’ fears

Government buys 27-acre site amid post-Brexit ‘lorry park’ fears

Government buys 27-acre site amid post-Brexit ‘lorry park’ fears

15 July 2020

Transport minister Rachel Maclean confirmed in a letter to residents that the site had been purchased by the Department for Transport.


Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam

Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam

Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam

15 July 2020

Targeted accounts included Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.


Sturgeon maintains quarantine stance after week of no Covid deaths in Scotland

Sturgeon maintains quarantine stance after week of no Covid deaths in Scotland

Sturgeon maintains quarantine stance after week of no Covid deaths in Scotland

15 July 2020

During ITV’s Peston programme on Wednesday, she was asked about effectively quarantining Scotland from England if there was a local rise in cases.


Virgin Galactic appoints new chief as it prepares for commercial service

Virgin Galactic appoints new chief as it prepares for commercial service

Virgin Galactic appoints new chief as it prepares for commercial service

15 July 2020

Sir Richard Branson’s space travel company has appointed Michael Colglazier in the senior role.


Lockdown for 90% of Leicester no longer justified, mayor says

Lockdown for 90% of Leicester no longer justified, mayor says

Lockdown for 90% of Leicester no longer justified, mayor says

15 July 2020

Sir Peter Soulsby said only inner-city areas with high levels of deprivation were significantly affected.


Tory whip removed from MP who stopped Grayling chairing spy watchdog

Tory whip removed from MP who stopped Grayling chairing spy watchdog

Tory whip removed from MP who stopped Grayling chairing spy watchdog

15 July 2020

The move against Dr Julian Lewis was because he ‘worked with opposition MPs for his own advantage’, said a Government source.


British Vogue editor ‘racially profiled’ by security guard at work

British Vogue editor ‘racially profiled’ by security guard at work

British Vogue editor ‘racially profiled’ by security guard at work

15 July 2020

Edward Enninful said Conde Nast, which owns British Vogue, ‘moved quickly’ to dismiss the guard.


Ireland pub reopening delayed until August 10 over coronavirus concerns

Ireland pub reopening delayed until August 10 over coronavirus concerns

Ireland pub reopening delayed until August 10 over coronavirus concerns

15 July 2020

The reproductive number is now 1.2-1.8, chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn said.


Relatives of woman poisoned by Novichok wait for judges’ inquest ruling

Relatives of woman poisoned by Novichok wait for judges’ inquest ruling

Relatives of woman poisoned by Novichok wait for judges’ inquest ruling

15 July 2020

Dawn Sturgess’s family took High Court action in a bid to ask ‘key questions’ about Russian state involvement.


Thousands of Centrica workers ‘facing cuts to pay and conditions’

Thousands of Centrica workers ‘facing cuts to pay and conditions’

Thousands of Centrica workers ‘facing cuts to pay and conditions’

15 July 2020

The GMB said it has started talks with the company on planned changes.


Former personal assistant accuses Amber Heard of ‘stealing’ rape story

Former personal assistant accuses Amber Heard of ‘stealing’ rape story

Former personal assistant accuses Amber Heard of ‘stealing’ rape story

15 July 2020

Kate James said the actress stole her own account of a rape ‘for her own use’.


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