News bulletin 2021/12/20 12:13

Evening Standard
Met Police Covid fine for ‘partying’ while sitting at desk was ‘slap in face’, says cleared office worker
Gregory Vooght was accused by the Metropolitan Police of flouting the pandemic restrictions, but told a court he was sitting at his desk working when officers arrived.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Taylor Lautner confirms his fiancée Taylor Dome will take Twilight star’s last name
Taylor Lautner revealed that his partner will have exactly the same name when they get married
19 hours ago
Sky News
Ukraine war: Insolence of Russian troops in Kherson appears to confirm officers have fled, source says
The city of Kherson, on the banks of the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine, was taken by Russian forces without much fight in early March, days after the invasion started. A full-on Ukrainian counteroffensive is thought to be imminent. Making contact with anyone still trapped in Kherson is hard - most people are understandably either too frightened to take the risk, or simply do not have a phone or internet connection with the outside world.
2 days ago
York Press
Police search river at Tadcaster for missing brewery owner
POLICE have been searching the River Wharfe at Tadcaster for a missing brewery owner.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Move water from Wales to London to help prevent droughts, says union branch
Water workers union says moving water from Wales to London is ‘common sense’
2 days ago
Isle of Wight County Press
Good news on Branstone scheme — families may be in sooner than planned
AFTER months of delays for Island families, it's good news as move in day looms closer at Branstone Farm.
2 days ago
The Argus
Motorists urged to travel with care after cows spotted along road
MOTORISTS are being urged to travel with care after reports of cows on a road.
34 minutes ago
The Independent
'Game of Thrones' prequel keeps dragons, adds diversity
The prequel to “Game of Thrones’’ is set to forge its own storytelling path
11 hours ago
Euronews
'Imbeciles': Surfers fined for speeding down Venice's Grand Canal
The city's mayor previously said he would offer dinner to anyone who could locate the duo for making a "mockery" of his city.
a day ago
The Independent
Sewage: How to check for pollution at beaches near you
Campaign group creates interactive map to advise locals and tourists where not to bathe
14 hours ago
Isle of Wight County Press
Yaverland to welcome bare bathers in aid of British Heart Foundation
Clothes not required at this charity fundraising skinny dip on the Isle of Wight. How to take part...
2 days ago
The Independent
Anti-vax group in Europe thrives online, thwarts tech effort
An anti-vaccine group that has harassed doctors and public officials in Italy and France is still active on platforms like Facebook despite efforts to rein in their abuse and misinformation
3 hours ago
York Press
Twins pass driving test at same time, on same date, and in same place
Teenage twins from North Yorkshire have said they are “over the moon” after passing their driving tests at the same time, on the same date, and in the same place.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
OPINION - The Leader podcast: Rail unions ‘dug in’ for future strikes - how should you prepare?
We look at what the winter holds for commuters and examine the latest on negotiations
15 hours ago
The Independent
Pence calls for Republicans to stop attacking the FBI over Trump raid
‘Calls to defund the FBI are just as wrong as calls to defund the police’
2 days ago
The Guardian
‘Unethical’ for GPs to charge to prescribe Covid antivirals, Australian charity says
Council on the Ageing says doctors who charge consultation fee for prescription for older people should be called out
14 hours ago
The Independent
Pole dancers reveal gender at baby shower party
Two pole dancers reveal sex of the baby at a baby shower party.Source: @mariap_poledance, TikTok
14 hours ago
The Telegraph
Rail strikes: Britons face further travel chaos with 80pc of services down
Rail passengers face travel misery on Thursday as thousands of workers stage strikes in long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.
a day ago
The Independent
Allen Weisselberg: Who is the man who could bring down Donald Trump?
Former president’s long-time financial chief pleads guilty following years-long tax probe
16 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
Tory leadership tax cut promises ‘hard to square’ with UK’s future, experts warn
The Institute for Fiscal Studies said ‘permanent tax cuts’ could exacerbate pressures on the public purse.
a day ago

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