Ministers have repeatedly insisted that millions of the Chinese-made kits are lying in warehouses across the country, and that the problem lies in distribution rather than supply. But on Friday night, the pharmaceutical negotiating services committee, which represents all 11,200 pharmacies in England, said UKHSA had privately warned that it …
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A third teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death, police said. The 15-year-old was detained in connection with the death of Ramarni Crosby in the Tredworth area of Gloucester. Gloucestershire Police said two other boys, aged 16 and 17, remain in …
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Police were called to a Birmingham school this afternoon after it was understood to have gone into lockdown amid an intruder alert. Parents gathered outside Fairfax School in Sutton Coldfield after it was understood they were sent a message alerting them to an incident. The details were not immediately confirmed. …
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French authorities will only allow British visitors into France if they have a ‘compelling reason’ to do so – and this does not include travel for tourism or business The rules affect travellers using popular travel services like the EuroStar ( Image: AFP via Getty Images) Thousands of travellers are …
Read More »Last Minute Christmas Gifts – News
There is still time to find the perfect Christmas present for the Pompey fan in your life. The club shop in Anson Road has a range of fantasic gifts available or you can browse our online store. Supporters have until midday on Monday, December 20 to order with standard …
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Time really is running out to get your cards and parcels to family and friends in time for Christmas. With meeting people over the festive period looking more and more difficult owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and surging infections caused by the omicron variant; getting gifts and good wishes to …
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People are being advised to post their presents early to avoid disappointment. Those sending gifts and cards have been advised to leave plenty of time for items to be delivered before the big day. Read More Read More Cheap parking in Leeds: 9 places you can park in Leeds city …
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STOURBRIDGE MP Suzanne Webb visited the town’s delivery office to thank Royal Mail posties for their work during the pandemic and the busy Christmas period. Suzanne met up with manager Glenn Morris and his staff at the High Street facility as they sorted through cards, letters and parcels last Saturday …
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A first-look video of the Duchess of Cambridge’s Christmas carol concert sees Kate saying how “excited” she is to be hosting the festive event. The carol service, held at Westminster Abbey in December, is being broadcast on ITV on Christmas Eve at 7.30pm, having been switched from the BBC in …
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Christmas traffic is set to be the busiest in five years, with almost 30 million trips planned in the run up to next weekend, according to new data. Analysts from traffic experts Inrix and the RAC are warning of a “frantic Friday” on Christmas Eve as more than five million …
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