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A vigil has been held for Arthur Labinjo-Hughes outside his home in Solihull.

Hundreds release balloons in memory of little Arthur, 6, to 'show he was loved'

Dr Anthony Fauci said the Omicron strain did not appear particularly severe

Omicron may be less dangerous than Delta, says US health official

Tom Swarbrick asked Dominic Raab about the reported No 10 Christmas party.

'I'm told there was no party': Raab denies No10 Christmas party

Whilst most of the protest was peaceful, demonstrations turned violent later on

Water cannons and tear gas used after Brussels anti-restriction protests turn violent

Derbyshire Police released a statement confirming the evacuations.

More than 50 houses evacuated after 'suspicious items' discovered by police

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Derbyshire Police released a statement confirming the evacuations.

More than 50 houses evacuated after 'suspicious items' discovered by police

Storm Barra comes just a week after Storm Arwen, which saw high winds and waves in much of the UK.

Storm Barra to batter UK as 3000 homes still without power after storm Arwen

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A vigil has been held for Arthur Labinjo-Hughes outside his home in Solihull.

Hundreds release balloons in memory of little Arthur, 6, to 'show he was loved'

Masks are now mandatory on all public transport.

UK records 86 more Omicron cases taking total to 246

Dominic Raab told LBC the government plans to "smash" drug gangs.

Passports to be seized from middle class cocaine users in bid to 'smash' drug gangs

Tom Swarbrick asked Dominic Raab about the reported No 10 Christmas party.

'I'm told there was no party': Raab denies No10 Christmas party

There will be a national investigation into the murder of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.

'We must listen to Arthur's voice now', says England's children's commissioner

Arthur, 6, died in June 2020 after months of "evil abuse" by his stepmother and father

Government 'not satisfied' with sentences for 'appalling' murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

The antiviral pill will be offered to adults who are clinically vulnerable.

'Game-changing' at-home covid treatment could be offered before Christmas

Grenfell United said news of the deal had "shattered" them.

Lewis Hamilton says he had 'nothing' to do with Mercedes deal with Grenfell firm

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Dr Anthony Fauci said the Omicron strain did not appear particularly severe

Omicron may be less dangerous than Delta, says US health official

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Fauci says early reports ‘encouraging’ about Omicron variant

Former Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole

Senate leader and presidential candidate Bob Dole dies aged 98

Chris Cuomo

Chris Cuomo accused of harassment days before CNN firing

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UK arrivals will have to do a pre-departure test from 4am on Tuesday.

'Hammer blow' for travel industry as pre-departure Covid tests return for all UK arrivals

Sajid Javid is urging eligible people to get their booster jab

'A national mission': Get booster before seeing loved ones at Christmas, urges Health Sec

Storm Arwen hit the UK at the end of November

UK set for more snow and heavy wind as country struggles to recover from Storm Arwen

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Arrivals to the UK will need to take a Covid test before they embark on their journey

Pre-departure Covid tests reintroduced for travellers to UK amid Omicron fears

The Metropolitan Police are considering complaints related to Christmas parties allegedly held in lockdown last year

Met considering complaints from Labour MPs over PM's Christmas party accusations

Video image released by Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) shows Mount Semeru spewing volcanic materials in Lumajang, East Java, Indonesia.

Indonesia: 13 dead and 7 still missing after volcano spews clouds of ash into sky

A vigil was held for 12-year-old Ava White, who was stabbed in Liverpool

Ava White: Hundreds gather at Liverpool vigil in memory of 'bubbly' 12-year-old

Thousands of homes are still without power a week on.

Storm Arwen: 9,000 homes still without power as energy companies face action over response

Weather

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, 6, (left) was murdered by his stepmother Emma Tustin.

Attorney General to review 'lenient' sentences of 'monsters' who killed Arthur, 6

Kim Lamplugh, 48, was convicted of seven counts of sexual assault.

Man jailed for sexually assaulting girl, 14, doing work experience in London

The UKHSA said it is "carrying out targeted testing at locations where the positive cases were likely to be infectious".

Omicron: 26 more cases found in UK as targeted testing introduced in affected areas

James and Jennifer Crumbley have been arrested.

Parents of accused killer in US school shooting deny charges of involuntary manslaughter

Amber Gibson's body was found on Sunday.

Brother of Amber Gibson charged with her murder and sexual assault

Three women have shared their stories, urging pregnant women to get their Covid jabs.

Mums share harrowing stories of Covid pregnancies to encourage people to get jab

Ireland has imposed new Covid restrictions for Christmas and New Year

New Covid restrictions in Ireland include six person limit in bars and restaurants

The shooting took place at Oxford High School in Michigan

Parents of US school shooting suspect charged with involuntary manslaughter

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Camilla Tominey hits out at 'disturbing stench' public has around politicians

Camilla Tominey hits out at 'disturbing stench' public feels around politicians
Dominic Raab declares he is boycotting Winter Olympics in China

Dominic Raab declares he is boycotting Winter Olympics in China
David Lammy furiously reacts to Downing St Xmas party reports

David Lammy furiously reacts to Downing St Christmas party reports
No10 must be hoping their major Omicron gamble will pay off, Ben Kentish writes

LBC Views: No10 must be hoping their major Omicron gamble will pay off
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Iain Dale calls out 'apologists' for China and Russia

Tory MP calls for criminalisation of non-consensual deepfake pornographic images

Tory MP calls for criminalisation of non-consensual deepfake pornographic images
Labour MP refuses SIX TIMES to condemn China for Uyghur genocide

Labour MP refuses SIX TIMES to condemn China for Uyghur genocide
Matt Hancock's pub landlord tells LBC he made 'zero profit' from PPE deal

Matt Hancock's pub landlord tells LBC he made 'zero profit' from PPE deal

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The incident happened on the Central Line in the early hours of Saturday morning

Woman hospitalised after falling onto tracks at busy London Tube station
Night Tube strikes will take place on two lines on Friday and Saturday

Tube strike set to cause 'severe disruption' to passengers this weekend

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Grenfell united said news of the deal had "shattered" them

'Deeply disrespectful': Mercedes F1 team sign deal with firm linked to Grenfell Tower tragedy

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The Euro 2020 final at Wembley was marred by 'sad and disgraceful' disorder, the review said.

England thug 'hijacked' wheelchair user to blag his way into Euro 2020 final

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Antony Sher has died aged 72

'Exit my king': Theatre pays tribute after Sir Antony Sher dies aged 72
Fears that Omicron was spreading in the community in Scotland have now been confirmed

'Community transmission' of Omicron variant in Scotland

Tustin was sentence to life in prison for the murder of six year old Arthur

Evil stepmother Emma Tustin 'suicide risk' after being bullied by inmates in jail
Bomb disposal experts were dispatched after a man presented to hospital with a shell in his rectum

Bomb squad called to hospital after patient 'slipped and fell' onto WW2 shell
Members of the armed forces in Weardale today carrying care packs containing hot water bottles, hats, blankets, gloves and thermal socks.

Storm Arwen: Army deployed as thousands endure seventh day without power
People who have been left without power pictured yesterday in High Handenhold, County Durham.

Thousands without power from Storm Arwen eligible for £140 a day compensation
Arthur's dad and stepmother will be sentenced later today

PM says "questions need to be answered" after murder of 6-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes
Director of cricket Martyn Moxon and first team coach Andrew Gayle are among 16 members of the coaching team to leave Yorkshire County Cricket club.

Azeem Rafiq: Yorkshire cricket's entire coaching team leave club in wake of racism scandal
Dame Cressida Dick said no complaints have been received over Downing Street parties last winter.

Met says no complaints received over No 10 'lockdown parties' as Labour demands probe
The Met Commissioner said it “pains me horribly” when she thinks of the teenagers killed by knife crime

Knife crime 'a stain on our city' says Met chief as deaths near 5 year high

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Travel restrictions and face masks are making a return from Tuesday.

Omicron rules explained: Where to wear face masks and who has to self-isolate
People aged 50 and over can get the booster vaccine if it has been six months since their previous dose.

Who is eligible for the Covid-19 booster and when can you get it?

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