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Jayden Walters, who has a rare condition, had his birthday wish granted when local bikers sang him happy birthday.

Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to arrive in the west of England overnight.

Pressure has been building on commissioner Phil Hogan to step down from the EU role.

Boris Johnson defied calls to return amid the A-level results fiasco which left his education secretary Gavin Williamson hanging onto his job.

Aaron Halstead operated a taxidermy business to fund his education.

John Mullan and his children Tomas and Amelia died after their car plunged into water at Lough Foyle last Thursday.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said ‘vaccine nationalism’ would only help the virus spread.

The Santas were taught grotto management among other skills.

The company has released new images of its advertising posters with the well-known slogan blurred and pixelated.

The BBC is said to be discussing whether to drop Rule Britannia! and Land of Hope and Glory from the finale.

Glitches in the online booking system mean some people with Covid symptoms could be told to take a six-hour round trip for a test.

The train will carry what’s thought to be the biggest Pride flag in the UK across its carriages.

The numbers and rates of recorded physical abuse offences against 11 to 18-year-olds in England and Wales have increased since 2014/15, a study found.

Researchers say a combination of treatments could reduce the need for surgery.

The Czech Republic and Greece remain below, but their rates are rising.

Businesses that fail to disclose information about their supply chains could be fined.

The new documentary series Surviving Jeffrey Epstein explores the disgraced financier and his links to the duke.

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the consultation with teachers and local authorities is in its final stages.

Here’s a look at the safety and logistics of schools reopening.

Christine Connor, 35, was found guilty at Belfast Crown Court last month of four offences including attempted murder and causing an explosion.