The children’s writer and illustrator also published picture books like the Large family series. image sourceNic Knight Children’s author and illustrator Jill Murphy, who created the beloved Worst Witch books, has died at the age of 72. Murphy also published picture books including the Large
The staunch critic of President Vladimir Putin almost died in a nerve agent attack last year. image sourceReuters The UK is imposing asset freezes and travel bans on seven Russian nationals linked to the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Mr Navalny – a
A shotgun and certificate were returned to Jake Davison in July after a police review. Gunman Jake Davison had his shotgun and certificate seized after concerns were raised following an assault on two youths, a police watchdog has said. They were returned to him in
Another 2,397 cases are reported, as doctors warn hospital staff are struggling to meet demand. image sourceNiall Carson Northern Ireland has recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases in a single day since the pandemic began. On Friday, the Department of Health reported 2,397 further
Hajrah Aslam described being back at home with her baby as a “dream come true”. image sourcePA Media A woman with Covid-19 who gave birth before going into an induced coma for six weeks said it was a “dream come true” to be at home
Data from the UK government’s Covid pilot scheme to test the return of big crowds to venues shows major events “can be conducted safely”.Data from the UK government’s Covid pilot scheme to test the return of big crowds to venues shows major events “can be
The UK foreign secretary is facing calls to quit over his handling of evacuations. Boris Johnson says he “absolutely” has full confidence in his foreign secretary amid criticism of Dominic Raab’s decision not to call Afghan ministers over evacuating translators. Mr Raab said he instead
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening. Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening. We’ll have another update for you tomorrow morning. A new Covid treatment that uses laboratory-made antibodies to