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Coronavirus live blog as it happened: Boris Johnson pledges vaccine support to smaller nations
Welcome to the City News Live Blog: follow for the latest COVID-19 developments
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Mass testing for teachers and pupils under new COVID-19 restrictions
A report has revealed that teaching staff, children and families will be tested twice a week.
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Students forced to pay for unused accomodation
Developments are underway for student accommodations while students are forced to pay their fees.
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Listen: Get the latest breaking and local news at City News Radio
Hear the latest on local and breaking news stories including a live discussion with a pilot who shares his experience of flying during the pandemic.
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LISTEN: The Community Podcast discusses all things London.
Presenters Diana Serenli and Greta Garatti will be discussing issues affecting London's communities.
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UN urges for proof that Dubai ruler's daughter is alive
The United Nations human rights office has asked the United Arab Emirates for proof that Princess Latifa, is alive.
LondonLive
Follow the City News #LondonLive blog for immediate travel and news updates.
News
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Judge faces backlash for manslaughter ruling in the case of Welsh lockdown killer
Judge Paul Thomas is criticised for "lenient" prison sentence for Cwmbran killer, with MPs calling for an appeal.
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2.3 million people refused refunds for lockdown trips
Over two million holidaymakers have been left out of pocket for flights they were banned from taking due to Coronavirus restrictions says consumer group Which? in a report published this morning.
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Over two tonnes of cocaine found in banana boxes from Colombia
Cocaine with an estimated worth of £184m was found in banana boxes shipped from Colombia. It weighed in at 2,300kg.
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UK Coronavirus infection cases are dropping
Coronavirus infection numbers are continuing to decrease after the fourth lockdown, according to a report by the Office for National Statistics.
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Harry and Meghan will not be returning to the UK as royals
Buckingham Palace has put out a statement today announcing the Duke and Duchess' decision to step down.
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Nicki Minaj's Father Dies After Being hit by a car on Friday
Robert Maraj died in hospital after he was involved in a hit-and-run accident in New York on Friday.
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Prince Philip Spends a Third Night in Hospital
After feeling unwell at Windsor Castle, the Duke of Edinburgh has remained in King Edward VII’s hospital in London for a third night.
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Severe temperatures leave Texans heating their homes with cars.
The power failure in Texas has left people risking carbon monoxide poisoning to stay warm, as they remain without access to clean drinking water or heating sources.
TECH NEWS
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Bittrex Global announce they'll be listing Robinhood's delisted stocks
Crypto-to-crypto trading exchange Bittrex Global have announced that they'll be picking up delisted stocks from Robinhood, including Gamestop and AMC Entertainment.
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Amazon's Alexa now offers more information to people with sight loss
Following users' feedback, the new update of the popular voice assistant is now providing more information on visual impairment.
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UK government to reject divisive EU copyright reforms
EU’s Copyright Directive will not be adopted by UK post-Brexit
SPORT News
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Good afternoon Premier League fans! Welcome to your Friday afternoon round-up!
Welcome to a round-up of this week's Premier League fixtures
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Australian Open - now behind closed doors
The tennis tournament will be allowed to continue but without spectators.
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Friday afternoon football round-up: Tottenham suffer third Premier League defeat in a row
Welcome to a round-up of this week's Premier League fixtures and European football
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Good afternoon sports fans! Welcome to your Friday afternoon round-up.
This is your Friday afternoon football round-up from the past day ahead of this weekend's fixtures.
ARTS & Entertainment
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Lunar New Year 2021: how celebrations will be different this year
Celebrations for Lunar New Year have started, with festivities adjusting to the new global circumstances.
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Tracy Beaker returns to TV as a single mum
Dani Harmer set to reprise her iconic role of Tracy Beaker almost 20 years later in new show called 'My Mum Tracy Beaker'
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Dita Von Teese responds to Marilyn Manson abuse claims
Marilyn Manson's ex-wife, Dita Von Teese, has responded to the abuse allegations made against him.
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Sia's movie Music gets Golden Globe nomination
Sia's movie Music has been criticised for its representation of people on the autism spectrum, but has now been nominated for a Golden Globe.