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Sir Patrick Vallance – one of the Government’s most senior advisers during the Covid pandemic – is to give evidence to the UK’s public inquiry. The former chief scientific adviser is scheduled to speak all day on Monday, followed by England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty on Tuesday and his former deputy, Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, on Wednesday. Sir Patrick’s diaries from the pandemic have been in the spotlight during

A manhunt was launched on Sunday night, but police say the suspect is now in custody Police have arrested a man after a woman died in the Ravensthorpe area of Dewsbury in West Yorkshire on Sunday. West Yorkshire Police confirmed a man had been taken into custody following a search for the suspect. Officers were called to a property at 6.43pm where the “woman was found seriously injured, who has

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as US president, has died aged 96. The Carter Centre said she died on Sunday after living with dementia and suffering many months of declining health. The Carters were married for more than 77 years, forging what they both described as a “full partnership”. Unlike many previous first ladies, Rosalynn sat in on Cabinet meetings,

An eighth celebrity has been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after a competitive weekend at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Sunday’s episode of the BBC One show saw 79-year-old broadcaster Angela Rippon lose out to soap star Bobby Brazier following a dance-off. Rippon performed the American smooth to Tea For Two by Ella Fitzgerald with dance partner Kai Widdrington while 20-year-old Brazier and his partner Dianne Buswell jived to Wake Me

Russell Brand has been interviewed under caution by the Metropolitan Police over allegations of sexual offences, it has been reported. In September, the 48-year-old comedian was accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013, following a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches. A man, understood to be Brand, was questioned by detectives at a police station in south London on November

Travis Head’s outstanding century carried Australia to World Cup glory for the sixth time as they downed all-conquering India to silence over 110,000 home fans in Ahmedabad. The hosts brushed aside all-comers – including Australia in their opening group game – as they marched to the final with a 100 per cent record, but came up short in a six-wicket loss in front of an enormous but increasingly morose crowd

Passengers are facing delays at Heathrow Airport after strong winds and staff shortages led to air traffic control restrictions. It comes following reports from angry passengers on social media on Sunday, who said their flights had been delayed or cancelled. In a statement, Heathrow Airport said strong wind had caused “minor changes” to flight schedules. “Strong wind is forecast today, while there may be minor changes to today’s schedule as

Cutting-edge plans to use drones as first responders to police emergencies will be trialled in Norfolk next year. If testing is successful, the devices would be stationed on buildings and operated remotely to be sent first to scenes to give police early information. Initial trials, under a scheme dubbed Project Eagle X, will take place in Norfolk, which has limited access to the helicopters flown by the National Police Air

The Princess of Wales will again host her Christmas carol service, where midwives and nursery teachers will be among the guests in celebration of those supporting young children and families. Kate’s now traditional festive event will be attended by members of the royal family, with the King and Queen likely to join the congregation, like last year, alongside the princess’s husband William and children Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Singers