Covid vaccine less likely to work on mutant South African coronavirus strain

McColl's Retail Group is reportedly in emergency talks for new funding amid fears it could collapse without it.

Amazon's Fire TV is stamping out third party launchers with new software updates.

Signs that help kids with conditions like autism communicate their feelings are to be installed at six parks in Renfrewshire.

Scotland will send £4 million in humanitarian aid along with medical supplies to Ukraine, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

Staff and pupils at Grangemouth High School have said an emotional goodbye to a highly popular teacher who has retired after 27 years.

ITV viewers have accused Lorraine Kelly of throwing a shady look at her royal correspondent while they discussed Harry and Meghan’s response to the Russia Ukraine attack.During Monday’s instalment of the popular morning show, the loveable Scott was joined by Russell Myers to discuss how the royal family reacted to the outbreak of war in Ukraine.As the 34-year-old sat down with his fellow co-host, he incorrectly declared that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a touching tribute to the families in the war-torn country first.Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared at the 2022 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday (26 February) where they gave an emotional speech as they accepted an award for their public service to struggling citizens facing conflict in the Ukraine. In a short statement on Twitter, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wrote: "In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future.

Ukraine has moved the goalposts. Following his land grab, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Western nations would face "consequences they have never seen" if they tried to intervene. Naturally this immediately sparked fears that Russia's hoard of nuclear weapons, which looms over ours, will be put into action.In the event of nuclear war of course there would be no winners, but thanks to an extensive network of disused nuclear bunkers located across the UK there would be some dusty losers after the smoke cleared.

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MMA clash against Dilano Taylor - later finding out he had a broken eye socket. The PFL Challengers Series 2 bout was called to a halt between the first and second rounds after referee Josh Rutgers spotted Martin's severely swollen left eye.Despite initially wanting to carry on, the 28-year-old was forced to accept the decision with attention turning to his health as Taylor added a seventh consecutive victory at welterweight.Martin's manager AJ Ariosa later offered an update on the incident, with fans watching on at home left baffled as to what had happened between rounds.MMA Junkie's Nolan King tweeted: "Just spoke with Mark Martin’s manager AJ Ariosa who tells me his client is still in the ER getting evaluated for potential surgery.

iPhone X, Apple fans have complained about the screen 'notch'—the black strip that sits at the top of every iPhone touchscreen, housing the selfie camera and light sensors. A new leaked image posted on the Chinese social media site Weibo supports previous rumours that Apple plans to introduce a new 'hole + pill' design for future iPhone. Pictures show the notch gone, and instead two 'cutouts' shaped like a sideways letter 'i'.

Three men arrested on suspicion of murder and kidnap after the death of a "loving" dad have been released.

K.J. Yossman Jessica Brown Findlay (“Brave New World”) and Anthony Welsh “Master of None”) are set to star in a new U.K. drama series from Paramount Plus titled “Flatshare.”The six-episode series has already started shooting in Bristol, U.K.

Naman Ramachandran Russian-Israeli billionaire Roman Abramovich, owner of soccer club Chelsea FC, is attempting to broker peace between warring nations Ukraine and Russia, according to a spokesperson.“I can confirm that Roman Abramovich was contacted by the Ukrainian side for support in achieving a peaceful resolution, and that he has been trying to help ever since,” a spokesperson for Abramovich told the PA news agency on Monday. “Considering what is at stake, we would ask for your understanding as to why we have not commented on neither the situation as such nor his involvement.”Ukraine-born Russia-based Oscar-nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky (“Leviathan,” “Loveless”), who is deeply affected by the crisis, has confirmed this development to Variety.

Kevin Costner has paid fresh tribute to Whitney Houston as he reflected on her death at the SAG Awards.The actor starred in the hit 1992 film alongside the late singer, who passed away in 2012, playing the titular bodyguard to Houston’s character Rachel Marron.Speaking on the SAG red carpet last night (February 27), Costner was asked about how he keeps the late star’s spirit alive 10 years after her death.“When movies are working at their very best, they’re about moments and images that you’ll never ever forget,” he told People.Referring to Houston’s hit cover of Dolly Parton‘s ‘I Will Always Love You’, the star continued: “I don’t think we’ll ever forget when that little song came out, that she just blew up. She sang the first part of it a cappella and musically the world was never the same.“We have a moment of her in that movie we’ll never ever forget that and I think that when movies are working at their best, that’s what can happen.”Houston passed away on February 11, 2012 after accidentally drowning in a bathtub following a drug overdose.The Bodyguard became a huge hit when it was released, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time in 1992, while its soundtrack still holds the record for the biggest-selling soundtrack of all time.

Stereophonics have shared their latest track ‘Right Place Right Time’ – you can hear the new song below.The track is taken from the long-running band’s upcoming new album ‘Oochya!’, which is set for release on Friday (March 4) via Stylus Records (through Ignition Records Ltd).The Kelly Jones-written ‘Right Place Right Time’ is the final preview of Stereophonics’ upcoming LP, and follows on from previous singles ‘Hanging On Your Hinges’, ‘Do Ya Feel My Love?’ and ‘Forever’.You can hear Stereophonics’ ‘Right Place Right Time’ below.Speaking to NME earlier this month, Stereophonics frontman Jones said that ‘Right Time Right Place’ explores his love life.“I’ve never mentioned three girlfriends in one song before!” he joked. “It’s quite strange actually, but it’s about serendipity and destiny.

Escape From Tarkov fan has shared a video of the hardcore shooter being played with a Nintendo 64 controller.Streamer PoppaElite – real name David – has shared a clip of him playing Escape From Tarkov with a Nintendo 64 controller.Although the controller has a reputation for being notoriously clunky to hold, David still manages to get the better of several hostile players he runs into.In the clip below, you can see David fairly accurately gunning down other players.

direct to your inboxThe Brazilian and South African coronavirus variants are of more concern than the UK strain, the UK's chief scientific advisor has warned.Sir Patrick Vallance said fears have been raised that those two variants may be 'less susceptible to vaccines'.Speaking at a Downing Street press conference on Friday afternoon, Sir Vallance said: "We know less about how much more transmissible they are."We are more concerned that they have certain features that they might be less susceptible to vaccines.“They are definitely of more concern than the one in the UK at the moment, and we need to keep looking at it and studying it very carefully.”It comes after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said “there is evidence in the public domain”

Boris Johnson faced criticism over slow decisions throughout the pandemic after it emerged he overruled Priti Patel’s call in March to close Britain’s borders.

Face masks and indoor restrictions are 'likely' to be needed in certain places next winter, Brits have been warned.

The UK is "nowhere near" easing its various lockdown measures, the Chief Scientific Advisor warned today.

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