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A former chief scientific adviser says rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine by age rather than prioritising professions "makes sense". Professor Sir Mark Walport, who advised the government from 2013-2017, defended the decision to not prioritise frontline professions after teacher and police unions voiced their disappointment. On Friday, the government announced who would be the next priority for getting the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the second phase of the rollout. If everyone in the top nine priority groups has had their first dose by 15 April, the next group will be those aged 40-49, then 30-39 year olds and finally 18-29 year olds by 31 July. "The rollout is going in such an efficient way by doing it through the ages," Professor Sir Mark told the BBC. Advertisement "Of course, there will be many teachers, many police, who are in the 40-50 age group and indeed who will have been immunised already. So, it does make sense. "It's still … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Vaccine rollout by age not profession makes sense, says ex-chief scientific adviser Mark Walport

LOCKDOWN-weary Brits hit beaches and parks across the UK today to bask in 13C sunshine despite lockdown warnings. Health officials have urged people to keep following the "stay at home" order and to not be tempted by the glorious weather outside. ⚡ Read our UK weather live blog for the very latest news and forecasts. .. Last night crowds in Exeter sat alongside the River Exe enjoying the warm weather while watching the sunset. The sun-basking Brits were pictured sitting in groups of more than three people breaking the current lockdown restrictions in place. Since January 4, Brits have not been allowed to leave their home to meet socially with anyone that is not in their support bubble or is not in their household. Brits are also advised to stay two metres apart from anyone not in their household or support bubble. It comes the day after local MP Ben Bradshaw called for restrictions to be lifted earlier in the southwest due to reduced levels of Covid-19 … [Read more...] about Lockdown-weary Brits hit beaches and parks to bask in 13C sunshine & warm weather despite warnings

ALEX Salmond yesterday accused Nicola Sturgeon of failing Scotland. And he claimed her allies plotted to kill off his career in a “malicious scheme”. The former First Minister said Scotland was also not fit for independence with Ms Sturgeon as SNP leader . His Scottish Parliament inquiry evidence exposed the bitter civil war between the former friends before elections which could lead to another referendum. Allies of Miss Sturgeon face claims they tried to get ex-SNP chief Mr Salmond jailed over sex assaults. He was cleared at trial. Yesterday, Mr Salmond said he had no doubt Ms Sturgeon broke the ministerial code by misrepresenting a meeting where the allegations against him first surfaced. Most read in Politics Live Blog POLITICS LIVE Boris Johnson says home working 'won't be new norm' and offices will re-open FOR THE NORTH PM hints North is set for major rail boost to build UK back from the pandemic … [Read more...] about Ex-SNP boss Alex Salmond accuses his successor Nicola Sturgeon of failing Scotland

BEN Mitchell teams up with the Panesars next week in EastEnders as a thief threatens their money laundering operation. Phil warns Suki Panesar not to interfere with the Mitchells’ business this week when Kat warns him Kheerat has been trying to steal their new customer Stas. Visit our EastEnders page for the latest gossip Find all EastEnders spoilers here But next week, Vinny and Kheerat will make Ben an offer following an incident at the Minute Mart when Kheerat spots a thief stealing cans. Kheerat warns the youngster about the reputation of the Panesar family. But when he’s gone, Vinny tells Kheerat that the Panesars have no reputation and need the Mitchells to get ahead. Later, Kheerat and Vinny meet with Ben to suggest becoming partners. Kheerat and Ben then meet with Stas at the Arches and lay out the offer. But Stas admits he doesn’t trust Ben after learning that the Mitchells have been insulting him - and that he wants his money back. Vinny, … [Read more...] about EastEnders spoilers: Ben Mitchell teams up with the Panesars as a thief threatens their money laundering operation

A FOOTBALL coach suffered horrific injuries after being tortured by a pack of savages who carved the word "nonse" into his back. Jordan Storey was attacked with an axe, sledgehammer, knife, dumbbell bar and a dog chain during the 48-hour nightmare ordeal. The thugs also tied him to a chair and set his hands and feet on fire as they carved the incorrectly spelled word "nonse" into his back - despite there being no suggestion he had done anything wrong. Terrified Jordan, 28, believed he would be murdered as the gang discussed killing him and dumping his body before framing him for rape. The brave football coach allowed photos of his horror injuries to be released as the foursome were caged yesterday for a total of 31 years. Jamie Barker, Lewis Herman and Rebecca McNally admitted wounding with intent while Chelsea Wilson-Ford admitted unlawful wounding at Newcastle Crown Court. The court was told Jordan had known Wilson-Ford for ten years when she called him on … [Read more...] about Horrific injuries of football coach tortured for 48 hours by thugs who filmed themselves carving ‘nonse’ on his back