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This Day in History - 23rd January
1570 James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, and regent for the infant King James VI of Scotland, was fatally shot by James Hamilton, a supporter of Mary Queen of Scots. It was the first recorded assassination by a firearm.
Security Stepped up to Protect ‘Porous Borders’ As China Quarantines Wuhan
Our citizens are being warned to avoid travelling to the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, as airports in Britain have ramped up health screenings to prevent a possible outbreak in the U.K.
This Day in History - 22nd January
871 The Battle of Basing, in the then kingdom of Wessex (now Hampshire) following an invasion of Danes. The Saxon army, led by King Ethelred, was beaten but, like its predecessors, this was an indecisive battle. Ethelred died in April and was succeeded by Alfred the Great. Much of King Alfred's 28 year reign was taken up with the Danish conflict.
This Day in History - 21st January
1549
Parliament passed the first of four Acts of Uniformity, the first requiring the exclusive use of the Book of Common Prayer in all public services of the Anglican Church.
Sussexes to Drop ‘Royal Highness’ Titles
Prince Harry and Meghan will no longer use the titles His/Her Royal Highness according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace.
This Day in History - 20th January
1265 England's first Parliament met at Westminster Hall in London, convened by the Earl of Leicester, Simon de Montfort.
Top Cop Involved in Failed Rape Gang Investigation Promoted to Chief of Child Exploitation Unit
A senior police detective who was involved in an operation that failed to go after a predominantly Pakistani child rape gang has been elevated to a top position dealing with sexual crimes.
This Day in History - 19th January
1419 Rouen surrendered to Henry V in the Hundred Years' War, completing Henry's reconquest of Normandy.
Bristol Plans Wood and Straw ‘Eco Pod’ Housing
A homeless charity wants to build wood and straw “eco-pod” accommodation for tourists visiting Bristol, and the properties will be maintained by formerly homeless people.