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Pride and excitement ‘goes beyond football’ for Denmark fans heading to Wembley

Pride and excitement ‘goes beyond football’ for Denmark fans heading to Wembley

Thousands of Danish expats are set to attend the Euro 2020 semi-final, which means all the more after Christian Eriksen’s collapse shocked the world.

Train companies will ‘support’ passengers voluntarily wearing masks

Train companies will ‘support’ passengers voluntarily wearing masks

Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Monday that face coverings will no longer be required from July 19.

Guard of honour as Captain Sir Tom Moore’s ashes laid to rest

Guard of honour as Captain Sir Tom Moore’s ashes laid to rest

The Second World War veteran and NHS charity fundraiser’s ashes were buried in Morton Cemetery, Riddlesden, on the outskirts of Keighley.

Natural dyes from Irish wool jumpers served up in global cocktail contest

Natural dyes from Irish wool jumpers served up in global cocktail contest

Dublin bartender Cal Byrne is one of 50 entrants from around the world that will present their ideas virtually to judges in London.

Morrisons takeover: Who wants to buy the supermarket and why?

Morrisons takeover: Who wants to buy the supermarket and why?

The PA news agency examines some of the key questions after private equity firm CD&R launched a bid to buy the supermarket chain.

Johnson told me it would be ‘ludicrous’ for him to become PM, claims Cummings

Johnson told me it would be ‘ludicrous’ for him to become PM, claims Cummings

The Prime Minister’s former chief aide reignited his war of words with Number 10 in his latest blog post.

Union calls for face coverings to remain mandatory on public transport

Union calls for face coverings to remain mandatory on public transport

Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Monday that face coverings will no longer be required in many situations from July 19.

Jury considers whether police failings contributed to death of Susan Nicholson

Jury considers whether police failings contributed to death of Susan Nicholson

Robert Trigg was jailed for life in 2017 for the murder of his then-partner Ms Nicholson and the manslaughter of his previous partner Caroline Devlin.

Experts divided on whether masks are needed after July 19

Experts divided on whether masks are needed after July 19

The main purpose of face masks is to protect others from Covid, but there is some evidence they also protect the wearer.

Wimbledon star Emma Raducanu ‘always heading for great things’, teachers say

Wimbledon star Emma Raducanu ‘always heading for great things’, teachers say

Eighteen year-old Raducanu is Britain’s last hope in the singles and has always been ‘focused, determined and hard-working’ on and off the court.

Newcastle has highest Covid-19 rate in England as cases surge in North East

Newcastle has highest Covid-19 rate in England as cases surge in North East

Some parts of the region are recording their highest rates since comparable records began.

Johnson to ‘trust public’s judgment’ as people learn to live with coronavirus

Johnson to ‘trust public’s judgment’ as people learn to live with coronavirus

The Prime Minister’s plans to remove a series of coronavirus regulations are a concern for some scientists.

Care home visits unlikely to ‘completely go back to normal’ at Step 4

Care home visits unlikely to ‘completely go back to normal’ at Step 4

There will still need to be some precautions for residents receiving visitors when restrictions are further eased, said Helen Whately.

Casts of faces of 850 transgender people to be displayed on Fourth Plinth

Casts of faces of 850 transgender people to be displayed on Fourth Plinth

Teresa Margolles and Samson Kambalu will both exhibit work in Trafalgar Square.

Former DUP councillor joins Ulster Unionist Party

Former DUP councillor joins Ulster Unionist Party

Ryan McCready was one of several DUP members who resigned last month over the treatment of its former leader Arlene Foster.

Kate self-isolates after coming into contact with Covid sufferer

Kate self-isolates after coming into contact with Covid sufferer

The Duchess of Cambridge will now miss two major events celebrating the 73rd birthday of the NHS.

Inflation and pent-up demand cools services sector recovery

Inflation and pent-up demand cools services sector recovery

The services sector, which includes leisure, hospitality and retail, remains strong following the easing of lockdown but slowed in May.

New car market up 28% in June

New car market up 28% in June

Some 186,128 new cars were registered in the UK last month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.

Green Party co-leader steps down, triggering contest

Green Party co-leader steps down, triggering contest

Jonathan Bartley, the longest-serving leader the party has had, will stand aside at the end of July.

Third private equity firm mulls bid to buy Morrisons

Third private equity firm mulls bid to buy Morrisons

Investment giant Apollo said on Monday it is considering launching its own bid to buy the supermarket chain.

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