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Travellers visit Appleby despite postponement of annual horse fair

Travellers visit Appleby despite postponement of annual horse fair

Photographs posted online show visitors lining the banks of the River Eden in the centre of the Cumbrian town.

Home Office launches investigation after migrants ‘picked up in French waters’

Home Office launches investigation after migrants ‘picked up in French waters’

Home Secretary Priti Patel has repeatedly vowed to make the dangerous route across the English Channel ‘unviable’.

Wallace and Gromit statue coming to creator’s home town

Wallace and Gromit statue coming to creator’s home town

The animated duo will be depicted as they appeared in The Wrong Trousers.

Vaccinate the world by close of 2022 to end pandemic, PM to tell G7

Vaccinate the world by close of 2022 to end pandemic, PM to tell G7

The Prime Minister will call on world leaders to do more to make vaccines available across the globe.

William hails small screen as ‘beacon of light’ ahead of Bafta TV awards

William hails small screen as ‘beacon of light’ ahead of Bafta TV awards

The Duke of Cambridge, who is president of Bafta, said the benefit of the arts to wellbeing has become more apparent than ever in recent times.

In Pictures: Britons flock outdoors to soak up sun

In Pictures: Britons flock outdoors to soak up sun

The sunny weather saw people flock to beaches, parks and lakes.

Beachgoers soak up the sunshine as mercury rises to almost 23C

Beachgoers soak up the sunshine as mercury rises to almost 23C

Temperatures may rise on Sunday, but showers and thunder are forecast for parts of England.

Boy who died in Highlands crash ‘will remain eternally loved’

Boy who died in Highlands crash ‘will remain eternally loved’

Edward Bush, from Henley-on-Thames, was taken to hospital where he later died.

What tax changes have G7 ministers agreed and what does it mean for the UK?

What tax changes have G7 ministers agreed and what does it mean for the UK?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hailed the deal as a ‘historic’ chance to create a level-playing field when it comes to global taxation.

Could Covid-19 restrictions last beyond June 21?

Could Covid-19 restrictions last beyond June 21?

The fourth step of the Government road map is supposed to see the removal of all legal limits on social contact.

Boris Johnson’s ex-wife says their marriage had become ‘impossible’

Boris Johnson’s ex-wife says their marriage had become ‘impossible’

Marina Wheeler spoke about the end of her relationship as she urged women to get tested for cervical cancer.

‘Playful and engaging’ start to Coventry’s year as City of Culture

‘Playful and engaging’ start to Coventry’s year as City of Culture

Organisers said it was an opportunity for every home in Coventry to be part of the 12-month festival.

Chancellor heralds ‘historic’ tax deal at G7 finance meeting

Chancellor heralds ‘historic’ tax deal at G7 finance meeting

The deal will see reforms to how tax is paid by major multinational corporations and an agreed base rate for corporation tax, Rishi Sunak said.

NHS urges people to book earlier second vaccine appointment if contacted

NHS urges people to book earlier second vaccine appointment if contacted

The NHS has sent texts to more than 1.7 million people inviting them to rebook their appointment.

Young people descend on Harrow to join queue for Covid-19 vaccine

Young people descend on Harrow to join queue for Covid-19 vaccine

By mid-morning, a huge queue had formed at the health centre, with the line snaking around a car park and stretching down the street.

Foolish to go ahead with full relaxation on June 21, behaviour expert warns

Foolish to go ahead with full relaxation on June 21, behaviour expert warns

On Friday the UK recorded its highest number of new confirmed coronavirus cases since late March.

Political spending watchdog admits ‘errors’ in recording Tory donations

Political spending watchdog admits ‘errors’ in recording Tory donations

The Electoral Commission said an ‘administrative error’ was behind attributing a donation to a dissolved company.

‘Ethical dilemma’ in giving UK children jabs instead of donating doses overseas

‘Ethical dilemma’ in giving UK children jabs instead of donating doses overseas

The Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was approved for use in children aged 12 to 15 in the UK on Friday

Cancer survivor whose dad died from disease has family of his own five years on

Cancer survivor whose dad died from disease has family of his own five years on

Jack Williams said people should ‘reach out to someone if you’re worried or concerned’.

Government criticised over ‘no consistency’ to travel rule changes

Government criticised over ‘no consistency’ to travel rule changes

Tim Alderslade’s comments come after Portugal was removed from the green travel list.

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