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Fundraiser to walk backwards for 100 miles in latest ‘wacky challenge’

Fundraiser to walk backwards for 100 miles in latest ‘wacky challenge’

Stuart Kettell will follow the Grand Union Canal from Braunston Marina, Northampton, to central London in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Baby with spinal muscular atrophy receives ‘most expensive drug in the world’

Baby with spinal muscular atrophy receives ‘most expensive drug in the world’

Riley Cadle-Birch was given the one-off US gene therapy Zolgensma, costing £1.79 million a dose, while a patient in Bristol.

‘Now or never’ for man’s London Marathon dream after terminal cancer diagnosis

‘Now or never’ for man’s London Marathon dream after terminal cancer diagnosis

Adam Ward, who was diagnosed with colon cancer in August 2020, is taking part in the marathon to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Woman with Down’s syndrome to challenge abortion law at the High Court

Woman with Down’s syndrome to challenge abortion law at the High Court

Heidi Crowter, from Coventry, is taking legal action against the Government because she believes the law is ‘downright discrimination’.

England v Denmark: Couples face relationship rivalry with semi-final match

England v Denmark: Couples face relationship rivalry with semi-final match

The teams will go head to head on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the Euro 2020 final.

Invite to Euro 2020 final at Wembley on offer in London vaccine drive

Invite to Euro 2020 final at Wembley on offer in London vaccine drive

There are also 50 pairs of tickets to the Trafalgar Square Fan Zone up for grabs.

Warnings issued over Johnson’s plan to scrap nearly all Covid restrictions

Warnings issued over Johnson’s plan to scrap nearly all Covid restrictions

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said it was “reckless” to throw off all protections at the same time when the infection rate was still going up.

BBC annual report shows decline in pay bill for top earners

BBC annual report shows decline in pay bill for top earners

The corporation publishes the names of those earning more than £150,000 each year.

Northern Ireland committee head apologises for ‘offence’ caused by bonfire tweet

Northern Ireland committee head apologises for ‘offence’ caused by bonfire tweet

Senior Conservative MP Simon Hoare issued a “sincere and heartfelt” apology for the now-deleted tweet.

Gordonstoun pupil raises £3,000 for brain tumour research in stepfather’s memory

Gordonstoun pupil raises £3,000 for brain tumour research in stepfather’s memory

Scarlett Sykes, 18, organised a bracing early-morning sponsored run for pupils at the prestigious school near Elgin in Moray.

New tracing system planned for fully vaccinated people

New tracing system planned for fully vaccinated people

Announcements are expected this week on new measures.

What will change in Step 4, when will it happen and what are the risks?

What will change in Step 4, when will it happen and what are the risks?

Here is a look at what is changing and when, what advice remains, and the points of contention going forward.

When are changes to Covid rules expected across the UK’s four nations?

When are changes to Covid rules expected across the UK’s four nations?

The speed at which restrictions are being eased is different in each country.

Johnson asks people to behave responsibly ahead of Euro 2020 finals

Johnson asks people to behave responsibly ahead of Euro 2020 finals

Knockout matches are set to take place at London’s Wembley Stadium ahead of the July 19 easing of lockdown restrictions in England.

Government defeats attempts to remove protest curbs from controversial reforms

Government defeats attempts to remove protest curbs from controversial reforms

Time and noise limits could be imposed as a result of the measures in the Bill and those convicted could face a fine or jail.

Mother of man stabbed near Oxford Circus hails ‘heroic’ skateboarders

Mother of man stabbed near Oxford Circus hails ‘heroic’ skateboarders

Stephen Dempsey, 60, died after he was found with stab injuries outside the Microsoft store in Oxford Circus just before 8pm on July 1.

Unions press ministers to publish data supporting end of restrictions in schools

Unions press ministers to publish data supporting end of restrictions in schools

Boris Johnson confirmed in a press conference that Step 4 of the easing of lockdown restrictions would go ahead as planned on July 19.

Scientists warn ongoing measures needed to control resurgence in Covid cases

Scientists warn ongoing measures needed to control resurgence in Covid cases

Government scientists say transmission will ‘almost certainly increase’ as current measures are lifted.

Andrew Lloyd Webber announces plans to mark ‘freedom day’

Andrew Lloyd Webber announces plans to mark ‘freedom day’

The impresario said he was ‘thrilled’ theatres could return to full capacity.

Businesses welcome lockdown easing but ask for more clarity

Businesses welcome lockdown easing but ask for more clarity

Unions have also asked for greater support for workers to allow for flexibility as work from home rules end.

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