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Bafta: Noel Clarke allegations treated with seriousness, care and proper process

Bafta: Noel Clarke allegations treated with seriousness, care and proper process

The actor has denied accusations of misconduct.

Road and rail bank holiday getaways face disruption

Road and rail bank holiday getaways face disruption

Network Rail is carrying out 620 upgrade projects this weekend, leading to the closure of some major lines.

Judi Dench to eat 100 Maltesers as part of Captain Tom charity challenge

Judi Dench to eat 100 Maltesers as part of Captain Tom charity challenge

The actress is one of a number of celebrities taking part in the challenge in memory of the war veteran.

Hospitality sector begins legal challenge over Scottish Government restrictions

Hospitality sector begins legal challenge over Scottish Government restrictions

Night Time Industries Scotland argues the curbs are ‘no longer justifiable or proportionate’.

I’m going to wear these at PMQs, jokes Sir Keir as he tries on boxing gloves

I’m going to wear these at PMQs, jokes Sir Keir as he tries on boxing gloves

The Labour leader was visiting a boxing club in Hull.

TV stars back Covid vaccine campaign as more than 90% of over-45s receive jab

TV stars back Covid vaccine campaign as more than 90% of over-45s receive jab

Overall, two-thirds of the adult population in England have received their first dose, and more than a quarter have been fully vaccinated.

Watchdog threatens Teletext Holidays with legal action over missing refunds

Watchdog threatens Teletext Holidays with legal action over missing refunds

The Competition and Markets Authority said the firm has failed to address its concerns after hundreds of customers complained.

Apple charged with breaking EU competition rules over in-app payments

Apple charged with breaking EU competition rules over in-app payments

It follows a European Commission investigation sparked by a complaint from Spotify.

Campaigning group urges new Lord Speaker to abolish aristocrat elections

Campaigning group urges new Lord Speaker to abolish aristocrat elections

The Electoral Reform Society called resuming the by-elections a ‘sign of very warped priorities’ amid the coronavirus crisis.

Sheku Bayoh inquiry progressing with focus and determination – chairman

Sheku Bayoh inquiry progressing with focus and determination – chairman

The 32-year-old died in 2015 while being restrained by police in Fife and his family claimed race played a part in his death.

Another brick in the wall? Crafts are not my strong point, admits Sunak

Another brick in the wall? Crafts are not my strong point, admits Sunak

The Chancellor tried his hand at bricklaying during a campaign visit to Hartlepool.

No suspect or motives identified for murder of PCSO Julia James, police say

No suspect or motives identified for murder of PCSO Julia James, police say

Kent Police’s Tom Richards urged people to be “aware of their surroundings” as he refused to rule out she was killed by a stranger.

Firearms experts could not confirm shotgun was used to kill actor, trial told

Firearms experts could not confirm shotgun was used to kill actor, trial told

Bradley Welsh, 48, was fatally shot at his Edinburgh home in April 2019.

Welsh Government confirms changes to Covid-19 restrictions

Welsh Government confirms changes to Covid-19 restrictions

Gyms, leisure centres, swimming pools and fitness classes will be able to resume from Monday May 3, First Minister Mark Drakeford said.

Cheshire man ‘desperate’ to raise money for parents fighting Covid in India

Cheshire man ‘desperate’ to raise money for parents fighting Covid in India

The family has spent more than £7,000 on treatment so far.

Prison governor said Fishmongers’ Hall killer was deemed safe to start course

Prison governor said Fishmongers’ Hall killer was deemed safe to start course

Usman Khan, 28, from Staffordshire, killed Cambridge graduates Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones at a prisoner education event he was invited to in 2019.

‘Security protocols followed’ says Sunak after PM’s mobile number found online

‘Security protocols followed’ says Sunak after PM’s mobile number found online

Boris Johnson’s contact details have been widely available on the internet for the past 15 years.

Simple intervention could help stabilise turtle populations – research

Simple intervention could help stabilise turtle populations – research

Vastly more females than males are hatching in many species, but cheap techniques to cool nests were found to reduce and even reverse the trend.

Salmond emphasises urgency on independence as Sturgeon vows to focus on pandemic

Salmond emphasises urgency on independence as Sturgeon vows to focus on pandemic

The two party leaders were speaking as the Holyrood election campaign entered the final days.

One in seven ‘did not always or often’ socially distance over past week – ONS

One in seven ‘did not always or often’ socially distance over past week – ONS

Some 85% of adults reported always or often socially distancing while meeting up with people outside their household, support or childcare bubble.

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