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Tributes paid as well-known preacher laid to rest

Tributes paid as well-known preacher laid to rest

Children in Ethiopia were among those who tuned in to watch Pastor James McConnell laid to rest in Belfast.

Wolf-whistling could become a crime under new plans to protect women and girls

Wolf-whistling could become a crime under new plans to protect women and girls

The Government’s strategy is expected to be announced later on Wednesday.

Enforcement of EU trade rules threatening M&S operations, chairman warns

Enforcement of EU trade rules threatening M&S operations, chairman warns

Archie Norman has written to Lord Frost to outline his concerns about the impact on trade on the island of Ireland.

Wickes sales jump as generation rent and new homeowners turn to DIY

Wickes sales jump as generation rent and new homeowners turn to DIY

In a trading update on Wednesday, the company said that sales increased by 33.1% for the six months to June 26.

Union: ‘Catastrophic’ backlog at DVLA is due to staff being put ‘at risk’

Union: ‘Catastrophic’ backlog at DVLA is due to staff being put ‘at risk’

The Public and Commercial Services Union said an agreement on improved working conditions was withdrawn ‘without any explanation’.

Teenage boy and man die as UK records hottest day of the year so far

Teenage boy and man die as UK records hottest day of the year so far

A 15-year-old boy was pronounced dead after being recovered from a canal in West Yorkshire.

Johnny Rotten tells High Court disputed band agreement ‘smacks of slave labour’

Johnny Rotten tells High Court disputed band agreement ‘smacks of slave labour’

Former drummer Paul Cook and guitarist Steve Jones are suing the punk group’s ex-lead singer to allow their songs to be used in TV drama Pistol,

Vaccine study finds 8% experience side effects

Vaccine study finds 8% experience side effects

Researchers also found 45% of people feel better a week after being jabbed.

People who may have had long Covid more likely to be depressed and anxious – ONS

People who may have had long Covid more likely to be depressed and anxious – ONS

Some 30% of people reported experiencing moderate to severe depressive symptoms in the last two weeks.

Gold rush and demand for David Bowie coins boosts Royal Mint

Gold rush and demand for David Bowie coins boosts Royal Mint

The Government-owned coin maker revealed it swung to a £12.4m full-year profit in the year to March 31, against losses of £200,000 the previous year.

Anger as Liverpool loses its World Heritage status

Anger as Liverpool loses its World Heritage status

Downgrade sees city no longer keeping company with Taj Mahal and Pyramids

Risk of long Covid in children could be over-estimated, expert says

Risk of long Covid in children could be over-estimated, expert says

Dr Shamez Ladhani said most children do not develop any symptoms after exposure to the virus.

Met accused of ‘betrayal of public’ over 1987 unsolved murder

Met accused of ‘betrayal of public’ over 1987 unsolved murder

The force was accused of institutional corruption by an independent panel over the killing of private investigator Daniel Morgan.

Workers should wear casual clothes to stay cool in the heatwave – TUC

Workers should wear casual clothes to stay cool in the heatwave – TUC

Labour and unions have called for measures to help staff during the heatwave.

Nine in 10 adults across UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

Nine in 10 adults across UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

The presence of antibodies suggests someone has had the infection in the past or has been vaccinated.

‘Low point’ for confidence in judicial process, Victims’ Commissioner says

‘Low point’ for confidence in judicial process, Victims’ Commissioner says

Dame Vera Baird QC made the comments as she presented her annual report to Parliament.

Wolf-whistle law and street safety tool among plans to help protect women

Wolf-whistle law and street safety tool among plans to help protect women

The Government’s strategy is expected to be announced later on Wednesday.

Five Tories breached conduct code in ‘egregious’ attempt to influence legal case

Five Tories breached conduct code in ‘egregious’ attempt to influence legal case

The Commons Standards Committee made the finding against Theresa Villiers, Natalie Elphicke, Sir Roger Gale, Adam Holloway and Bob Stewart.

Queen enjoys display of knitted Sandringham

Queen enjoys display of knitted Sandringham

Margaret Seaman’s woolly creation is raising funds for projects at three Norfolk Hospitals.

Sir Roger Bannister to be honoured with memorial at Westminster Abbey

Sir Roger Bannister to be honoured with memorial at Westminster Abbey

The first man to run the sub-four minute mile went on to become a distinguished neurologist specialising in the automatic nervous system.

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