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Father with Parkinson’s aims to become oldest to run Land’s End to John O’Groats

Father with Parkinson’s aims to become oldest to run Land’s End to John O’Groats

Neil Russell believes he is the oldest person to attempt the feat.

Black Lives Matter campaigner creates artwork in forest

Black Lives Matter campaigner creates artwork in forest

Khady Gueye, 25, received online racial abuse after organising a Black Lives Matter rally in Lydney, Gloucestershire, after George Floyd’s murder.

Health minister suggests progress made on Government’s social care reforms

Health minister suggests progress made on Government’s social care reforms

PM under increasing pressure to offer details on social care plan, which he said was ready on steps of Downing Street in 2019.

Olympics fan cycles 10,000km in support of Team GB

Olympics fan cycles 10,000km in support of Team GB

Jamie Ramsay is travelling the distance from London to Tokyo – the host city of this summer’s Olympics and Paralympics.

‘Greatly loved’ D-Day hero from Dorset dies aged 97

‘Greatly loved’ D-Day hero from Dorset dies aged 97

Ernest Aylott, known as Ernie, landed on Sword Beach on D-Day.

‘Highly unlikely’ neighbours are being pinged through walls by Covid app – No 10

‘Highly unlikely’ neighbours are being pinged through walls by Covid app – No 10

Downing Street said the low-strength Bluetooth used by the app is unlikely to be strong enough.

No 10 refuses to back down amid warnings over an isolation ‘pingdemic’

No 10 refuses to back down amid warnings over an isolation ‘pingdemic’

Employers warned of a looming staffing crisis ahead of so-called ‘freedom day’.

Protocol is ‘solution’ to Brexit issues – Ursula von der Leyen

Protocol is ‘solution’ to Brexit issues – Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission president made the comments during a visit to Dublin.

NI political leaders hold ‘robust’ talks with Lewis on legacy plans

NI political leaders hold ‘robust’ talks with Lewis on legacy plans

Stormont is to be recalled on Tuesday to debate Westminster plans for a statute of limitations on Troubles crimes.

Supermarkets pledge support for Dimbleby food report over transparency

Supermarkets pledge support for Dimbleby food report over transparency

Several supermarkets and food manufacturers said they would welcome a move to mandatory reporting over how much unhealthy food they sell.

Images of nearby galaxies resemble fireworks

Images of nearby galaxies resemble fireworks

What sets off star formation, and how galaxies as a whole play into it, has long been a mystery.

Coronavirus cases rise across England with one in 95 infected

Coronavirus cases rise across England with one in 95 infected

In the latest data, all areas of England have seen a rise, with people in the North East the most likely of any region to test positive.

Trial date set for ex-prison officer accused of juvenile detention centre abuse

Trial date set for ex-prison officer accused of juvenile detention centre abuse

Patrick Devaney, 79, of County Down in Northern Ireland, appeared before Bristol Crown Court on Friday morning.

I do choo choo! Competition launched to win wedding on train

I do choo choo! Competition launched to win wedding on train

A rail company has launched a competition for a wedding on board a ‘stylishly decorated’ carriage.

Commandos operate drone swarms in UK military first

Commandos operate drone swarms in UK military first

Royal Marines personnel have been carrying out training missions at RAF Spadeadam in Cumbria and Lulworth Cove in Dorset.

Holidaymakers urged to check small print in case they are pinged by Covid app

Holidaymakers urged to check small print in case they are pinged by Covid app

Consumer group Which? warned it can be ‘incredibly difficult’ for anyone told to self-isolate to get their money back.

Health experts warn of a rise in the vomiting bug norovirus

Health experts warn of a rise in the vomiting bug norovirus

In the last five weeks, 154 outbreaks have occurred in England.

Boris Johnson appoints university friend to sleaze watchdog

Boris Johnson appoints university friend to sleaze watchdog

The Prime Minister and Ewen Fergusson were both members of the notorious Bullingdon Club at Oxford.

Extinction Rebellion protesters found guilty over printing press blockade

Extinction Rebellion protesters found guilty over printing press blockade

The six obstructed the highway outside Newsprinters printing works in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, on September 4 last year.

Most parents say awarding grades based on teacher assessment is ‘unfair’

Most parents say awarding grades based on teacher assessment is ‘unfair’

Two in five would give Education Secretary Gavin Williamson a U grade for his performance, a survey suggests.

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