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Earliest known Gainsborough self-portrait sells for £116,460

Earliest known Gainsborough self-portrait sells for £116,460

The painting, created by the 18th century portrait and landscape artist when he was just 13, sold for double its estimate.

Campaign launched to stop instant barbecues starting fires

Campaign launched to stop instant barbecues starting fires

The Co-op said its move followed a number of recent wildfires across the country.

Online Safety Bill ‘must go further to protect children online’

Online Safety Bill ‘must go further to protect children online’

A new report calls on the Government to broaden the scope of its Online Harms regulation.

Southampton FC stars to feature in live-streamed football lesson for schools

Southampton FC stars to feature in live-streamed football lesson for schools

James Ward-Prowse, Theo Walcott and Ralph Hasenhuttl will be among the faces to appear.

Arson attack killers handed extra jail time for murder of woman

Arson attack killers handed extra jail time for murder of woman

Zak Bolland and David Worrall have been jailed for 40 years and 37 years respectively for the murder of Michelle Pearson.

Police officer acquitted of sending grossly offensive image of George Floyd

Police officer acquitted of sending grossly offensive image of George Floyd

Sergeant Geraint Jones said he did not mean to cause offence by sending the meme.

Scottish Labour to launch manifesto with pledge to expand free childcare

Scottish Labour to launch manifesto with pledge to expand free childcare

Leader Anas Sarwar will say the move can tackle child poverty and boost the post-pandemic economic recovery.

Taskforce proposals aim to end ‘rut of inaction’ over Church of England racism

Taskforce proposals aim to end ‘rut of inaction’ over Church of England racism

A failure to tackle racism could be the ‘last straw for many, that the Church is not serious about racial sin’, a report said.

Johnson to set up new No 10 delivery unit to drive policy agenda

Johnson to set up new No 10 delivery unit to drive policy agenda

The Prime Minister is following the example of Tony Blair who established the original delivery unit under New Labour.

Johnson: ‘Root-and-branch’ review of football will aim to boost role of fans

Johnson: ‘Root-and-branch’ review of football will aim to boost role of fans

Former sports minister Tracey Crouch is to investigate the governance of the sport and how supporters can have more say in the running of their clubs.

Swift action ‘could help avert consequences of climate change tipping points’

Swift action ‘could help avert consequences of climate change tipping points’

The more extreme the warming, the less time we would have to prevent tipping points, experts say.

Teenagers who use social media frequently ‘drink more’ – study

Teenagers who use social media frequently ‘drink more’ – study

Researchers found that ‘heavier’ social media use was associated with more frequent alcohol consumption among young people.

Kate takes pilot’s seat as William holds her handbag

Kate takes pilot’s seat as William holds her handbag

In 2015 the duchess became Honorary Air Commandant of the RAF Air Cadets.

Man accused of T2 Trainspotting actor’s murder was cycling elsewhere, court told

Man accused of T2 Trainspotting actor’s murder was cycling elsewhere, court told

Sean Orman denies murder, attempted murder in relation to a separate attack on another man, and various other offences.

RCN attacks confirmation of no bonus for NHS staff in England

RCN attacks confirmation of no bonus for NHS staff in England

A petition was launched calling for a one-off bonus of £500 for NHS and social care workers in England.

What is the ministerial code and does it need to be updated?

What is the ministerial code and does it need to be updated?

Labour claims there is ‘evidence’ the Prime Minister may have breached the code with his exchanges to Sir James Dyson.

Policy to deport EU rough sleepers from UK branded ‘inhumane’ by charity

Policy to deport EU rough sleepers from UK branded ‘inhumane’ by charity

The plan means EU citizens found rough sleeping could be removed from the country if they refuse support.

Sex between officers from secret squad and members of the public ‘not uncommon’

Sex between officers from secret squad and members of the public ‘not uncommon’

The public inquiry into undercover policing has heard that Special Demonstration Squad officers would joke about such relationships in the 1970s.

Supermarkets urged to make refillable products more widely available

Supermarkets urged to make refillable products more widely available

A Which? survey suggested shoppers were struggling to find environmentally friendly refills on the shelves.

One in five UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

One in five UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

Wales has given both jabs to nearly a quarter of its adult population.

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