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UK’s largest cruise ship ‘provides hope for travel industry’

UK’s largest cruise ship ‘provides hope for travel industry’

Iona has 17 passenger decks, creating capacity for 5,200 holidaymakers before social distancing is taken into account.

Tory MP criticised for ‘primitives’ tweet on pro-Palestine protesters in clashes

Tory MP criticised for ‘primitives’ tweet on pro-Palestine protesters in clashes

Anti-racism campaign Hope Not Hate has called for the Conservative Party to suspend Michael Fabricant.

Airport birthday treat for five-year-old who is airline’s biggest fan

Airport birthday treat for five-year-old who is airline’s biggest fan

George Clark took more than 50 flights with Loganair before he turned five, so cabin crew threw him a special birthday party.

Four men arrested over video ‘showing shameful anti-Semitic abuse’

Four men arrested over video ‘showing shameful anti-Semitic abuse’

Thousands of people attended a pro-Palestine demonstration on Saturday.

Police in Belfast appeal for help to find missing brothers

Police in Belfast appeal for help to find missing brothers

The PSNI said five-year-old Patrick Hovarth and his older brother, Fabricio, aged eight, may be in the company of a relative in Northern Ireland.

Five officers injured during Rangers celebration violence, police say

Five officers injured during Rangers celebration violence, police say

A total of 28 people have been arrested so far following the disorder in the heart of Glasgow.

Brexit negotiator Frost threatens action over Northern Ireland Protocol

Brexit negotiator Frost threatens action over Northern Ireland Protocol

Lord Frost said the situation caused by the protocol that he negotiated ‘cannot be sustained for long’.

Boy who died in suspected gas explosion ‘a beautiful little angel’

Boy who died in suspected gas explosion ‘a beautiful little angel’

George Arthur Hinds was aged two years and 10 months.

Johnson condemns ‘shameful racism’ after anti-Semitic threats in London

Johnson condemns ‘shameful racism’ after anti-Semitic threats in London

The Metropolitan Police said they were aware of an incident in the St John’s Wood area and were carrying out inquiries to identify those responsible.

Hancock hails milestone as 20m UK adults receive both Covid-19 jabs

Hancock hails milestone as 20m UK adults receive both Covid-19 jabs

The Government said it is on track to hit its target of offering a first jab to all adults by the end of July.

Greenpeace calls for action after UK plastic found dumped in Turkey

Greenpeace calls for action after UK plastic found dumped in Turkey

The organisation said investigators documented piles of plastic waste dumped illegally by the roadside.

Expert urges caution as most of Scotland prepares to ease restrictions

Expert urges caution as most of Scotland prepares to ease restrictions

With the exception of Glasgow and Moray, mainland Scotland will move to Level 2 restrictions on Monday.

BBC making 1,000-strong Shakespeare archive available to students

BBC making 1,000-strong Shakespeare archive available to students

TV series, interviews and programmes will be accessible online.

Wales hits two million jab milestone

Wales hits two million jab milestone

More than two million people in Wales have now received their first Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Welsh Government.

Met Police welcomes puppies in memory of sergeant killed in line of duty

Met Police welcomes puppies in memory of sergeant killed in line of duty

Sergeant Matt Ratana was shot in the chest at Croydon Custody Centre

Fundraiser for Heysham blast residents raises £20,000 in four hours

Fundraiser for Heysham blast residents raises £20,000 in four hours

Organiser Heather Brandon said it is ‘humbling’ to see how the community is pulling together.

PM issues ‘heavy dose of caution’ as hugs and holidays resume

PM issues ‘heavy dose of caution’ as hugs and holidays resume

Boris Johnson said everyone must play their part in keeping infection levels low.

Lockdown lifting: Where can I go on holiday and what are the rules?

Lockdown lifting: Where can I go on holiday and what are the rules?

There is a traffic light system for international travel.

Broadcast of Panorama investigation into Martin Bashir’s Diana interview delayed

Broadcast of Panorama investigation into Martin Bashir’s Diana interview delayed

A new air date for the special has not yet been confirmed.

Police warn of ‘many more’ arrests over disorder during Rangers celebrations

Police warn of ‘many more’ arrests over disorder during Rangers celebrations

At least three officers were injured trying to marshal ranks of rowdy fans out of Glasgow city centre.

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