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Suspected gas explosion in Lancashire ‘destroys three homes’

Suspected gas explosion in Lancashire ‘destroys three homes’

Three homes were reportedly destroyed in an explosion which occurred around 2.30am on Sunday.

Major incident declared after gas explosion in Lancashire

Major incident declared after gas explosion in Lancashire

The explosion occurred in Heysham in the early hours of Sunday.

Museum preparing to ‘rise from the ashes’ after lockdown

Museum preparing to ‘rise from the ashes’ after lockdown

The World Museum in Liverpool will welcome members of the public for the first time this year when it reopens on Tuesday.

New gallery telling story of HMS Victory to open as visitors return

New gallery telling story of HMS Victory to open as visitors return

The exhibition is part of the revitalised museum site at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, which is reopening after lockdown.

Weddings with up to 30 people allowed as sector takes step towards normality

Weddings with up to 30 people allowed as sector takes step towards normality

Some 94% of weddings – 261,883 – did not go ahead as planned last year, according to the Weddings Taskforce.

People urged to ‘plant a tree for the jubilee’ to mark Queen’s 70-year reign

People urged to ‘plant a tree for the jubilee’ to mark Queen’s 70-year reign

The Queen’s Green Canopy scheme has been launched to encourage people to plant trees from October onwards.

Croydon tram crash inquest opens

Croydon tram crash inquest opens

The inquest was initially due to begin in October 2020, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

New medical device could improve prediction of preterm birth

New medical device could improve prediction of preterm birth

The new technology uses a novel method to pick up on changes to the composition and structure of cervical tissue as a mother nears birth.

Cinemas reopen to ‘huge pent-up demand’ after months of dark screens

Cinemas reopen to ‘huge pent-up demand’ after months of dark screens

New releases include Peter Rabbit 2 and Spiral: From The Book Of Saw.

New cruise ship sails into home port

New cruise ship sails into home port

Iona has 17 passenger decks and the capacity to host 5,200 holidaymakers.

Port ready to welcome passengers for staycation cruises after lockdown easing

Port ready to welcome passengers for staycation cruises after lockdown easing

The first passenger cruise at Portsmouth International Port is set to take place at the end of the week.

Charity warns of ‘shocking’ failures in care for people with dementia

Charity warns of ‘shocking’ failures in care for people with dementia

There are currently around 850,000 people with dementia in the UK.

Majority of snow leopard habitat under-researched – report

Majority of snow leopard habitat under-researched – report

Experts say increased habitat loss and degradation, poaching and conflict with communities have contributed to a decline in numbers.

Thousands set to fly overseas as ban on foreign holidays is lifted

Thousands set to fly overseas as ban on foreign holidays is lifted

Travel firms have reported a surge in demand for trips to Portugal.

Wales to allow pints inside pubs for first time in five months

Wales to allow pints inside pubs for first time in five months

Buying an alcoholic drink inside a pub, bar or restaurant has not been allowed in since December 4

More than half of museums and galleries ‘concerned about long-term survival’

More than half of museums and galleries ‘concerned about long-term survival’

The easing of coronavirus restrictions in England and Wales on Monday means museums and galleries can reopen.

Pub and restaurant bosses hail indoor reopening as step towards ‘normality’

Pub and restaurant bosses hail indoor reopening as step towards ‘normality’

Groups of six or two households will be able to enjoy meals and drinks inside venues from Monday May 17.

Wife swap discovered in medieval manuscript

Wife swap discovered in medieval manuscript

The illustrated prayer book was commissioned in the 15th century.

Travel insurance confusion could leave holidaymakers out of pocket, warns Which?

Travel insurance confusion could leave holidaymakers out of pocket, warns Which?

Many people wrongly believe they are well protected if the pandemic affected their holiday, the consumer group said.

Cafe owner excited to offer table service for first time since March 2020 launch

Cafe owner excited to offer table service for first time since March 2020 launch

Caroline Atkinson opened the Dairy Rose Coffee House at the start of the first lockdown and it has survived with family help and local support.

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