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Amazon Fresh grocery delivery to become free for Prime subscribers

Amazon Fresh grocery delivery to become free for Prime subscribers

The online giant said it will also rapidly expand same-day deliveries.

Google announces new subsea cable running between US, UK and Spain

Google announces new subsea cable running between US, UK and Spain

The tech giant said the investment is a ‘significant upgrade to the internet infrastructure connecting the US with Europe’.

Conservationists hail ‘remarkable comeback’ of tigers in five countries

Conservationists hail ‘remarkable comeback’ of tigers in five countries

The number of wild tigers is on the increase in Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Russia, WWF says, while other experts celebrate sightings in Thailand.

What the papers say – July 28

What the papers say – July 28

Summer holidays and the price of gold are among the stories leading Tuesday’s papers.

Ministers told to end ‘confusion’ over summer holiday travel plans

Ministers told to end ‘confusion’ over summer holiday travel plans

The calls come after people were told not to fly to the Balearic and Canary islands unless it is essential.

Doors to reopen at London’s major tourist attractions

Doors to reopen at London’s major tourist attractions

Venues including Madame Tussauds London, Sea Life London Aquarium, and The London Dungeon reopen on August 1, Merlin Entertainments said.

104-year-old honoured by British Heart Foundation after raising £50,000

104-year-old honoured by British Heart Foundation after raising £50,000

Joan Willet completed her 17-mile challenge on her 104th birthday earlier in July.

Toddler in hospital after falling from block of flats

Toddler in hospital after falling from block of flats

The Metropolitan Police said they were called to East India Dock Road in Poplar, east London.

Independent travel firms speak of ‘utter frustration’ over Spain quarantine rule

Independent travel firms speak of ‘utter frustration’ over Spain quarantine rule

Small travel agencies have criticised the blanket approach and called for localised quarantines and airport testing.

Non-essential travel to Balearic and Canary Islands warned against by Government

Non-essential travel to Balearic and Canary Islands warned against by Government

The move comes after ministers reintroduced quarantine measures for people returning from Spain.

Bikes on the NHS part of ‘biggest’ plan to boost active travel

Bikes on the NHS part of ‘biggest’ plan to boost active travel

The announcement is part of a £2 billion investment.

Shop staff not wearing face coverings ‘is entirely illogical’

Shop staff not wearing face coverings ‘is entirely illogical’

The British Medical Association said employers should protect their staff and customers by requiring both to wear face coverings.

Johnny Depp’s libel trial enters final days

Johnny Depp’s libel trial enters final days

Johnny Depp denies the allegations of violence made against him by Amber Heard.

Garmin confirms cyber attack behind ongoing service outage

Garmin confirms cyber attack behind ongoing service outage

Garmin says there is ‘no indication’ that any customer data was stolen in the incident.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

The rate in Blackburn has fallen week-on-week, while it has risen in Oldham and Trafford.

White-tailed eagle died as result of pesticide poisoning

White-tailed eagle died as result of pesticide poisoning

Police are treating the bird of prey’s death in Aberdeenshire as suspicious.

Scientists identify what causes body odour

Scientists identify what causes body odour

Researchers have identified the cause of the smell produced by armpits as a particular enzyme.

Schools should consider ‘greater flexibility’ over GCSE grades for sixth form

Schools should consider ‘greater flexibility’ over GCSE grades for sixth form

Schools have been advised to look at other evidence in their decisions about post-16 study.

Lithium in drinking water linked with lower suicide rates – scientists

Lithium in drinking water linked with lower suicide rates – scientists

The study collated research from around the world.

Police-backed cyber resilience centres to support small firms amid threat surge

Police-backed cyber resilience centres to support small firms amid threat surge

A tool that is able to monitor web traffic for malicious activity is also due to launch.

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