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Government urged to take ‘targeted’ approach to travel quarantine rules

Government urged to take ‘targeted’ approach to travel quarantine rules

All travellers returning from Spain, including the islands, will have to self-isolate for two weeks.

Five people taken to hospital after rescue off Welsh beach

Five people taken to hospital after rescue off Welsh beach

The RNLI pulled eight people from the water – five of whom needed hospital treatment – after they got into trouble off Aberdovey Beach in Gwynedd.

Oscar winner synonymous with Hollywood’s golden age

Oscar winner synonymous with Hollywood’s golden age

Dame Olivia de Havilland has died aged 104.

Gone With The Wind star Dame Olivia de Havilland dies aged 104

Gone With The Wind star Dame Olivia de Havilland dies aged 104

She was best know as Melanie Wilkes in the 1939 classic.

PM to ban unhealthy snacks at shop checkouts in obesity crackdown

PM to ban unhealthy snacks at shop checkouts in obesity crackdown

Boris Johnson also wants to outlaw junk food adverts on TV before 9pm.

William launches mental health declaration signed by the football family

William launches mental health declaration signed by the football family

The development follows on from William’s Heads Up initiative which has been encouraging football fans to talk about issues in their lives.

Chris Boardman: Government plan to encourage more cycling a ‘no-brainer’

Chris Boardman: Government plan to encourage more cycling a ‘no-brainer’

The Olympic gold medallist has backed the Government’s 12-week health plans set to be rolled out as part of the Prime Minister’s obesity strategy.

Labour demands legislation to protect social media users against hate

Labour demands legislation to protect social media users against hate

The call came after grime artist Wiley was condemned for making anti-Semitic posts on Twitter.

Younger royals face greater pressure due to social media, says Anne

Younger royals face greater pressure due to social media, says Anne

The Princess Royal has taken part in a documentary to mark her 70th birthday.

Raab stands by quarantine decision as Spain calls on islands to be excluded

Raab stands by quarantine decision as Spain calls on islands to be excluded

Spanish foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said the European country had coronavirus outbreaks ‘perfectly controlled’.

Home Secretary demands social media giants act faster over hate speech

Home Secretary demands social media giants act faster over hate speech

Priti Patel was speaking after labelling anti-Semitic posts by musician Wiley as ‘abhorrent’.

St Bernard rescued from England’s highest mountain

St Bernard rescued from England’s highest mountain

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were called to Scafell Pike to rescue Daisy the St Bernard – a breed originally bred to rescue people in the Alps.

Dominic Raab to stay home this summer as two ministers face 14-day quarantine

Dominic Raab to stay home this summer as two ministers face 14-day quarantine

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and London minister Paul Scully are both currently holidaying in Spain, which has been struck off the UK’s safe list.

UK adds Spain to quarantine list: What does this mean for holidaymakers?

UK adds Spain to quarantine list: What does this mean for holidaymakers?

People returning to the UK from Spain will have to self-isolate for two weeks.

Spain holidaymakers shocked by sudden change in quarantine rules

Spain holidaymakers shocked by sudden change in quarantine rules

Passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport on a flight from Barcelona were among the first travellers now required to self-isolate again.

Met commander defends officers who arrested 12-year-old over toy gun

Met commander defends officers who arrested 12-year-old over toy gun

Armed police stormed the home of Kai Agyepong after a member of the public spotted his BB gun in the living room of his family home.

Government will not apologise for swift action taken on Spain, says Raab

Government will not apologise for swift action taken on Spain, says Raab

Ministers reimposed quarantine measures on travellers returning to the UK from Spain at short notice on Saturday.

Harry Dunn’s parents say police ‘absolved of any blame’ as legal claim dropped

Harry Dunn’s parents say police ‘absolved of any blame’ as legal claim dropped

Mr Dunn’s family alleges the Foreign Secretary ‘obstructed justice’ by allowing Anne Sacoolas to leave the UK.

Union official bids to be first woman leader of Unison

Union official bids to be first woman leader of Unison

Christina McAnea wants to succeed Dave Prentis as general secretary.

Restaurant customers ‘overwhelmingly satisfied by safety measures’

Restaurant customers ‘overwhelmingly satisfied by safety measures’

According to initial findings by Yumpingo, 96% of people who have returned to restaurants were satisfied by measures in place.

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