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Government could have handled coronavirus ‘differently’, admits PM

Government could have handled coronavirus ‘differently’, admits PM

Boris Johnson said there would be a time for questions later in relation to the early stages of the outbreak.

Border Force sent to Sussex beach as 92 migrants try to cross Channel

Border Force sent to Sussex beach as 92 migrants try to cross Channel

More than 90 migrants tried to cross the English Channel to the UK on Thursday, including two in a kayak.

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 continues to rise, while Leicester has seen a further fall.

Living without my husband is a life sentence, says Andrew Harper’s widow

Living without my husband is a life sentence, says Andrew Harper’s widow

Lissie Harper said she would spend the rest of her days ‘missing, loving and being utterly proud’ of her late husband.

Football hooligan jailed over attack on Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Football hooligan jailed over attack on Guardian columnist Owen Jones

James Healy admitted assaulting Mr Jones outside of a pub in August last year.

Amber Heard friend concerned Depp might ‘accidentally kill’ actress, court told

Amber Heard friend concerned Depp might ‘accidentally kill’ actress, court told

Raquel Pennington alleged she felt ‘an obligation to stay close’ to Ms Heard for her (Ms Heard’s) safety.

Widow ‘immensely disappointed’ as tragic Pc’s killers acquitted of murder

Widow ‘immensely disappointed’ as tragic Pc’s killers acquitted of murder

Henry Long, 19, and his passengers Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole, both 18, face prison terms for the manslaughter of Pc Andrew Harper.

Gyms face ‘uncertain future’ with many unlikely to open in England on Saturday

Gyms face ‘uncertain future’ with many unlikely to open in England on Saturday

The Treasury is being asked to provide a rescue package to save leisure centres from collapse.

‘Vegetable king’, 71, becomes viral sensation with gardening Twitter account

‘Vegetable king’, 71, becomes viral sensation with gardening Twitter account

‘Fanatical vegetable grower’ Gerald Stratford has become a surprise star his gardening account got tens of thousands of followers.

Relaunch of Grand Central train services this weekend

Relaunch of Grand Central train services this weekend

The train operator stopped services four months ago because of the lockdown restrictions.

Doctors say ‘firm commitment’ needed for real obesity change

Doctors say ‘firm commitment’ needed for real obesity change

The Prime Minister is expected to say that junk food adverts will be banned on television before the 9pm watershed – and online entirely.

Ex-Tory campaign manager admits distributing indecent images of children

Ex-Tory campaign manager admits distributing indecent images of children

Mark Lerigo, from Coventry, was suspended by the party after being charged following a National Crime Agency inquiry.

Grammar schools advised to postpone 11-plus exams amid Covid-19 disruption

Grammar schools advised to postpone 11-plus exams amid Covid-19 disruption

The Government advises delaying entrance tests until October or November, to allow children to catch up with learning.

Amber Heard’s sister quizzed over ‘assault’ video

Amber Heard’s sister quizzed over ‘assault’ video

Johnny Depp’s legal team says it received the video from a ‘confidential source’ on Thursday evening.

Extra funding for Scotland means more fiscal powers not needed – Steve Barclay

Extra funding for Scotland means more fiscal powers not needed – Steve Barclay

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury was speaking during a visit to LOVE Gorgie Farm in Edinburgh on Friday.

Leicester shoppers grapple with rule changes on masks and local lockdown

Leicester shoppers grapple with rule changes on masks and local lockdown

The city was the first place in the country to be placed in local lockdwon after a spike in Covid-19 infections.

Rebekah Vardy says she felt ‘suicidal’ after abuse sparked by Coleen Rooney post

Rebekah Vardy says she felt ‘suicidal’ after abuse sparked by Coleen Rooney post

Rooney claimed that Vardy’s Instagram account was the source of leaked stories about her private life.

Scotland records 22 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours

Scotland records 22 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours

But no deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19 have been recorded for eight consecutive days.

Government issues face covering exemption cards as disabled people fear abuse

Government issues face covering exemption cards as disabled people fear abuse

The public and businesses have been urged to ‘be mindful of people who are exempt from wearing a face covering’.

£2.25m of arts support package to aid survival of grassroots music venues

£2.25m of arts support package to aid survival of grassroots music venues

The funding will be used to cover costs including rent, utilities and maintenance contracts.

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