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Last surviving D-Day tank landing craft arrives in Southsea ahead of museum move

Last surviving D-Day tank landing craft arrives in Southsea ahead of museum move

Restoration of the vessel was overseen by the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) and Portsmouth City Council.

What the papers say – August 24

What the papers say – August 24

An education plea from the Prime Minister leads many Monday front pages.

How does the Covid-19 vaccine work?

How does the Covid-19 vaccine work?

Donald Trump’s administration is considering bypassing normal US regulatory standards, it is reported.

NHS trusts paid out £15 million in immigration skills charge, Labour says

NHS trusts paid out £15 million in immigration skills charge, Labour says

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust had paid the most – £2,007,000 since 2017 – of the trusts that responded.

Northern Ireland’s schools reopen for first time since March

Northern Ireland’s schools reopen for first time since March

Strict social distancing between children may be relaxed if there are hygiene measures in place.

Johnson urges parents to send children back to school despite coronavirus

Johnson urges parents to send children back to school despite coronavirus

His comments come after the UK’s chief medical officers issued a joint statement seeking to reassure parents that it was safe for children to return.

Leisure and entertainment venues reopen across Scotland

Leisure and entertainment venues reopen across Scotland

The move comes as the Scottish Government set out further easing of lockdown restrictions.

Theresa May urges Government to consider redress for Primodos victims

Theresa May urges Government to consider redress for Primodos victims

A review concluded last month that there had been ‘avoidable harm’ caused by Primodos and two other products – sodium valproate and vaginal mesh.

Tower Bridge reopens for motorists following mechanical fault

Tower Bridge reopens for motorists following mechanical fault

The landmark’s Twitter account confirmed that motorists could use it again on Sunday evening.

More than 90,000 travel jobs lost or at risk due to Covid crisis, Abta warns

More than 90,000 travel jobs lost or at risk due to Covid crisis, Abta warns

The association warned the job situation in the industry had reached a ‘critical point’.

Restrictions placed on Tayside care home visits

Restrictions placed on Tayside care home visits

Two pupils and a staff member at a school in Lanarkshire have also tested positive.

In Pictures: Tying the knot on traffic-free Tower Bridge

In Pictures: Tying the knot on traffic-free Tower Bridge

The perfect photo op.

Family appeals for information after man dies in suspected shooting

Family appeals for information after man dies in suspected shooting

A 32-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter.

BBC boss to kick off digital TV festival by praising public service broadcasting

BBC boss to kick off digital TV festival by praising public service broadcasting

The event will feature four days of discussion about the UK TV industry.

Neighbours heard ‘loud bang’ as man dies in house roof collapse

Neighbours heard ‘loud bang’ as man dies in house roof collapse

A woman has been taken to hospital, where she is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Attempt to move last surviving D-Day tank craft halted due to bad weather

Attempt to move last surviving D-Day tank craft halted due to bad weather

High winds prevented the 59m, 300-tonne LCT 7074 being transferred to its new home at the D-Day Story museum in Southsea, Portsmouth.

Scottish Government and Westminster must ‘work in tandem’ to tackle jobs crisis

Scottish Government and Westminster must ‘work in tandem’ to tackle jobs crisis

Think tank Reform Scotland also urged the Scottish Government to work with councils and private businesses as it responds to rising unemployment.

Sixty Northern Ireland police officers tested for Covid-19 after stations shut

Sixty Northern Ireland police officers tested for Covid-19 after stations shut

Eight officers have been diagnosed with the infection.

Witnesses sought after girl killed in Southampton speedboat accident

Witnesses sought after girl killed in Southampton speedboat accident

A 15-year-old girl was killed in the accident on Southampton Water on Saturday morning.

Boris Johnson says it is ‘vitally important’ to get children back to school

Boris Johnson says it is ‘vitally important’ to get children back to school

His comments come after the UK’s chief medical officers issued a joint statement seeking to reassure parents that it was safe for children to return.

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