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Government buys 27-acre site amid post-Brexit ‘lorry park’ fears

Government buys 27-acre site amid post-Brexit ‘lorry park’ fears

Transport minister Rachel Maclean confirmed in a letter to residents that the site had been purchased by the Department for Transport.

Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam

Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam

Targeted accounts included Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

Sturgeon maintains quarantine stance after week of no Covid deaths in Scotland

Sturgeon maintains quarantine stance after week of no Covid deaths in Scotland

During ITV’s Peston programme on Wednesday, she was asked about effectively quarantining Scotland from England if there was a local rise in cases.

Virgin Galactic appoints new chief as it prepares for commercial service

Virgin Galactic appoints new chief as it prepares for commercial service

Sir Richard Branson’s space travel company has appointed Michael Colglazier in the senior role.

Lockdown for 90% of Leicester no longer justified, mayor says

Lockdown for 90% of Leicester no longer justified, mayor says

Sir Peter Soulsby said only inner-city areas with high levels of deprivation were significantly affected.

Tory whip removed from MP who stopped Grayling chairing spy watchdog

Tory whip removed from MP who stopped Grayling chairing spy watchdog

The move against Dr Julian Lewis was because he ‘worked with opposition MPs for his own advantage’, said a Government source.

British Vogue editor ‘racially profiled’ by security guard at work

British Vogue editor ‘racially profiled’ by security guard at work

Edward Enninful said Conde Nast, which owns British Vogue, ‘moved quickly’ to dismiss the guard.

Ireland pub reopening delayed until August 10 over coronavirus concerns

Ireland pub reopening delayed until August 10 over coronavirus concerns

The reproductive number is now 1.2-1.8, chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn said.

Relatives of woman poisoned by Novichok wait for judges’ inquest ruling

Relatives of woman poisoned by Novichok wait for judges’ inquest ruling

Dawn Sturgess’s family took High Court action in a bid to ask ‘key questions’ about Russian state involvement.

Thousands of Centrica workers ‘facing cuts to pay and conditions’

Thousands of Centrica workers ‘facing cuts to pay and conditions’

The GMB said it has started talks with the company on planned changes.

Former personal assistant accuses Amber Heard of ‘stealing’ rape story

Former personal assistant accuses Amber Heard of ‘stealing’ rape story

Kate James said the actress stole her own account of a rape ‘for her own use’.

Edinburgh Hogmanay plan to go before councillors next week

Edinburgh Hogmanay plan to go before councillors next week

Council deputy leader Cammy Day confirmed discussions were happening ahead of an all-party group meeting on Tuesday July 21.

Pubs to remain closed in Ireland until August 10

Pubs to remain closed in Ireland until August 10

Currently only bars that serve a substantial meal are allowed to sell alcohol with it.

Covid-19 patient given 10% chance of surviving thanks NHS after returning home

Covid-19 patient given 10% chance of surviving thanks NHS after returning home

Paul Hodgskin, 64, was in a coma for 59 days and in hospital for more than 100.

Blood test could reveal timing of rheumatoid arthritis flare-up – study

Blood test could reveal timing of rheumatoid arthritis flare-up – study

Scientists say a never-before-seen cell type could forewarn of painful symptoms.

Countdown presenter wins opening round of High Court Twitter fight

Countdown presenter wins opening round of High Court Twitter fight

A judge has ordered a barrister who “admits responsibility” for the Harry Tuttle account to disclose tweets which refer to Rachel Riley.

Julian Lewis wins intelligence committee chairmanship in blow to Chris Grayling

Julian Lewis wins intelligence committee chairmanship in blow to Chris Grayling

The Tory MP was elected to chair the Intelligence and Security Committee.

Chancellor warns of ‘tough choices ahead’ as he refuses to discuss tax rises

Chancellor warns of ‘tough choices ahead’ as he refuses to discuss tax rises

Rishi Sunak said the country would need to have a conversation about how to fund public services in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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

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

Pendle, Blackburn and Braintree are among the areas where the rate has risen.

London’s West End could lose £5bn in sales and 50,000 jobs, partnership warns

London’s West End could lose £5bn in sales and 50,000 jobs, partnership warns

Footfall in the West End from June 15 is down 73% compared to the same period last year.

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