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Buzz Bingo to shut 26 bingo halls with 573 jobs at risk

Buzz Bingo to shut 26 bingo halls with 573 jobs at risk

The company said 91 of its clubs will continue to trade, with plans to start the reopening of sites from August 6.

Thousands of drivers suffer pothole breakdowns despite low traffic during lockdown

Thousands of drivers suffer pothole breakdowns despite low traffic during lockdown

The RAC received 1,766 call-outs for vehicles damaged by faulty road surfaces between April and June, which it described as a ’cause for concern’.

Open-cast mine plea to Government as coal firm starts laying off staff

Open-cast mine plea to Government as coal firm starts laying off staff

Banks Mining is waiting to hear if it can start production at the controversial Highthorn site near picturesque Druridge Bay in Northumberland.

Compliance with coronavirus quarantine rules ‘incredibly high’

Compliance with coronavirus quarantine rules ‘incredibly high’

Home Secretary Priti Patel spoke to MPs on Wednesday.

Siberia’s heatwave ‘effectively impossible’ without climate change – analysis

Siberia’s heatwave ‘effectively impossible’ without climate change – analysis

Human activity driving global warming made the prolonged heat from January to June at least 600 times more likely, a study has found.

Amber Heard was ‘antagoniser’ in relationship with Johnny Depp, court hears

Amber Heard was ‘antagoniser’ in relationship with Johnny Depp, court hears

Johnny Depp is suing The Sun’s publisher News Group Newspapers and journalist Dan Wootton over a 2018 article which labelled him a ‘wife beater’.

Coronavirus outbreaks far more likely in large care homes, study suggests

Coronavirus outbreaks far more likely in large care homes, study suggests

Researchers looked at 189 care homes in the NHS Lothian health board area.

UK set for ‘incomplete V-shaped’ economic recovery, warns Bank rate-setter

UK set for ‘incomplete V-shaped’ economic recovery, warns Bank rate-setter

Bank of England policymaker Silvana Tenreyro has predicted that an initial rebound in activity will lose steam towards the end of the year.

Decisions on Edward Colston plinth must be made by people of Bristol, mayor says

Decisions on Edward Colston plinth must be made by people of Bristol, mayor says

Marvin Rees issued a statement after a sculpture of Black Lives Matter protester Jen Reid was installed on Wednesday morning.

Apple and Ireland win 13 billion euro tax appeal

Apple and Ireland win 13 billion euro tax appeal

The General Court in Luxembourg annulled a decision by the European Commission over the tech giant’s Irish tax arrangements.

Jet2.com operates flights and holidays for first time since mid-March

Jet2.com operates flights and holidays for first time since mid-March

Almost 50 flights are due to depart on Wednesday, across seven airports in England and Scotland, to popular European destinations.

Food chains to cut prices as £4bn VAT cuts come into force

Food chains to cut prices as £4bn VAT cuts come into force

The Government has slashed VAT on hot meals, accommodation and attractions from 20% to 5% for the next six months.

Man arrested by detectives investigating Lyra McKee murder

Man arrested by detectives investigating Lyra McKee murder

The 27-year-old suspect was detained in Londonderry on Wednesday.

Global population forecast to peak by 2064 before shrinking at end of century

Global population forecast to peak by 2064 before shrinking at end of century

Scientists based their findings on an expected fall in the overall fertility rate.

Vietnamese man jailed for 2006 killing in South Wales

Vietnamese man jailed for 2006 killing in South Wales

Tu Minh Le fled to Southeast Asia following the death of Tran Nguyen in Newport 14 years ago.

Captain Sir Tom Moore to be knighted by Queen in unique ceremony on Friday

Captain Sir Tom Moore to be knighted by Queen in unique ceremony on Friday

The Second World War veteran, who won the hearts of the nation for raising millions for charity, will be honoured at a special investiture.

Face coverings mandatory in shops for ‘foreseeable future’ says Hancock

Face coverings mandatory in shops for ‘foreseeable future’ says Hancock

The ruling that coverings will be compulsory in shops in England from July 24 has angered some Tories.

Hancock ‘not frankly interested’ in Gove not wearing a mask while shopping

Hancock ‘not frankly interested’ in Gove not wearing a mask while shopping

The Health Secretary said the Cabinet Office minister was photographed before the change in policy was announced.

Blackburn facing rising tide of coronavirus cases, public health director warns

Blackburn facing rising tide of coronavirus cases, public health director warns

The Lancashire town brought in extra restrictions on Tuesday.

Photographer Rankin: How lockdown has changed me

Photographer Rankin: How lockdown has changed me

The downtime has given the celebrity snapper the chance to rediscover why he loves photography.

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