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Charles thanks Underground workers for keeping Tube services running

Charles thanks Underground workers for keeping Tube services running

The Prince of Wales visited a Transport for London training centre.

DUP calls for Michelle O’Neill to step aside over funeral attendance

DUP calls for Michelle O’Neill to step aside over funeral attendance

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said Sinn Fein needs to take responsibility for the large gathering at the funeral of IRA veteran Bobby Storey.

Anne to appear in behind-the-scenes documentary about her life

Anne to appear in behind-the-scenes documentary about her life

The Princess Royal was filmed for more than a year for the ITV programme to celebrate her milestone birthday.

Reducing two-metre rule effectively means ending social distancing, expert warns

Reducing two-metre rule effectively means ending social distancing, expert warns

Behavioural scientist Professor Suan Michie said Scotland should continue with its cautious approach, which is ‘paying dividends’.

UK Government recognises Juan Guaido as president of Venezuela, High Court rules

UK Government recognises Juan Guaido as president of Venezuela, High Court rules

The ruling came as the Bank of England said it was ‘caught in the middle’ of rival claims to £800 million of gold bullion.

Shapps points finger at Sturgeon for delays in setting up air bridges

Shapps points finger at Sturgeon for delays in setting up air bridges

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps suggested delays in announcing countries which will be exempt from quarantine were due to the Scottish Government.

Bristol balloon fiesta to take place as ‘flypast’ in the sky

Bristol balloon fiesta to take place as ‘flypast’ in the sky

Organisers of the annual event have been forced to cancel the usual on-the-ground activities at Ashton Court because of social distancing rules.

TRNSMT boss warns gigs may be impossible even with one-metre social distancing

TRNSMT boss warns gigs may be impossible even with one-metre social distancing

Geoff Ellis said Glasgow’s SSE Hydro would only be able to open at 30% capacity, so the revenue generated would not cover the costs of performances.

Beavers born in Essex ‘for first time since Middle Ages’

Beavers born in Essex ‘for first time since Middle Ages’

A pair of Eurasian beavers were brought to the Spains Hall Estate in Finchingfield last year as part of a project to help reduce flood risk.

Rail worker stops bike theft and waits four hours to reunite it with its owner

Rail worker stops bike theft and waits four hours to reunite it with its owner

Abdul El-Gayar was leaving work at 2pm when he spotted someone trying to steal a bike.

Primark owner hails ‘encouraging’ early sales after lockdown

Primark owner hails ‘encouraging’ early sales after lockdown

However, Associated British Foods warned that the clothing chain’s profits could be £600m lower than last year due to the virus pandemic.

Teenager charged with murder of sisters in London park

Teenager charged with murder of sisters in London park

Danyal Hussein is accused of killing Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry in Fryent Country Park in Wembley on June 6.

China warns of ‘corresponding measures’ over UK ‘interfering’ in Hong Kong

China warns of ‘corresponding measures’ over UK ‘interfering’ in Hong Kong

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has accused Beijing of a ‘grave and deeply disturbing’ breach of the treaty.

Hong Kong: What is happening in the Asian economic hub?

Hong Kong: What is happening in the Asian economic hub?

China has passed a controversial national security law which makes activities deemed subversive or secessionist punishable by imprisonment.

Staycation boom to boost Plymouth while London will suffer – research

Staycation boom to boost Plymouth while London will suffer – research

Hotel and tourism markets in the Isle of Wight, Exeter, Norwich, Blackpool and Cornwall will also be quick to recover, according to new research.

What the papers say – July 2

What the papers say – July 2

Coronavirus and a ‘draconian’ security law in Hong Kong are being talked about on Thursday.

Ex-Barclays boss due to give evidence in £1.6bn battle at High Court

Ex-Barclays boss due to give evidence in £1.6bn battle at High Court

A private equity firm run by Amanda Staveley is suing the bank and wants £1.6 billion damages.

Johnny Depp to hear if High Court libel case against The Sun can go ahead

Johnny Depp to hear if High Court libel case against The Sun can go ahead

The actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher and executive editor over an April 2018 article.

High Court to rule on who UK Government recognises as president of Venezuela

High Court to rule on who UK Government recognises as president of Venezuela

The ruling is part of a battle to secure gold bullion in the vaults of the Bank of England.

What will change with the latest lifting of lockdown measures in England?

What will change with the latest lifting of lockdown measures in England?

More restrictions are due to be eased from Saturday July 4.

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