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Landlord in cross-border village laments continuing pub lockdown in Wales

Landlord in cross-border village laments continuing pub lockdown in Wales

The Dolphin Inn in Llanymynech will stay closed as per Welsh Government guidelines while two nearby pubs will open on Saturday.

Irish archbishop hails ‘day of joy’ as worshippers return to church

Irish archbishop hails ‘day of joy’ as worshippers return to church

Eamon Martin paid tribute to healthcare workers who tirelessly served the sick.

Only two in five students satisfied with online learning amid Covid-19 – survey

Only two in five students satisfied with online learning amid Covid-19 – survey

Fewer than half of undergraduates are happy with the delivery of support services during lockdown.

Glasgow asylum seekers treated like Amazon parcels, charity says

Glasgow asylum seekers treated like Amazon parcels, charity says

It comes after six people including a police constable were injured in a knife attack at the Park Inn Hotel on West George Street on Friday.

Greece ‘bans UK flights until July 15’

Greece ‘bans UK flights until July 15’

Flights will remain restricted even after Greece reopens its borders to international visitors on Wednesday, sources told the Athens News Agency.

Frankie & Benny’s owner’s plan to shut 125 restaurants given green light

Frankie & Benny’s owner’s plan to shut 125 restaurants given green light

Lenders approved the group’s Company Voluntary Arrangement deal which will slash its leisure restaurant portfolio.

Evidence does not support taking vitamin D for Covid-19, say health officials

Evidence does not support taking vitamin D for Covid-19, say health officials

But current guidance on vitamin D supplements still stands.

Johnny Depp’s lawyers say it is time for The Sun to ‘prove what it published’

Johnny Depp’s lawyers say it is time for The Sun to ‘prove what it published’

The 57-year-old actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher News Group Newspapers over an April 2018 article which referred to him as a ‘wife beater’.

Asteroid, not volcanoes, made the Earth uninhabitable for dinosaurs – study

Asteroid, not volcanoes, made the Earth uninhabitable for dinosaurs – study

Researchers say an asteroid caused an impact winter for decades, and that the environmental effects destroyed suitable environments for the creatures.

Pubs pull pints once again as Ireland takes next steps out of lockdown

Pubs pull pints once again as Ireland takes next steps out of lockdown

Hairdressers also welcomed back customers on Monday.

Barnier: EU ‘calm and united’ as post-Brexit trade talks with UK resume

Barnier: EU ‘calm and united’ as post-Brexit trade talks with UK resume

The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, and Boris Johnson’s Europe adviser, David Frost, met in Brussels with their teams.

Investigation into scandal-hit NHS trust maternity department announces panel

Investigation into scandal-hit NHS trust maternity department announces panel

Care for mothers and newborn babies at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has been criticised following a series of baby deaths

Sturgeon will not rule out quarantining people from other parts of UK

Sturgeon will not rule out quarantining people from other parts of UK

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the UK Government’s strategy appears to be to allow coronavirus to ‘circulate’.

Glasgow attacker described as ‘quiet, polite, decent guy’ by asylum seekers

Glasgow attacker described as ‘quiet, polite, decent guy’ by asylum seekers

Badreddin Abadlla Adam from Sudan was shot dead by officers after six people were injured in the incident on Friday.

Facebook tells users how to spot fake news

Facebook tells users how to spot fake news

A new advertising campaign encourages people to ask a series of questions whenever they read something online.

Police getting closer to identifying human remains discovered in Cotswold wood

Police getting closer to identifying human remains discovered in Cotswold wood

More than 50 people have been eliminated from an inquiry to identify a skeleton found in a Cotswold wood.

No 10 defends choice of political adviser for key national security role

No 10 defends choice of political adviser for key national security role

Boris Johnson faces criticism after appointing his top Brexit negotiator as the new national security adviser

Graphic designer creates bespoke Jane Austen Monopoly for superfan girlfriend

Graphic designer creates bespoke Jane Austen Monopoly for superfan girlfriend

Sophie Jackson is a huge fan of the author and her partner, Josh Jordan, wanted to make her something unique for their anniversary.

Mandatory MOTs to be reintroduced for vehicles in Britain from August 1

Mandatory MOTs to be reintroduced for vehicles in Britain from August 1

A six-month exemption has been in place since March 30 as part of efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Government urged to deliver home insulation pledges in green stimulus

Government urged to deliver home insulation pledges in green stimulus

The Conservatives promised £9.2 billion to improve the energy efficiency of homes, schools and hospitals in their election manifesto.

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