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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.

Businessman jailed for 10 years for ‘savage’ killing of much-loved colleague

Businessman jailed for 10 years for ‘savage’ killing of much-loved colleague

Inderjit Ram was due to see a doctor over mental health concerns days after he stabbed Belinda Rose.

In Pictures: Back on safari as Scotland eases lockdown

In Pictures: Back on safari as Scotland eases lockdown

Blair Drummond Safari Park and Edinburgh Zoo reopened on Monday.

Animal ban for youth who stabbed cockatiel

Animal ban for youth who stabbed cockatiel

Aaron Ray, 18, was handed a suspended jail term for killing the pet, police said.

Starmer jokes he could challenge Johnson to a press-up contest

Starmer jokes he could challenge Johnson to a press-up contest

Mr Johnson was the subject of some ridicule for dropping to display his ability to complete the manoeuvre during an interview with the Mail On Sunday.

New tool isolates potential future coronavirus hotspots

New tool isolates potential future coronavirus hotspots

Researchers say the the online too will enable policymakers to target resources to the most at-risk areas.

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland for fourth day running – Sturgeon

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland for fourth day running – Sturgeon

A total of 2,482 people have died in Scotland after testing positive for Covid-19.

England’s roads set for busiest weekend of the year as overnight stays allowed

England’s roads set for busiest weekend of the year as overnight stays allowed

Some 31% of drivers – equivalent to 10.5 million – will be using a car for an overnight trip this week, an RAC poll indicates.

Man accused of stabbing three friends to death in Reading park attack

Man accused of stabbing three friends to death in Reading park attack

Khairi Saadallah, 25, is charged with murdering James Furlong, 36, David Wails, 49, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, 39.

Report warns of challenges to come as CPS faces backlog of court trials

Report warns of challenges to come as CPS faces backlog of court trials

Estimates show that the current scale of increase in the backlog would take 10 years to clear.

Serial rapist went on sex attack spree after major probation failings – report

Serial rapist went on sex attack spree after major probation failings – report

Joseph McCann was jailed last year for a string of assaults.

Scottish Government calls for £80bn UK-wide economic stimulus package

Scottish Government calls for £80bn UK-wide economic stimulus package

Recommendations in a new report include cutting VAT to 15% for six months and a one-off grant to low and middle income families.

Burger chain Byron files notice to appoint administrators

Burger chain Byron files notice to appoint administrators

The burger chain, which runs 51 sites, started a sale process with KPMG earlier this year after being forced to shut its sites due to coronavirus.

Virus could be catastrophic for mental health of generation lockdown – charity

Virus could be catastrophic for mental health of generation lockdown – charity

More than a third of children and young people told Barnardo’s they are experiencing increased mental health difficulties during the pandemic.

Wimbledon’s return will be worth the wait, Kate tells tennis fans

Wimbledon’s return will be worth the wait, Kate tells tennis fans

The championships, which were cancelled because of the pandemic, were due to begin on Monday.

UK-EU talks intensify as negotiators meet to discuss post-Brexit deal

UK-EU talks intensify as negotiators meet to discuss post-Brexit deal

The Brussels discussions will be the first held face to face since the coronavirus crisis took hold.

BBC iPlayer set new viewing figure record last month

BBC iPlayer set new viewing figure record last month

There were 570 million requests to stream programmes on the platform in May, according to the BBC.

Leicester pubs and restaurants may stay closed after Covid-19 increase – mayor

Leicester pubs and restaurants may stay closed after Covid-19 increase – mayor

The city has recorded 866 new cases of coronavirus in the last two weeks – leading to speculation that it will be locked down.

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