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Lorry driver who was accessing apps on phone before fatal minibus crash jailed

Lorry driver who was accessing apps on phone before fatal minibus crash jailed

James Majury opened apps on his mobile phone and sent text messages while driving at speeds up to 56mph.

‘Evil’ friend jailed for rape and murder of ‘caring’ woman who longed to teach

‘Evil’ friend jailed for rape and murder of ‘caring’ woman who longed to teach

Wesley Streete had been ‘trusted’ to walk close friend Keeley Bunker home after a night out celebrating her birthday.

Record-breaking summers due to climate change ‘a danger to human health’

Record-breaking summers due to climate change ‘a danger to human health’

The UK could see temperatures rise above 37C on Friday, just a week after the hottest day of the year recorded so far.

Ex-MP Eric Joyce given suspended sentence for making indecent image of a child

Ex-MP Eric Joyce given suspended sentence for making indecent image of a child

The 59-year-old, who pleaded guilty to the offence, was also ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work.

Everyone’s focus must be on recovery and not constitution, says Chancellor

Everyone’s focus must be on recovery and not constitution, says Chancellor

Rishi Sunak was speaking after visiting a manufacturer in Glasgow.

Man to serve at least 29 years in jail for rape and murder of female friend

Man to serve at least 29 years in jail for rape and murder of female friend

Wesley Streete killed Keeley Bunker after a birthday night out, then hid her body by dumping it in a brook.

‘I will never forget that noise’ – Briton describes moment of Beirut blast

‘I will never forget that noise’ – Briton describes moment of Beirut blast

Jack Kemp said the explosion was ‘the most terrifying experience of my life’.

London coronavirus mortuary to become wildflower habitat

London coronavirus mortuary to become wildflower habitat

The site will be reseeded with native species, the City of London Corporation said.

Three in 10 people ‘uncomfortable’ to attend A&E if advised to by doctor

Three in 10 people ‘uncomfortable’ to attend A&E if advised to by doctor

Experts fear the knock-on effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been lethal after routine care was disrupted.

Chancellor resists calls to extend furlough scheme with targeted response

Chancellor resists calls to extend furlough scheme with targeted response

The scheme will end completely in October.

Landlord admits ‘regret’ after pub linked to coronavirus outbreak

Landlord admits ‘regret’ after pub linked to coronavirus outbreak

Custodio Pinto, of the Crown and Anchor in Stone, Staffordshire, admitted he had been ‘complacent’ over social distancing rules.

Palmerston the Foreign Office cat to retire from public life

Palmerston the Foreign Office cat to retire from public life

Chief mouser Palmerston has announced his retirement after enjoying “working from home” during the coronavirus pandemic.

BA staff find out whether they will lose their jobs

BA staff find out whether they will lose their jobs

British Airways’ owner IAG announced in April that it would cut up to 12,000 jobs.

Sunak warns of travel disruption amid concerns France will enter quarantine list

Sunak warns of travel disruption amid concerns France will enter quarantine list

The Chancellor said people needed to bear in mind the risk of disruption.

Couple who say they saw Dominic Cummings on lockdown trip complain to watchdog

Couple who say they saw Dominic Cummings on lockdown trip complain to watchdog

Dave and Clare Edwards reported seeing Boris Johnson’s chief adviser near Durham the weekend after he had returned to work in London.

Migrant crossings: five times a new daily record was set in 2020

Migrant crossings: five times a new daily record was set in 2020

The PA news agency, which tracks and analyses numbers of migrant crossings, has compiled a list of five days this year when a new record was set.

Migrant crossings continue as charity says Home Office has ‘lost control’

Migrant crossings continue as charity says Home Office has ‘lost control’

Detention Action has accused ministers of ‘fuelling chaos, criminality and untold trauma’.

Energy bills set to drop by up to £95 as Ofgem cuts price cap

Energy bills set to drop by up to £95 as Ofgem cuts price cap

Ofgem said the price cap should continue beyond this year.

Thousands of cars put into storage due to pandemic

Thousands of cars put into storage due to pandemic

Many of the cars parked at Rockingham Logistics Hub in Corby, Northamptonshire, are from leasing and hire companies which have too much stock.

What the papers say – August 7

What the papers say – August 7

A range of coronavirus-related stories feature among the front pages.

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