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Openreach commits to build ultrafast broadband network for millions of homes

Openreach commits to build ultrafast broadband network for millions of homes

A list of 251 locations where the firm will build the new full fibre network over the next three years has been published.

Video call hiccup for Queen and Anne

Video call hiccup for Queen and Anne

The monarch was unable to see everyone taking part in an online conference call, a new royal documentary reveals.

‘Cruel’ migrant evictions in France causing spike in crossings, aid workers say

‘Cruel’ migrant evictions in France causing spike in crossings, aid workers say

Calais MP Pierre-Henri Dumont says he believes migrants would rather live secretly in the UK than claim asylum in France.

Quarter of Britain’s native mammals at risk of extinction, assessment warns

Quarter of Britain’s native mammals at risk of extinction, assessment warns

Wildcats, beavers and several species of bat are under threat of dying out in Britain, according to the first official Red List for British Mammals.

Use of face masks rises and parents relax over sending children to school – poll

Use of face masks rises and parents relax over sending children to school – poll

Some 70% of people reported wearing a mask in July, up from 19% in April.

Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winner revealed

Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winner revealed

The prize is now in its 16th year.

Mortgage lending bounced back in June after record low

Mortgage lending bounced back in June after record low

Bank of England figures reveal approvals increased to just over 40,000 in June from 9,300 in May.

British women break world record with tandem cycle around the globe

British women break world record with tandem cycle around the globe

Cat Dixon and Raz Marsden completed their trip in 263 days, eight hours and seven minutes.

‘It’s a cool thing’ – Runner smashes Land’s End to John O’Groats record

‘It’s a cool thing’ – Runner smashes Land’s End to John O’Groats record

Carla Molinaro said: ‘I’ve never done anything this hard.’

Capital sees highest monthly number of violent deaths so far this year

Capital sees highest monthly number of violent deaths so far this year

Some 15 homicides were recorded by the Metropolitan Police so far in July.

Heathrow demands end to ‘quarantine roulette’ after pre-tax loss of £1.1bn

Heathrow demands end to ‘quarantine roulette’ after pre-tax loss of £1.1bn

The airport’s passenger numbers were down 96% year on year between April and June.

Public urged to take the chance to have Westminster Abbey to themselves

Public urged to take the chance to have Westminster Abbey to themselves

The church is calling on those who have never been inside the historic building to pay a visit.

Government signs deal with GSK and Sanofi for potential Covid-19 vaccine

Government signs deal with GSK and Sanofi for potential Covid-19 vaccine

Government agreements are now in place for 250 million doses of potential vaccines.

What the papers say – July 29

What the papers say – July 29

Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.

Meghan’s letter to father contained ‘most private thoughts and feelings’

Meghan’s letter to father contained ‘most private thoughts and feelings’

Court documents have outlined the Duchess of Sussex’s case against Associated Newspapers.

Latest hearing in Duchess of Sussex’s legal action against Associated Newspapers

Latest hearing in Duchess of Sussex’s legal action against Associated Newspapers

Meghan is suing Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline.

Timeline of events in Duchess of Sussex’s claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

Timeline of events in Duchess of Sussex’s claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

The case is the latest chapter in an escalation of hostilities.

‘Extreme’ number of people wanting £50 bike repair voucher crashes website

‘Extreme’ number of people wanting £50 bike repair voucher crashes website

Prime Minister Boris Johnson launched the scheme on Tuesday as part of efforts to get more people cycling.

Heathrow boss calls for airport testing to ease quarantine measures

Heathrow boss calls for airport testing to ease quarantine measures

John Holland-Kaye said the testing could be ‘up and running’ in a fortnight.

Banksy’s migrant crossing paintings fetch £2.2 million in charity sale

Banksy’s migrant crossing paintings fetch £2.2 million in charity sale

They had initially been estimated to sell for between £800,000 and £1.2 million.

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