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Man shot in leg amid rash of gunfire incidents in Birmingham

Man shot in leg amid rash of gunfire incidents in Birmingham

The victim was walking down the street when he was fired at from the window of a property.

Pipers sign up for tribute to Scots soldiers caught up in ‘forgotten Dunkirk’

Pipers sign up for tribute to Scots soldiers caught up in ‘forgotten Dunkirk’

Three Scottish armed forces charities have joined together to organise the tribute.

Record-breaking spring sunshine boosts British strawberry crop

Record-breaking spring sunshine boosts British strawberry crop

Tesco berry buyer Laura Mitchell said the good weather has resulted in ‘exceptionally good quality and sweet strawberries’.

Driver jailed for crowbar attack after mowing down stranger at petrol station

Driver jailed for crowbar attack after mowing down stranger at petrol station

Police said the victim may not have survived the ‘unrelenting’ onslaught if it was not for the brave actions of members of the public.

Lockdown easing measures will not help families of six or more, minister admits

Lockdown easing measures will not help families of six or more, minister admits

George Eustice said that six was ‘a sensible level’.

Police probe death of man at castle after ‘altercation with two youths’

Police probe death of man at castle after ‘altercation with two youths’

The incident after local residents expressed concerns over anti-social behaviour.

Young’s says it expects ‘lower sales’ when customers return to pubs

Young’s says it expects ‘lower sales’ when customers return to pubs

The London-based pub company said it will not pay shareholders a dividend for the past year.

40ft whale washes up on Essex beach

40ft whale washes up on Essex beach

Police were working to remove the remains of the marine mammal.

Labour calls for Attorney General to apologise after her defence of Cummings

Labour calls for Attorney General to apologise after her defence of Cummings

Suella Braverman had said the Prime Minister’s adviser had been doing ‘what any good parent does’.

Pubs with beer gardens likely to be first to reopen when restrictions eased

Pubs with beer gardens likely to be first to reopen when restrictions eased

Pubs, restaurants, theatres, clubs and cinemas have been closed for more than two months.

Problems in care homes ‘could worsen’ if many staff have to self-isolate

Problems in care homes ‘could worsen’ if many staff have to self-isolate

Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green said testing in care homes needs to be prioritised.

Fundraisers walk 11,000km for families of bereaved Filipino health workers

Fundraisers walk 11,000km for families of bereaved Filipino health workers

A team of around 100 are collectively travelling the distance from the UK to the Philippines.

Former nurse Joan’s 102 laps of the park to raise funds for the NHS

Former nurse Joan’s 102 laps of the park to raise funds for the NHS

The centenarian aims to complete 102 laps of her local park before her 102nd birthday in September;

Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme

It comes after Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of the lockdown in England.

People can meet family and friends as lockdown eases in Scotland

People can meet family and friends as lockdown eases in Scotland

Some non-contact outdoor leisure activities such as golf, tennis, bowls and fishing are also resuming.

London buses to resume front door boarding

London buses to resume front door boarding

The process will be phased back in at the weekend.

Coronavirus: All you need to know about the lifting of lockdown measures

Coronavirus: All you need to know about the lifting of lockdown measures

What changes around the UK with the imminent lifting of lockdown restrictions?

Queen’s letters over Australian PM’s dismissal should be public, court rules

Queen’s letters over Australian PM’s dismissal should be public, court rules

The letters, deemed ‘personal and confidential correspondence’, were deposited into the National Archives of Australia

Tiny Changes announces online festival fundraiser recognising Covid charity work

Tiny Changes announces online festival fundraiser recognising Covid charity work

The Tiny Gigs fundraiser on June 20 and 21 will include artists such as Tim Burgess, Frank Turner, The Staves and Cloth.

What the papers say – May 29

What the papers say – May 29

The imminent further easing of lockdown restrictions dominates most Friday front pages.

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