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81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’

81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’

Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.

Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert

Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert

Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.

Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy

Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy

Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.

Jousting knights plan tournament behind closed doors to raise funds

Jousting knights plan tournament behind closed doors to raise funds

Les Amis d’Onno, based in the Borders, have seen all their summer events cancelled amid the pandemic.

Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs

Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs

The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.

Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old

Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old

An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.

Drugs in schools: What they are and what they do

Drugs in schools: What they are and what they do

Here is a guide to some of the more popular drugs seized by police.

Eden Project considers new attraction in Dundee

Eden Project considers new attraction in Dundee

The original Eden Project in Cornwall has attracted more than 22 million visitors since 2001.

Tory revolt builds over Cummings

Tory revolt builds over Cummings

More MPs have hit out after the PM’s adviser said he had ‘no regrets’ over his controversial trip to Durham.

Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought

Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought

Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.

Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study

Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study

New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.

Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings

Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings

The Prime Minister’s top adviser remains at the centre of a political storm, with at least 30 Tory MPs publicly calling for him to go.

What the papers say – May 27

What the papers say – May 27

Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.

Police called to ‘party’ at Tory MP’s house – reports

Police called to ‘party’ at Tory MP’s house – reports

The Daily Mirror says two visitors were asked to leave the house of Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn, north Wales

Police interview witness over Dominic Cummings’ alleged lockdown breach

Police interview witness over Dominic Cummings’ alleged lockdown breach

Downing Street insisted the PM had not split the Government by backing Mr Cummings.

Shocking image shows father riding bike with child allegedly balanced on lap

Shocking image shows father riding bike with child allegedly balanced on lap

A social services referral has been made.

Uplifting news: Connell Waldron’s chain raffled and vanishing cat goes viral

Uplifting news: Connell Waldron’s chain raffled and vanishing cat goes viral

A round-up of Tuesday’s feelgood stories.

Particles from vehicle tyres found in marine environment

Particles from vehicle tyres found in marine environment

The UK study is one of the first worldwide to identify tyre particles as a major and additional source of the pollution.

Tory pressure on Johnson mounts over Cummings’ lockdown actions

Tory pressure on Johnson mounts over Cummings’ lockdown actions

A minister quit and dozens of Tory MPs called for Dominic Cummings to leave his role as Boris Johnson’s senior aide.

Children having counselling ‘every five minutes’ during lockdown

Children having counselling ‘every five minutes’ during lockdown

Childline has delivered almost 7,000 counselling sessions mentioning coronavirus since January.

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