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David Walliams and Camilla in video chat about lockdown writing

David Walliams and Camilla in video chat about lockdown writing

The pair encouraged young people to take part in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition.

Man sees family for first time since being in hospital for two months

Man sees family for first time since being in hospital for two months

Brian Harvey spent four weeks in a medically induced coma.

11 in custody over drive-by shooting of 19-year-old law student Aya Hachem

11 in custody over drive-by shooting of 19-year-old law student Aya Hachem

Aya died after being hit by a shot fired from a vehicle near her home

Uplifting news: Dolphins spotted in North East, and masks to help deaf community

Uplifting news: Dolphins spotted in North East, and masks to help deaf community

A round-up of Wednesday’s feelgood stories.

Train operator Grand Central extends suspension of rail services

Train operator Grand Central extends suspension of rail services

The firm, which operates from London King’s Cross to Yorkshire and the North East, does not benefit from the Government’s package of support.

Home Secretary warned against changing asylum laws to tackle migrant crossings

Home Secretary warned against changing asylum laws to tackle migrant crossings

At least 145 migrants crossed the Channel and made it to the UK on VE Day, believed to be a record for a single day.

Bank of England boss says ‘foolish’ to rule out negative UK interest rates

Bank of England boss says ‘foolish’ to rule out negative UK interest rates

Governor Andrew Bailey told MPs the Bank was keeping its monetary policy tool kit under ‘active review’.

Key questions about Government’s Northern Ireland Brexit proposals answered

Key questions about Government’s Northern Ireland Brexit proposals answered

The Northern Ireland part of the Brexit deal is supposed to be implemented even if a trade agreement cannot be struck with the EU.

Hottest day of the year so far as mercury tops 27C

Hottest day of the year so far as mercury tops 27C

Temperatures reached 27.8C near Heathrow Airport on Wednesday.

Drinking at the bar could be stopped under proposals to reopen pubs

Drinking at the bar could be stopped under proposals to reopen pubs

UKHospitality has put forward proposals as pubs and restaurants look at a potential reopening in July.

Britain First leader convicted of Terrorism Act offence

Britain First leader convicted of Terrorism Act offence

Paul Golding refused to give police access to his mobile phone on his return from a political trip to Russia.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe release extended until clemency decision, says husband

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe release extended until clemency decision, says husband

The British-Iranian mother-of-one was freed from Evin prison on March 17 as part of the Iranian response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Government’s Brexit objectives must be unmovable – DUP

Government’s Brexit objectives must be unmovable – DUP

Arlene Foster’s party voted against the Withdrawal Agreement in Parliament.

Surge in campsite bookings as holidaymakers opt for staycations

Surge in campsite bookings as holidaymakers opt for staycations

A campsite booking firm recorded its strongest day for revenue on Sunday in its 14-year history.

PDSA in barbecue warning to pet owners after French bulldog’s lucky escape

PDSA in barbecue warning to pet owners after French bulldog’s lucky escape

Krug required emergency surgery after eating a whole corn-on-the-cob.

Attenborough calls for ‘respect’ for nature in wake of pandemic

Attenborough calls for ‘respect’ for nature in wake of pandemic

The broadcaster warned that science shows the destruction of nature is making the spread of diseases to humans more likely.

Daily contact with nature in month-long scheme has lasting benefits – survey

Daily contact with nature in month-long scheme has lasting benefits – survey

An assessment of the Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild project found the positive effects were still in evidence two months later.

Tech giants recalled by MPs over lack of ‘adequate answers’ on disinformation

Tech giants recalled by MPs over lack of ‘adequate answers’ on disinformation

Facebook, Google and Twitter have been told to make more senior executives available for questioning in June.

Organ donor who helped save baby urges others to go further than new law

Organ donor who helped save baby urges others to go further than new law

Hannah Ford wants to encourage people to become donors while they are alive.

Covid-19 workers to be recognised in honours list, says Johnson

Covid-19 workers to be recognised in honours list, says Johnson

Publication of the Queen’s Birthday Honours will be moved to allow those who have played a leading role fighting the virus to be nominated.

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