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Ex-athlete with motor neurone disease breaks pedalo world record

Ex-athlete with motor neurone disease breaks pedalo world record

Alex Gibson and his team navigated the Thames in a pedalo in just over two-and-a-half days.

Creatives stage protest against 1,000 South Bank job cuts

Creatives stage protest against 1,000 South Bank job cuts

The Tate, the National Theatre and the Southbank Centre are making mass redundancies brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

What are the symptoms of bowel cancer and how is it treated?

What are the symptoms of bowel cancer and how is it treated?

The condition claimed the life of actor Chadwick Boseman at 43.

Harry surprises rugby league players on sport’s 125th birthday

Harry surprises rugby league players on sport’s 125th birthday

The duke, who is patron of the Rugby Football League, talked by video link to players from all sections of the game.

What is the guidance for schools in local lockdown areas?

What is the guidance for schools in local lockdown areas?

Guidelines for schools were published on Friday evening.

Banksy-funded refugee rescue boat’s calls for help ‘being ignored’

Banksy-funded refugee rescue boat’s calls for help ‘being ignored’

There are more than 200 people on board the Louise Michel and one dead body, ship leaders said.

School leaders condemn Government over ‘reprehensible’ last-minute guidance

School leaders condemn Government over ‘reprehensible’ last-minute guidance

One teaching union expressed a ‘weary, resigned sense of inevitability’ at the timing.

Manchester mayor says Government should not ‘impose’ local lockdown decisions

Manchester mayor says Government should not ‘impose’ local lockdown decisions

The former Labour cabinet minister urged more negotiation between Westminster and local authorities.

Extinction Rebellion protests to take place ahead of new ‘uprising’

Extinction Rebellion protests to take place ahead of new ‘uprising’

Stunts including a ‘funeral march’ in East Sussex and a fancy dress tea party at Gatwick Airport are scheduled over the bank holiday weekend.

Priti Patel warns organisers of illegal raves: ‘You are not above the law’

Priti Patel warns organisers of illegal raves: ‘You are not above the law’

The Home Secretary said the Metropolitan Police have responded to more than 1,000 unlicensed music events since June.

Tributes paid to Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman following death aged 43

Tributes paid to Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman following death aged 43

His family announced the shock news on social media.

Elon Musk unveils brain-reading chip in pigs

Elon Musk unveils brain-reading chip in pigs

The Tesla founder showed off the technology during a demonstration from his startup Neuralink.

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies after four-year battle with cancer

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies after four-year battle with cancer

His family announced the news on social media.

Kate ‘overwhelmed’ as she selects final images for lockdown photographic project

Kate ‘overwhelmed’ as she selects final images for lockdown photographic project

The Duchess of Cambridge was joined by a panel of judges to select 100 images from more than 31,000 entries for her Hold Still photography project.

What the papers say – August 29

What the papers say – August 29

A warning that Britain may see the return of a national lockdown features among the stories on Saturday’s front pages.

Health Secretary warns of extensive lockdowns in event of second wave

Health Secretary warns of extensive lockdowns in event of second wave

Matt Hancock said nationwide restrictions cannot be ruled out if coronavirus cases spike in the winter.

Health Secretary warns of extensive lockdowns in event of second wave

Health Secretary warns of extensive lockdowns in event of second wave

Matt Hancock said nationwide restrictions cannot be ruled out if coronavirus cases spike in the winter.

‘Rota system’ could be used for secondary schools in lockdown areas

‘Rota system’ could be used for secondary schools in lockdown areas

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said any changes to school attendance ‘will only ever be an absolute last resort’.

‘I’ve never seen anything like that’ – waterspout spotted in Southwold

‘I’ve never seen anything like that’ – waterspout spotted in Southwold

The tornado-like cloud forced lifeguards to clear the beach according to one tourist.

Grayling quits Commons intelligence committee after chairmanship snub

Grayling quits Commons intelligence committee after chairmanship snub

The spat over the chairmanship came ahead of the release of a much delayed report by the ISC on alleged Russian interference in UK politics.

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