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UK nations outline plans for lockdown changes ahead of PM’s announcement

UK nations outline plans for lockdown changes ahead of PM’s announcement

Wales is expected to allow libraries and garden centres to reopen but Scotland and Northern Ireland are due to make only minor alterations.

Care home salute for Second World War veteran Eric, 95

Care home salute for Second World War veteran Eric, 95

Signalman Eric Bradshaw, who enlisted in the Royal Navy at the age of 18 in 1943, saw service in Norway, the Far East and across the globe.

Flypasts and festivities as UK commemorates VE Day 75

Flypasts and festivities as UK commemorates VE Day 75

The commemorations have featured flypasts, singing and remembrance.

How do the UK nations differ over easing lockdown?

How do the UK nations differ over easing lockdown?

The four parts of the UK could now move at ‘different speeds’ in adapting their coronavirus restrictions.

Sophie hears tales of VE Day celebrations from RAF veteran

Sophie hears tales of VE Day celebrations from RAF veteran

The royal family hosted video phone calls with Second World War veterans and civilians to hear their wartime memories.

UK nations may move at different speeds on easing lockdown – Sturgeon

UK nations may move at different speeds on easing lockdown – Sturgeon

The First Minister was joined at the daily briefing by national clinical director Jason Leitch and Police Scotland Chief Constable Iain Livingstone.

Lockdown restrictions extended for further three weeks in Wales

Lockdown restrictions extended for further three weeks in Wales

Three ‘cautious’ changes to the restrictions will come into force on Monday, the First Minister said.

Queen recalls being ‘swept along on a tide of happiness and relief’ on VE Day

Queen recalls being ‘swept along on a tide of happiness and relief’ on VE Day

Buckingham Palace has shared a radio interview the monarch gave on the 40th anniversary in 1985.

UK’s first skytyping display marks VE Day

UK’s first skytyping display marks VE Day

The display was commissioned by the Department for Transport, which recently introduced a law change to allow skytyping and skywriting to take place.

Annual Braemar Gathering attended by Queen cancelled

Annual Braemar Gathering attended by Queen cancelled

The event was due to be held on September 4 but has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pandemic planning should be ‘free from political interference’ academics suggest

Pandemic planning should be ‘free from political interference’ academics suggest

A new paper claimed the Department of Health had been ‘found wanting’ during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Battle of Britain veteran dies leaving last surviving member of The Few

Battle of Britain veteran dies leaving last surviving member of The Few

Mr Clark served as a radar operator on Beaufighters during the Second World War.

Ex-soldier makes ‘best of sad situation’ with socially distanced street party

Ex-soldier makes ‘best of sad situation’ with socially distanced street party

Former soldier Eric Howden BEM, 75, had planned a parade with comrades in Redcar but restrictions meant the event was cancelled.

VE Day 75 in pictures: Britons bring out the bunting

VE Day 75 in pictures: Britons bring out the bunting

Major events were cancelled due to coronavirus, but there was still the chance to bring some colour to the event.

Locked-down Churchill impersonator uses social media to mark VE Day

Locked-down Churchill impersonator uses social media to mark VE Day

Derek Herbert had been due to appear at Hever Castle in Kent but will instead perform on social media.

Police drop investigation into pro-Brexit campaigners

Police drop investigation into pro-Brexit campaigners

BeLeave founder Darren Grimes said the decision called into question whether the Electoral Commission was ‘fit for purpose’.

UK falls silent in remembrance on VE Day 75th anniversary

UK falls silent in remembrance on VE Day 75th anniversary

Friday marks 75 years since the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany’s surrender.

Captain Tom remembers wartime comrades on ‘very special’ VE Day

Captain Tom remembers wartime comrades on ‘very special’ VE Day

The fundraising phenomenon said his joy 75 years ago was tempered by the knowledge comrades were fighting beyond Europe.

Dame Vera Lynn to join nation’s rendition of We’ll Meet Again as UK marks VE Day

Dame Vera Lynn to join nation’s rendition of We’ll Meet Again as UK marks VE Day

The celebrated singer, aged 103, will sing the tune in lockdown from her home in east Sussex alongside her family.

Rail services set to increase as lockdown measures are eased

Rail services set to increase as lockdown measures are eased

Sources say that there will be a gradual ramping up of services from May 18.

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