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Beirut blast impact can be seen six miles away, says British aid worker

Beirut blast impact can be seen six miles away, says British aid worker

The devastating blast in the city’s port on Tuesday is now known to have killed more than 150 people and destroyed large parts of the city.

2,750-ton road bridge inching into place for HS2 works

2,750-ton road bridge inching into place for HS2 works

The engineering operation over the M42 near the NEC in Birmingham is part of building work for the high-speed rail interchange station.

Rapper Wretch 32 says black people ‘over-policed and under-protected’

Rapper Wretch 32 says black people ‘over-policed and under-protected’

The musician was speaking at a demonstration outside Tottenham Police Station, north London.

Pubs are perfect storm for spreading coronavirus, academics warn

Pubs are perfect storm for spreading coronavirus, academics warn

The warning comes after households mixing in pubs and homes has been blamed for a rise in cases in Preston.

Duchess of York leads birthday tributes for Princess Beatrice

Duchess of York leads birthday tributes for Princess Beatrice

Posting on Instagram, the duchess wished a happy birthday to her ‘dearest’ daughter.

‘Unbelievable’: First above-the-knee double amputee summits Matterhorn

‘Unbelievable’: First above-the-knee double amputee summits Matterhorn

Former soldier Neil Heritage has become the first above-the-knee double amputee to summit the Alpine mountain.

Hundreds join rapper Wretch 32 at protest against police use of Tasers

Hundreds join rapper Wretch 32 at protest against police use of Tasers

The peaceful event called for ‘justice’ for a list of people who have died after coming into contact with police.

Police investigating murder of man in church grounds release CCTV images

Police investigating murder of man in church grounds release CCTV images

Steven James McMyler was pronounced dead in the gardens of Wigan Parish Church on Thursday.

NHS workers demand pay rise after coronavirus leaves staff ‘on their knees’

NHS workers demand pay rise after coronavirus leaves staff ‘on their knees’

Protesters were applauded by members of the public as they headed to Downing Street.

In Pictures: Britain basks as summer scorcher continues

In Pictures: Britain basks as summer scorcher continues

Temperatures were forecast to hit the mid-30s.

Migrant in wheelchair among new arrivals in Dover

Migrant in wheelchair among new arrivals in Dover

Many wore blankets and lifejackets as they arrived in the Kent port aboard a Border Force boat.

Hundreds of NHS Scotland staff fall silent to remember colleagues at pay protest

Hundreds of NHS Scotland staff fall silent to remember colleagues at pay protest

Many of those at the demonstration in Glasgow Green held banners and signs along with two-metre lengths of blue ribbon to emphasise social distancing.

Stormont and Westminster urged to step in to save aviation jobs

Stormont and Westminster urged to step in to save aviation jobs

Aviation workers staged a demonstration at Belfast International Airport calling for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to ‘honour his promises’ to the industry.

In Pictures: NHS staff march to demand pay rise

In Pictures: NHS staff march to demand pay rise

Health service staff were excluded from the recently-announced wage increase for around 900,000 public sector workers.

Defence chiefs consider request for Navy help to tackle migrants in Channel

Defence chiefs consider request for Navy help to tackle migrants in Channel

The Government is under increasing pressure to deal with record numbers of people trying to make the perilous journey.

Lockdown-hit Preston deploys ‘don’t kill Granny’ message for young people

Lockdown-hit Preston deploys ‘don’t kill Granny’ message for young people

Households mixing in pubs and homes has been blamed for a rise in cases in the city.

Ministers warned against ‘push back’ suggestion for migrant boats

Ministers warned against ‘push back’ suggestion for migrant boats

Former home secretary Jack Straw said such a move risks potentially fatal capsizings.

Nicola Sturgeon: People ‘bonkers’ to question independence commitment

Nicola Sturgeon: People ‘bonkers’ to question independence commitment

The First Minister also stated she would serve another full term if elected in the 2021 vote for the Scottish Parliament.

Saturday scorcher as summer heatwave continues

Saturday scorcher as summer heatwave continues

Crowds flocked to the beaches as temperatures exceeded 34C in parts of the South East.

Schools prepare for legal challenges to exam-free results

Schools prepare for legal challenges to exam-free results

Exam boards are also being pressured to make appeals free in this pandemic-affected year, so poorer students do not miss out.

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