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Man jailed over hoax bomb outside polling station on election day

Man jailed over hoax bomb outside polling station on election day

Peter Conoboy was sentenced for placing the device in the foyer of the tower block where he lived in Motherwell last December.

Warning over taking dip in Thames as poll shows most think it is safe

Warning over taking dip in Thames as poll shows most think it is safe

Love Island’s Wes Nelson and Tideway, the company building a ‘super sewer’ under London, have warned of sewage pollution in the capital’s river.

Almost 125,000 Scottish school exam results downgraded – but pass rates rise

Almost 125,000 Scottish school exam results downgraded – but pass rates rise

Pupils across the country have been receiving their results on Tuesday morning.

BP to cut oil and gas production by 40% as it sets out road to net zero

BP to cut oil and gas production by 40% as it sets out road to net zero

New boss Bernard Looney has set his sights on transforming BP into a greener company

Tui extends cancellation of Portugal holidays

Tui extends cancellation of Portugal holidays

The UK’s largest tour operator said it will ‘continue to review its holiday programme in line with UK Government advice’.

Treasury Covid-19 support to businesses hits £50bn

Treasury Covid-19 support to businesses hits £50bn

It includes £33.34bn in Bounce Back Loans.

Seven arrested over death of man gunned down in case of mistaken identity

Seven arrested over death of man gunned down in case of mistaken identity

Alexander Kareem died after being shot outside a shop in west London.

Mass test general population to avoid another lockdown, says former PM

Mass test general population to avoid another lockdown, says former PM

Tony Blair said a mass testing regime is the only way to control the virus.

Weekly coronavirus deaths fall more than a quarter in seven days – ONS

Weekly coronavirus deaths fall more than a quarter in seven days – ONS

There were 217 deaths registered in the week ending July 24 involving Covid-19, the figures show.

Twitter detectives reunite widow with stolen wedding ring

Twitter detectives reunite widow with stolen wedding ring

Alice Thomson’s gold band was discovered in a plant pot in a garden in Edinburgh, years after it was taken in a burglary.

1,100 jobs at risk as Pizza Express eyes around 67 restaurant closures

1,100 jobs at risk as Pizza Express eyes around 67 restaurant closures

The chain said it has also hired advisers from Lazard to lead a sale process for the business.

People urged to light candles of peace in tribute to John Hume

People urged to light candles of peace in tribute to John Hume

The former SDLP leader’s body will be taken from Moville in Co Donegal to St Eugene’s Cathedral in Londonderry on Tuesday evening.

Schools ‘must come before pubs and shops’ in coronavirus lockdown planning

Schools ‘must come before pubs and shops’ in coronavirus lockdown planning

The Children’s Commissioner said schools must be the first to reopen and the last to close during any local lockdowns.

BP cuts dividend for first time since Deepwater Horizon after huge loss

BP cuts dividend for first time since Deepwater Horizon after huge loss

The price of oil has more than halved in the last year.

British-Australian academic visited in notorious Iran jail

British-Australian academic visited in notorious Iran jail

Kylie Moore-Gilbert is now in Qarchak prison, where she was visited by the Australian ambassador to Iran, Lyndall Sachs, on Monday.

EasyJet increases summer flights to meet demand

EasyJet increases summer flights to meet demand

The company’s fleet was grounded from March 30 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Woman claims to have seen Prince Andrew at nightclub with Virginia Giuffre

Woman claims to have seen Prince Andrew at nightclub with Virginia Giuffre

Shukri Walker said she was moved to come forward after seeing the Duke of York’s Newsnight interview.

Royal family wish Meghan a happy 39th birthday

Royal family wish Meghan a happy 39th birthday

The Duchess of Sussex is living in her home city of Los Angeles, a world away from her former life as a working member of the monarchy.

‘Holy Grail’ discovery could protect nerves from MS nerve damage – study

‘Holy Grail’ discovery could protect nerves from MS nerve damage – study

A common diabetes drug could also help manage the condition.

Fifth of people ‘do not think their finances will recover this year’

Fifth of people ‘do not think their finances will recover this year’

One in six people already feel they are living ‘on the breadline’ following the financial impact of coronavirus, a survey has found.

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