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Toy bears brought in to enforce social distancing at Balham restaurant

Toy bears brought in to enforce social distancing at Balham restaurant

Tagine has 12 new members of staff since reopening in July.

‘Captain Tobias’ completes marathon fundraiser with help from Olympic champion

‘Captain Tobias’ completes marathon fundraiser with help from Olympic champion

Tobias Weller has raised more than £137,000 after walking hundreds of metres a day.

Statue of Crimean War heroine Mary Seacole fetches £101k at auction

Statue of Crimean War heroine Mary Seacole fetches £101k at auction

The auction house, which estimated that the bust could sell for £20,000, said they were shocked by the final price.

Edinburgh Castle reopens after longest closure since Second World War

Edinburgh Castle reopens after longest closure since Second World War

Historic Environment Scotland is reopening some of the country’s most iconic landmarks.

Fears over ‘unmanageable’ beaches amid high numbers of visitors

Fears over ‘unmanageable’ beaches amid high numbers of visitors

The Coastguard had its busiest day for more than four years on Friday.

Ruth Davidson says she is ‘proud and excited’ to call Douglas Ross her boss

Ruth Davidson says she is ‘proud and excited’ to call Douglas Ross her boss

Moray MP Mr Ross has received enough nominations from party members to formally begin his campaign for the Scottish Conservative leadership.

Experts warn of choice between schools and pubs as coronavirus infections grow

Experts warn of choice between schools and pubs as coronavirus infections grow

Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty has said the country is ‘near the limit’ for opening up society.

Coldstream guardsmen in police probe after ‘fight with royal footmen’

Coldstream guardsmen in police probe after ‘fight with royal footmen’

The Ministry of Defence confirmed that three guards were being questioned by the Metropolitan Police.

Lord Speaker tells Johnson to cease ‘mass appointments’ to House of Lords

Lord Speaker tells Johnson to cease ‘mass appointments’ to House of Lords

Boris Johnson has been accused of cronyism after nominating 36 people to join the upper chamber.

Disappearing cat and ‘Russell Crow’ – how cathedral animals spread lockdown joy

Disappearing cat and ‘Russell Crow’ – how cathedral animals spread lockdown joy

Disruptions to Canterbury Cathedral’s online services include a furry feline disappearing beneath the Dean’s robes and a rooster with perfect timing.

‘Lockdown Meltdown’ or ‘tough love’ – press reacts to delay of lockdown easing

‘Lockdown Meltdown’ or ‘tough love’ – press reacts to delay of lockdown easing

Beauty salons, bowling alleys and other leisure venues had been scheduled to reopen on Saturday.

Resignation of James Murdoch shows famous family’s political divide

Resignation of James Murdoch shows famous family’s political divide

The 47-year-old is known as the more liberal member of the Murdochs.

Nasa astronauts set for first splashdown return in 45 years

Nasa astronauts set for first splashdown return in 45 years

Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are returning home in a SpaceX capsule.

What the papers say – August 1

What the papers say – August 1

Boris Johnson’s decision to delay further easing of pandemic measures dominates Saturday’s front pages.

Jobs ‘crisis’ warning as furlough wind-down begins and businesses remain closed

Jobs ‘crisis’ warning as furlough wind-down begins and businesses remain closed

Labour is warning that bosses are now left with the ‘stark choice’ of laying off staff or pay ‘a hefty financial burden of keeping them in employment

Rain and fresher weather after UK records its third hottest day ever

Rain and fresher weather after UK records its third hottest day ever

Temperatures reached 37.8C (100F) at London’s Heathrow Airport

Rupert Murdoch’s son James resigns from News Corp over editorial ‘disagreements’

Rupert Murdoch’s son James resigns from News Corp over editorial ‘disagreements’

James Murdoch resigned from the board of directors of News Corporation on Friday.

Which Covid lockdown easing plans have been postponed?

Which Covid lockdown easing plans have been postponed?

On July 17, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a raft of restrictions which were to be lifted on August 1.

Captain Sir Tom Moore receives honorary freedom of his home town

Captain Sir Tom Moore receives honorary freedom of his home town

The celebrated fundraiser said the homecoming was ‘particularly special’.

British teenager among trio charged in US over Twitter hack

British teenager among trio charged in US over Twitter hack

The three charges were filed against Sheppard in the Northern District of California, where Twitter is located.

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