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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.

Court papers include document on Andrew’s alleged encounter with Epstein victim

Court papers include document on Andrew’s alleged encounter with Epstein victim

The Duke of York withdrew from public life after his disastrous Newsnight interview in which he did not show remorse over his friendship with Epstein.

BA pilots vote to accept package of job and pay cuts

BA pilots vote to accept package of job and pay cuts

The union said there will be around 270 compulsory redundancies.

Charles gives health workers morale boost on hospital visit

Charles gives health workers morale boost on hospital visit

The prince visited Caithness General Hospital and met with staff.

Hopes that NI match can lead way for spectators to return to football matches

Hopes that NI match can lead way for spectators to return to football matches

The Irish Cup final at Windsor Park in Belfast was the first football match in the UK since lockdown to allow a limited number of spectators.

Philip ‘her rock’ May to be given knighthood for political service

Philip ‘her rock’ May to be given knighthood for political service

The UK’s second male consort has his own successful history in the finance sector, but always cut a supportive figure in times of political crisis.

Who are the people nominated for peerages?

Who are the people nominated for peerages?

Thirty-six people were nominated for peerages in a list published on Friday.

Home Office in row over ‘activist lawyers’ representing migrants

Home Office in row over ‘activist lawyers’ representing migrants

Priti Patel’s department hit out at lawyers making ‘vexatious’ claims, but the comments have been strongly criticised by human rights charities.

Singing ‘may be as risky as coughing’ when it comes to spreading coronavirus

Singing ‘may be as risky as coughing’ when it comes to spreading coronavirus

Evidence suggests the activity can produce more aerosols than normal talking or breathing.

Ruth Davidson makes journey from Territorial Army signaller to Tory peer

Ruth Davidson makes journey from Territorial Army signaller to Tory peer

Ms Davidson joined the Tories in 2009, having previously worked as a journalist.

Flu jab campaign needed for younger at-risk groups, scientists say

Flu jab campaign needed for younger at-risk groups, scientists say

Sage recommended ensuring that at risk groups are made aware of the potential impact of Covid-19.

Burger chain Byron to slash 651 jobs and shut 31 restaurants

Burger chain Byron to slash 651 jobs and shut 31 restaurants

The brand has been rescued by newly-formed company Calveton, in a deal which could only protect 20 restaurants and 551 employees.

PM accused of ‘worst kind of cronyism’ after Lords appointments revealed

PM accused of ‘worst kind of cronyism’ after Lords appointments revealed

The SNP’s Cabinet Office spokesman Pete Wishart criticised Boris Johnson’s actions.

Bugsy Malone director Sir Alan Parker dies aged 76

Bugsy Malone director Sir Alan Parker dies aged 76

His work also included Fame, Evita and The Commitments.

Scientists analyse chance of catching Covid-19 on train

Scientists analyse chance of catching Covid-19 on train

The study was based on high-speed routes in China.

Chris Packham loses bid for legal challenge over HS2

Chris Packham loses bid for legal challenge over HS2

The environmental campaigner said he was ‘deeply disappointed’ by the decision.

Men jailed for fatally punching footballer in drink-fuelled attack over ‘joke’

Men jailed for fatally punching footballer in drink-fuelled attack over ‘joke’

Cameron Matthews admitted manslaughter and Kai Denovan was found guilty of the same offence after a trial.

Edinburgh International Book Festival moves online

Edinburgh International Book Festival moves online

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Irish author Marian Keyes are among those taking part.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.

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