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Liverpool FC condemns fans’ behaviour as Liver Building burns amid celebrations

Liverpool FC condemns fans’ behaviour as Liver Building burns amid celebrations

Videos circulating on social media showed a firework hitting the Liver Building, which is partly owned by Everton FC shareholder Farhad Moshi.

Prince George ‘grumpy’ as Prince Louis leads in family sunflower competition

Prince George ‘grumpy’ as Prince Louis leads in family sunflower competition

Kate met families from East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices at a facility near Norwich.

Police tackle more illegal gatherings as Met commissioner vows action

Police tackle more illegal gatherings as Met commissioner vows action

Dame Cressida Dick said should big street parties should not be happening.

Council spent thousands trying to keep Tate murder bid teenager’s name secret

Council spent thousands trying to keep Tate murder bid teenager’s name secret

Jonty Bravery was granted anonymity by the court because of his age, but the order expired on his 18th birthday.

Police take extra powers in Liverpool as Liver Building burns amid celebrations

Police take extra powers in Liverpool as Liver Building burns amid celebrations

A spokesman said there had been ‘significant disorder’ overnight in the city.

What the papers say – June 27

What the papers say – June 27

The front pages are led by the latest on air bridges and a violent attack at a Glasgow hotel.

Companies have hit rock bottom after months of shutdown, study suggests

Companies have hit rock bottom after months of shutdown, study suggests

A slower pace of decline is expected over the next quarter, although businesses have concerns about being able to fully reopen.

Merkel: Britain must ‘live with consequences’ of looser ties with Brussels

Merkel: Britain must ‘live with consequences’ of looser ties with Brussels

It comes as a senior UK Brexit adviser signalled the next phase of talks with the EU would be tough.

Plan to scrap quarantine for safe countries gives green light to holidays abroad

Plan to scrap quarantine for safe countries gives green light to holidays abroad

The move opens the door for trips to France, Greece and Spain without the need to self-isolate for two weeks afterwards.

Micheal Martin set to be elected Irish Taoiseach

Micheal Martin set to be elected Irish Taoiseach

Political rivals have agreed to form an historic governing coalition.

Drop in temperature forecast as wind and rain brings end to heatwave

Drop in temperature forecast as wind and rain brings end to heatwave

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Chief constable pays tribute to officers involved in Glasgow knife attack

Chief constable pays tribute to officers involved in Glasgow knife attack

Iain Livingstone said officers had ‘once again run into danger’ to protect the public.

Liverpool fans urged to stay home after crowds gather for a second night

Liverpool fans urged to stay home after crowds gather for a second night

Pictures posted on social media appeared to show fans gathering in the city centre on Friday despite warnings that coronavirus remains a ‘major risk’.

Boy, 5, raises £1m for charity walking 10km on prosthetic legs

Boy, 5, raises £1m for charity walking 10km on prosthetic legs

Tony Hudgell only received his first prosthetic legs this year but has walked every day in June to raise money for the hospital that treated him.

New deal paves the way to historic Irish coalition Government

New deal paves the way to historic Irish coalition Government

Ireland’s next Government will be formed on Saturday after Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Green Party voted to enter coalition.

Sinn Fein pledges to lead strong opposition as parties agree to enter coalition

Sinn Fein pledges to lead strong opposition as parties agree to enter coalition

The leader of the Green Party in Northern Ireland said the deal members voted for does not fulfill the Green Party’s commitment to social justice.

Mother of murdered sisters speaks of further grief after photos allegedly shared

Mother of murdered sisters speaks of further grief after photos allegedly shared

Two police officers have been arrested following claims photographs of the crime scene were shared.

Facebook to ban adverts containing hate speech

Facebook to ban adverts containing hate speech

The Facebook CEO said the company will also be expanding its policies to better protect immigrants, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.

Irish Government to be formed after Greens vote yes to coalition

Irish Government to be formed after Greens vote yes to coalition

Members of the environmentalist party decided by a 76% majority to form an administration with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail.

Parties have voted for the programme for government – what happens next?

Parties have voted for the programme for government – what happens next?

An administration agreement has been reached 135 days since February’s election.

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