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Key dates in the Jonty Bravery case

Key dates in the Jonty Bravery case

The teenager has been sentenced for the attempted murder of a six-year-old boy at Tate Modern.

Schools and council in ‘stand-off’ over reopening plans

Schools and council in ‘stand-off’ over reopening plans

Angry parents have started a petition and staged a protest outside a council building on Friday morning.

Long-Bailey sacking: Why is anti-Semitism an issue for Labour?

Long-Bailey sacking: Why is anti-Semitism an issue for Labour?

Rebecca Long’s sacking by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has put the spotlight back on the issue of anti-Semitism in the party.

Woman held over double killing at outdoor lockdown party

Woman held over double killing at outdoor lockdown party

Abayomi Ajose and Cheriff Tall died after attending a ‘spontaneous gathering’ in Manchester.

Islamic State fanatic who encouraged terror cell in Germany jailed for life

Islamic State fanatic who encouraged terror cell in Germany jailed for life

Iranian-born Fatah Abdullah learned how to make a pressure cooker bomb to teach his continental conspirators Omar Babek and Ahmed Hussein.

Google announces support scheme for small British businesses

Google announces support scheme for small British businesses

The tech giant has committed to helping one million businesses stay open by helping them with their online presence.

Clean-up under way after trouble on North East beaches

Clean-up under way after trouble on North East beaches

A local councillor said authorities had never seen North Tyneside’s beaches so busy as they were on Thursday.

Duke of Sussex launches Walking With The Wounded trek across Oman

Duke of Sussex launches Walking With The Wounded trek across Oman

The expedition will take place form November 20 to December 11.

Social carers ‘at higher risk of Covid death compared with general population’

Social carers ‘at higher risk of Covid death compared with general population’

Of the 17 jobs with higher rates of Covid-19 death, 11 had higher proportions of workers from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Marston’s warns outlook remains uncertain ahead of pub openings

Marston’s warns outlook remains uncertain ahead of pub openings

The Wolverhampton-based business, which runs 1,400 pubs, said it hopes to reopen between 85% and 90% of its English pub estate from July 4.

Tui cancels Florida trips after Disney introduces face covering rule

Tui cancels Florida trips after Disney introduces face covering rule

The UK’s biggest tour operator said it made the decision following new health and safety measures introduced at Walt Disney World Resort.

Government must deliver ‘comprehensive plan’ on theatre, union says

Government must deliver ‘comprehensive plan’ on theatre, union says

Theatre bosses across the country warn they face ‘devastation’ amid the pandemic.

Weekly number of deaths with coronavirus recorded by Nisra falls

Weekly number of deaths with coronavirus recorded by Nisra falls

The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency recorded 12 deaths involving Covid-19 in the week to June 19, down from 20 the previous week.

Attacks on police ‘completely unacceptable’ – Met Commissioner

Attacks on police ‘completely unacceptable’ – Met Commissioner

Officers have been targeted while breaking up illegal parties in London.

Derelict Victorian pier could have new owner

Derelict Victorian pier could have new owner

The RNLI want to build a new lifeboat station on Birnbeck Island

Statues in Canterbury Cathedral to be looked at ‘carefully’ – Justin Welby

Statues in Canterbury Cathedral to be looked at ‘carefully’ – Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury stressed a need to learn from the past so that it is not repeated in the future.

Woman’s rape claim dismissed in mocking police emails

Woman’s rape claim dismissed in mocking police emails

Greater Manchester Police officers came back to the woman five years later to say that the same man had been accused by another alleged victim.

Troubles pension was not brought to Executive – Mallon

Troubles pension was not brought to Executive – Mallon

Stormont and the Government are at odds over who foots the £100 million-plus bill.

Aston Martin to raise £260m to boost finances

Aston Martin to raise £260m to boost finances

The troubled luxury car manufacturer is calling on investors to snap up new shares on the back of falling sales in the face of coronavirus.

Police puzzled at ‘bizarre’ reports of 50 people with suitcases near reservoir

Police puzzled at ‘bizarre’ reports of 50 people with suitcases near reservoir

Officers received reports that about 50 people were walking towards a reservoir in West Sussex, carrying suitcases.

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