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Lawyer restores grave of abolitionist who played leading role in Slave Trade Act

Lawyer restores grave of abolitionist who played leading role in Slave Trade Act

Paul Powlesland, a lawyer himself, visited James Stephen’s headstone after reading a book about the abolition of the slave trade.

Man wants to be handed to UK ‘as soon as possible’ in lorry deaths case

Man wants to be handed to UK ‘as soon as possible’ in lorry deaths case

The High Court in Dublin ruled that Ronan Hughes can be extradited to the UK to face charges in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants.

John Cleese criticises decision to remove Fawlty Towers episode from UKTV

John Cleese criticises decision to remove Fawlty Towers episode from UKTV

UKTV, which is owned by BBC Studios, said it had made The Germans unavailable while it carries out a review.

Penny Lane signs vandalised after speculation over link to slave trade

Penny Lane signs vandalised after speculation over link to slave trade

The road in Liverpool was made famous by The Beatles song of the same name.

North East England worst affected by Covid-19 last month, official figures show

North East England worst affected by Covid-19 last month, official figures show

A senior Tory politician said the region was some weeks behind London while a Labour council leader said inequality was a big factor.

Queen’s piper leads tributes to soldiers caught up in ‘forgotten Dunkirk’

Queen’s piper leads tributes to soldiers caught up in ‘forgotten Dunkirk’

Thousands of mainly Scottish soldiers from the 51st Highland Division were captured at St Valery-en-Caux in France on June 12, 1940.

Baden-Powell statue to be boarded up ‘as soon as possible’, councillor says

Baden-Powell statue to be boarded up ‘as soon as possible’, councillor says

The statue had been placed on a list of targets following the Black Lives Matter protests.

British Airways’ treatment of staff a national disgrace, say MPs

British Airways’ treatment of staff a national disgrace, say MPs

A report by the Commons Transport Select Committee accused the airline of a ‘calculated attempt to take advantage’ of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Johnson on statues row: We cannot try to edit or censor our past

Johnson on statues row: We cannot try to edit or censor our past

The Prime Minister’s comments came after a memorial to Sir Winston Churchill was boarded up to protect it from protesters.

First ministers demand Brexit extension in light of coronavirus crisis

First ministers demand Brexit extension in light of coronavirus crisis

Number 10 has previously rejected any calls to extend the transition period beyond December 31.

Most secondary schools and colleges set to open to more pupils, survey suggests

Most secondary schools and colleges set to open to more pupils, survey suggests

But more than a quarter do not plan to bring back all eligible children during the summer term, a poll found.

Boy, 15, denies stabbing murder of teenager

Boy, 15, denies stabbing murder of teenager

James Laurie died after being taken to hospital.

Pub bosses ‘excited’ as preparations gear up to reopen next month

Pub bosses ‘excited’ as preparations gear up to reopen next month

Greene King said it has invested £15 million into improving safety in its pubs but said some sites will still struggle amid current restrictions.

Coronavirus mortality rates halve in all but two regions – ONS

Coronavirus mortality rates halve in all but two regions – ONS

The North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber had the highest mortality rates in May, as London coronavirus deaths dropped.

Covid-19 infections continue to fall, data shows

Covid-19 infections continue to fall, data shows

The ONS publishes data on how many people at any one time are infected with Covid-19 based on swab results from households across the country.

Uber makes face coverings mandatory from Monday

Uber makes face coverings mandatory from Monday

Passengers and drivers will be allowed to cancel a trip without financial penalty if the other party is not following the new rule.

I am ‘ancient fairy godmother’ of children’s writing competition, jokes Camilla

I am ‘ancient fairy godmother’ of children’s writing competition, jokes Camilla

The Duchess of Cornwall marked the tenth anniversary of the event for budding writers by recording a video message.

Three men and boy, 13, to face court charged with attacking police in Hackney

Three men and boy, 13, to face court charged with attacking police in Hackney

A video of the incident was widely circulated on social media.

Black Lives Matter protest called off over far-right fears

Black Lives Matter protest called off over far-right fears

The Democratic Football Lads Alliance has called on protesters to travel to London to protect monuments.

Airlines launch legal action against ‘flawed’ quarantine policy

Airlines launch legal action against ‘flawed’ quarantine policy

British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair have asked for a judicial review to be heard ‘as soon as possible’.

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