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Three locks of Admiral Lord Nelson’s hair to be sold at auction

Three locks of Admiral Lord Nelson’s hair to be sold at auction

They have a pre-sale estimate of £2,000 to £3,000.

Annual national beach-clean to take place with Covid-19 changes

Annual national beach-clean to take place with Covid-19 changes

The Marine Conservation Society is urging people to adopt a 100m stretch of local beach and organise clean-ups with family, friends and ‘bubbles’.

Hermes to create 10,500 new jobs as locked down Brits turn to online shopping

Hermes to create 10,500 new jobs as locked down Brits turn to online shopping

Hermes expects to carry around 3.5 million parcels a day over Christmas this year – double last year’s figure.

Hundreds of ‘discarded migrant boats’ found at Dover warehouse

Hundreds of ‘discarded migrant boats’ found at Dover warehouse

Pictures emerged of the hoard on Monday.

I only realised significance of Andrew interview afterwards, says Emily Maitlis

I only realised significance of Andrew interview afterwards, says Emily Maitlis

The interview with the Duke of York has earned Newsnight a nomination in the news coverage category at this year’s Bafta Television Awards.

Eugenie describes her joy at sister Beatrice’s nuptials

Eugenie describes her joy at sister Beatrice’s nuptials

Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi were married at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor on Friday.

Juror discharged as Pc murder trial draws to a close

Juror discharged as Pc murder trial draws to a close

Mr Justice Edis said he would complete his summing up on Tuesday.

Gull is freed from Covid-19 face mask

Gull is freed from Covid-19 face mask

The struggling bird was spotted in Essex.

Oxford coronavirus vaccine is safe and induces immune response, study finds

Oxford coronavirus vaccine is safe and induces immune response, study finds

Researchers found that the vaccine induced strong antibody and T cell immune responses up to day 56 of the trial.

Hundreds of empty coaches join Honk For Hope protest convoy in London

Hundreds of empty coaches join Honk For Hope protest convoy in London

The protest follows ministers’ rejection of support proposals.

Man jailed for brutal murder of 80-year-old great-uncle

Man jailed for brutal murder of 80-year-old great-uncle

Desmond Wooding, known affectionately as ‘scooter granddad’, was found fatally stabbed at his bungalow.

Russian businessman in damages fight after dossier linked him to ‘cyber-crime’

Russian businessman in damages fight after dossier linked him to ‘cyber-crime’

Aleksej Gubarev says he has been defamed by former spy Christopher Steele, whose dossier outlined alleged links between Donald Trump and Russia.

Cabinet to meet in person for first time since March

Cabinet to meet in person for first time since March

The meeting will take place in a larger space in the Foreign Office rather than No 10’s Cabinet room.

Philip to take part in rare official public engagement at Windsor Castle

Philip to take part in rare official public engagement at Windsor Castle

The duke will mark the transfer of his role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles to the Duchess of Cornwall.

Former Tory MP weeps in court as he admits cheating on wife, but denies assault

Former Tory MP weeps in court as he admits cheating on wife, but denies assault

Charlie Elphicke became emotional as he described his sexual relationship with a woman in 2015.

Blackburn has highest Covid-19 infection rate in England

Blackburn has highest Covid-19 infection rate in England

The borough has leapfrogged Leicester with local leaders having introduced new measures to enforce social distancing.

Clare’s Law campaigner Michael Brown dies

Clare’s Law campaigner Michael Brown dies

The former prison officer successfully fought for a ‘woman’s right to know’ after his daughter, Clare Wood, was murdered by an ex with a violent past.

Misinformation spreading easily without online harms regulator, MPs say

Misinformation spreading easily without online harms regulator, MPs say

A new report by the DCMS Select Committee has urged the Government to appoint an online harms regulator to hold online platforms to account.

Train historian makes face masks with patterns from London’s Tube and bus seats

Train historian makes face masks with patterns from London’s Tube and bus seats

Tim Dunn described the moquettes on London’s transport system as ‘pretty iconic’.

Amber Heard recalls ‘three-day hostage situation’ with Johnny Depp

Amber Heard recalls ‘three-day hostage situation’ with Johnny Depp

Ms Heard said she remembers thinking at one point that Mr Depp was going to kill her.

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