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What the papers say – July 18

What the papers say – July 18

Pictures of Captain Tom Moore being knighted feature on many front pages.

Met police officer suspended over ‘knee on neck’ video

Met police officer suspended over ‘knee on neck’ video

Footage posted on social media on Thursday evening shows two officers holding a handcuffed man, who is black, on the pavement.

Sir Ian Botham ‘set to be made a peer for backing Brexit’

Sir Ian Botham ‘set to be made a peer for backing Brexit’

The former England cricketer is among 30 new peers to be announced later this month, according to The Times.

Timeline of lockdown measures being lifted in England

Timeline of lockdown measures being lifted in England

The Prime Minister has set out the next steps for easing the lockdown restrictions.

Scientists warn PM may struggle to deliver ‘normality’ in time for Christmas

Scientists warn PM may struggle to deliver ‘normality’ in time for Christmas

Coronavirus is likely to flourish during the cold winter months, experts have cautioned.

Sir Ian Botham set to be made a peer for backing Brexit

Sir Ian Botham set to be made a peer for backing Brexit

Boris Johnson is reported to be preparing to reward supporters of the campaign to leave the EU with life peerages.

Meghan discovered friends were behind article after publication, documents claim

Meghan discovered friends were behind article after publication, documents claim

The Duchess of Sussex’s friends spoke anonymously to People magazine last year.

Measuring T-cells ‘could be better community tracker of Covid than antibodies’

Measuring T-cells ‘could be better community tracker of Covid than antibodies’

T-cells can wipe out viruses if usual immune cells are unsuccessful, with so-called ‘killer’ T-cells attacking the illness directly.

Zizzi and Ask Italian owner to shut around 75 restaurants

Zizzi and Ask Italian owner to shut around 75 restaurants

The Azzuri Group is being taken over by TowerBrook Capital Partners.

Amber Heard made domestic violence claims to blackmail Johnny Depp, court hears

Amber Heard made domestic violence claims to blackmail Johnny Depp, court hears

Isaac Baruch, a long-standing friend of the actor, gave evidence at the libel trial at the High Court.

Social distancing may be needed for a long time, Chris Whitty says

Social distancing may be needed for a long time, Chris Whitty says

England’s chief medical officer also told peers eliminating Covid-19 from the UK is going to be very difficult.

‘Absolutely magnificent day’ as Captain Sir Tom Moore is knighted by Queen

‘Absolutely magnificent day’ as Captain Sir Tom Moore is knighted by Queen

The fundraising phenomenon and Second World War veteran has raised almost £33 million for the NHS.

Huawei to hit UK high street with plan to open three stores

Huawei to hit UK high street with plan to open three stores

Huawei’s consumer arm said on Friday that the £10 million expansion plan shows ‘the confidence we have in our future here’.

Lifting social distancing before Christmas ‘enthusiastic and premature’ – expert

Lifting social distancing before Christmas ‘enthusiastic and premature’ – expert

The Prime Minister said he hoped to ease the one-metre rule by November at the earliest.

Man sexually assaulted at ‘approved’ school in 1970s fails in damages bid

Man sexually assaulted at ‘approved’ school in 1970s fails in damages bid

The man attended St Ninian’s School in Gartmore, Stirlingshire – a boarding school for juvenile offenders – more than 45 years ago.

Swarm of flying ants caught on weather radar over south coast

Swarm of flying ants caught on weather radar over south coast

The swarm, around 50 miles wide, was picked up by the Met Office.

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

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

Blackburn, Braintree and Luton are among the areas reporting a week-on-week rise.

Sun sets on ‘Queen Of The Skies’

Sun sets on ‘Queen Of The Skies’

Boeing 747s revolutionised long-haul air travel but only 30 remain in passenger service.

‘Strong public interest’ in surrender of Ian Bailey, court told

‘Strong public interest’ in surrender of Ian Bailey, court told

Mr Bailey is facing a third extradition process to France, in relation to the death of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier.

Filming of major US production in NI following coronavirus lockdown

Filming of major US production in NI following coronavirus lockdown

Viking-age drama The Northman stars Nicole Kidman. It is being shot on Torr Head on the spectacular north coast.

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