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Record-breaking Queen set to reach 25,000 days on the throne

Record-breaking Queen set to reach 25,000 days on the throne

The monarch has been the sovereign for more than 68 years.

Milestones and events of the Queen’s long reign

Milestones and events of the Queen’s long reign

The monarch acceded to the throne on February 6 1952.

Actress and #MeToo campaigner to give evidence in Johnny Depp libel trial

Actress and #MeToo campaigner to give evidence in Johnny Depp libel trial

Mr Depp, 57, is suing the publisher of The Sun over a 2018 article which labelled him a ‘wife beater’.

Queen to knight Captain Sir Tom Moore at unique Windsor ceremony

Queen to knight Captain Sir Tom Moore at unique Windsor ceremony

The 100-year-old Second World War veteran raised almost £33 million for health service charities by walking laps of his Bedfordshire garden.

What the papers say – July 17

What the papers say – July 17

Allegations of Russian hacking into coronavirus vaccine research lead many of Friday’s papers.

Victim of Maida Vale stabbing named by police

Victim of Maida Vale stabbing named by police

A memorial appeal launched on GoFundMe has nearly reached its £10,000 target.

Covid-19: PM to announce NHS funding to protect against possible second wave

Covid-19: PM to announce NHS funding to protect against possible second wave

Boris Johnson will also set a new target for testing.

Leicester mayor hits out at ‘sledgehammer approach’ over lockdown easing

Leicester mayor hits out at ‘sledgehammer approach’ over lockdown easing

Sir Peter Soulsby said he was “bitterly disappointed” by the announcement.

Decisive action needed on childhood obesity rates, says Labour

Decisive action needed on childhood obesity rates, says Labour

The party said research suggests the coronavirus lockdown has worsened the ‘obesity crisis’.

The fight here ends with me: Stephen Lawrence’s brother urges action over racism

The fight here ends with me: Stephen Lawrence’s brother urges action over racism

Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racist attack in 1993.

What Covid-19 lockdown measures have been eased in Leicester?

What Covid-19 lockdown measures have been eased in Leicester?

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has relaxed some of the restrictions.

Early support for children in England ‘disjointed’, commissioner finds

Early support for children in England ‘disjointed’, commissioner finds

The Children’s Commissioner for England is publishing a report on Friday looking at the provision of early years services for one to five-year-olds.

Labour MP steps down from front bench citing ‘torrent of online hate’

Labour MP steps down from front bench citing ‘torrent of online hate’

Lloyd Russell-Moyle’s departure from the shadow cabinet is the latest exit of an ally of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

NI clerics can conduct same-sex marriages if supported by church leaders

NI clerics can conduct same-sex marriages if supported by church leaders

It will not be possible to compel churches or individual ministers to provide the ceremony.

Leicester mayor hits out at ‘political’ decision to keep city-wide restrictions

Leicester mayor hits out at ‘political’ decision to keep city-wide restrictions

Sir Peter Soulsby was joined by the city’s three MPs in reacting to details of eased lockdown.

Skye care home worker retests positive for coronavirus

Skye care home worker retests positive for coronavirus

NHS Highland confirmed the worker at the Home Farm care home in Portree had been advised to isolate following the positive test.

Hancock claims lockdown ‘truly started’ seven days before PM’s announcement

Hancock claims lockdown ‘truly started’ seven days before PM’s announcement

The Health Secretary was responding to Labour questions about a delay in implementing recommendations.

Covid-19: PM to announce NHS funding to protect against possible second wave

Covid-19: PM to announce NHS funding to protect against possible second wave

Boris Johnson will also set a new target for testing.

Refugee in age row who stopped eating can make own decisions – judge

Refugee in age row who stopped eating can make own decisions – judge

Mr Justice Hayden has decided against authorising medics to provide the man with nutrition and hydration by artificial means.

Johnny Depp’s former partners say ‘wife beater’ allegations are ‘outrageous’

Johnny Depp’s former partners say ‘wife beater’ allegations are ‘outrageous’

Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis both say the actor was ‘never violent or abusive’ to them.

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