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Council contractor paints over Black Lives Matter mural after complaint

Council contractor paints over Black Lives Matter mural after complaint

Norwich City Council said the covering of the mural was the result of a ‘terrible misunderstanding’.

Sturgeon warns going into other people’s homes will put lives at risk

Sturgeon warns going into other people’s homes will put lives at risk

The First Minister has urged people not to meet up indoors if the weather is poor this weekend.

Madeleine McCann suspect probed over second missing child

Madeleine McCann suspect probed over second missing child

Inga Gehricke, five, disappeared from a forest in Germany.

Numbers self-isolating during a seven-day period falls to lowest level – ONS

Numbers self-isolating during a seven-day period falls to lowest level – ONS

Around 13% of adults surveyed between May 28-31 said they had self-isolated during the previous week.

Police inquiry over ‘financial concerns’ at open-air museum

Police inquiry over ‘financial concerns’ at open-air museum

Beamish Museum, a major attraction in the North East, reported concerns to the Charity Commission and Durham Police.

Barnier laments ‘no progress’ after fourth round of post-Brexit trade talks

Barnier laments ‘no progress’ after fourth round of post-Brexit trade talks

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier criticised UK officials for backtracking on a key agreement.

More than 800 jobs at risk as Victoria’s Secret falls into administration

More than 800 jobs at risk as Victoria’s Secret falls into administration

Rob Harding, joint administrator at Deloitte, said it is a ‘further example’ of the impact of coronavirus on UK high streets.

Wagamama prepares for ‘new normal’ as it launches collection service

Wagamama prepares for ‘new normal’ as it launches collection service

Emma Woods, the dining chain’s chief executive, said that the company is ‘not in a race’ with its rivals to reopen restaurants rapidly.

Last month was warmest May on record – EU climate monitor

Last month was warmest May on record – EU climate monitor

The past five years have been the hottest on record globally, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

Tommy Robinson held by police investigating ‘assault’

Tommy Robinson held by police investigating ‘assault’

The allegation concerns an alleged incident in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

CPS asked to review evidence over death of railway worker

CPS asked to review evidence over death of railway worker

A petition in support of Belly Mujinga has been signed by more than one million people.

Captain Tom hails nine-year-old Tobias after £100,000 marathon feat

Captain Tom hails nine-year-old Tobias after £100,000 marathon feat

Tobias Weller, who has cerebral palsy, was inspired to walk a marathon using his walker by Captain Sir Tom Moore’s exploits.

Children must not hug friends or have play dates inside homes, minister urges

Children must not hug friends or have play dates inside homes, minister urges

Celebrities Ant and Dec posed questions from pupils to the children’s minister as part of the online assembly.

Tim Davie will take pay cut to replace Tony Hall as BBC director-general

Tim Davie will take pay cut to replace Tony Hall as BBC director-general

He is currently chief executive of BBC Studios.

BA considering legal challenge to quarantine

BA considering legal challenge to quarantine

From Monday, people arriving in the UK will need to self-isolate for 14 days.

Police urge English to ‘check the rules’ after turning away 1,000 cars from Welsh village

Police urge English to ‘check the rules’ after turning away 1,000 cars from Welsh village

Dyfed-Powys Police said 72% of people reported for lockdown breaches have been from outside their area.

Madeleine McCann’s parents ‘encouraged’ by response to latest appeal

Madeleine McCann’s parents ‘encouraged’ by response to latest appeal

A new suspect has been identified in the investigation into their daughter’s 2007 disappearance.

Tim Davie to replace Tony Hall as BBC director-general

Tim Davie to replace Tony Hall as BBC director-general

He is currently chief executive of BBC Studios.

Woman loses High Court challenge over design of HS2 Euston tunnels

Woman loses High Court challenge over design of HS2 Euston tunnels

Hero Granger-Taylor had argued that plans to build tunnels into the London station could cause a wall near her home to collapse.

BAME staff account for 60% of Covid-19 health worker deaths

BAME staff account for 60% of Covid-19 health worker deaths

PA analysis has found that 100 healthcare workers from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds have died with coronavirus.

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