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Prison officer spared jail after becoming ‘infatuated’ with inmate

Prison officer spared jail after becoming ‘infatuated’ with inmate

Libby Shankland admitted kissing convicted drug dealer Adnan Ali and exchanging nearly 5,000 text messages.

Boris Johnson urges Britons: ‘Go back to work if you can’

Boris Johnson urges Britons: ‘Go back to work if you can’

The Prime Minister also hinted that stricter rules on wearing face coverings in public places may be introduced.

Union criticises easyJet proposals for job cuts

Union criticises easyJet proposals for job cuts

The airline is set to cut its workforce by up to 30%.

Latest list of weekly Covid-19 rates for local areas of England

Latest list of weekly Covid-19 rates for local areas of England

Full details for every local authority area for the week ending July 7.

‘Amber Turd’ joke emerged after faeces found in Johnny Depp’s bed, court hears

‘Amber Turd’ joke emerged after faeces found in Johnny Depp’s bed, court hears

The Hollywood A-lister said he thought the discovery of faeces in the bed was ‘a fitting end to the couple’s relationship’.

HS2 works uncover skeleton of man ‘murdered or executed during Iron Age’

HS2 works uncover skeleton of man ‘murdered or executed during Iron Age’

Archaeological works are being carried out on the route of the HS2 high-speed railway.

Detectives uncover suspected £500,000 Covid-19 ‘bounce back loan’ scam

Detectives uncover suspected £500,000 Covid-19 ‘bounce back loan’ scam

The alleged fraud was uncovered following a routine drug search on a vehicle in Holland Park, west London, on Wednesday.

Britain’s ‘most influential black man’ aims to fund 100 youngsters’ education

Britain’s ‘most influential black man’ aims to fund 100 youngsters’ education

Ric Lewis’ Black Heart Foundation is asking the public for help in raising £1 million.

All hell would break loose if I didn’t follow Amber’s rules, Johnny Depp claims

All hell would break loose if I didn’t follow Amber’s rules, Johnny Depp claims

The Pirates Of The Caribbean actor is giving evidence in his libel case against The Sun newspaper

Students risk missing out on deserved exam results this summer, MPs warn

Students risk missing out on deserved exam results this summer, MPs warn

Poorer pupils and those from BAME backgrounds could be disadvantaged by calculated grades, a report says.

Family pay tribute to ‘sweet little rascal’ Jack, 13, killed in road collision

Family pay tribute to ‘sweet little rascal’ Jack, 13, killed in road collision

He was taken to hospital from the scene in Old Road with serious injuries, and later died.

Man found guilty of stabbing his pregnant ex-girlfriend to death

Man found guilty of stabbing his pregnant ex-girlfriend to death

Aaron McKenzie stabbed Kelly Fauvrelle 21 times.

Human remains found near river in search for missing grandmother

Human remains found near river in search for missing grandmother

Former nurse Judy Fox, from Shifnal, Shropshire, went missing a month ago.

Travel firms warned over refund delays as quarantine rules end for 75 countries

Travel firms warned over refund delays as quarantine rules end for 75 countries

The Competition and Markets Authority said companies must pay customers promptly when holidays are cancelled.

Anti-bullying helpline bids to ‘stamp out’ harassment in armed forces

Anti-bullying helpline bids to ‘stamp out’ harassment in armed forces

The helpline will be staffed 24/7 by trained advisers and qualified counsellors.

Man jailed for attempting to steal Magna Carta from cathedral

Man jailed for attempting to steal Magna Carta from cathedral

Mark Royden was convicted of using a hammer to smash the security case holding the historic document at Salisbury Cathedral in 2018.

Pubs and restaurants in Wales can reopen indoors on August 3, Drakeford says

Pubs and restaurants in Wales can reopen indoors on August 3, Drakeford says

The First Minister announced a four-week package of measures which would reopen several areas of leisure, hospitality and tourism.

Russian teenager intrigued by village’s lengthy name teaches herself Welsh

Russian teenager intrigued by village’s lengthy name teaches herself Welsh

Nastya Lisitsyna, 16, decided to learn the language nine months ago after seeing it on Instagram.

Growth rate of Covid-19 transmission dropped slightly, figures show

Growth rate of Covid-19 transmission dropped slightly, figures show

But the Government statistics suggest there is some regional variation.

Judge makes preliminary findings after Jeremy Corbyn sued for defamation

Judge makes preliminary findings after Jeremy Corbyn sued for defamation

Blogger Richard Millett has complained about things the former Labour leader said in a BBC television interview nearly two years ago.

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