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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.

No 10 quizzed on why more Cabinet ministers have not been wearing face coverings

No 10 quizzed on why more Cabinet ministers have not been wearing face coverings

New data suggests more than half of Britons have taken to wearing a face covering when in public.

Industrial heartland awarded global geopark status by Unesco

Industrial heartland awarded global geopark status by Unesco

The Black Country is the eighth area within the UK to earn the accolade.

Scottish strategy on ending lockdown clearer than Westminster’s – scientist

Scottish strategy on ending lockdown clearer than Westminster’s – scientist

Professor Stephen Reicher criticised the Westminster Government for lacking a “clear strategy”.

In Pictures: Crowds line streets to bid farewell to Dame Vera Lynn

In Pictures: Crowds line streets to bid farewell to Dame Vera Lynn

A Spitfire flypast honoured the late singer.

Scots urged to ‘stay on your guard’ as virus cases hit highest number in weeks

Scots urged to ‘stay on your guard’ as virus cases hit highest number in weeks

Nicola Sturgeon’s warning comes as lockdown measures are eased further.

Wedding dress laughs and Sunday roasts: Villagers’ amusing memories of Vera Lynn

Wedding dress laughs and Sunday roasts: Villagers’ amusing memories of Vera Lynn

One friend of Dame Vera described a humorous moment with the national treasure while wearing her wedding dress.

Teenager accused of Pc murder ‘thought police had arrested wrong person’

Teenager accused of Pc murder ‘thought police had arrested wrong person’

Albert Bowers, 18, denies the murder of Pc Andrew Harper in Berkshire.

Footballer Oli McBurnie fined for drink-driving at ‘idiotic’ speed

Footballer Oli McBurnie fined for drink-driving at ‘idiotic’ speed

He received a 12-month driving ban.

Spotify investigating issue causing app to crash

Spotify investigating issue causing app to crash

Users have been reporting problems loading a number of popular apps on iOS.

Dame Vera Lynn honoured with flypast ahead of her funeral

Dame Vera Lynn honoured with flypast ahead of her funeral

The aircraft made three passes over the quiet village of Ditchling, East Sussex, before leaving to applause from the crowd.

‘Defecation incident’ was ‘fitting end’ to relationship, Johnny Depp tells court

‘Defecation incident’ was ‘fitting end’ to relationship, Johnny Depp tells court

The Hollywood actor is giving his fourth day of evidence in his libel action against The Sun newspaper.

Cruise firm hits out at FCO over ‘illogical’ travel advice

Cruise firm hits out at FCO over ‘illogical’ travel advice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is advising people not to travel on cruise ships due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Woman who knits angel mascots for key workers wins ‘£1m of cheer’ on scratchcard

Woman who knits angel mascots for key workers wins ‘£1m of cheer’ on scratchcard

Debbie Goolding’s win comes as she and a team of knitters have been creating the 3in figures for NHS workers, care workers and other frontline staff.

Former Barclays boss tells judge he is ‘an honest man’

Former Barclays boss tells judge he is ‘an honest man’

Roger Jenkins is giving evidence in a High Court fight featuring Barclays and businesswoman Amanda Staveley.

Johnson tells school leavers their ‘sacrifice’ helped save thousands of lives

Johnson tells school leavers their ‘sacrifice’ helped save thousands of lives

Students told to jump on every opportunity that comes their way and ‘rugby tackle’ it to the floor.

Hundreds of bikers attend funeral of Louise, 16

Hundreds of bikers attend funeral of Louise, 16

A man has been charged with the murder of the teenager.

Google confirms existence of new Nest speaker

Google confirms existence of new Nest speaker

The announcement came following a leak and very few details are known about the new product.

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