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New director appointed to lead V&A Dundee’s ‘awakening’ from lockdown

New director appointed to lead V&A Dundee’s ‘awakening’ from lockdown

Leonie Bell said she is ‘honoured’ to have been selected for the role.

Johnny Depp to begin fourth day of evidence in libel case against The Sun

Johnny Depp to begin fourth day of evidence in libel case against The Sun

The Hollywood star had accused his former wife Amber Heard of ‘building a dossier’ to support her ‘hoax’ allegations that he was violent.

Dame Esther Rantzen: BBC timing on TV licence change is ‘insensitive’

Dame Esther Rantzen: BBC timing on TV licence change is ‘insensitive’

But she said it was the actions of politicians which felt like a ‘slap in the face to older people’.

More than 70,000 apply to become police officers in Government recruitment drive

More than 70,000 apply to become police officers in Government recruitment drive

The recruitment campaign launched last year to hire 20,000 new officers.

Leaving dogs in cars can be potentially dangerous all year round, experts warn

Leaving dogs in cars can be potentially dangerous all year round, experts warn

Temperatures inside cars are hot enough all year round to pose a risk to dog health, scientists say.

Serbia removed from quarantine-free list on day policy is implemented

Serbia removed from quarantine-free list on day policy is implemented

Serbian authorities have reported 352 coronavirus deaths and 17,342 cases, but it has been claimed the data does not represent the true picture.

Seven-year-old boy sends Queen a word search to spread cheer during lockdown

Seven-year-old boy sends Queen a word search to spread cheer during lockdown

Timothy Madders’ ‘happiness word search’ features terms including ‘smile’, ‘family’, ‘holiday’ and ‘sunshine’.

Police name victim of south London stabbing murder

Police name victim of south London stabbing murder

Officers were called to Seeley Drive in Dulwich at around 6.30pm on Wednesday.

What the papers say – July 10

What the papers say – July 10

Further easing of lockdown restrictions features among the stories on today’s front pages.

Forces Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn to be honoured with flypast before funeral

Forces Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn to be honoured with flypast before funeral

The adored singer, who entertained troops with morale-boosting visits to the front line during the Second World War, died aged 103 on June 18.

Offering employees the chance to work from home ‘should be the norm’

Offering employees the chance to work from home ‘should be the norm’

The Health Secretary said flexible working had become the ‘new norm’ amid the pandemic.

Search continues for missing Glee star Naya Rivera

Search continues for missing Glee star Naya Rivera

She disappeared at a lake in Southern California on Wednesday.

Covid-19 pandemic ‘accelerating’ and ‘getting worse’ – World Health Organisation

Covid-19 pandemic ‘accelerating’ and ‘getting worse’ – World Health Organisation

The warning comes as quarantine rules for people coming into the UK from certain countries are relaxed.

Police in England and Wales face review into possible racial bias

Police in England and Wales face review into possible racial bias

The review will focus on use of force as well as stop and search policies.

Quarantine rules for people entering UK to be relaxed

Quarantine rules for people entering UK to be relaxed

A list has been published of 76 countries and territories from which people arriving into England will no longer need to self-isolate for 14 days.

Labour urges Sunak to end £1.3bn ‘bung’ to second home owners

Labour urges Sunak to end £1.3bn ‘bung’ to second home owners

Opposition says extending stamp duty holiday to purchases of second homes and buy-to-lets is an ‘unnecessary subsidy’ for well-off.

Seven-year-old cycling 999 miles in virtual UK tour for NHS

Seven-year-old cycling 999 miles in virtual UK tour for NHS

Schoolgirl Anya Rodgers has taken a virtual journey to spots including Windsor and Torquay to raise money for the NHS.

Man pleads guilty in UK’s largest residential seizure of MDMA and crystal meth

Man pleads guilty in UK’s largest residential seizure of MDMA and crystal meth

Patrick Scotland is to be sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court.

Government will keep its advice to avoid public transport under review

Government will keep its advice to avoid public transport under review

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said that the Government will lift more lockdown measures if it is safe to do so.

Leisure, performance and beauty lockdown easing in England: What will change?

Leisure, performance and beauty lockdown easing in England: What will change?

Whether a dip in the pool is your thing, or a new tattoo, here is a look at all your options.

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