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Strict rules will apply to reopening of sports facilities and indoor gyms

Strict rules will apply to reopening of sports facilities and indoor gyms

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced the latest easing of the coronavirus lockdown in England.

Johnny Depp admits ‘accidental headbutt’ of Amber Heard at high-profile trial

Johnny Depp admits ‘accidental headbutt’ of Amber Heard at high-profile trial

Mr Depp said he used the word ‘headbutt’ because that was the word Ms Heard used.

Serving probationary Metropolitan Police officer charged with terrorism offence

Serving probationary Metropolitan Police officer charged with terrorism offence

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Owners and workers ‘ecstatic’ as gyms and beauty salons prepare to reopen

Owners and workers ‘ecstatic’ as gyms and beauty salons prepare to reopen

Some said they felt the changes would not have happened without pressure from their industry.

Johnny Depp says Amber Heard relationship was ‘crime scene waiting to happen’

Johnny Depp says Amber Heard relationship was ‘crime scene waiting to happen’

The actor has given his third day of evidence at his high-profile libel trial against The Sun newspaper.

Thorpe Park ride reopens after technical problem leaves visitors ‘dangling’

Thorpe Park ride reopens after technical problem leaves visitors ‘dangling’

No injuries were reported after a ride at Thorpe Park experienced a stoppage on Thursday morning.

Beauty salons to reopen, but no face waxing or eyelash treatments allowed

Beauty salons to reopen, but no face waxing or eyelash treatments allowed

Only services that do not involve work in the highest risk zone – directly in front of the face – should be made available.

General Electric to axe 369 jobs in South Wales

General Electric to axe 369 jobs in South Wales

The losses affect the Nantgarw aircraft engine factory.

MPs and peers bid to save Politics Live from BBC cutting floor after axe reports

MPs and peers bid to save Politics Live from BBC cutting floor after axe reports

The cross-party band of 106 politicians have written to the publicly-owned broadcaster.

G4S ‘picked to run new mega prison’

G4S ‘picked to run new mega prison’

The facility is set to hold 1,680 criminals.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden feels ‘let down’ by BBC over TV licence decision

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden feels ‘let down’ by BBC over TV licence decision

Means-testing will begin in August, the BBC has announced.

Gym, spa and salon owners cheer green light to reopen this month

Gym, spa and salon owners cheer green light to reopen this month

Richard Darwin, chief executive of The Gym Group, which runs 179 gyms across the UK, said he was “delighted” the announcement.

Labour MP says threats ‘drastically escalated’ as she spoke out against racism

Labour MP says threats ‘drastically escalated’ as she spoke out against racism

She wrote about her experiences as she told her constituents that she would have to close her office in Willesden, north-west London.

Cancer patient completing lockdown Tour de France to raise funds

Cancer patient completing lockdown Tour de France to raise funds

Keith Farquharson set himself the challenge of cycling 2,082 miles to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre.

Covid-19 test kit delivery drones receive funding boost

Covid-19 test kit delivery drones receive funding boost

The UK Space Agency and ESA have awarded funding to projects using space-enabled technologies that can support the NHS response to coronavirus.

Four arrests over suspected Islamist terror plot

Four arrests over suspected Islamist terror plot

A 27-year-old man was bitten by a dog in an armed raid in east London.

Pools, gyms and outdoor arts performances to return in latest lockdown easing

Pools, gyms and outdoor arts performances to return in latest lockdown easing

Grassroots cricket is to return at the weekend with beauticians and tanning salons to resume on Monday.

Dates announced for GCSE and A-level exams for students unhappy with grades

Dates announced for GCSE and A-level exams for students unhappy with grades

The autumn exam series in schools and colleges in England will run between October and November.

EU students to be charged tuition fees at Scottish universities after Brexit

EU students to be charged tuition fees at Scottish universities after Brexit

The Scottish Government said the money it saves from the change will be kept in the higher education sector.

MP urges Government to block expansion at US base after Harry Dunn’s death

MP urges Government to block expansion at US base after Harry Dunn’s death

Concerns have previously been raised about the base, including a possible ‘read-across to rendition flights’.

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