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Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month

Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month

The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.

Lennie’s lockdown tunes hit fundraising target after delighting online followers

Lennie’s lockdown tunes hit fundraising target after delighting online followers

Eight-year-old Lennie Street, who has cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus, challenged himself to play 100 songs chosen by his supporters.

Robinsons squash buoys Britvic as sales hit by pub closures

Robinsons squash buoys Britvic as sales hit by pub closures

Sales of child-friendly brand Fruit Shoot were affected by the lockdown, the company said, as people stayed at home.

Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows

Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows

The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.

Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds

Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds

The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.

Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’

Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’

Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.

Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital

Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital

The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.

Johnson faces questions over Cummings’ actions as poll ratings plummet

Johnson faces questions over Cummings’ actions as poll ratings plummet

The Prime Minister will be questioned by the Liaison Committee amid a growing Tory revolt.

Online gambling firm closes after investigation finds ‘serious failings’

Online gambling firm closes after investigation finds ‘serious failings’

The probe was launched following the death of a 25-year-old customer who lost more than £30,000.

Supermarkets see fastest sales jump in 26 years with online orders soaring

Supermarkets see fastest sales jump in 26 years with online orders soaring

Kantar found that sales jumped 14.3% in the 12 weeks to May 17 in grocers, including the period of lockdown when restaurants, bars and pubs shut.

School library designed by British Library architect gets listed status

School library designed by British Library architect gets listed status

The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library in Chelmsford, Essex, was created by Sir Colin St John Wilson in the 1980s.

Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review

Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review

The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.

81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’

81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’

Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.

Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert

Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert

Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.

Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy

Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy

Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.

Jousting knights plan tournament behind closed doors to raise funds

Jousting knights plan tournament behind closed doors to raise funds

Les Amis d’Onno, based in the Borders, have seen all their summer events cancelled amid the pandemic.

Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs

Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs

The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.

Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old

Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old

An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.

Drugs in schools: What they are and what they do

Drugs in schools: What they are and what they do

Here is a guide to some of the more popular drugs seized by police.

Eden Project considers new attraction in Dundee

Eden Project considers new attraction in Dundee

The original Eden Project in Cornwall has attracted more than 22 million visitors since 2001.

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