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Cat goes viral after vanishing beneath clergyman’s robes during video sermon

Cat goes viral after vanishing beneath clergyman’s robes during video sermon

While Leo is ‘undoubtedly the comedian’ of the Deanery’s four cats, he is said to take his role as a Canterbury Cathedral ambassador ‘very seriously’.

Screens, queues, cleaning and book quarantines – how retailers aim on reopening

Screens, queues, cleaning and book quarantines – how retailers aim on reopening

Frasers Group, John Lewis, Poundland and Waterstones all have plans for getting tills ringing again.

Mothers ‘take on more housework and childcare than fathers’ during lockdown

Mothers ‘take on more housework and childcare than fathers’ during lockdown

Female parents are also more likely to have quit or lost their job, or to have been furloughed, amid the crisis.

What do the lockdown rules say about driving and visiting beauty spots?

What do the lockdown rules say about driving and visiting beauty spots?

Boris Johnson’s chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, said his trip from London to Durham was justified to protect his family’s health.

Downing Street ‘deeply concerned’ by events in Hong Kong

Downing Street ‘deeply concerned’ by events in Hong Kong

Carrie Lam has defended national security legislation being proposed by Beijing.

JK Rowling announces new fairy tale for children will be published free online

JK Rowling announces new fairy tale for children will be published free online

The Harry Potter author said she penned The Ickabog 10 years ago.

UK experts welcome WHO’s decision to pause Covid-19 hydroxychloroquine trials

UK experts welcome WHO’s decision to pause Covid-19 hydroxychloroquine trials

The announcement comes after the drug was linked to an increased risk of death among people severely ill in hospital with Covid-19.

Ultraviolet light could help in fight against Covid-19, research suggests

Ultraviolet light could help in fight against Covid-19, research suggests

Scientists found that far-UVC light could be used for air disinfection without harming people.

Test and trace to begin in Scotland from Thursday – Sturgeon

Test and trace to begin in Scotland from Thursday – Sturgeon

The First Minister said that as of this week anyone with symptoms should book a test online or by phoning NHS 24.

Retail ‘deeply depressed’ amid Covid-19 shutdown, survey finds

Retail ‘deeply depressed’ amid Covid-19 shutdown, survey finds

Figures measured by the Confederation of British Industry rebounded slightly from near 30-year lows in April.

Veterans share remarkable tales of survival to mark 80th anniversary of Dunkirk

Veterans share remarkable tales of survival to mark 80th anniversary of Dunkirk

Raymond Whitwell, Jeff Haward and Eric Taylor were among more than 300,000 Allied soldiers that were in Dunkirk.

Conservative MPs voice frustration over actions of Dominic Cummings

Conservative MPs voice frustration over actions of Dominic Cummings

Boris Johnson’s chief adviser has faced criticism for his decision to drive from London to Durham.

McLaren to cut 1,200 jobs due to pandemic and new Formula One budget cap

McLaren to cut 1,200 jobs due to pandemic and new Formula One budget cap

The Surrey-based firm said it has been ‘severely affected by the current pandemic’.

Did Dominic Cummings really warn of the threat of coronavirus?

Did Dominic Cummings really warn of the threat of coronavirus?

Mr Cummings’ blog was edited in April to include the term ‘coronavirus’.

Which shops will be allowed to open and when?

Which shops will be allowed to open and when?

Many non-essential retailers are expected to resume business next month.

Aldi launches traffic light system for socially distanced shopping

Aldi launches traffic light system for socially distanced shopping

The system has been trialled in store previously.

‘Missed opportunity’ to protect 14-year-old murdered by drugs gang – report

‘Missed opportunity’ to protect 14-year-old murdered by drugs gang – report

Jaden Moodie was knocked off a scooter and stabbed nine times in Leyton, east London, in January 2019.

Minister quits as Cummings row continues to pose problems for PM

Minister quits as Cummings row continues to pose problems for PM

Douglas Ross resigned as a junior minister saying he could not ‘in good faith’ defend Dominic Cummings’ actions.

Nando’s to reopen 94 restaurants for delivery and collection

Nando’s to reopen 94 restaurants for delivery and collection

Staff wearing PPE will prepare peri-peri chicken for customers at 54 more of its restaurants from today and 40 restaurants from Wednesday.

Ryanair confirms plan to operate more flights from July 1

Ryanair confirms plan to operate more flights from July 1

The Dublin-based airline made the announcement after the Spanish government confirmed it will end its quarantine requirement for tourists.

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