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Charles marks NHS anniversary with video of praise

Charles marks NHS anniversary with video of praise

The Prince of Wales highlighted the ‘renewal of our community spirit’ shown during the coronavirus outbreak.

Customers welcome reopening of cinemas despite restrictions

Customers welcome reopening of cinemas despite restrictions

Staff at a Showcase cinema in Kent all wore masks and were subject to mandatory temperature checks on arrival at work.

Camilla to discuss life in lockdown and Charles’ fitness in radio interview

Camilla to discuss life in lockdown and Charles’ fitness in radio interview

The duchess is also due to talk about domestic violence and her work highlighting the issue.

Rail services to be ramped up from Sunday

Rail services to be ramped up from Sunday

Services will return to around 85% of pre-lockdown levels.

Labour leader pays tribute to NHS as he remembers his mother’s death

Labour leader pays tribute to NHS as he remembers his mother’s death

Sir Keir Starmer made the comments as the nation was urged to show support for the health service by lighting candles in its honour.

London mayor condemns ‘disgraceful’ attack on police at street party

London mayor condemns ‘disgraceful’ attack on police at street party

Officers dispersed a violent street party in White City late on Friday night.

Bridget Jones’ creator Helen Fielding shocked by sexism in movie

Bridget Jones’ creator Helen Fielding shocked by sexism in movie

She told Desert Island Discs that ‘feminism has lost its capital F’.

Pubs reopen and weddings back on as lockdown relaxed in England

Pubs reopen and weddings back on as lockdown relaxed in England

Couples can get married and hairdressers have been allowed to welcome customers, alongside restaurants, bars and cinemas on so-called Super Saturday.

Ghislaine Maxwell will never say anything about the Duke of York, friend claims

Ghislaine Maxwell will never say anything about the Duke of York, friend claims

Laura Goldman said the British socialite regarded Andrew as a friend.

People in Wales told not to travel more than five miles to pubs in England

People in Wales told not to travel more than five miles to pubs in England

Under Welsh Government plans, beer gardens in Wales will be able to open from July 13.

In pictures: Super Saturday puts pubs and hairdressers back in business

In pictures: Super Saturday puts pubs and hairdressers back in business

The easing of lockdown measures has come as a relief to many people across England.

Hair cuts and wedding bells on ‘Super Saturday’ as lockdown eased in England

Hair cuts and wedding bells on ‘Super Saturday’ as lockdown eased in England

Despite the celebrations, ministers have urged the public not to get carried away.

What the papers say – July 4

What the papers say – July 4

England’s “Super Saturday” leads most Saturday papers.

What are the details of the new lockdown rules?

What are the details of the new lockdown rules?

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020 were published on Friday.

Masks and aprons in abundance as hair salon reopens at midnight post-lockdown

Masks and aprons in abundance as hair salon reopens at midnight post-lockdown

Tusk Hair opened at midnight on Friday to service its first customers since England went into lockdown.

Mother pleads for blood donors after young daughter given month to fight cancer

Mother pleads for blood donors after young daughter given month to fight cancer

21-month-old Liya Gumusoz has until the end of July to find a blood stem cell donor to fight leukaemia.

Nationwide clap to celebrate 72nd anniversary of the NHS

Nationwide clap to celebrate 72nd anniversary of the NHS

NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said he hopes the public will use the anniversary as an opportunity to say thanks to health workers.

‘I dropped my sandwich when I found out’: The firms left out on Super Saturday

‘I dropped my sandwich when I found out’: The firms left out on Super Saturday

Gyms, casinos and bowling alleys will not be allowed to open on Saturday as pubs and restaurants welcome customers back.

UK Epstein victims yet to come forward, says fund lawyer

UK Epstein victims yet to come forward, says fund lawyer

Last August, the disgraced American financier killed himself before facing trial on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges.

Restaurants which do not focus on safety will fail, warns Yo! Sushi boss

Restaurants which do not focus on safety will fail, warns Yo! Sushi boss

The chain will reopen five of its sites – in Ashford, Cheshire Oaks, Guildford, Leeds and Newcastle – on July 4.

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