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What will schools look like when they reopen to all children in September?

What will schools look like when they reopen to all children in September?

Gavin Williamson has unveiled his plan for how to get pupils in all year groups back to the classroom in autumn.

Pandemic should lead to rail fares reform – watchdog

Pandemic should lead to rail fares reform – watchdog

Transport Focus is calling for more flexible season tickets or carnets, which offer a discount for multiple journeys when bought up front.

Katie Price tells MPs she understands why people take their lives over trolling

Katie Price tells MPs she understands why people take their lives over trolling

The TV star was speaking as she gave evidence to the Petitions Committee as part of its Parliamentary inquiry into online abuse.

Rate of new cases stable in Leicester and down in Yorkshire, figures show

Rate of new cases stable in Leicester and down in Yorkshire, figures show

Newly-released data gives fresh snapshot of Covid-19 cases across England.

Man in court over ‘axe’ incident at supermarket

Man in court over ‘axe’ incident at supermarket

Richard Flynn, 40, faced a number of charges when he appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court.

Policeman injured in Glasgow knife attack discharged from hospital

Policeman injured in Glasgow knife attack discharged from hospital

Constable David Whyte was hurt as he responded to the incident at the Park Inn Hotel last Friday.

Ghislaine Maxwell facing charges over Jeffrey Epstein scandal

Ghislaine Maxwell facing charges over Jeffrey Epstein scandal

The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York will announce the charges at 5pm BST.

BMW M4 ends up underwater after crashing into marina

BMW M4 ends up underwater after crashing into marina

Driver is reported to have left the car in drive.

‘Conditional unconditional’ university offers banned until September 2021

‘Conditional unconditional’ university offers banned until September 2021

New rules from the Office for Students prohibits any university from making the controversial offers.

Year-group ‘bubbles’ as part of plan to get England’s children back in school

Year-group ‘bubbles’ as part of plan to get England’s children back in school

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said “specific action” would be taken if schools refuse to open in September.

Confusion and uncertainty for those on Leicester lockdown border

Confusion and uncertainty for those on Leicester lockdown border

In one part of Leicester, next-door neighbours now find themselves governed by different sets of rules.

Theresa May urges employers to support domestic abuse victims

Theresa May urges employers to support domestic abuse victims

The former prime minister has long championed action on domestic abuse.

Funerals can be uncontrollable, says police chief

Funerals can be uncontrollable, says police chief

Unionists warned against ‘two-tier’ policing following the Bobby Storey funeral, while republicans said it had become a ‘political football’.

How does your area rate? A new list of the latest Covid-19 cases in England

How does your area rate? A new list of the latest Covid-19 cases in England

The figures are broken down by local authority area.

‘Maniac’ drink-driver who killed bus stop passenger jailed

‘Maniac’ drink-driver who killed bus stop passenger jailed

Martin Henderson, 30, was speeding at the time of the crash in Aberdeen last November.

Alzheimer’s disease ‘can develop without symptoms in those with Down’s syndrome’

Alzheimer’s disease ‘can develop without symptoms in those with Down’s syndrome’

Researchers say the findings can now inform the development of future clinical trials.

Pc David Rathband will never be forgotten, says twin a decade on from shooting

Pc David Rathband will never be forgotten, says twin a decade on from shooting

In July 2010, the UK’s biggest manhunt was launched after Moat shot dead a love rival and declared war on police.

Anne reads Thomas the Tank Engine tale as part of online storytime series

Anne reads Thomas the Tank Engine tale as part of online storytime series

The princess chose the book as the final one in the Save the Children’s Save with Stories initiative.

Banning visits to mothers in prison risks breaching human rights – report

Banning visits to mothers in prison risks breaching human rights – report

MPs and peers have called for changes to the restrictions put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.

Travel restrictions remain in cross-border areas hit by virus cluster

Travel restrictions remain in cross-border areas hit by virus cluster

Nicola Sturgeon said the five-mile limit on leisure trips will not be eased on Friday in parts of Dumfries and Galloway affected.

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