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Local lockdown in Dumfries and Galloway could be lifted on Tuesday

Local lockdown in Dumfries and Galloway could be lifted on Tuesday

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish Government is seeking assurances the cross-border coronavirus outbreak is under control.

Covid-19 hospital admissions in single figures in most English regions

Covid-19 hospital admissions in single figures in most English regions

Just five admissions were reported in several regions on July 3, including London.

Thousands of teenagers at risk of going under radar – children’s commissioner

Thousands of teenagers at risk of going under radar – children’s commissioner

Year 11 pupils and other vulnerable pupils could ‘fall off the radar’ following lengthy school closures, the children’s commissioner for England says.

Johnson urges people to ‘maintain discipline’ as lockdown eases

Johnson urges people to ‘maintain discipline’ as lockdown eases

The Prime Minister said the ‘overwhelming majority’ of people had followed the guidance on social distancing.

Greece to allow UK flights from July 15

Greece to allow UK flights from July 15

British nationals usually make more than three million visits to Greece each year.

Asylum seekers at centre of humanitarian crisis in Glasgow, charity warns

Asylum seekers at centre of humanitarian crisis in Glasgow, charity warns

Positive Action In Housing said many have been left malnourished with food not fit for human consumption.

‘Wicked’ Plenty Of Fish romance fraudster jailed for 10 years

‘Wicked’ Plenty Of Fish romance fraudster jailed for 10 years

Serial conman Richard Robinson groomed vulnerable women and convinced them to put their houses on the market, a court heard.

Two paramedics in hospital after being stabbed in Wolverhampton

Two paramedics in hospital after being stabbed in Wolverhampton

West Midlands Police said a man was arrested at the scene with an eyewitness saying she heard a ‘blood-curdling scream’.

Old Bailey juror discharged with suspect Covid-19

Old Bailey juror discharged with suspect Covid-19

The murder trial of Aaron McKenzie is entering its second week.

Full list of 30 Pret a Manger shops set to close

Full list of 30 Pret a Manger shops set to close

The sandwich chain said it has decided to shut some stores permanently after recent sales dived by 74% compared with the same period last year.

Inquests open into deaths of four women treated by rogue breast surgeon Paterson

Inquests open into deaths of four women treated by rogue breast surgeon Paterson

The hearings were adjourned to a later date as the coroner’s investigations into other deaths are still continuing.

Bar and cafe customers told to comply with measures or stay at home

Bar and cafe customers told to comply with measures or stay at home

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged people to be patient, avoid crowds and prepare to hand over their contact details.

Charlie Elphicke shouted ‘I’m a naughty Tory’ after assaulting woman, jury told

Charlie Elphicke shouted ‘I’m a naughty Tory’ after assaulting woman, jury told

The former Dover MP denies three counts of sexual assault.

First glimpse of cute lynx kittens born at British zoo

First glimpse of cute lynx kittens born at British zoo

The picture of the lynx was taken at Bristol’s Wild Place Project and is believed to be a member of the first litter born in the UK this year.

Harry says change is coming during equal rights discussion alongside Meghan

Harry says change is coming during equal rights discussion alongside Meghan

The Sussexes held a video call with young leaders from the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust network.

Beijing accuses UK of ‘gross interference’ over Hong Kong citizenship offer

Beijing accuses UK of ‘gross interference’ over Hong Kong citizenship offer

Liu Xiaoming, the Chinese ambassador to the UK, also accused some British politicians of portraying China as a ‘threat’ or a ‘hostile country’.

Life sentence for man who hit 87-year-old grandfather at bus stop in stolen car

Life sentence for man who hit 87-year-old grandfather at bus stop in stolen car

Gavin Collins smashed the patio doors of a house before hitting Terry Radford, who was stood at a bus stop.

Heathrow arrivals could be offered coronavirus testing for £140

Heathrow arrivals could be offered coronavirus testing for £140

The system will be introduced if the Government amends its quarantine policy.

Virtual Cheese Awards urge public to eat British produce in ‘time of great need’

Virtual Cheese Awards urge public to eat British produce in ‘time of great need’

The inaugural event aims to direct attention to the plight of the British cheese industry during the coronavirus pandemic.

Army major to walk from Cornwall to Edinburgh barefoot in fundraising bid

Army major to walk from Cornwall to Edinburgh barefoot in fundraising bid

Major Christopher Brannigan will walk from Cornwall to Edinburgh via Downing Street to raise funds for his eight-year-old daughter.

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