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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.

Couple tie the knot in midnight ceremony after lockdown eased

Couple tie the knot in midnight ceremony after lockdown eased

Jennifer Wilson and security guard Louise Arnold, both 22, said ‘I do’ in the grounds of Runcorn Town Hall, Cheshire.

Seven police officers injured after disrupting illegal music event

Seven police officers injured after disrupting illegal music event

Public order officers had to be called to help disperse the crowd in White City.

Minister warns people will end up ‘behind bars’ if they break law as pubs reopen

Minister warns people will end up ‘behind bars’ if they break law as pubs reopen

The comments came as England launches major easing of lockdown.

Charles hopes ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ will help hospitality sector bounce back

Charles hopes ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ will help hospitality sector bounce back

The Prince of Wales has recorded a video message in support of bars, restaurants and hotels

Photo emerges of Ghislaine Maxwell ‘sitting on Buckingham Palace throne’

Photo emerges of Ghislaine Maxwell ‘sitting on Buckingham Palace throne’

Buckingham Palace declined to comment.

NHS staff and campaigners take part in candlelit vigil to remember lives lost

NHS staff and campaigners take part in candlelit vigil to remember lives lost

Around 50 people took part in the procession in London.

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