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Police urge revellers not to attend illegal raves

Police urge revellers not to attend illegal raves

Revellers have been warned they could face prosecution if they attend illegal gatherings.

Thousands of bell-ringers learn new songs during lockdown – without a bell

Thousands of bell-ringers learn new songs during lockdown – without a bell

Virtual bell-ringing platform Ringing Room was set up in March 2020, and has nearly five thousand UK members.

Anti-racism protests set to continue over the weekend

Anti-racism protests set to continue over the weekend

The Metropolitan Police have arrested almost 230 protesters and released 35 images of people wanted over violent clashes during the recent anti-racism

Devon and Cornwall Police referred to watchdog over arrest video

Devon and Cornwall Police referred to watchdog over arrest video

The family of Simeon Francis say they have made a formal complaint to Devon and Cornwall Police.

Orlando Bloom and Elijah Wood remember Lord Of The Rings co-star Sir Ian Holm

Orlando Bloom and Elijah Wood remember Lord Of The Rings co-star Sir Ian Holm

The veteran actor played Bilbo Baggins in the fantasy film trilogy.

Hottest day of the year could be on the horizon next week

Hottest day of the year could be on the horizon next week

A sunny weekend is forecast with temperatures of up to 30C in the following week.

Black artists use creativity to honour Juneteenth

Black artists use creativity to honour Juneteenth

Juneteenth is an annual holiday recognising the end of slavery in the United States.

Tories suspend activist over ‘go back to Pakistan’ tweet about British MP

Tories suspend activist over ‘go back to Pakistan’ tweet about British MP

The Tories, who have launched an independent inquiry into all forms of prejudice within the party, said Ms Dickinson had been suspended.

Black Lives Matter protesters march through city centre to ‘make a stand’

Black Lives Matter protesters march through city centre to ‘make a stand’

Three police officers took a knee with a demonstrator.

Samantha Morton pays tribute to ‘inspiring, generous’ father-in-law Sir Ian Holm

Samantha Morton pays tribute to ‘inspiring, generous’ father-in-law Sir Ian Holm

Sir Ian was best known for roles in Chariots Of Fire, Alien and The Lord Of The Rings.

Class size limits could be expanded to get pupils back to school, minister says

Class size limits could be expanded to get pupils back to school, minister says

Under Government guidance, primary school class sizes should be limited to 15 to minimise the number of people they come into contact with.

Shutting borders earlier had ‘little scientific justification’ – Sage documents

Shutting borders earlier had ‘little scientific justification’ – Sage documents

Arrivals must currently quarantine for 14 days.

UK should be proud of its history but teach the good and the bad, minister says

UK should be proud of its history but teach the good and the bad, minister says

Gavin Williamson spoke amid renewed focus on the historical role of the slave trade.

Sophie warns about rise in sexual violence during Covid-19 pandemic

Sophie warns about rise in sexual violence during Covid-19 pandemic

The Countess of Wessex spoke via video link at a virtual UN event for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.

Katie Hopkins permanently suspended from Twitter

Katie Hopkins permanently suspended from Twitter

The former Apprentice star’s account has been shut down for breaking rules on hateful content, Twitter said.

WhatsApp suffers glitch which turns ‘last seen’ privacy setting to hidden

WhatsApp suffers glitch which turns ‘last seen’ privacy setting to hidden

People claim their app’s ‘last seen’ has switched from ‘everyone’ to ‘nobody’ and can’t be changed back.

Apple and Google labelled ‘disgraceful’ over Government app U-turn

Apple and Google labelled ‘disgraceful’ over Government app U-turn

The head of one NHS Foundation Trust said the Government should not be blamed for changing their plans on developing a contact-tracing app.

Windrush petition signed by 130,000 calls for action

Windrush petition signed by 130,000 calls for action

The move comes just days before the 72nd anniversary of when the SS Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks.

‘Trojan Horse’ teen killers locked up over death of ‘vulnerable’ boy

‘Trojan Horse’ teen killers locked up over death of ‘vulnerable’ boy

Michael Irving was stabbed to death in September last year.

No ITU Covid-19 patients in England’s biggest hospital trust, says health chief

No ITU Covid-19 patients in England’s biggest hospital trust, says health chief

Coronavirus-infected patients also ‘don’t seem as sick, on average, as they were’ says trust chief executive.

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