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Village marks 150th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ death

Village marks 150th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ death

Pots of the famed author’s favourite flowers were placed on the steps of Gad’s Hill Place in Higham, Kent.

Man ‘brutally murdered’ in street shooting

Man ‘brutally murdered’ in street shooting

The victim was fatally wounded in Shepherd’s Bush at around 12.40am on Monday.

Tory councillor calls slave trader a ‘hero’ after Bristol statue toppling

Tory councillor calls slave trader a ‘hero’ after Bristol statue toppling

The bronze memorial was pulled down, dragged through the city and dumped in the harbour.

Rolling out Covid-19 vaccine too early means not knowing about immunity – expert

Rolling out Covid-19 vaccine too early means not knowing about immunity – expert

It is not currently known how long coronavirus immunity lasts.

Police must decide whether to prevent protesters pulling down statues – No 10

Police must decide whether to prevent protesters pulling down statues – No 10

Boris Johnson told his Cabinet that protesters who break social distancing or attack public property or police ‘will face the full force of the law’.

No new deaths with coronavirus reported for third consecutive day in NI

No new deaths with coronavirus reported for third consecutive day in NI

There were three new confirmed cases reported on Tuesday, bringing the total in the region to 4,805.

You can’t eliminate all risk, says councillor who slammed early virus response

You can’t eliminate all risk, says councillor who slammed early virus response

Brighton was one of the first areas in the UK to have confirmed cases of Covid-19, with GP practices having to shut for urgent deep cleaning.

Mother and dog owner jailed after boy killed in attack by American bulldog cross

Mother and dog owner jailed after boy killed in attack by American bulldog cross

Frankie Macritchie died while on holiday at Tencreek Holiday Park in Looe, Cornwall, in April last year.

Vandalised statue in Edinburgh to have plaque installed after wording agreed

Vandalised statue in Edinburgh to have plaque installed after wording agreed

The Melville Monument was targeted during Black Lives Matter protests in the city at the weekend.

Businessman Mike Ashley embroiled in name row with TK Maxx

Businessman Mike Ashley embroiled in name row with TK Maxx

TK Maxx bosses have sued Sportsdirect.com Retail Ltd and complained about a ‘designer outlet business’ called Brand Max.

Queen chose heart-shaped brooch for Philip portrait

Queen chose heart-shaped brooch for Philip portrait

The monarch wore the Cullinan V diamond jewel for the Duke of Edinburgh’s 99th birthday photograph.

Council invites Oxford college to remove Rhodes statue with planning request

Council invites Oxford college to remove Rhodes statue with planning request

The leader of Oxford City Council has expressed her support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

We cannot keep Brexit negotiations going forever, insists minister

We cannot keep Brexit negotiations going forever, insists minister

Penny Mordaunt repeatedly ruled out extending the transition period beyond December this year.

McDonald’s begins walk-in customer trial as the McMuffin set to make a return

McDonald’s begins walk-in customer trial as the McMuffin set to make a return

The fast food chain said 11 restaurants in Roadchef service stations will open on Wednesday June 17 for takeaway and click and collect orders.

Primary schools not required to bring back all pupils before summer break

Primary schools not required to bring back all pupils before summer break

Mr Williamson said the Government would like to see schools who “have the capacity” bring back more pupils where possible before the summer break.

Comedian’s viral parody pokes fun at ‘subtle racism’ in British media

Comedian’s viral parody pokes fun at ‘subtle racism’ in British media

Munya Chawawa’s satirical portrayal of a news presenter covering the Black Lives Matter protests has had more than 2.5 million views.

Philip’s 99th birthday marked by photograph with the Queen

Philip’s 99th birthday marked by photograph with the Queen

The Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen’s double portrait was taken in the grounds of Windsor Castle where they have spent much of the lockdown.

Facts about Philip as he turns 99

Facts about Philip as he turns 99

The duke is a world champion carriage driver, was born in Corfu, and can speak French.

NHS waiting list could grow to around 10m by the end of the year – health chiefs

NHS waiting list could grow to around 10m by the end of the year – health chiefs

That figure assumes a steady return to the health service running at full capacity within the next 12 months.

Half of primary schools in England reopen to more pupils

Half of primary schools in England reopen to more pupils

The figures show pupil attendance in the first week schools began admitting children in nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6.

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