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Horse freed from riverbank by firefighters and a farmer

Horse freed from riverbank by firefighters and a farmer

Teams from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) used a harness and a farmer’s forklift to rescue the horse.

Murder probe after sisters found dead in park following birthday party

Murder probe after sisters found dead in park following birthday party

The deaths of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry are being treated as ‘suspicious’.

NI First Minister backs police response to anti-racism protests

NI First Minister backs police response to anti-racism protests

Some politicians have criticised police after between 60-70 fines were issued over breaches of coronavirus regulations over mass gatherings.

Sign taped over plaque that describes slave trader as ‘virtuous and wise’

Sign taped over plaque that describes slave trader as ‘virtuous and wise’

The statue of Edward Colston was pulled down and thrown in the river on Sunday but the plaque remained on a plinth.

Smaller shops to open in NI as country takes ‘huge’ step towards normality

Smaller shops to open in NI as country takes ‘huge’ step towards normality

On Monday the powersharing administration accelerated the pace of recovery from a pandemic lock down which has devastated the local economy.

Barclays hits back over claims bosses misled market during 2008 crisis

Barclays hits back over claims bosses misled market during 2008 crisis

PCP Capital Partners, a private equity firm run by Amanda Staveley, is suing the bank and wants £1.6 billion damages.

Jailed fantasist Carl Beech ordered to compensate Harvey Proctor

Jailed fantasist Carl Beech ordered to compensate Harvey Proctor

A judge said an investigation found Beech had assets consisting of a dilapidated property in Sweden, £16,560 in a bank account and a £1,000 watch.

Timeline of Duke of York’s controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Timeline of Duke of York’s controversial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Andrew had made offers of help on “at least three occasions”, his lawyers said.

Virtual internships offered to help next generation gain job skills

Virtual internships offered to help next generation gain job skills

Major companies such as Google, Marks & Spencer, PwC and Vodafone will all be taking part in the scheme.

New energy task force needed to deal with BP redundancies, says Labour MSP

New energy task force needed to deal with BP redundancies, says Labour MSP

The Scottish Government is being urged to reconvene the group after the energy giant revealed it is cutting 10,000 jobs worldwide.

Child gambling concerns around loot boxes to be subject of consultation

Child gambling concerns around loot boxes to be subject of consultation

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport will launch a consultation on whether loot boxes expose children to gambling behaviours.

Psychologists: People’s behaviour will determine success of contact tracing app

Psychologists: People’s behaviour will determine success of contact tracing app

The NHS Covid-19 symptoms tracking app is due to be rolled out in the ‘coming weeks’.

Man convicted of murdering driver through car window amid drill rap rivalry

Man convicted of murdering driver through car window amid drill rap rivalry

Zion Chiata stabbed Gavin Garraway in south London in March 2019.

Andrew made three offers of help to US authorities over Epstein – lawyers

Andrew made three offers of help to US authorities over Epstein – lawyers

The Duke of York’s legal team has hit back at allegations that he provided ‘zero co-operation’.

‘Racist’ pub sign removed but will return ‘at a later date’, locals claim

‘Racist’ pub sign removed but will return ‘at a later date’, locals claim

Derbyshire Dales District Council had said it would remove the sign, likened to a gollywog, ‘with immediate effect’.

Museum updates artworks for times of social distancing

Museum updates artworks for times of social distancing

The personal protective equipment also features in updated takes on The Twins.

Eight-year-old artist launches online coronavirus-themed exhibition for charity

Eight-year-old artist launches online coronavirus-themed exhibition for charity

Rollo Jensen has been raising money for the Trussell Trust and to help people who have been badly affected by Covid-19.

Former prime ministers send recorded messages to support Kate Garraway’s husband

Former prime ministers send recorded messages to support Kate Garraway’s husband

Last week, Garraway said the illness had ‘wreaked extraordinary damage’ on Mr Draper.

UK retailers suffer ‘another month of struggle’ in May amid lockdown

UK retailers suffer ‘another month of struggle’ in May amid lockdown

The BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for May revealed that retailers saw total sales dived 5.9% for the month.

Coronavirus ‘in retreat’ as no new deaths recorded for second consecutive day

Coronavirus ‘in retreat’ as no new deaths recorded for second consecutive day

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she is ‘optimistic’ Scotland will soon be able to move into the second phase of exiting lockdown.

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