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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.

Petition launched to replace Colston statue with civil rights campaigner

Petition launched to replace Colston statue with civil rights campaigner

More than 15,000 people have signed a petition for a statue of Dr Paul Stephenson to be erected in place of Edward Colston in Bristol.

Police chief defends protest tactics after statue torn down

Police chief defends protest tactics after statue torn down

The chief constable of Avon and Somerset Police said arresting protesters would have led to a ‘very violent confrontation’.

Thousands demand removal of ‘racist and unwelcoming’ statues across the UK

Thousands demand removal of ‘racist and unwelcoming’ statues across the UK

It has prompted one English council to remove a pub sign that was likened to a gollywog ‘with immediate effect’.

PM Johnson does not believe UK is ‘racist country’ – Number 10

PM Johnson does not believe UK is ‘racist country’ – Number 10

Boris Johnson acknowledges there ‘continues to discrimination and racism’, his spokesman said.

London children’s choir gathers together for virtual charity track

London children’s choir gathers together for virtual charity track

A group of nine-to-12-year-olds got together on YouTube to perform a John Lennon song for charity.

Renewed calls to remove Cecil Rhodes statue from Oxford University college

Renewed calls to remove Cecil Rhodes statue from Oxford University college

It comes after a statue of Edward Colston was pulled down in Bristol during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Cries of ‘Help me, help me’ reported as man shot dead

Cries of ‘Help me, help me’ reported as man shot dead

A murder investigation has been launched after the victim, believed to be in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene in west London.

Woman jailed for falsely claiming more than £1 million in benefits

Woman jailed for falsely claiming more than £1 million in benefits

Christina Pomfrey said she was totally blind and wheelchair-bound, but surveillance by investigators showed her driving and going for a walk unaided.

Frederick Barclay’s nephews thought bugging Ritz was ‘necessary and reasonable’

Frederick Barclay’s nephews thought bugging Ritz was ‘necessary and reasonable’

The 85-year-old businessman is involved in a High Court battle with three of his twin brother Sir David’s sons over 94 hours of secret recordings.

Dentists call on Government for support as some English surgeries reopen

Dentists call on Government for support as some English surgeries reopen

One dentist has described the return to work as ‘nerve-wracking’.

Neo-Nazi ‘diehards’ facing jail terms for National Action membership

Neo-Nazi ‘diehards’ facing jail terms for National Action membership

Alice Cutter and her ex-partner, Mark Jones, appeared in court alongside Garry Jack and Connor Scothern.

Kate urges people struggling with addiction to seek help

Kate urges people struggling with addiction to seek help

New research has shown a quarter of adults have been drinking more during the coronavirus pandemic.

Violence fears after Home Secretary orders fingerprinting of migrants

Violence fears after Home Secretary orders fingerprinting of migrants

It comes amid record spikes in migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, despite the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.

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