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No coronavirus deaths recorded on weekday for first time since before lockdown

No coronavirus deaths recorded on weekday for first time since before lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon said it is significant as registered deaths tend to be artificially low at weekends, when zero deaths have previously been noted.

Police officer tells court how ‘bloody mess’ in road was Pc Andrew Harper

Police officer tells court how ‘bloody mess’ in road was Pc Andrew Harper

Three teenagers are on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murder over an incident in Berkshire last August.

Virtual celebrations ‘should not diminish importance of Armed Forces Day’

Virtual celebrations ‘should not diminish importance of Armed Forces Day’

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said the UK has been embroiled in a new battle this year against coronavirus.

Red Arrows to perform fly-past on ‘virtual’ Armed Forces Day

Red Arrows to perform fly-past on ‘virtual’ Armed Forces Day

Military bands will perform via social media, and the Red Arrows will soar over North Yorkshire.

Men stabbed at Bournemouth beach

Men stabbed at Bournemouth beach

The three men were stabbed hours after a major incident was declared at Bournemouth beach

‘When they urinate in your garden, it’s the pits’: Residents condemn beachgoers

‘When they urinate in your garden, it’s the pits’: Residents condemn beachgoers

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council declared a major incident after huge numbers of visitors crowded on to the beach.

Sainsbury’s set to post ‘reassuring’ sales jump in new chief’s first update

Sainsbury’s set to post ‘reassuring’ sales jump in new chief’s first update

Simon Roberts took over as the FTSE 100 grocer’s new chief executive officer at the start of June, replacing Mike Coupe.

Take ‘more personal responsibility’ from July 4, police chiefs urge

Take ‘more personal responsibility’ from July 4, police chiefs urge

Some 1,691 tickets were issued in England since Covid-19 restrictions were first eased on May 13.

Judge warns teenager ‘may never be released’ after throwing boy off Tate gantry

Judge warns teenager ‘may never be released’ after throwing boy off Tate gantry

Mentally ill Jonty Bravery, 18, was said to have smiled after he attacked the six-year-old, blaming social services for the incident.

Little to cry over as Boohoo chiefs given £150m incentive

Little to cry over as Boohoo chiefs given £150m incentive

Founders Mahmud Kamani and Carol Kane will get £50 million each under the new plan

Bravery of youngster who lost a leg praised after motorbike rider jailed

Bravery of youngster who lost a leg praised after motorbike rider jailed

The motorcyclist admitted charges including causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Key dates in the Jonty Bravery case

Key dates in the Jonty Bravery case

The teenager has been sentenced for the attempted murder of a six-year-old boy at Tate Modern.

Schools and council in ‘stand-off’ over reopening plans

Schools and council in ‘stand-off’ over reopening plans

Angry parents have started a petition and staged a protest outside a council building on Friday morning.

Long-Bailey sacking: Why is anti-Semitism an issue for Labour?

Long-Bailey sacking: Why is anti-Semitism an issue for Labour?

Rebecca Long’s sacking by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has put the spotlight back on the issue of anti-Semitism in the party.

Woman held over double killing at outdoor lockdown party

Woman held over double killing at outdoor lockdown party

Abayomi Ajose and Cheriff Tall died after attending a ‘spontaneous gathering’ in Manchester.

Islamic State fanatic who encouraged terror cell in Germany jailed for life

Islamic State fanatic who encouraged terror cell in Germany jailed for life

Iranian-born Fatah Abdullah learned how to make a pressure cooker bomb to teach his continental conspirators Omar Babek and Ahmed Hussein.

Google announces support scheme for small British businesses

Google announces support scheme for small British businesses

The tech giant has committed to helping one million businesses stay open by helping them with their online presence.

Clean-up under way after trouble on North East beaches

Clean-up under way after trouble on North East beaches

A local councillor said authorities had never seen North Tyneside’s beaches so busy as they were on Thursday.

Duke of Sussex launches Walking With The Wounded trek across Oman

Duke of Sussex launches Walking With The Wounded trek across Oman

The expedition will take place form November 20 to December 11.

Social carers ‘at higher risk of Covid death compared with general population’

Social carers ‘at higher risk of Covid death compared with general population’

Of the 17 jobs with higher rates of Covid-19 death, 11 had higher proportions of workers from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

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