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Campaign for ‘countrywide thank you’ to coronavirus helpers on NHS’s birthday

Campaign for ‘countrywide thank you’ to coronavirus helpers on NHS’s birthday

Influential figures have voiced their support for making July 5 an official day to pay tribute to those who have helped during the pandemic.

New powers to crack down on cycle lane misuse by motorists

New powers to crack down on cycle lane misuse by motorists

Councils in England will be able to use CCTV to fine drivers who park illegally in cycle lanes.

Detectives release image of Range Rover near scene of fatal shooting

Detectives release image of Range Rover near scene of fatal shooting

Witnesses said they heard someone screaming ‘help me, help me’ in the wake of the shooting in Shepherd’s Bush at around 12.40am on Monday.

Riots could break out in UK this summer, scientific adviser to Government warns

Riots could break out in UK this summer, scientific adviser to Government warns

Professor Clifford Stott is a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies sub-committee on behaviour.

Zoos and drive-in cinemas to reopen in England from June 15, Johnson to say

Zoos and drive-in cinemas to reopen in England from June 15, Johnson to say

The Prime Minister will announce the measures in the latest easing of the coronavirus lockdown.

Widespread face mask use could shrink ‘R’ and stop second Covid-19 wave – study

Widespread face mask use could shrink ‘R’ and stop second Covid-19 wave – study

Researchers say even homemade masks with limited effectiveness can dramatically reduce transmission rates.

Gatwick to reopen north terminal and extend operating hours

Gatwick to reopen north terminal and extend operating hours

The West Sussex airport has been operating on a limited basis since April 1 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Attacker who attempted to rob Arsenal stars has jail term cut on appeal

Attacker who attempted to rob Arsenal stars has jail term cut on appeal

Ashley Smith has had his sentence reduced to six years for the attempted robbery in July last year.

Public should wear face coverings on public transport, health minister says

Public should wear face coverings on public transport, health minister says

Wales was the only UK country not to recommend using face coverings in public where people could not socially distance

Honda hit by cyber attack

Honda hit by cyber attack

The Japanese carmaker’s global operations have been affected.

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.

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