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Dominic Cummings seeks to defend decision to visit Durham despite lockdown

Dominic Cummings seeks to defend decision to visit Durham despite lockdown

Mr Cummings denied further reports which suggested he took a second trip to the North East on April 14.

Dominic Cummings sighting could have been me, suggests TV antiques expert

Dominic Cummings sighting could have been me, suggests TV antiques expert

Barnard Castle-based David Harper recalls someone greeting him as ‘Dominic’ some weeks ago as he left his shop.

Durham Police examine more Dominic Cummings complaints

Durham Police examine more Dominic Cummings complaints

The force said they received further information from the public on Monday.

Cummings should apologise, says Sturgeon

Cummings should apologise, says Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has said Dominic Cummings should apologise and correct the impression other parents should have travelled while infected.

Poundland to open 26 more stores this week

Poundland to open 26 more stores this week

The discount retailer said that while it had kept most of its stores open for essential shopping, around 100 were temporarily shut in March.

‘Genuine danger’ Covid-19 could spread again as lockdown lifted – Sturgeon

‘Genuine danger’ Covid-19 could spread again as lockdown lifted – Sturgeon

The First Minister was joined at the daily briefing by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman and interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith.

Dominic Cummings to make public statement amid calls to face sack

Dominic Cummings to make public statement amid calls to face sack

The aide travelled to County Durham in March to self-isolate with his family.

Johnson faces revolt by scores of backbenchers over Cummings

Johnson faces revolt by scores of backbenchers over Cummings

At least 15 Conservative backbenchers have called for Mr Cummings to go, while several others have spoken out against his actions.

In Pictures: Basking on the beach in bank holiday sunshine

In Pictures: Basking on the beach in bank holiday sunshine

Sun-seekers seized the opportunity to top up their tans.

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

Charles dedicates radio show to performers after ‘heartbreaking’ cancellations

Charles dedicates radio show to performers after ‘heartbreaking’ cancellations

The Prince of Wales said his heart goes out to musicians, singers and dancers ‘in these anxious times’.

Angry Barnard Castle OAPs say Dominic Cummings must go

Angry Barnard Castle OAPs say Dominic Cummings must go

Reaction was strong in the County Durham market town where the Downing Street adviser was reported to have visited in April.

Cummings ‘made a mockery’ of police lockdown enforcement

Cummings ‘made a mockery’ of police lockdown enforcement

Police and crime commissioner Martin Surl said the adviser’s actions will make it much harder to enforce restrictions.

Timeline: How the Dominic Cummings controversy unfolded

Timeline: How the Dominic Cummings controversy unfolded

Boris Johnson backed his top aide but there has been criticism from Tory MPs, opposition parties, scientists and even bishops.

Boris Johnson faces sustained pressure to sack Dominic Cummings

Boris Johnson faces sustained pressure to sack Dominic Cummings

It comes amid warnings that the Prime Minister’s chief adviser’s actions have ‘undermined’ efforts to fight coronavirus.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Johnson supported Cummings ahead of public interest, Nicola Sturgeon says

Johnson supported Cummings ahead of public interest, Nicola Sturgeon says

Scotland’s First Minister accused the PM of risking public confidence in coronavirus guidelines by keeping his adviser in post.

Fire at Bombardier plant being treated as accidental

Fire at Bombardier plant being treated as accidental

No one was injured in the blaze which broke out at the Belfast facility on Sunday night.

Johnson facing party revolt over Cummings

Johnson facing party revolt over Cummings

Tories and political foes alike say the PM’s top adviser has to go after his breach of lockdown laws.

Covid-19 tests and PPE to be delivered to island via drone

Covid-19 tests and PPE to be delivered to island via drone

The deliveries, which usually involve a 45-minute ferry crossing, will be cut to around 15 minutes.

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