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Drag Race’s Bimini says modelling contract ‘huge for non-binary representation’

Drag Race’s Bimini says modelling contract ‘huge for non-binary representation’

Bimini Bon Boulash was a fan favourite throughout the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

‘Lighter touch’ school inspections to take place in summer term, Ofsted says

‘Lighter touch’ school inspections to take place in summer term, Ofsted says

The education watchdog confirmed that graded inspections are expected from September.

Police probe racist abuse of Wales footballers

Police probe racist abuse of Wales footballers

Ben Cabango and Rabbi Matondo were racially abused on social media after Wales beat Mexico 1-0 in Cardiff on Saturday.

Broadcasters should ‘host exercise classes for over-50s’

Broadcasters should ‘host exercise classes for over-50s’

Figures earlier this month from Sport England showed that more than a third of over-55s believed their strength has declined in the last year.

In Pictures: Return to the great outdoors as lockdown rules ease in England

In Pictures: Return to the great outdoors as lockdown rules ease in England

People across England started taking advantage of the easing of lockdown measures as outdoor gatherings and sport events resumed.

Get Covid-19 case numbers down to enable hugs – expert

Get Covid-19 case numbers down to enable hugs – expert

There are currently around 5,000 new cases each day in the UK, Professor Sir Mark Walport said.

Outdoor sports and socialising resume as England’s lockdown eases

Outdoor sports and socialising resume as England’s lockdown eases

Keen golfers teed off shortly after midnight to make the most of the relaxation in England’s coronavirus regulations.

Boy raises £500,000 by sleeping in a tent for a year

Boy raises £500,000 by sleeping in a tent for a year

Max Woosey started his adventure on March 28 last year to raise money for a hospice which looked after family friend Rick Abbott.

Deliveroo lowers London float price to bottom of target range

Deliveroo lowers London float price to bottom of target range

It comes after a week in which a raft of leading fund managers said they will reject the listing.

Snack-munching poker players to run six marathons each for cancer charity

Snack-munching poker players to run six marathons each for cancer charity

The seven friends, who call themselves The House of Snacks, plan to run a marathon each from January to June.

Entain knocked back in bid for Australian Tabcorp

Entain knocked back in bid for Australian Tabcorp

Tabcorp valued their wagering and media business at three billion Australian dollars.

Tee time comes early as golf club reopens doors post-Covid lockdown

Tee time comes early as golf club reopens doors post-Covid lockdown

The idea for the nocturnal tee-off was made ‘on a whim’, the club manager said.

Belfast’s SSE Arena opens as mass vaccination centre

Belfast’s SSE Arena opens as mass vaccination centre

The indoor concert and sports venue will have the capacity to vaccinate 40,000 people a week.

What the papers say – March 29

What the papers say – March 29

The reintroduction of the rule of six features in many papers.

Covid restrictions: What am I allowed to do in England from Monday?

Covid restrictions: What am I allowed to do in England from Monday?

What restrictions are being lifted and what people can now do.

Outdoor freedoms boosted in major easing of England’s coronavirus lockdown

Outdoor freedoms boosted in major easing of England’s coronavirus lockdown

The PM is expected to urge the public to take personal responsibility by sticking to the restrictions.

Police chief warns of race crisis tarnishing effectiveness of policing

Police chief warns of race crisis tarnishing effectiveness of policing

NPCC chairman Martin Hewitt said trust and confidence in policing was 20% lower in the black population compared with the average.

Wetherspoon boss says vaccine passports would be ‘the last straw’ for pubs

Wetherspoon boss says vaccine passports would be ‘the last straw’ for pubs

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden argued on Sunday that vaccine passports will not be introduced on a ‘permanent basis’.

Cuts to addiction services ‘could condemn young people to life of dependence’

Cuts to addiction services ‘could condemn young people to life of dependence’

The Royal College of Psychiatrists reports that consistent budget cuts have left young people with no route to help for addiction.

Woman with leukaemia appeals for stem cell donors to offer a ‘second chance’

Woman with leukaemia appeals for stem cell donors to offer a ‘second chance’

Charity DKMS launched the appeal after the pandemic caused a decline in numbers signing up.

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