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Horse bolts through crowd as police and demonstrators clash at anti-racism rally

Horse bolts through crowd as police and demonstrators clash at anti-racism rally

The trouble followed peaceful Black Lives Matter protests across the country, including one where heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua spoke.

Sister of man who died in police custody to speak at virtual anti-racism rally

Sister of man who died in police custody to speak at virtual anti-racism rally

Sheku Bayoh died in 2015 aged 32 after being restrained by officers responding to a call in Kirkcaldy, Fife.

D-Day anniversary marked with socially-distanced ceremony

D-Day anniversary marked with socially-distanced ceremony

Second World War veterans were also able to watch footage of the new British Normandy Memorial being built.

Scottish Labour reiterates opposition to second independence referendum

Scottish Labour reiterates opposition to second independence referendum

The party will instead campaign for home rule, devolution and a ‘progressive federal structure’ within the UK in next year’s Holyrood election.

Anti-racism protest organisers in NI to be reported to PPS – police

Anti-racism protest organisers in NI to be reported to PPS – police

Community resolution orders and fines were issued to those taking part in mass gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Large crowds in Cardiff for Black Lives Matter Protest

Large crowds in Cardiff for Black Lives Matter Protest

Crowds generally kept to two-metre social distancing and many wore face coverings and gloves.

Man arrested following fatal shooting in Hackney

Man arrested following fatal shooting in Hackney

Police said a man in his 20s died after suffering a gunshot injury.

Thousands join Black Lives Matter protests despite Health Secretary’s plea

Thousands join Black Lives Matter protests despite Health Secretary’s plea

Demonstrators wore masks and gloves, while hand sanitiser was available at some events across the country.

Queen hails ‘vital role’ at end of Volunteers’ Week

Queen hails ‘vital role’ at end of Volunteers’ Week

Her message came after her grandson the Duke of Cambridge revealed he is a helpline volunteer for people in crisis.

Death toll among coronavirus patients in Scotland rises by six to 2,415

Death toll among coronavirus patients in Scotland rises by six to 2,415

A total of 15,603 people have now tested positive for the disease across the country.

Anti-racism campaigners rename Glasgow streets linked to slave owners

Anti-racism campaigners rename Glasgow streets linked to slave owners

Alternative name signs have been put up around the city.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe must wait another week for clemency decision

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe must wait another week for clemency decision

Richard Ratcliffe said: ‘This is no way to keep testing someone after four years of trauma.’

Lessons must be learned to prevent second wave of coronavirus, says expert

Lessons must be learned to prevent second wave of coronavirus, says expert

Professor Dame Anne Glover said an inquiry into failures around the handling of the pandemic must be delivered within months, not years.

Relaxing Sunday trading would be ‘grossly unfair’ to shopworkers, unions claim

Relaxing Sunday trading would be ‘grossly unfair’ to shopworkers, unions claim

Reports have suggested that ministers plan to suspend Sunday trading laws for a year to try and stimulate the economy.

In Pictures: Black Lives Matter protesters take to streets

In Pictures: Black Lives Matter protesters take to streets

Ministers had urged people to avoid mass gatherings.

Normandy veterans complete 104-mile cycling challenge

Normandy veterans complete 104-mile cycling challenge

The endeavour was the same distance as Len Gibbon’s historic journey from Portsmouth to Gold Beach, Normandy, in 1944.

Banksy shows support for Black Lives Matter movement on Instagram

Banksy shows support for Black Lives Matter movement on Instagram

The anonymous graffiti read: ‘People of colour are being failed by the system’ alongside a painting of the American flag burning.

More schools shelve reopening plans amid virus spread in North West

More schools shelve reopening plans amid virus spread in North West

Data from Public Health England suggests that the R value of Covid-19 transmission is above the crucial threshold of 1 in the region.

Third of firms getting emergency coronavirus loans have tax haven links – study

Third of firms getting emergency coronavirus loans have tax haven links – study

The analysis comes after calls for the Government to deny coronavirus loans to companies deemed risky by HMRC.

Historic street market reopens after coronavirus closure

Historic street market reopens after coronavirus closure

Traders last sold their wares on March 21.

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