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New powers to tackle coronavirus mask refusers as England’s lockdown eases

New powers to tackle coronavirus mask refusers as England’s lockdown eases

From Saturday more businesses can reopen but Boris Johnson promised tougher action on people who refuse to wear face coverings.

Harry appears in trailer for Paralympic Games documentary

Harry appears in trailer for Paralympic Games documentary

The Duke of Sussex was interviewed for the Netflix film Rising Phoenix.

Passengers evacuated from train after landslide in Kent

Passengers evacuated from train after landslide in Kent

Network Rail said its crews would be working throughout the night to clear mud from the area.

Work begins to find out what happened in fatal Aberdeenshire crash

Work begins to find out what happened in fatal Aberdeenshire crash

Three people died and six were injured in the accident.

Belfast principal – pupils let down by calculated grades

Belfast principal – pupils let down by calculated grades

More than a third of results were lower than previously estimated following a standardisation method.

Met is not institutionally racist, says Police Commissioner Cressida Dick

Met is not institutionally racist, says Police Commissioner Cressida Dick

In a wide-ranging interview Dame Cressida also spoke about how the Met would assist US authorities in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Tributes paid to trio killed in Aberdeenshire train crash

Tributes paid to trio killed in Aberdeenshire train crash

Driver Brett McCullough, conductor Donald Dinnie and passenger Christopher Stuchbury were killed in the accident.

Vehicles stranded on M25 amid flash flooding

Vehicles stranded on M25 amid flash flooding

‘Must have been more than 20, looks like they were stranded,’ one onlooker said.

Daughter of Second World War soldier shares letter hidden for almost 60 years

Daughter of Second World War soldier shares letter hidden for almost 60 years

James Ambrose wrote to his then 19-month-old daughter shortly before setting off on a mission that would cost him his life.

Thunderstorm warnings in place across the UK until Monday

Thunderstorm warnings in place across the UK until Monday

The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for the next five days.

PM – centenary of NI an occasion to celebrate

PM – centenary of NI an occasion to celebrate

Boris Johnson said it was an opportunity to mark the UK’s ‘extraordinary’ achievements around the world as he announced the first steps.

Boris Johnson hails ‘heroic efforts’ of Northern Ireland’s paramedics

Boris Johnson hails ‘heroic efforts’ of Northern Ireland’s paramedics

The Prime Minister visited the headquarters of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service on the outskirts of Belfast during a visit to the region.

Friends found dead off the coast of Sussex named by police

Friends found dead off the coast of Sussex named by police

Police say the deaths are not being treated as suspicious.

Official solicitor raises concern about treatment ‘outcomes’ for mentally ill

Official solicitor raises concern about treatment ‘outcomes’ for mentally ill

A barrister instructed by Sarah Castle outlined her worries at a hearing in the Court of Protection on Thursday.

Tributes paid to driver and conductor killed in Aberdeenshire train crash

Tributes paid to driver and conductor killed in Aberdeenshire train crash

Driver Brett McCullough and conductor Donald Dinnie died along with a passenger after the train derailed near Stonehaven.

No-confidence motion defeated after Sturgeon backs Education Secretary

No-confidence motion defeated after Sturgeon backs Education Secretary

The SNP and Scottish Greens backed under-fire John Swinney.

Boris Johnson defends Gavin Williamson over exams criticism

Boris Johnson defends Gavin Williamson over exams criticism

The Prime Minister said that the exams system is robust during a visit to Northern Ireland.

Girl, 15, died after ‘rare complication’ during routine dental surgery

Girl, 15, died after ‘rare complication’ during routine dental surgery

Hertfordshire teenager Denisa Alexandra Stefanoaia was having four teeth removed so she could have a brace fitted.

Irish Sea trade border ‘over my dead body’, says Johnson

Irish Sea trade border ‘over my dead body’, says Johnson

Boris Johnson has reiterated his promise that businesses in Northern Ireland would enjoy unfettered access to markets in England, Scotland and Wales.

Flood-risked parts of rail network to be inspected after train derailment

Flood-risked parts of rail network to be inspected after train derailment

Network Rail will inspect high-risk trackside slopes as part of a Government-ordered review after the incident near Stonehaven on Wednesday.

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