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Former nurse Joan’s 102 laps of the park to raise funds for the NHS

Former nurse Joan’s 102 laps of the park to raise funds for the NHS

The centenarian aims to complete 102 laps of her local park before her 102nd birthday in September;

Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme

It comes after Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of the lockdown in England.

People can meet family and friends as lockdown eases in Scotland

People can meet family and friends as lockdown eases in Scotland

Some non-contact outdoor leisure activities such as golf, tennis, bowls and fishing are also resuming.

London buses to resume front door boarding

London buses to resume front door boarding

The process will be phased back in at the weekend.

Coronavirus: All you need to know about the lifting of lockdown measures

Coronavirus: All you need to know about the lifting of lockdown measures

What changes around the UK with the imminent lifting of lockdown restrictions?

Queen’s letters over Australian PM’s dismissal should be public, court rules

Queen’s letters over Australian PM’s dismissal should be public, court rules

The letters, deemed ‘personal and confidential correspondence’, were deposited into the National Archives of Australia

Tiny Changes announces online festival fundraiser recognising Covid charity work

Tiny Changes announces online festival fundraiser recognising Covid charity work

The Tiny Gigs fundraiser on June 20 and 21 will include artists such as Tim Burgess, Frank Turner, The Staves and Cloth.

What the papers say – May 29

What the papers say – May 29

The imminent further easing of lockdown restrictions dominates most Friday front pages.

Socially distanced gatherings of six permitted under Johnson’s lockdown easing

Socially distanced gatherings of six permitted under Johnson’s lockdown easing

The PM continues to be dogged by questions over his top aide Dominic Cummings.

Dental practices in England allowed to reopen next month

Dental practices in England allowed to reopen next month

The British Dental Association welcomed the move but appealed for Government support with PPE.

The unanswered questions on Dominic Cummings at the Downing Street briefing

The unanswered questions on Dominic Cummings at the Downing Street briefing

The Government’s top medical and scientific advisers were blocked from answering questions on Dominic Cummings.

Man charged with murder of 16-year-old Louise Smith

Man charged with murder of 16-year-old Louise Smith

Shane Lee Mays, 29, is to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Friday

Pope to take part in online service with UK church leaders for first time

Pope to take part in online service with UK church leaders for first time

Pope Francis will urge people to turn away from the ‘selfish pursuit of success without caring for those left behind’.

R-value close to one ahead of partial lockdown lifting, says Sir Patrick Vallance

R-value close to one ahead of partial lockdown lifting, says Sir Patrick Vallance

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the Government’s five tests required for the next phase of restrictions to begin have been met.

‘Final’ Clap for Carers event sweeps the UK to celebrate fantastic NHS staff

‘Final’ Clap for Carers event sweeps the UK to celebrate fantastic NHS staff

Clap for Carers organiser Annemarie Plas said she would like to stop the event ‘at its peak’.

In Pictures: Final applause as curtain comes down on Clap for Carers

In Pictures: Final applause as curtain comes down on Clap for Carers

The woman behind the event said it should ‘stop at its peak.

Youth raises more than £1k for local hospital charity by singing ahead of clap

Youth raises more than £1k for local hospital charity by singing ahead of clap

He built a stage in his garden with messages of praise for the NHS.

Key UN climate talks delayed until November 2021

Key UN climate talks delayed until November 2021

Talks were due to take place in November this year, but were delayed due to the pandemic.

Experts reinforce two-metre social distancing

Experts reinforce two-metre social distancing

Boris Johnson urged people to ‘strictly observe social-distancing rules, and stay two metres apart’.

The Government’s five key tests for easing lockdown which have been met

The Government’s five key tests for easing lockdown which have been met

The Prime Minister said progress has been made after reviewing social distancing measures.

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