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Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken set foot on the space station

Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken set foot on the space station

They are now part of the Expedition 63 crew.

Robert Jenrick hopeful places of worship will open in ‘the coming weeks’

Robert Jenrick hopeful places of worship will open in ‘the coming weeks’

He said he is working closely with faith leaders and has convened a taskforce on the matter.

Daily 200,000 coronavirus testing capacity target hit a day early, says Hancock

Daily 200,000 coronavirus testing capacity target hit a day early, says Hancock

A total of 205,634 tests were available on Saturday, according to the Department for Health and Social Care.

Two people rescued after aircraft crashes into water in Southampton

Two people rescued after aircraft crashes into water in Southampton

The pair were found by a nearby vessel.

Nasa astronauts arrive at space station after 19-hour journey

Nasa astronauts arrive at space station after 19-hour journey

The pair began their journey on SpaceX’s the Crew Dragon capsule on Saturday evening.

Children likely to suffer depression and anxiety after lockdown, study concludes

Children likely to suffer depression and anxiety after lockdown, study concludes

Authors of the study said clinical services need to be prepared for a future spike in demand.

Stay away pleas ignored as beach-goers and cliff jumpers return to Durdle Door

Stay away pleas ignored as beach-goers and cliff jumpers return to Durdle Door

The Dorset beauty spot was crowded again despite Saturday’s chaotic scenes and three serious injuries.

Queen pictured riding pony in first public appearance since lockdown began

Queen pictured riding pony in first public appearance since lockdown began

The 94-year-old was riding 14-year-old Fell Pony Balmoral Fern in the grounds of the Berkshire royal residence.

Hundreds join London protest against George Floyd death

Hundreds join London protest against George Floyd death

The Trafalgar Square demonstration was organised by Black Lives Matter.

Man dies after boat sinks off Lancashire coast

Man dies after boat sinks off Lancashire coast

Two others have been rescued.

Captain Tobias, nine, completes ‘ginormous’ marathon challenge

Captain Tobias, nine, completes ‘ginormous’ marathon challenge

Tobias Weller, who has cerebral palsy, has raised more than £46,000 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital and Paces School.

Teenagers sought to help charity shops as lockdown eases amid volunteer shortage

Teenagers sought to help charity shops as lockdown eases amid volunteer shortage

Up to 95,000 charity shop volunteer roles may be unfilled when stores reopen from June 15, the Charity Retail Association estimates.

Duchess of Cornwall pays tribute to ‘backbone of country’ NHS volunteers

Duchess of Cornwall pays tribute to ‘backbone of country’ NHS volunteers

Camilla, who is president of the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS), thanked those who have given their time during the coronavirus pandemic.

Calf stuck neck-deep in mud freed after tram driver intervenes

Calf stuck neck-deep in mud freed after tram driver intervenes

The animal wandered into a boggy pond in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Stars offer support to Captain Tobias on final leg of marathon challenge

Stars offer support to Captain Tobias on final leg of marathon challenge

Tobias Weller, nine, who has cerebral palsy, has raised more than £43,000 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital and Paces School.

Arlene Foster: Ministers acutely aware of coronavirus crisis in care homes

Arlene Foster: Ministers acutely aware of coronavirus crisis in care homes

More than half of all virus deaths in Northern Ireland involved care home residents.

Easing lockdown is ‘sensitive moment’ but transition needs to happen, Raab says

Easing lockdown is ‘sensitive moment’ but transition needs to happen, Raab says

Groups of up to six people will be able to meet outside in England as long as they observe social distancing from Monday.

Foreign Secretary unaware of Dominic Cummings’s whereabouts while de facto PM

Foreign Secretary unaware of Dominic Cummings’s whereabouts while de facto PM

On Friday, Durham police found the Number 10 aide might have broken lockdown rules, but it would have been a ‘minor breach’.

Entrepreneur designs ‘head box’ for treating coronavirus patients

Entrepreneur designs ‘head box’ for treating coronavirus patients

The device protects clinicians from aerosol spray expelled by patients when they are being connected to ventilators.

Brexit transition uncertainty ‘poses threat to stability in Northern Ireland’

Brexit transition uncertainty ‘poses threat to stability in Northern Ireland’

Some businesses could decide it is economically unviable to continue operations across the Irish Sea unless flexibility is shown, peers stated.

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