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Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:27:01 GMT
Chesham and Amersham by-election defeat a warning shot, says Tory co-chairman
Planning reforms for England and HS2 rail had dominated campaigning in Chesham and Amersham.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:46:54 GMT
Daniel Morgan case: 'I don't accept Met apology over my dad's murder'
Daniel Morgan's son speaks of his anger, after a report labels the Met "institutionally corrupt".

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:25:03 GMT
Some furloughed workers do not want to return, Andrea Leadsom says
But the ex-business secretary says there is also a mental health issue, with some fearful of returning.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:32:37 GMT
Give people the right to switch off after work - Labour
The party also says people should have the right to flexible practices, such as working from home.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:47:24 GMT
Bristol arena: Park could be biggest in the South West for 50 years
The new space will be the biggest urban park created in the South West for 50 years, developers say.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:29:39 GMT
Fake ads on Facebook spoil real life fairy story
A firm making wire fairy sculptures has been hit by scammers using adverts on the social media network.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:16:40 GMT
Mum's 'glimmer of hope' over Wolverhampton e-scooter crash
Shakur Amoy Pinnock remains in a critical condition in hospital and is in a coma.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:53:15 GMT
Andrew Lloyd Webber rejects PM's offer for Cinderella to be Covid pilot
The impresario had said he'd be willing to be arrested if Cinderella couldn't open to a full house.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:04:02 GMT
Train face mask snub led to Liverpool drug courier's arrest
Paul Green became evasive after being stopped by officers getting off a train without a face mask.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:53:53 GMT
Norwich Open Academy criticised over bra and skirt advice to girls
The school says there can be no excuse for harassment, but that it could have made this clearer.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 04:21:28 GMT
Covid: Setback for EU in AstraZeneca legal fight and Download Festival resumes
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:27:31 GMT
Covid: Italy to impose quarantine on UK travellers
The Italian government says UK travellers will also be required to have mandatory Covid tests.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:53:05 GMT
Bloomsbury staff must be vaccinated before office return
The Harry Potter publisher will require all staff to be vaccinated before they return to offices.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:18:58 GMT
Download: 'Weird to get back to normality' for festival goers
Enter Shikari, and festival ticket holders talk about this weekend's 10,000 people event.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:51:52 GMT
Notting Hill Carnival: Fiesta off the streets for second year
The risk of cancellation amid the extended Covid restrictions is too great, organisers decided.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:24:37 GMT
Covid: Number of wedding guests to depend on venue size
Currently, only 30 people can go to a wedding at an indoor venue, but this will change from Monday.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:49:14 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What will the next few months be like?
Scotland has put the brakes on easing Covid restrictions this summer but there is confidence it is just a pause.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:02:30 GMT
Covid: All adults able to book coronavirus vaccination in England
People aged 18 and over are being invited to make an appointment for their first vaccination.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:26:11 GMT
'I trained for a 1,000-mile cycle on chemotherapy'
Terminally ill Gaz Emmerson is cycling the length of Great Britain to raise money for others with sarcoma.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:00:16 GMT
Download Pilot Festival: Rock and metal event returns post-Covid
Rock and metal fans are dusting off their devil horns for the first Download Festival in two years.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:41:31 GMT
Timothy Spall: 'I was crying, swearing and chucking paint'
He's played Lowry and Turner, and now the actor explains how he came to be holding his own art show.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:45:31 GMT
Q&A: What went wrong for the DUP's shortest-serving leader?
The events that led to the rise and fall of Edwin Poots who was party leader for just 21 days.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:57:31 GMT
Yes Sir, I Can Boogie: Why disco hit is now Scotland's unofficial anthem
The 1970s disco classic has become the country's unofficial anthem ahead of the match with England.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:40:04 GMT
Why the twins who had everything 'fell apart'
Sam and Chris Gould died four months apart, leaving their parents asking what could have saved them.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:51:34 GMT
Quiz of the week: G7 food, Ronaldo's drinks and more posers
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:17:44 GMT
Mosh pits and no masks at Download Festival pilot
This weekend's Download Festival is part of a live event trial to see if large-scale gatherings are possible.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:00:09 GMT
Ros Atkins On… How the Delta variant took hold in the UK
Ros Atkins traces back the story of the Delta variant and how it delayed the UK’s reopening plans.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:00:02 GMT
Fashion: Suffolk influencers promote self-love with mid-size trends
Two midsize fashion influencers speak out about the importance of body positivity on social media.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:39:03 GMT
Crocodile attack: 'I was beating on its snout'
Georgia Laurie speaks to the BBC about how she fought off the crocodile attacking her twin sister.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:00:05 GMT
Squirrel's sinking feeling as Ipswich gardener thwarts food theft
Petroleum jelly stops a slippery customer from nabbing an easy lunch.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:44:05 GMT
'I was told I didn’t look like somebody who'd been raped'
One woman speaks to the BBC about her experience of reporting sexual assault.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 04:47:23 GMT
Newspaper headlines: 'Flopscotch' at the Euros and blue wall 'at risk'
The front pages focus on the England v Scotland stalemate at Wembley and the Lib Dem by-election win.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:40:11 GMT
Scotland fans celebrate 0-0 draw with England
There was a large police presence in London's Leicester Square and George Square in Glasgow.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:07:24 GMT
In pictures: Scotland fans celebrate England result
Thousands were in London for the Euro 2020 match against England, while others watched from the Glasgow fan zone.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 05:46:04 GMT
Mediterranean UV levels in Northern Ireland prompt sun warning
Sunburn is still a danger - even on a cloudy staycation in Northern Ireland.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:06:48 GMT
Tourist tax in Wales: Industry bosses say 'no way'
The Wales Tourism Alliance rejects any bid by the Welsh government to introduce a tax paid by tourists.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:27:51 GMT
Lancashire Police: 'I was harassed by predatory PC after calling 999'
The police officer used his job to pursue sexual relationships with vulnerable women he met on duty.



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