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More subpostmasters in bid to clear names at Court of Appeal

More subpostmasters in bid to clear names at Court of Appeal

More subpostmasters in bid to clear names at Court of Appeal

19 July 2021

In April, 39 former subpostmasters who were convicted and even jailed for theft, fraud and false accounting had their names cleared.


Charles and Camilla to visit Exeter as coronavirus restrictions lifted

Charles and Camilla to visit Exeter as coronavirus restrictions lifted

Charles and Camilla to visit Exeter as coronavirus restrictions lifted

19 July 2021

For the first time since March 2020, the two-metre rule is no longer being enforced.


Nightclubs open their doors at midnight as excited dancers return

Nightclubs open their doors at midnight as excited dancers return

Nightclubs open their doors at midnight as excited dancers return

19 July 2021

England’s remaining coronavirus restrictions were lifted on Monday, allowing hospitality venues such as nightclubs to finally welcome back patrons.


What the papers say – July 19

What the papers say – July 19

What the papers say – July 19

18 July 2021

The Monday papers splash on the Prime Minister’s enforced self-isolation due to his potential exposure to Covid-19.


Scotland set to move to Level 0 from Monday

Scotland set to move to Level 0 from Monday

Scotland set to move to Level 0 from Monday

18 July 2021

As Scotland moves to a lower level of restrictions, England will see most legal restrictions removed on Monday.


Johnson urges caution over lockdown ending as he is forced into isolation

Johnson urges caution over lockdown ending as he is forced into isolation

Johnson urges caution over lockdown ending as he is forced into isolation

18 July 2021

The PM is forced to spend so-called ‘freedom day’ in England self-isolating at Chequers after being ‘pinged’ by Test and Trace.


What Covid rules are changing on ‘freedom day’ in England?

What Covid rules are changing on ‘freedom day’ in England?

What Covid rules are changing on ‘freedom day’ in England?

18 July 2021

The PA news agency looks at how life will be different.


DUP leader to meet with Maros Sefcovic

DUP leader to meet with Maros Sefcovic

DUP leader to meet with Maros Sefcovic

18 July 2021

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will take part in a virtual meeting with the European Commission vice president as his party continue to oppose the NI Protocol.


Police warning over home security after Cornwall burglary and sex attack

Police warning over home security after Cornwall burglary and sex attack

Police warning over home security after Cornwall burglary and sex attack

18 July 2021

Police have released a picture of a man in connection with the incident.


Three dead after being pulled from water on hottest day of year

Three dead after being pulled from water on hottest day of year

Three dead after being pulled from water on hottest day of year

18 July 2021

Police in Manchester reported that a 19-year-old man had died at Salford Quays.


Frontline NHS staff spared quarantine in ‘exceptional circumstances’

Frontline NHS staff spared quarantine in ‘exceptional circumstances’

Frontline NHS staff spared quarantine in ‘exceptional circumstances’

18 July 2021

Fully vaccinated health and social care staff in England may avoid isolation if absence may lead to a ‘significant risk of harm’.


NHS App which displays vaccine status hits milestone of 10 million users

NHS App which displays vaccine status hits milestone of 10 million users

NHS App which displays vaccine status hits milestone of 10 million users

18 July 2021

As the remaining restrictions are lifted across England, it is hoped the app will help people return to the workplace, attend nightclubs and travel.


Eat Out to Help Out ‘helped cause rise in deaths for minority ethnic groups’

Eat Out to Help Out ‘helped cause rise in deaths for minority ethnic groups’

Eat Out to Help Out ‘helped cause rise in deaths for minority ethnic groups’

18 July 2021

Concern has been raised that the lifting of restrictions in England from Monday could see these ethnic groups hit again.


Hottest day of the year in England and Wales with heatwave set to last

Hottest day of the year in England and Wales with heatwave set to last

Hottest day of the year in England and Wales with heatwave set to last

18 July 2021

Both England and Wales have surpassed Saturday’s top temperatures reaching above 30C.


Indiana Jones actor takes fall shooting on Glasgow street

Indiana Jones actor takes fall shooting on Glasgow street

Indiana Jones actor takes fall shooting on Glasgow street

18 July 2021

Shooting has taken over parts of the city centre this month, transforming it into Manhattan of the late 1960s.


People living with cancer say ‘Freedom Day’ is meaningless and frightening

People living with cancer say ‘Freedom Day’ is meaningless and frightening

People living with cancer say ‘Freedom Day’ is meaningless and frightening

18 July 2021

Those with the illness say they, like others, are chomping at the bit’ to return to normal life but have urged more care and caution to be taken.


Johnson to spend Covid ‘freedom day’ in self-isolation

Johnson to spend Covid ‘freedom day’ in self-isolation

Johnson to spend Covid ‘freedom day’ in self-isolation

18 July 2021

The PM is confined to Chequers after an outcry over his plan to get round quarantine requirements.


Former First Minister recounts hurt at false rumours over her marriage

Former First Minister recounts hurt at false rumours over her marriage

Former First Minister recounts hurt at false rumours over her marriage

18 July 2021

Arlene Foster successfully sued TV Dr Christian Jessen for libel earlier this year after he retweeted a claim she had been having an affair.


Freedom Day ‘could become Chaos Day due to self-isolation crisis’

Freedom Day ‘could become Chaos Day due to self-isolation crisis’

Freedom Day ‘could become Chaos Day due to self-isolation crisis’

18 July 2021

Business groups and unions call for action to tackle growing staff shortages because of people having to self-isolate.


Opera director Sir Graham Vick dies following ‘complications arising from Covid’

Opera director Sir Graham Vick dies following ‘complications arising from Covid’

Opera director Sir Graham Vick dies following ‘complications arising from Covid’

18 July 2021

The founder of the Birmingham Opera Company was knighted in the 2021 New Year’s Honours.


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