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Beano-inspired Drag Race UK costume acquired by museum

Beano-inspired Drag Race UK costume acquired by museum

Beano-inspired Drag Race UK costume acquired by museum

14 July 2021

The outfit was handmade by contestant Ellie Diamond.


Indiana Jones actor Boyd Holbrook spotted on set in Glasgow

Indiana Jones actor Boyd Holbrook spotted on set in Glasgow

Indiana Jones actor Boyd Holbrook spotted on set in Glasgow

14 July 2021

The American has posted on Instagram about his involvement with the film being directed by James Mangold.


Man arrested over Euro 2020 final social media post aimed at England team

Man arrested over Euro 2020 final social media post aimed at England team

Man arrested over Euro 2020 final social media post aimed at England team

14 July 2021

The suspect self-presented at a police station on Wednesday morning, Greater Manchester Police said.


John Lewis and Waitrose to axe around 1,000 store management jobs

John Lewis and Waitrose to axe around 1,000 store management jobs

John Lewis and Waitrose to axe around 1,000 store management jobs

14 July 2021

It is the latest restructuring by the John Lewis Partnership.


Dudley unveils city status bid for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022

Dudley unveils city status bid for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022

Dudley unveils city status bid for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022

14 July 2021

The unofficial capital of the Black Country is hoping to turn the failure of a similar bid in 2012 into success.


Met chief ‘very proud’ of officers after Euro 2020 final violence

Met chief ‘very proud’ of officers after Euro 2020 final violence

Met chief ‘very proud’ of officers after Euro 2020 final violence

14 July 2021

It came as Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick was made a Dame Commander by the Prince of Wales.


Green Party co-leader Sian Berry to quit over trans rights differences

Green Party co-leader Sian Berry to quit over trans rights differences

Green Party co-leader Sian Berry to quit over trans rights differences

14 July 2021

The decision means the Greens will be electing a new leadership team in the autumn, with joint leader Jonathan Bartley also leaving.


MPs slam Sanjeev Gupta over failure to face Liberty Steel questions

MPs slam Sanjeev Gupta over failure to face Liberty Steel questions

MPs slam Sanjeev Gupta over failure to face Liberty Steel questions

14 July 2021

The Business Committee want answers to questions over the structure of the tycoon’s GFG Alliance and the financial future of Liberty Steel.


Boyfriend of Love Island star Dani Dyer jailed for defrauding pensioners

Boyfriend of Love Island star Dani Dyer jailed for defrauding pensioners

Boyfriend of Love Island star Dani Dyer jailed for defrauding pensioners

14 July 2021

Sammy Kimmence falsely took more than £34,000 from two elderly men by saying he would invest the money in horse-racing bets.


Football banning orders extended to cover racism online

Football banning orders extended to cover racism online

Football banning orders extended to cover racism online

14 July 2021

Boris Johnson announced the move as he condemned the ‘racist outpourings’ aimed at England players following the Euro 2020 final.


Most Britons ‘likely to continue wearing face masks beyond July 19’

Most Britons ‘likely to continue wearing face masks beyond July 19’

Most Britons ‘likely to continue wearing face masks beyond July 19’

14 July 2021

An Ipsos Mori poll found that 76% of people intend to continue wearing a face mask in shops once restrictions have lifted.


‘Golden’ train tickets to inspire workers to take a day off

‘Golden’ train tickets to inspire workers to take a day off

‘Golden’ train tickets to inspire workers to take a day off

14 July 2021

Twelve lucky competition winners will be entitled to free rail travel across Britain for a year.


Khan has ‘full confidence’ in police despite Euro 2020 disorder

Khan has ‘full confidence’ in police despite Euro 2020 disorder

Khan has ‘full confidence’ in police despite Euro 2020 disorder

14 July 2021

The London Mayor’s comments came amid reports that Metropolitan Police chief Cressida Dick is to seek another term as Commissioner.


Drakeford warns of danger of ‘sleepwalking’ into the break-up of the UK

Drakeford warns of danger of ‘sleepwalking’ into the break-up of the UK

Drakeford warns of danger of ‘sleepwalking’ into the break-up of the UK

14 July 2021

The Welsh First Minister said Boris Johnson’s ‘instinctive’ hostility to devolution is undermining the Union.


Dame Judi Dench to help bring to life the final moments of the Mary Rose

Dame Judi Dench to help bring to life the final moments of the Mary Rose

Dame Judi Dench to help bring to life the final moments of the Mary Rose

14 July 2021

The Oscar-winning star will introduce a new exhibition, named 1545, after the year the vessel sank.


Damage of visitor masks to care home residents’ welfare ‘outweighing protection’

Damage of visitor masks to care home residents’ welfare ‘outweighing protection’

Damage of visitor masks to care home residents’ welfare ‘outweighing protection’

14 July 2021

“Once protective measures are now damaging the wellbeing of care home residents”, a care home group has warned the Government.


Care home resident’s daughter ‘terrified’ she will be shut out after Step 4 move

Care home resident’s daughter ‘terrified’ she will be shut out after Step 4 move

Care home resident’s daughter ‘terrified’ she will be shut out after Step 4 move

14 July 2021

Families are concerned that care homes will restrict visiting if cases in the local community soar as wider society opens up.


Sir Chris Hoy seeks more cyclists to join him on ride for homeless

Sir Chris Hoy seeks more cyclists to join him on ride for homeless

Sir Chris Hoy seeks more cyclists to join him on ride for homeless

14 July 2021

The six-time Olympic champion will lead the 60-mile ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh in a bid to raise £1 million for Social Bite.


Ex-Nissan boss opens up about music box escape from Japan

Ex-Nissan boss opens up about music box escape from Japan

Ex-Nissan boss opens up about music box escape from Japan

14 July 2021

Carlos Ghosn told the BBC he spent around 90 minutes inside the musical equipment box on board a private jet as he fled to Lebanon.


Spike in scams as fraudsters exploit pandemic and online shopping surge

Spike in scams as fraudsters exploit pandemic and online shopping surge

Spike in scams as fraudsters exploit pandemic and online shopping surge

14 July 2021

Some 413,553 instances of fraud were reported to Action Fraud in the year to April – an increase of 33% on the previous 12 months.


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