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Parkrun events delayed until July 24 following lockdown decision

Parkrun events delayed until July 24 following lockdown decision

Parkrun events delayed until July 24 following lockdown decision

15 June 2021

The 5km local fun runs still have not been started due to reluctance from councils and other landowners.


Longlist for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish crime writing is revealed

Longlist for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish crime writing is revealed

Longlist for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish crime writing is revealed

15 June 2021

The winner of the prize – named in honour of William McIlvanney, the so-called godfather of tartan noir – will be announced in September.


Unhealthy eating among lorry drivers linked to poor driving

Unhealthy eating among lorry drivers linked to poor driving

Unhealthy eating among lorry drivers linked to poor driving

15 June 2021

Poor diets may contribute to fatigue, academics said.


Inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee puts original World Wide Web files up for auction

Inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee puts original World Wide Web files up for auction

Inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee puts original World Wide Web files up for auction

15 June 2021

British computer scientist sells digitally-signed source code of the Web as a non-fungible token (NFT), with money going to initiatives he supports.


MPs to question former BBC chiefs about Bashir interview with Diana

MPs to question former BBC chiefs about Bashir interview with Diana

MPs to question former BBC chiefs about Bashir interview with Diana

15 June 2021

The former director-generals will appear before the DCMS committee.


Apple privacy tools ‘give everyone protection, not just tech experts’

Apple privacy tools ‘give everyone protection, not just tech experts’

Apple privacy tools ‘give everyone protection, not just tech experts’

15 June 2021

Craig Federighi said the iPhone maker wanted to offer control and transparency to its users through its growing list of privacy features.


Racegoers return to Royal Ascot

Racegoers return to Royal Ascot

Racegoers return to Royal Ascot

15 June 2021

Royal Ascot was staged behind closed doors last year due to the coronavirus outbreak.


Brother of Daniel Morgan hopes report will find ‘institutionalised corruption’

Brother of Daniel Morgan hopes report will find ‘institutionalised corruption’

Brother of Daniel Morgan hopes report will find ‘institutionalised corruption’

15 June 2021

Alastair Morgan has campaigned for justice ever since his brother Daniel was killed in London in 1987.


How Covid restrictions are being eased across the UK

How Covid restrictions are being eased across the UK

How Covid restrictions are being eased across the UK

14 June 2021

Here is the latest across the four nations.


PM sets new July 19 date for end of Covid restrictions amid Delta fears

PM sets new July 19 date for end of Covid restrictions amid Delta fears

PM sets new July 19 date for end of Covid restrictions amid Delta fears

14 June 2021

Experts feared going ahead with Step 4 on June 21 as anticipated could lead to hospital admissions on the scale of the first wave of Covid-19.


Two more days of scorching weather due before UK ravaged by thunderstorms

Two more days of scorching weather due before UK ravaged by thunderstorms

Two more days of scorching weather due before UK ravaged by thunderstorms

14 June 2021

Met Office meteorologists have said Wednesday could be even hotter than Monday – the hottest day of the year so far.


UK and Australia ‘agree broad terms’ of post-Brexit trade deal

UK and Australia ‘agree broad terms’ of post-Brexit trade deal

UK and Australia ‘agree broad terms’ of post-Brexit trade deal

14 June 2021

Industry leaders have raised concerns over possible compromises on food standards.


Speaker warns Johnson over failure to attend Commons to announce road map delay

Speaker warns Johnson over failure to attend Commons to announce road map delay

Speaker warns Johnson over failure to attend Commons to announce road map delay

14 June 2021

Health Secretary Matt Hancock made a statement to the Commons at 8.30pm to confirm the decision to push back the final unlock from June 21 to July 19.


PM’s ‘negligence’ and ‘lax’ borders to blame for lockdown lifting delay – Labour

PM’s ‘negligence’ and ‘lax’ borders to blame for lockdown lifting delay – Labour

PM’s ‘negligence’ and ‘lax’ borders to blame for lockdown lifting delay – Labour

14 June 2021

Nick Thomas-Symonds will dub the the Delta variant of coronavirus ‘the Johnson variant’ in a speech on Tuesday.


Sinn Fein call on UK Government to move Irish language laws through Westminster

Sinn Fein call on UK Government to move Irish language laws through Westminster

Sinn Fein call on UK Government to move Irish language laws through Westminster

14 June 2021

With Stormont on the brink of collapse, Mary Lou McDonald said the introduction of Irish language legislation is “the only way to resolve the issue.”


What does the ‘Freedom Day’ delay mean for weddings?

What does the ‘Freedom Day’ delay mean for weddings?

What does the ‘Freedom Day’ delay mean for weddings?

14 June 2021

The Government has published limited guidance for weddings following June 21, with more to follow on Tuesday.


Delay in lifting wedding restrictions a ‘slap in the face’ for engaged couples

Delay in lifting wedding restrictions a ‘slap in the face’ for engaged couples

Delay in lifting wedding restrictions a ‘slap in the face’ for engaged couples

14 June 2021

Brides-to-be and events planners have also called for more clarity on the rules following the Downing Street conference.


More visits out for care home residents without needing to isolate on return

More visits out for care home residents without needing to isolate on return

More visits out for care home residents without needing to isolate on return

14 June 2021

And new residents entering a care home from the community will no longer need to isolate for 14 days.


Long Covid services launched for children

Long Covid services launched for children

Long Covid services launched for children

14 June 2021

Reports have suggested that young children have had long-term effects after infection.


Bosses warn pubs ‘will lose £400m’ amid delay to lifting virus curbs

Bosses warn pubs ‘will lose £400m’ amid delay to lifting virus curbs

Bosses warn pubs ‘will lose £400m’ amid delay to lifting virus curbs

14 June 2021

Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, said the delay is ‘hard for our sector to stomach’.


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