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Warm weather continues amid thunderstorm threat

Warm weather continues amid thunderstorm threat

Warm weather continues amid thunderstorm threat

01 June 2021

A balmy 25.7C was recorded at Heathrow Airport at 2pm on Tuesday, making it the hottest day of 2021 so far.


Influencer posts for debt advice company banned

Influencer posts for debt advice company banned

Influencer posts for debt advice company banned

01 June 2021

Geordie Shore’s Chloe Ferry, Helen Briggs, from Ex On The Beach, and Towie’s Myles Barnett have more than four million followers between them.


Life sentence for woman in £3.5 million forged-will murder

Life sentence for woman in £3.5 million forged-will murder

Life sentence for woman in £3.5 million forged-will murder

01 June 2021

Lynda Rickard was found guilty of starving James ‘Anthony’ Sootheran to death.


Sturgeon pauses planned Covid relaxations for much of Scotland

Sturgeon pauses planned Covid relaxations for much of Scotland

Sturgeon pauses planned Covid relaxations for much of Scotland

01 June 2021

The First Minister is keeping 13 local authority areas in Level 2, while 15 areas will move to Level 1 from Saturday.


Oxfordshire considering smoking ban for outdoor hospitality seating

Oxfordshire considering smoking ban for outdoor hospitality seating

Oxfordshire considering smoking ban for outdoor hospitality seating

01 June 2021

The strategy aims to reduce the overall prevalence of smoking in Oxfordshire to below 5% by 2025.


Ferrero to snap up Jammie Dodgers-maker Burton’s Biscuits

Ferrero to snap up Jammie Dodgers-maker Burton’s Biscuits

Ferrero to snap up Jammie Dodgers-maker Burton’s Biscuits

01 June 2021

Burton’s, which also makes Wagon Wheels and Maryland Cookies, employs about 2,000 people across six factories in the UK.


Nothing to suggest fatal stabbing of boy was motivated by race, say police

Nothing to suggest fatal stabbing of boy was motivated by race, say police

Nothing to suggest fatal stabbing of boy was motivated by race, say police

01 June 2021

There are reports the young victim was chased in the street, before being fatally wounded.


Dates confirmed for Caledonian Sleeper workers’ 11-day strike action

Dates confirmed for Caledonian Sleeper workers’ 11-day strike action

Dates confirmed for Caledonian Sleeper workers’ 11-day strike action

01 June 2021

The strike over a pay dispute will take place from 11.59am on Tuesday June 15 to 11.59am on Saturday June 26.


Body cams for paramedics to help crack down on attacks on frontline workers

Body cams for paramedics to help crack down on attacks on frontline workers

Body cams for paramedics to help crack down on attacks on frontline workers

01 June 2021

The NHS in England is rolling out body cameras for paramedics and other ambulance staff.


Majority of adults say they have suffered stigma about weight, research shows

Majority of adults say they have suffered stigma about weight, research shows

Majority of adults say they have suffered stigma about weight, research shows

01 June 2021

Many people said they had been shamed by family members, classmates, doctors, co-workers and friends.


Rollercoaster riders rescued after Blackpool breakdown

Rollercoaster riders rescued after Blackpool breakdown

Rollercoaster riders rescued after Blackpool breakdown

01 June 2021

The Grand National attraction stopped working, with riders left stranded 50 feet up.


In pictures: Britons enjoy the sun on first day of summer

In pictures: Britons enjoy the sun on first day of summer

In pictures: Britons enjoy the sun on first day of summer

01 June 2021

Much of the country basked in balmy temperatures on the first meteorological day of summer.


Man with cerebral palsy travels 90 miles a day to work at favourite charity shop

Man with cerebral palsy travels 90 miles a day to work at favourite charity shop

Man with cerebral palsy travels 90 miles a day to work at favourite charity shop

01 June 2021

Peter Moss has been called an ‘absolute asset’ to the Scope branch by his manager.


Taskforce to help stop child sexual abuse images being shared online

Taskforce to help stop child sexual abuse images being shared online

Taskforce to help stop child sexual abuse images being shared online

01 June 2021

The taskforce has been set up by the Internet Watch Foundation.


Lockdown to ease across most of Scotland but some areas retain tougher measures

Lockdown to ease across most of Scotland but some areas retain tougher measures

Lockdown to ease across most of Scotland but some areas retain tougher measures

01 June 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that most of the central belt would remain in Level 2 as other areas switch to Level 1.


Oil terminal blocked in ‘greenwash’ protest by Extinction Rebellion activists

Oil terminal blocked in ‘greenwash’ protest by Extinction Rebellion activists

Oil terminal blocked in ‘greenwash’ protest by Extinction Rebellion activists

01 June 2021

The group is staging several protests ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwall.


University’s robot ‘dog’ will help experts understand hazardous environments

University’s robot ‘dog’ will help experts understand hazardous environments

University’s robot ‘dog’ will help experts understand hazardous environments

01 June 2021

The four-legged machine based at the National Robotarium is believed to be the first of its kind in Scotland.


Prime Minister took short break after wedding, No 10 confirms

Prime Minister took short break after wedding, No 10 confirms

Prime Minister took short break after wedding, No 10 confirms

01 June 2021

Boris Johnson married fiancee Carrie Symonds in a private ceremony at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday.


What are the four tests to ease restrictions and have we met them?

What are the four tests to ease restrictions and have we met them?

What are the four tests to ease restrictions and have we met them?

01 June 2021

Scientists are split over whether the great unlocking should go ahead, but what will ministers be looking at when they make their final decision?


From puffins to hippos: 12 species at risk from rising temperatures

From puffins to hippos: 12 species at risk from rising temperatures

From puffins to hippos: 12 species at risk from rising temperatures

01 June 2021

A new report from WWF highlights species in the UK and around the world that are under pressure from climate change.


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