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New research uncovers possible burial site of Britain’s first black Army officer

New research uncovers possible burial site of Britain’s first black Army officer

New research uncovers possible burial site of Britain’s first black Army officer

07 November 2020

Water Tull’s family believed his body was never recovered after he died in battle during the First World War.


Jesy Nelson ‘unwell’ and not appearing on final of Little Mix The Search

Jesy Nelson ‘unwell’ and not appearing on final of Little Mix The Search

Jesy Nelson ‘unwell’ and not appearing on final of Little Mix The Search

07 November 2020

The singer will also be absent from the MTV EMAs on Sunday.


No negotiation breakthrough expected in PM’s call with EU, says Irish minister

No negotiation breakthrough expected in PM’s call with EU, says Irish minister

No negotiation breakthrough expected in PM’s call with EU, says Irish minister

07 November 2020

Boris Johnson is due to speak to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday.


‘Dramatic’ action was needed to halt Covid spread, despite ‘messy’ data – expert

‘Dramatic’ action was needed to halt Covid spread, despite ‘messy’ data – expert

‘Dramatic’ action was needed to halt Covid spread, despite ‘messy’ data – expert

07 November 2020

A total of 64,170 deaths involving Covid-19 have now occurred in the UK, according to figures produced by statistical agencies.


The royal family in their masks

The royal family in their masks

The royal family in their masks

07 November 2020

The Windsors have been out and about in a variety of face coverings over the past months.


Queen wears face mask in public for first time to attend poignant ceremony

Queen wears face mask in public for first time to attend poignant ceremony

Queen wears face mask in public for first time to attend poignant ceremony

07 November 2020

Members of the royal family have appeared at official events wearing face coverings for some time and the Queen has now followed suit.


Liverpool coronavirus testing scheme showing positive signs, says health boss

Liverpool coronavirus testing scheme showing positive signs, says health boss

Liverpool coronavirus testing scheme showing positive signs, says health boss

07 November 2020

Thousands of people were tested on the first day of the pilot scheme.


Blind veteran unable to march at Cenotaph will mark Remembrance Sunday online

Blind veteran unable to march at Cenotaph will mark Remembrance Sunday online

Blind veteran unable to march at Cenotaph will mark Remembrance Sunday online

07 November 2020

The virus has meant that the traditional service and march will be drastically reduced this year.


Joe Biden says ‘we’re going to win this race’ but does not declare victory

Joe Biden says ‘we’re going to win this race’ but does not declare victory

Joe Biden says ‘we’re going to win this race’ but does not declare victory

07 November 2020

The Democratic candidate made a speech in Wilmington, Delaware on Friday night.


Map aims to show First World War casualties nationwide

Map aims to show First World War casualties nationwide

Map aims to show First World War casualties nationwide

07 November 2020

People will then be able to search the map by street, school or surname for details of war casualties.


What the papers say – November 7

What the papers say – November 7

What the papers say – November 7

07 November 2020

The papers are led by Joe Biden edging closer to victory in the US.


‘The people have spoken’: how previous presidential candidates accepted defeat

‘The people have spoken’: how previous presidential candidates accepted defeat

‘The people have spoken’: how previous presidential candidates accepted defeat

07 November 2020

The PA news agency looks at how concession speeches from defeated candidates and how previous presidential contests came to an end.


Covid infection rate appears to be slowing as mass testing pilot begins

Covid infection rate appears to be slowing as mass testing pilot begins

Covid infection rate appears to be slowing as mass testing pilot begins

07 November 2020

Hundreds of people have been tested as part of a pilot programme in Liverpool.


Biden on cusp of presidency as Trump digs in with legal challenges

Biden on cusp of presidency as Trump digs in with legal challenges

Biden on cusp of presidency as Trump digs in with legal challenges

07 November 2020

Former vice president Joe Biden took the lead in the key battleground states of Pennsylvania and Georgia.


PM and EU chief to ‘take stock’ of post-Brexit trade talks in phone call

PM and EU chief to ‘take stock’ of post-Brexit trade talks in phone call

PM and EU chief to ‘take stock’ of post-Brexit trade talks in phone call

07 November 2020

The conversation comes amid remaining gaps between the EU and UK over a potential deal.


UK-first ban on smacking children comes into force in Scotland

UK-first ban on smacking children comes into force in Scotland

UK-first ban on smacking children comes into force in Scotland

07 November 2020

Wales is expected to follow suit with the introduction of a ban by 2022.


Met apologises over journalists threatened with arrest while covering protest

Met apologises over journalists threatened with arrest while covering protest

Met apologises over journalists threatened with arrest while covering protest

06 November 2020

The reported incidents took place as police clashed with protesters in the capital.


Cultural bodies and venues ‘thrilled and relieved’ at latest Covid-19 grants

Cultural bodies and venues ‘thrilled and relieved’ at latest Covid-19 grants

Cultural bodies and venues ‘thrilled and relieved’ at latest Covid-19 grants

06 November 2020

The Government has announced the latest tranche of money from its culture recovery fund.


Ronnie Scott’s and The Lowry to benefit in latest round of Government grants

Ronnie Scott’s and The Lowry to benefit in latest round of Government grants

Ronnie Scott’s and The Lowry to benefit in latest round of Government grants

06 November 2020

St Paul’s and Blenheim Palace will also receive emergency funding.


Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris on brink of making history

Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris on brink of making history

Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris on brink of making history

06 November 2020

The California senator is one of the party’s most prominent figures and launched her own bid to become president last year.


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