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Firefighter ‘over the moon’ to be crowned Gardener of the Year

Firefighter ‘over the moon’ to be crowned Gardener of the Year

Firefighter ‘over the moon’ to be crowned Gardener of the Year

07 July 2021

Gary McLaughlan, from Sunderland, scooped a £10,000 prize with his winning design.


Nine in 10 adults in most of UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

Nine in 10 adults in most of UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

Nine in 10 adults in most of UK likely to have Covid-19 antibodies

07 July 2021

Their presence suggests someone has had the infection in the past or has been vaccinated.


Rebekah Vardy claims partial victory in latest round of Coleen Rooney libel case

Rebekah Vardy claims partial victory in latest round of Coleen Rooney libel case

Rebekah Vardy claims partial victory in latest round of Coleen Rooney libel case

07 July 2021

Mrs Vardy is suing Mrs Rooney for libel over allegations she had leaked false stories to the press.


Debate over masks continues as academic says July 19 plans ‘make no sense’

Debate over masks continues as academic says July 19 plans ‘make no sense’

Debate over masks continues as academic says July 19 plans ‘make no sense’

07 July 2021

Mandatory mask-wearing is set to be ditched on Freedom Day.


Cruise liner sails into port after crew members test positive for Covid-19

Cruise liner sails into port after crew members test positive for Covid-19

Cruise liner sails into port after crew members test positive for Covid-19

07 July 2021

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth is due to set sail with passengers later this month for the first time since cruises were halted in March 2020.


Mother fears her daughters’ murderer will become ‘killing machine’ in jail

Mother fears her daughters’ murderer will become ‘killing machine’ in jail

Mother fears her daughters’ murderer will become ‘killing machine’ in jail

07 July 2021

Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were stabbed to death in a park in north London by Danyal Hussein, 19, last June.


Timetable for relaxing self-isolation ‘not a perfect solution’, admits Kwarteng

Timetable for relaxing self-isolation ‘not a perfect solution’, admits Kwarteng

Timetable for relaxing self-isolation ‘not a perfect solution’, admits Kwarteng

07 July 2021

The rules will be eased for the double-jabbed in England from August 16, four weeks after other restrictions are lifted.


888 expects hit from end of lockdowns and regulatory changes

888 expects hit from end of lockdowns and regulatory changes

888 expects hit from end of lockdowns and regulatory changes

07 July 2021

The London-listed firm saw shares slide in early trading on Wednesday despite posting better-than-expected trading for the past quarter.


Wetherspoons slams Government over ‘Monty Python’ VAT rules

Wetherspoons slams Government over ‘Monty Python’ VAT rules

Wetherspoons slams Government over ‘Monty Python’ VAT rules

07 July 2021

The pub chain said it will have to increase the price of its meals when a recent reduction in the VAT on its food is phased out.


What the papers say – July 7

What the papers say – July 7

What the papers say – July 7

07 July 2021

Anticipation of England’s Euro 2020 semi-final clash with Denmark features on several of the front pages.


Mayor Sadiq Khan marks 16th anniversary of the July 7 London bombings

Mayor Sadiq Khan marks 16th anniversary of the July 7 London bombings

Mayor Sadiq Khan marks 16th anniversary of the July 7 London bombings

07 July 2021

Fifty-two people died and more than 700 were injured in the 2005 attacks.


Oxford vaccine teams among winners at NHS Parliamentary awards

Oxford vaccine teams among winners at NHS Parliamentary awards

Oxford vaccine teams among winners at NHS Parliamentary awards

07 July 2021

The Oxford Vaccine Group and the Jenner Institute, both based at the University of Oxford, were honoured with the award for excellence in healthcare.


High Court to rule on latest round of Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney libel case

High Court to rule on latest round of Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney libel case

High Court to rule on latest round of Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney libel case

07 July 2021

In June, the High Court heard Mrs Vardy had benefited from leaking stories about fellow footballer’s wife Mrs Rooney.


Vote in contest to chair the influential 1922 Committee

Vote in contest to chair the influential 1922 Committee

Vote in contest to chair the influential 1922 Committee

07 July 2021

Sir Graham Brady is facing a challenge to his position as the ‘shop steward’ of Tory backbenchers.


Sir Anthony van Dyck painting expected to fetch more than £1,000,000 at auction

Sir Anthony van Dyck painting expected to fetch more than £1,000,000 at auction

Sir Anthony van Dyck painting expected to fetch more than £1,000,000 at auction

07 July 2021

The Nazis took ownership of the painting at the outbreak of World War Two.


Heathrow to fast track arrivals for double-jabbed passengers

Heathrow to fast track arrivals for double-jabbed passengers

Heathrow to fast track arrivals for double-jabbed passengers

06 July 2021

The airline industry has urged ministers not to delay easing of quarantine rules for amber list destinations.


Knife crime prevention trial begins in London following two more teen deaths

Knife crime prevention trial begins in London following two more teen deaths

Knife crime prevention trial begins in London following two more teen deaths

06 July 2021

Youngsters could find themselves facing conditions such as curfews and restrictions on their use of social media under the orders.


Fans eagerly await England’s semi-final showdown at Wembley

Fans eagerly await England’s semi-final showdown at Wembley

Fans eagerly await England’s semi-final showdown at Wembley

06 July 2021

Victory will see Gareth Southgate’s men play in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday.


All-female British foursome claims Pacific rowing record

All-female British foursome claims Pacific rowing record

All-female British foursome claims Pacific rowing record

06 July 2021

The crew smashed the previous record for rowing from San Francisco to Hawaii with an all-female crew by over two weeks.


Public may take Covid less seriously without restrictions, study says

Public may take Covid less seriously without restrictions, study says

Public may take Covid less seriously without restrictions, study says

06 July 2021

Research led by Cardiff University found people have judged pandemic risks by the severity of government restrictions


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