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The papers on Friday carry Covid woe in the UK and fatal flooding across western Europe.

England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said people should take things ‘incredibly slowly’ when restrictions lift on July 19.

Hospital admissions could hit ‘quite scary’ numbers if we are not cautious post July 19, the Chief Medical Officer said.

Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 31C (87.8F) on Sunday and Monday.

Transport for London described the incident as ‘utterly appalling’.

Ursula von der Leyen will take part in bilateral discussions with the Irish premier Micheal Martin

One of the lorries caught fire as a result of the collision.

The veteran rocker made a surprise contribution to the debate on the National Food Strategy.

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee said the system requires a ‘complete reset’.

The Government has said people will still be expected to wear face masks in certain situations.

A new feature to allow users to sync up to four extra devices to their accounts is being trialled among a small group of users.

Lieutenant Stephen Lyons led his unit during the pandemic delivering food parcels to the vulnerable.

South Tyneside, Hartlepool and Sunderland are recording the highest rates.

A former chief constable said the plans for a statute of limitations did not sit comfortably with him.

Officials are seeking to maximise protection before restrictions are lifted on Monday.

In some local authority areas, less than half of 18-24 year-olds have received a first dose.

The Prime Minister urged people not to throw caution to the winds as England’s lockdown is lifted on Monday.

The prince was told stepping in a cow pat was good luck.

Scottish Government business minister Ivan McKee has written to Scottish Secretary Alister Jack with his concerns.

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has called for local planning authorities to take a light-touch approach to enforcing delivery hours.