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Sun sets on ‘Queen Of The Skies’

Sun sets on ‘Queen Of The Skies’

Sun sets on ‘Queen Of The Skies’

17 July 2020

Boeing 747s revolutionised long-haul air travel but only 30 remain in passenger service.


‘Strong public interest’ in surrender of Ian Bailey, court told

‘Strong public interest’ in surrender of Ian Bailey, court told

‘Strong public interest’ in surrender of Ian Bailey, court told

17 July 2020

Mr Bailey is facing a third extradition process to France, in relation to the death of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier.


Filming of major US production in NI following coronavirus lockdown

Filming of major US production in NI following coronavirus lockdown

Filming of major US production in NI following coronavirus lockdown

17 July 2020

Viking-age drama The Northman stars Nicole Kidman. It is being shot on Torr Head on the spectacular north coast.


Twitter may have made be rethink career in politics, admits Nicola Sturgeon

Twitter may have made be rethink career in politics, admits Nicola Sturgeon

Twitter may have made be rethink career in politics, admits Nicola Sturgeon

17 July 2020

The First Minister said social media gives sexists and misogynists much more access to female politicians.


105 people to take part in next phase of Imperial’s Covid-19 vaccine trial

105 people to take part in next phase of Imperial’s Covid-19 vaccine trial

105 people to take part in next phase of Imperial’s Covid-19 vaccine trial

17 July 2020

Dr Katrina Pollock, from Imperial College London, said it was ‘too early’ to speculate whether the vaccine candidate will prevent infection.


First Minister describes ‘very real fears’ at start of coronavirus crisis

First Minister describes ‘very real fears’ at start of coronavirus crisis

First Minister describes ‘very real fears’ at start of coronavirus crisis

17 July 2020

Mark Drakeford was speaking at the final daily Welsh Government press conference.


British Airways retires 747s in preparation for ‘a very different future’

British Airways retires 747s in preparation for ‘a very different future’

British Airways retires 747s in preparation for ‘a very different future’

17 July 2020

Chief executive Alex Cruz said the decision was ‘heart-breaking’.


Nicola Sturgeon ready to ‘have my say’ at Alex Salmond inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon ready to ‘have my say’ at Alex Salmond inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon ready to ‘have my say’ at Alex Salmond inquiry

17 July 2020

The First Minister admitted the breakdown in her relationship with her former mentor had been ‘difficult’.


‘Pure evil’ man jailed for at least 35 years for killing ex-girlfriend and baby

‘Pure evil’ man jailed for at least 35 years for killing ex-girlfriend and baby

‘Pure evil’ man jailed for at least 35 years for killing ex-girlfriend and baby

17 July 2020

Aaron McKenzie broke into Kelly Fauvrelle’s bedroom as she slept and stabbed her 21 times, the Old Bailey was told.


Boris Johnson and Queen send TV ratings to historic highs

Boris Johnson and Queen send TV ratings to historic highs

Boris Johnson and Queen send TV ratings to historic highs

17 July 2020

A combined TV audience of 28.2 million watched the Prime Minister announce the lockdown.


Suspicions raised about Manchester Arena bomber before blast

Suspicions raised about Manchester Arena bomber before blast

Suspicions raised about Manchester Arena bomber before blast

17 July 2020

Salman Abedi’s home-made bomb, packed with shrapnel, killed 22 innocent bystanders.


Captain Sir Tom Moore knighted by the Queen

Captain Sir Tom Moore knighted by the Queen

Captain Sir Tom Moore knighted by the Queen

17 July 2020

The 100-year-old former Army officer, who raised almost £33 million for the NHS, was joined by his family in Windsor Castle’s quadrangle.


Lloyds promises drive to hire more black managers

Lloyds promises drive to hire more black managers

Lloyds promises drive to hire more black managers

17 July 2020

The move comes after worldwide protests against systemic racism, sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man, in police custody in the US.


Blood group may play small role in coronavirus infection risk – study

Blood group may play small role in coronavirus infection risk – study

Blood group may play small role in coronavirus infection risk – study

17 July 2020

Researchers say that data suggests people with blood group O have a lower risk of being infected by Covid-19.


‘Predatory’ Army officer sacked after sex assault conviction

‘Predatory’ Army officer sacked after sex assault conviction

‘Predatory’ Army officer sacked after sex assault conviction

17 July 2020

Captain Dominic Moore was dismissed from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.


Demolition of historic lighthouse begins

Demolition of historic lighthouse begins

Demolition of historic lighthouse begins

17 July 2020

The work is likely to take weeks, with as many artefacts as possible being saved.


Starmer: Where was money for social care in next stage of easing lockdown?

Starmer: Where was money for social care in next stage of easing lockdown?

Starmer: Where was money for social care in next stage of easing lockdown?

17 July 2020

The Labour leader also urged PM Boris Johnson to ‘be honest’ about mistakes made during the pandemic.


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