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Married couple ‘first in UK’ to be sentenced for possessing chemical weapon

Married couple ‘first in UK’ to be sentenced for possessing chemical weapon

Married couple ‘first in UK’ to be sentenced for possessing chemical weapon

12 June 2020

Martyn and Michaela Tasker discovered abandoned canisters in Lincolnshire woodland in October 2017.


Investigation launched into Facebook takeover of Giphy over competition concerns

Investigation launched into Facebook takeover of Giphy over competition concerns

Investigation launched into Facebook takeover of Giphy over competition concerns

12 June 2020

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was assessing whether the acquisition could cause a ‘substantial lessening of competition’.


Edward Colston statue contained hidden magazine from 125 years ago, experts discover

Edward Colston statue contained hidden magazine from 125 years ago, experts discover

Edward Colston statue contained hidden magazine from 125 years ago, experts discover

12 June 2020

The monument was toppled during a Black Lives Matter march in Bristol on Sunday.


University of St Andrews apologies for ‘letting down’ BAME students and staff

University of St Andrews apologies for ‘letting down’ BAME students and staff

University of St Andrews apologies for ‘letting down’ BAME students and staff

12 June 2020

It also said just over 20% of its student population identifies as black, Asian or minority ethnic.


Low-key resumption of retail as customers make cautious return to Belfast shops

Low-key resumption of retail as customers make cautious return to Belfast shops

Low-key resumption of retail as customers make cautious return to Belfast shops

12 June 2020

Streets in Belfast city centre remained relatively quiet on Friday despite all non-essential outlets being allowed to reopen.


Charles and Camilla to welcome Macron to UK

Charles and Camilla to welcome Macron to UK

Charles and Camilla to welcome Macron to UK

12 June 2020

The French president is reportedly visiting London to award the capital France’s highest decoration – Legion d’Honneur.


Appropriate for broadcasters to boycott high-profile boxing bout, Varadkar says

Appropriate for broadcasters to boycott high-profile boxing bout, Varadkar says

Appropriate for broadcasters to boycott high-profile boxing bout, Varadkar says

12 June 2020

The High Court in Dublin previously named Kinahan as a senior figure in an organised crime gang.


Two men arrested after video shows car speeding at over 200mph

Two men arrested after video shows car speeding at over 200mph

Two men arrested after video shows car speeding at over 200mph

12 June 2020

The incident happened on the M23 in Sussex at some point during the Covid-19 shutdown.


What’s the score with border checks on imports from the EU?

What’s the score with border checks on imports from the EU?

What’s the score with border checks on imports from the EU?

12 June 2020

Border checks on EU imports to Great Britain will be phased in over six months.


Man in court accused of murdering Dutch crime writer in 2016

Man in court accused of murdering Dutch crime writer in 2016

Man in court accused of murdering Dutch crime writer in 2016

12 June 2020

Christopher Hughes made no plea over the death of Martin Kok.


Fast-track violent protester prosecutions ‘could cause miscarriages of justice’

Fast-track violent protester prosecutions ‘could cause miscarriages of justice’

Fast-track violent protester prosecutions ‘could cause miscarriages of justice’

12 June 2020

There are also fears courts will buckle under the pressure of added workload.


‘Cautious’ lifting of lockdown to continue in Wales

‘Cautious’ lifting of lockdown to continue in Wales

‘Cautious’ lifting of lockdown to continue in Wales

12 June 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford said he would not ‘throw it all away’ by easing the restrictions too quickly.


KT Tunstall among headliners for virtual festival supporting music venues

KT Tunstall among headliners for virtual festival supporting music venues

KT Tunstall among headliners for virtual festival supporting music venues

12 June 2020

Other artists on the main bill on June 19 and 20 include Fatherson, Wet Wet Wet. The Xcerts, Hunter and the Bear, Be Charlotte and Luke La Volpe.


UK coronavirus reproduction number remains at 0.7-0.9

UK coronavirus reproduction number remains at 0.7-0.9

UK coronavirus reproduction number remains at 0.7-0.9

12 June 2020

The Government Office for Science has published regional values for the R number for the first time.


Emily Sheffield to replace George Osborne as Evening Standard editor

Emily Sheffield to replace George Osborne as Evening Standard editor

Emily Sheffield to replace George Osborne as Evening Standard editor

12 June 2020

The former deputy editor of British Vogue is Samantha Cameron’s sister.


Coronavirus: Does the reproduction number tell us less than it used to?

Coronavirus: Does the reproduction number tell us less than it used to?

Coronavirus: Does the reproduction number tell us less than it used to?

12 June 2020

For a number of weeks the R value across the UK has remained below one, ranging from 0.7-1.0.


Robert the Bruce statue vandalised with ‘racist king’ graffiti

Robert the Bruce statue vandalised with ‘racist king’ graffiti

Robert the Bruce statue vandalised with ‘racist king’ graffiti

12 June 2020

The words ‘bring down the statue’ have also been daubed on the Battle of Bannockburn site in Stirling.


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