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In Pictures: Deep blue clean as aquarium prepares to reopen

In Pictures: Deep blue clean as aquarium prepares to reopen

In Pictures: Deep blue clean as aquarium prepares to reopen

02 July 2020

Divers were making sure the insides of the shark and seal tanks were as spotless as the visitor areas.


BBC cutting around 450 jobs across England

BBC cutting around 450 jobs across England

BBC cutting around 450 jobs across England

02 July 2020

It comes after the broadcaster announced cuts in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.


MSP voices dismay at ‘sobering’ research warning of Gaelic’s demise

MSP voices dismay at ‘sobering’ research warning of Gaelic’s demise

MSP voices dismay at ‘sobering’ research warning of Gaelic’s demise

02 July 2020

The authors of a new report say the language ‘is in crisis’ and ‘the social use and transmission of Gaelic is at the point of collapse’.


Charles thanks Underground workers for keeping Tube services running

Charles thanks Underground workers for keeping Tube services running

Charles thanks Underground workers for keeping Tube services running

02 July 2020

The Prince of Wales visited a Transport for London training centre.


DUP calls for Michelle O’Neill to step aside over funeral attendance

DUP calls for Michelle O’Neill to step aside over funeral attendance

DUP calls for Michelle O’Neill to step aside over funeral attendance

02 July 2020

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said Sinn Fein needs to take responsibility for the large gathering at the funeral of IRA veteran Bobby Storey.


Anne to appear in behind-the-scenes documentary about her life

Anne to appear in behind-the-scenes documentary about her life

Anne to appear in behind-the-scenes documentary about her life

02 July 2020

The Princess Royal was filmed for more than a year for the ITV programme to celebrate her milestone birthday.


Reducing two-metre rule effectively means ending social distancing, expert warns

Reducing two-metre rule effectively means ending social distancing, expert warns

Reducing two-metre rule effectively means ending social distancing, expert warns

02 July 2020

Behavioural scientist Professor Suan Michie said Scotland should continue with its cautious approach, which is ‘paying dividends’.


UK Government recognises Juan Guaido as president of Venezuela, High Court rules

UK Government recognises Juan Guaido as president of Venezuela, High Court rules

UK Government recognises Juan Guaido as president of Venezuela, High Court rules

02 July 2020

The ruling came as the Bank of England said it was ‘caught in the middle’ of rival claims to £800 million of gold bullion.


Shapps points finger at Sturgeon for delays in setting up air bridges

Shapps points finger at Sturgeon for delays in setting up air bridges

Shapps points finger at Sturgeon for delays in setting up air bridges

02 July 2020

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps suggested delays in announcing countries which will be exempt from quarantine were due to the Scottish Government.


Bristol balloon fiesta to take place as ‘flypast’ in the sky

Bristol balloon fiesta to take place as ‘flypast’ in the sky

Bristol balloon fiesta to take place as ‘flypast’ in the sky

02 July 2020

Organisers of the annual event have been forced to cancel the usual on-the-ground activities at Ashton Court because of social distancing rules.


TRNSMT boss warns gigs may be impossible even with one-metre social distancing

TRNSMT boss warns gigs may be impossible even with one-metre social distancing

TRNSMT boss warns gigs may be impossible even with one-metre social distancing

02 July 2020

Geoff Ellis said Glasgow’s SSE Hydro would only be able to open at 30% capacity, so the revenue generated would not cover the costs of performances.


Beavers born in Essex ‘for first time since Middle Ages’

Beavers born in Essex ‘for first time since Middle Ages’

Beavers born in Essex ‘for first time since Middle Ages’

02 July 2020

A pair of Eurasian beavers were brought to the Spains Hall Estate in Finchingfield last year as part of a project to help reduce flood risk.


Rail worker stops bike theft and waits four hours to reunite it with its owner

Rail worker stops bike theft and waits four hours to reunite it with its owner

Rail worker stops bike theft and waits four hours to reunite it with its owner

02 July 2020

Abdul El-Gayar was leaving work at 2pm when he spotted someone trying to steal a bike.


Primark owner hails ‘encouraging’ early sales after lockdown

Primark owner hails ‘encouraging’ early sales after lockdown

Primark owner hails ‘encouraging’ early sales after lockdown

02 July 2020

However, Associated British Foods warned that the clothing chain’s profits could be £600m lower than last year due to the virus pandemic.


Teenager charged with murder of sisters in London park

Teenager charged with murder of sisters in London park

Teenager charged with murder of sisters in London park

02 July 2020

Danyal Hussein is accused of killing Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry in Fryent Country Park in Wembley on June 6.


China warns of ‘corresponding measures’ over UK ‘interfering’ in Hong Kong

China warns of ‘corresponding measures’ over UK ‘interfering’ in Hong Kong

China warns of ‘corresponding measures’ over UK ‘interfering’ in Hong Kong

02 July 2020

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has accused Beijing of a ‘grave and deeply disturbing’ breach of the treaty.


Hong Kong: What is happening in the Asian economic hub?

Hong Kong: What is happening in the Asian economic hub?

Hong Kong: What is happening in the Asian economic hub?

02 July 2020

China has passed a controversial national security law which makes activities deemed subversive or secessionist punishable by imprisonment.


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