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Camp Bestival to go ahead as planned, says Rob da Bank

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:25
The family-friendly festival is expected to take place in Dorset from 29 July to 1 August.

Asda says 3,000 jobs at risk in new business plan

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:25
The supermarket says it has begun consulting with workers over a major restructuring of its business.

Primark bets on last year's fashion for April reopening

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:03
The High Street-only retailer says it has lost £1.1bn in sales due to the recent lockdown.

Covid-19: Stormont to discuss NI's pathway to recovery

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 09:56
The pathway to recovery blueprint is due to be published by the executive on Monday.

Downing Street sets up new unit to focus on keeping the UK together

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 09:16
It comes days after the surprise departure of Boris Johnson's chief adviser on the union.

Skewen: Coal Authority 'not liable' for mine flood damage

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 08:41
Residents label the authority's stance "disgusting", while MP says £500 repairs offer is "derisory".

Coronavirus: Public need 'home truths' on economy - Hammond

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 08:37
The ex-chancellor says Boris Johnson must "do the right thing", even if it means risking unpopularity.

Mary Anning: Fossil hunter celebrated with Jurassic 50p coins

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 08:03
The 19th Century fossil hunter's achievements were often overlooked during her own lifetime.

Covid-19: Wedding venues 'booked up for two years'

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 06:34
Wedding planners in London are reporting a surge in bookings after it was announced lockdown rules were being eased.

Historic Edinburgh street to get European boulevard feel

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 06:09
Cars are set to be banned from George Street as part of transformation plans to open up the space.

Princess Latifa urges UK police to reopen sister's kidnap case

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 06:00
Dubai ruler's captive daughter writes to British police about her sister's abduction 20 years ago.

Insulate homes better or miss carbon targets, ministers told

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 02:51
The UK will never hit its carbon reduction targets unless a grant scheme is rescued, a watchdog says.

Covid-19: A-level and GCSE results to be decided by teachers

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 01:52
A combination of mock exams, coursework and essays will be used to decide grades in England this year.

Covid: Half with cancer signs didn't contact GP in first wave

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 01:22
Symptoms left unchecked included lumps, changes to moles and coughing up blood, a survey finds.

How 30,000 elephant 'selfies' will help in conservation

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 00:53
Researchers are developing new technology to help reduce human-elephant conflicts.

Mother and son become tap-dance lockdown sensation

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 00:14
Lizzi Gee and her eight-year-old son Rufus say tap routines are one positive to come out of lockdown.

Government urged to ensure convicted sex offenders cannot work as tutors

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 00:12
There has been an increase in private tuition during the pandemic but concerns remain about the checks in place.

Inside a domestic violence call centre

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 00:09
Calls to a major domestic violence charity increased by more than 50 per cent during the pandemic in 2020.

The disabled influencers making their mark on social media

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 00:09
Brands are starting to embrace social media influencers with disabilities to target the "purple pound".

UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 00:03
Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones.

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