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Facebook to start reminding users to wear a mask

Facebook to start reminding users to wear a mask

Facebook to start reminding users to wear a mask

Alerts will appear at the top of feeds on Facebook and Instagram as part of the initiative to stop the spread of Covid-19.


British Airways retires 747 fleet due to pandemic

British Airways retires 747 fleet due to pandemic

British Airways retires 747 fleet due to pandemic

The airline was the world’s biggest operator of the 747-400 model.


Wellbeing boosted by visiting beaches and coasts – study

Wellbeing boosted by visiting beaches and coasts – study

Wellbeing boosted by visiting beaches and coasts – study

Review published by the Environment Department highlights the importance of protecting marine areas.


Refund credit notes for cancelled holidays given Atol protection

Refund credit notes for cancelled holidays given Atol protection

Refund credit notes for cancelled holidays given Atol protection

Many travel firms are offering refund credit notes instead of money for cancelled trips to help their cash flow.


Fire strikes ride and workshop on Blackpool pier

Fire strikes ride and workshop on Blackpool pier

Fire strikes ride and workshop on Blackpool pier

There were 10 fire engines attending the blaze.


Declining travel due to pandemic forces British Airways to retire Boeing 747s

Declining travel due to pandemic forces British Airways to retire Boeing 747s

Declining travel due to pandemic forces British Airways to retire Boeing 747s

The airline has 31 of the aircraft.


Memorial to Dambusters’ dog changed to remove racist name

Memorial to Dambusters’ dog changed to remove racist name

Memorial to Dambusters’ dog changed to remove racist name

Film versions of The Dam Busters have either edited out the name or given him the moniker Trigger.


Princess Royal praises ‘enormous advantage’ of GM crops

Princess Royal praises ‘enormous advantage’ of GM crops

Princess Royal praises ‘enormous advantage’ of GM crops

Her brother is a passionate organic farmer who has previously spoken out against GM.


Record-breaking Queen set to reach 25,000 days on the throne

Record-breaking Queen set to reach 25,000 days on the throne

Record-breaking Queen set to reach 25,000 days on the throne

The monarch has been the sovereign for more than 68 years.


Milestones and events of the Queen’s long reign

Milestones and events of the Queen’s long reign

Milestones and events of the Queen’s long reign

The monarch acceded to the throne on February 6 1952.


Actress and #MeToo campaigner to give evidence in Johnny Depp libel trial

Actress and #MeToo campaigner to give evidence in Johnny Depp libel trial

Actress and #MeToo campaigner to give evidence in Johnny Depp libel trial

Mr Depp, 57, is suing the publisher of The Sun over a 2018 article which labelled him a ‘wife beater’.


Queen to knight Captain Sir Tom Moore at unique Windsor ceremony

Queen to knight Captain Sir Tom Moore at unique Windsor ceremony

Queen to knight Captain Sir Tom Moore at unique Windsor ceremony

The 100-year-old Second World War veteran raised almost £33 million for health service charities by walking laps of his Bedfordshire garden.


What the papers say – July 17

What the papers say – July 17

What the papers say – July 17

Allegations of Russian hacking into coronavirus vaccine research lead many of Friday’s papers.


Victim of Maida Vale stabbing named by police

Victim of Maida Vale stabbing named by police

Victim of Maida Vale stabbing named by police

A memorial appeal launched on GoFundMe has nearly reached its £10,000 target.


Covid-19: PM to announce NHS funding to protect against possible second wave

Covid-19: PM to announce NHS funding to protect against possible second wave

Covid-19: PM to announce NHS funding to protect against possible second wave

Boris Johnson will also set a new target for testing.


Leicester mayor hits out at ‘sledgehammer approach’ over lockdown easing

Leicester mayor hits out at ‘sledgehammer approach’ over lockdown easing

Leicester mayor hits out at ‘sledgehammer approach’ over lockdown easing

Sir Peter Soulsby said he was “bitterly disappointed” by the announcement.


Decisive action needed on childhood obesity rates, says Labour

Decisive action needed on childhood obesity rates, says Labour

Decisive action needed on childhood obesity rates, says Labour

The party said research suggests the coronavirus lockdown has worsened the ‘obesity crisis’.


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