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Conscious Travel

A guide to the UK’s best routes for walkers and cyclists

After months of confinement, a movement-filled holiday out in nature is the perfect summer adventure

20/04/2021

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Boris Johnson enjoys post-lockdown pint

Boris Johnson enjoys post-lockdown pint, but Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer thrown out of Bath pub in lockdown row.

19/04/2021

Money

The UK is considering a new 'Britcoin' digital currency

The UK has become the latest country to look into the potential of having a central bank-backed digital currency, following similar moves by China and Sweden.

19/04/2021

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Jose Mourinho sacked as Tottenham manager days before cup final

Jose Mourinho sacked as Tottenham manager days before cup final

19/04/2021

Sci-tech

Garden pod provides answer to home working needs

An architectural firm in London has created a space that is intended to meet the needs of people who have to work from home during the pandemic.

18/04/2021

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Minute of silence in London's Piccadilly Circus in homage to Prince Ph

People pay their respects to Prince Philip in London's Piccadilly Circus as Britain fall silent in a one-minute's silence in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh.

17/04/2021

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In pictures: British royal consort laid to rest

The Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest in a funeral service steeped in military tradition on Saturday. Here are some of the highlights of the day's ceremonies.

17/04/2021

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Prince Philip funeral: Duke remembered as man of 'courage'

The Duke of Edinburgh died at the age of 99 on April 9.

17/04/2021

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'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer at 52

Her husband, actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died "peacefully at home" after a "heroic battle with cancer."

16/04/2021

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All the details of Prince Philip's COVID-friendly, 'no fuss' farewell

With no state ceremony, a custom-built hearse and a 30-person guest list, the Duke of Edinburgh's adieu will look a little different to other royal funerals.

16/04/2021

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UK reports 77 cases of COVID variant first detected in India

Some 77 cases of a variant thought to be behind a recent surge of infections in India have been detected in the UK.

16/04/2021

Destinations

Here's why UK's Yorkshire Dales is the 'best national park in Europe'

The UK’s Yorkshire Dales has been voted as the best National Park in Europe. Jack Ramage heads to the hills to find out why.

15/04/2021

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Welsh river turns white after milk tanker crashes into it

"An unknown quantity" of milk flowed into the river, officials said.

15/04/2021

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Queen returns to royal duties after death of Prince Philip

The 94-year-old British monarch attended a retirement ceremony for a senior royal official on Tuesday, according to the Court Circular.

14/04/2021

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Mix and match COVID vaccine study expanded to include Moderna, Novavax

The aim of the study is to assess how well people's immune systems respond when their second "boost" dose is a different type of vaccine to their first "prime" dose.

14/04/2021

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London Zoo reopens to public after latest lockdown closure

Visitors returned to ZSL London Zoo Monday (12 April 2021) as the attraction reopened to the public for the first time since its closure on 4 January, for the third national lockdown

13/04/2021

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UK COVID variant not more dangerous than original, say studies

Two teams of researchers in the UK found the new strain discovered in September 2020 has higher transmission rates but does not lead to more severe symptoms than the original.

13/04/2021

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UK government to investigate David Cameron's lobbying for Greensill

The British government has launched an independent inquiry into David Cameron's lobbying for Greensill.

12/04/2021

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'Legend of banter': Harry's tribute to Queen's husband Prince Philip

"He was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right ’til the end," said Prince Harry.

12/04/2021

World

Shoppers and pubgoers flock to streets as venues reopen in England

A handful of venues in England with 24-hour licences opened their doors to punters at 00:01 am, with customers braving the freezing temperatures to enjoy an outdoor pint for the first time since January.

12/04/2021

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Irishwoman Blackmore becomes first female jockey to win Grand National

Rachael Blackmore has smashed through one of the biggest gender barriers in sports by becoming the first female jockey to win the gruelling Grand National horse race.

10/04/2021

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Unrest in Belfast continues despite calls for calm after Duke's death

"Protests have been postponed out of respect for the Queen and the Royal Family," read posters posted in Unionist areas of the city.

10/04/2021

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Prince Philip's death has left 'huge void' in Queen's life, says son

Prince Philip’s funeral will take place on April 17 at Windsor Castle in a family service that will be closed to the public.

09/04/2021

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Prince Philip: A look at the Duke of Edinburgh's life in pictures

From growing up in a Greek royal family to his role as Britain's longest-serving consort, here's a look at Prince Philip's life in pictures.

09/04/2021

My Europe Series

What's behind the outbreak of violence in parts of Northern Ireland?

Successive nights of violence in various majority unionist areas of Northern Ireland has left dozens of police officers injured - but what has started the unrest?

09/04/2021

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How did Europe react to the death of Prince Philip?

Prince Philip "passed away peacefully" on Friday morning at Windsor Palace, the Royal Family said.

09/04/2021