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Greggs reopens small number of shops on trial basis

Greggs reopens small number of shops on trial basis

The popular baker is carrying out the trial in the Tyneside area.

More migrants spotted at Dover as lockdown crossings spike continues

More migrants spotted at Dover as lockdown crossings spike continues

Suspected migrants have been seen in Dover, Kent, as the UK basks in bank holiday sunshine.

Charles praises ‘dedication, resilience and hard work’ of Britain’s posties

Charles praises ‘dedication, resilience and hard work’ of Britain’s posties

The Prince of Wales and Camilla sent a letter including ‘heartfelt thanks – and a big thumbs up’ to everyone at Royal Mail.

Windmill postpones 250th celebration and ramps up flour production

Windmill postpones 250th celebration and ramps up flour production

Teams of volunteers at York’s Holgate Mill have stepped up milling to make sure local bakers have enough flour.

First Minister anticipates ‘common approach’ to easing lockdown across UK

First Minister anticipates ‘common approach’ to easing lockdown across UK

Mark Drakeford said he believed changes already announced in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland would be ‘echoed’ by Boris Johnson on Sunday.

92-year-old woman dances outside front door in celebration of VE Day

92-year-old woman dances outside front door in celebration of VE Day

Rose, who grew up in London, said she ‘went up the West End’ for a dance on VE Day in 1945.

Man charged with murder over 2017 Greenwich killing

Man charged with murder over 2017 Greenwich killing

Danny Pearce, 31, was stabbed to death and another man has already been jailed for his murder.

PM’s plans to be ‘in line with Wales’ amid concerns over border quarantine

PM’s plans to be ‘in line with Wales’ amid concerns over border quarantine

Boris Johnson is expected to give an update on the coronavirus lockdown on Sunday.

Campaigners call for transport redesign to stop air pollution rise post-lockdown

Campaigners call for transport redesign to stop air pollution rise post-lockdown

They call for ‘immediate action’ to lock in some of the reduction in road traffic.

Travel, garden centres and schools – how the UK’s lockdown could be eased

Travel, garden centres and schools – how the UK’s lockdown could be eased

People across the UK are eagerly awaiting Boris Johnson’s announcement on Sunday around what changes might be made to the lockdown.

Quarantine for UK arrivals would be devastating, aviation industry warns

Quarantine for UK arrivals would be devastating, aviation industry warns

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the move in an address to the nation on Sunday.

90-year anniversary since St Kilda islanders requested evacuation

90-year anniversary since St Kilda islanders requested evacuation

Members of the remote community wrote to the secretary of state for Scotland asking for help on May 10, 1930.

What the papers say- May 9

What the papers say- May 9

Saturday’s papers are dominated by the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Lockdown plan emerges: masks at work, visitor quarantine and more cycle lanes

Lockdown plan emerges: masks at work, visitor quarantine and more cycle lanes

Indications are emerging about the plan the Prime Minister will set out on Sunday for lifting the lockdown in England.

Education unions set out key tests for reopening schools

Education unions set out key tests for reopening schools

The measures include extra money for deep cleaning and personal protective equipment.

What advice did Sage give and when?

What advice did Sage give and when?

Several meeting papers from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies have been published.

Second World War veteran, 102, tells PM: We did it for the world

Second World War veteran, 102, tells PM: We did it for the world

Ernie Horsfall spoke to Boris Johnson on a Zoom call after the two-minute silence at 11am on Friday.

Garden centres allowed to reopen in England next week

Garden centres allowed to reopen in England next week

A Government source confirmed that garden centres are expected to be able to function safely with social distancing measures put in place.

VE Day message is never give up, Queen tells nation

VE Day message is never give up, Queen tells nation

The televised broadcast capped a day of bank holiday sunshine and virtual celebrations.

Queen’s message will resonate with nation in lockdown – royal expert

Queen’s message will resonate with nation in lockdown – royal expert

The monarch addressed the country on the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

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