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Grenfell Tower fire survivor wants to turn site into ‘floating’ memorial garden
Almost four years since 72 people died in the Grenfell Tower fire, a decision looms about what should be done with the structure itself - in a way that honours those who lost their lives.


Two police forces to pay damages to more than 600 people over Hillsborough cover-up
Two police forces will pay damages to hundreds of people after accusations of a cover-up following the Hillsborough disaster.


‘We need to look closely at the safety data’ – JCVI’s Prof Anthony Harnden on giving Pfizer jab to 12-15s
We were joined by Prof Anthony Harnden, the deputy chair of the government's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. (JCVI).


UK approves Pfizer jab for 12 to 15-year-olds, as daily Covid cases top 6,000
More than 6,000 Covid cases have been recorded across the UK in the last 24 hours, the highest daily figure since March.


Bristol’s Colston statue on display again a year after being pulled down
It's been 12 months since a statue of the slave trader Edward Colston was torn from its plinth in Bristol's centre and dumped in the harbour.


England cricketer Ollie Robinson apologises for historical racist and sexist tweets
As test debuts go, it was pretty impressive: England cricketer Ollie Robinson took 2-50 on the first day of the test at Lords.


Why England’s coastline is a ‘ticking time bomb’ ready to spew rubbish out into the sea
When we throw away our rubbish, it's never really "away", it's just out of sight.


Dea-John Reid: Man charged with murder of Birmingham teenager
A 35-year-old man has appeared before magistrates, charged with the murder of a 14-year-old boy in Birmingham.


Angela Best inquest: Victim might have been saved if relationship with killer was known, coroner finds
Angela Best was 51 when she was murdered in her north London home in 2016.


Yvette Cooper slams ‘irresponsible’ Home Office in asylum seeker ruling
We were joined by Labour MP Yvette Cooper, the chair of the Commons Home Affairs Committee.


Asylum seekers win legal battle over ‘unsafe’ housing against UK government
The Home Office acted "unlawfully" when it housed asylum seekers in "unsafe" conditions at a former barracks, the High Court has ruled.


Airport director dismayed over UK government not adding more countries to ‘green list’
We spoke to Karen Smart, the managing director of Manchester Airport.


Holidays cancelled: Portugal added to travel ‘amber list’ by UK
As the removal of Portugal from the green travel list leaves many scrambling to change holiday plans, case rates have increased in every region of England.


Ticketless Scotland football fans urged not to travel to London for England match
Scottish football fans who do not have tickets to next week's Euro 2020 clash with England have been urged not to travel to London, amid concerns about Covid.


England schools catch-up tsar resigns over funding
The man charged with overseeing plans to help children catch up on missed education in England has resigned just four months into the job.



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