Day: July 25, 2020

UK coronavirus LIVE: Gyms and pools reopen as WHO reports biggest one-day jump in deaths since April thumbnail

UK coronavirus LIVE: Gyms and pools reopen as WHO reports biggest one-day jump in deaths since April

July 25, 2020

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates England’s gyms and indoor pools have reopened their doors for the first time in four months, as the country sees its latest relaxation of the coronavirus lockdown. Facilities must follow strict hygiene and social distancing measures, reduce class sizes […]

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Wesel plane crash: Three dead and child injured after plane crashes into apartment block in Germany thumbnail

Wesel plane crash: Three dead and child injured after plane crashes into apartment block in Germany

July 25, 2020

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Three people have died after a plane crashed into an apartment block in Germany. The microlight aircraft plunged into the housing complex in the city of Wesel, around 35 miles north of Dusseldorf, on Saturday afternoon. The identities of […]

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UK coronavirus death toll in hospitals rises by 25

July 25, 2020

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in UK hospitals has jumped by 25. NHS England announced the additional 25 deaths on Saturday. Meanwhile, statistics released today in Scotland show no new Covid-19 deaths […]

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Man dies after being hit by a van ‘driving away from scene of a stabbing’

July 25, 2020

A man has died after being hit by a van which is thought to have been fleeing from the scene of a stabbing. The incident happened after a huge brawl which saw two men stabbed. Police have since launched a murder investigation and arrested three men on suspicion of murder. Officers were called at 8.52pm […]

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Police turn 60 cars away from Snowdon by 8am as beauty spot influx continues thumbnail

Police turn 60 cars away from Snowdon by 8am as beauty spot influx continues

July 25, 2020

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Police in Wales said they aren’t “bluffing” as they urged motorists to stop overcrowding beauty spots. Some 60 cars were turned away from near the base of Mount Snowdon by 8am on Saturday, North Wales Police (NWP) said. It […]

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Russian satellite 'weapon test' branded 'very dangerous' as UK defence chief hits out at Moscow thumbnail

Russian satellite 'weapon test' branded 'very dangerous' as UK defence chief hits out at Moscow

July 25, 2020

The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Russia’s alleged testing of an anti-satellite weapon in space has been condemned as “very dangerous” by a top British defence official. The UK and US accused Russia of launching a projectile “with the characteristics of a weapon” during a […]

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'Everyone has seen this story over and over': A Brixton grocer's eviction sparks a gentrification fightback thumbnail

'Everyone has seen this story over and over': A Brixton grocer's eviction sparks a gentrification fightback

July 25, 2020

Saja Shaheen is walking the aisles of Nour Cash & Carry, explaining the eclectic inventory of the popular grocery store her family has owned inside Brixton Market for more than 20 years. As new immigrant communities arrive in the diverse area of south London, she said, foods are added to match their tastes. Bags of […]

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'We're far from home, but here we have a little corner to ourselves': Latin Village protesters call for market to be reopened thumbnail

'We're far from home, but here we have a little corner to ourselves': Latin Village protesters call for market to be reopened

July 25, 2020

The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Seven Sisters Indoor Market typically throngs with Colombian restaurants, shops and beauty salons, narrated by shouts of Spanish and salsa beats. But after other indoor markets reopened on 15 June, Tottenham’s “Latin Village” remains under lockdown. […]

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