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Coronavirus: Lockdown easing in England 'modest' - Jenrick
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick says he is "reasonably confident" the steps will be "manageable".

SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts on historic mission enter space station
Nasa's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken complete their 19-hour flight to the orbiting laboratory.

George Floyd death: Lawyer calls it 'premeditated murder'
Police struggle to stem arson, damage and looting following the death of a black man in custody.

Hundreds join London protest over George Floyd death
People chant "black lives matter" after the killing of a black man by police in the US.

Man dies and two rescued after boat sinks off Fleetwood coast
Emergency services were called to reports of a vessel in difficulty off the Lancashire coast.

Coronavirus: Raab defends relaxation of lockdown rules
The foreign secretary stresses the "cautious" approach adopted, ahead of measures easing in England.

Eastchurch cliff fall: House hanging over edge after second collapse
A car and garage slide down a cliff face in Kent as a further landfall leaves homes at risk.

Durdle Door: Tombstoning continues despite three seriously hurt
Police say people have been seen jumping again from Durdle Door despite three people getting badly hurt.

Man dies after being attacked by cows in Yorkshire Dales
The man, 82, was out walking with his wife when he was attacked.

Coronavirus: 'Slow and steady' approach by Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon says caution and measures to improve quality of life are key in the road back from Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Labour MP quits role after lockdown breach
Rosie Duffield "takes responsibility" for breaking guidelines after meeting married partner.

UK weather in pictures: Sunny spring draws people outdoors
People flock to beaches and beauty spots to enjoy the warmer weather as some lockdown rules ease.

Candle scents inspired by pubs and other stories you may have missed
From social distancing dinner dates to candle scents inspired by pubs, here are some stories you may have missed this week.

George Floyd: ‘As a black American I am terrified’
After the death of George Floyd, young African-Americans in Minneapolis say they are scared for their safety.

Teepee built at East Bergholt school to allow social distancing
The structure was constructed by staff at an events company whose children attend the school.

Supernatural: The next-generation keep-fit coach?
Will virtual reality fitness classes lead a revolution in home workouts - or is it a passing craze?

Coronavirus: The self-isolation choir with worldwide members
This weekend thousands of people will gather as an online choir to perform Handel’s Messiah.

Coronavirus: Debenhams makes some restaurant employees redundant
Retailer Debenhams makes staff in some of its cafes redundant after going into administration.

Week in pictures: 23-29 May 2020
A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

In mid-Pacific with nowhere to land
A group of performers were halfway across the ocean in a 75ft boat when the pandemic erupted - leaving them with nowhere to go.