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Scrap Stonehenge road tunnel plans say archaeologists after neolithic discovery

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Scrap Stonehenge road tunnel plans say archaeologists after neolithic discovery Exclusive: Discovery of prehistoric structure is another reason to give up ‘disastrous, white elephant’ schemeLeading archaeologists say a £1.6bn scheme to build a road tunnel through the historic Stonehenge landscape should be scrapped altogether after the sensational nearby discovery of the largest prehistoric structure ever found in Britain.Mike Parker Pearson, professor of British later prehistory at University College London, said: “This is just another reason to give up this disastrous, white elephant of a scheme.” Continue reading... Go to Source

Reading terror attack: US-born man named as one of victims

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Reading terror attack: US-born man named as one of victims Joe Ritchie-Bennett worked for pharmaceutical firm after moving to UK 15 years agoA US-born man was one of the victims of the terror attack in Reading, where he worked for a pharmaceutical company, it has been reported.Joe Ritchie-Bennett, 39, grew up in Philadelphia but moved to England about 15 years ago, his father told American media. Continue reading... Go to Source

UK coronavirus live: Minister says big rise in Germany’s R rate ‘concerning’ as PM plans further lockdown easing

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UK coronavirus live: Minister says big rise in Germany's R rate 'concerning' as PM plans further lockdown easing Boris Johnson discusses reopening of hospitality industry and reduction in social distancing Why doctors say UK is better prepared for a second wave of coronavirusGlobal coronavirus updates – live 12.45pm BSTNo new coronavirus deaths have been registered in Scotland in the last 24 hours, first minister Nicola Sturgeon said. A total of 2,472 patients have died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus, no change on Sunday’s figure. The death total previously remained unchanged on 21 June, 15 June, 8 June and 7 June. Sturgeon said 18,170 people have tested positive for the virus in Scotland, up by 14 from 18,156 the day before. There are 867 people in hospi...

Devon and Cornwall police officer investigated over George Floyd meme

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Devon and Cornwall police officer investigated over George Floyd meme Exclusive: officer alleged to have shared offensive image of man who died in US police custodyA UK police officer is under investigation by the police watchdog over the sharing of an offensive meme of George Floyd in a private social media chat group that included other officers.The Guardian has learned that the officer, who is with the Devon and Cornwall force, is alleged to have shared the image on 30 May. Continue reading... Go to Source

Vast neolithic circle of deep shafts found near Stonehenge

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Vast neolithic circle of deep shafts found near Stonehenge Exclusive: prehistoric structure spanning 1.2 miles in diameter is masterpiece of engineering, say archaeologistsA circle of deep shafts has been discovered near the world heritage site of Stonehenge, to the astonishment of archaeologists, who have described it as the largest prehistoric structure ever found in Britain.Four thousand five hundred years ago, the Neolithic peoples who constructed Stonehenge, a masterpiece of engineering, also dug a series of shafts aligned to form a circle spanning 1.2 miles (2km) in diameter. The structure appears to have been a boundary guiding people to a sacred area because Durrington Walls, one of Britain’s largest henge monuments, is located precisely at its centre. The site is 1.9 mile...

Libyan held over Reading attack ‘known to security services’

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Libyan held over Reading attack 'known to security services' Khairi Saadallah, 25, had been investigated last year but no serious risk was identifiedThe Libyan refugee held over the multiple killings in Reading was on the radar of the security services in the middle of last year, sources have told the Guardian.Khairi Saadallah, 25, was under investigation as a person who might travel abroad “for extremist reasons”, but sources indicated that the inquiry was closed relatively quickly without any action taken as no genuine threat or immediate risk was identified. Continue reading... Go to Source

‘Passionate’ schoolteacher first Reading terror attack victim to be named

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'Passionate' schoolteacher first Reading terror attack victim to be named James Furlong was head of history, government and politics at the Holt school in WokinghamA “passionate”, “gentle” and “caring” secondary school teacher has become the first victim of the terrorist attack in Reading to be named.James Furlong was the head of history, government and politics at the Holt school in Wokingham, near Reading. He was one of three people who lost their lives after the stabbing attack in Forbury Gardens. Continue reading... Go to Source

Exclusive: Labour councils in England hit harder by austerity than Tory areas

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Exclusive: Labour councils in England hit harder by austerity than Tory areas Analysis by Guardian and Sigoma shows poorer, Labour-held areas lost over a third of spending powerLabour councils have borne the brunt of local government cuts over a decade of austerity, according to an analysis by the Guardian. It highlights for the first time the extent to which poorer, largely Labour-held areas of England had their funding slashed on average by at least a third, while more affluent, largely Conservative areas received greater protection. Continue reading... Go to Source

Everton v Liverpool: Premier League – live!

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Everton v Liverpool: Premier League – live! All the latest from the 7pm BST kick-off from Goodison ParkKlopp: ‘I’ve been worried about people dying – not the title’Email your thoughts to rob.smyth@theguardian.com 6.57pm BST“After a couple of days of warm-ups, Real Football is about to start again,” says Matt Dony. “Yes, we’ve enjoyed Foals on the Park Stage, but The Cure are warming up, about to take to the Pyramid Stage. Of course, football doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme of things, but as we are going to finish the season, I’m very, very excited to see Liverpool in action again. The extended break came at a useful time. After the insane first half of the season (which I can still hardly believe!) results had tailed ...

Police investigate double murder after Manchester street gathering

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Police investigate double murder after Manchester street gathering Two men died after reports of shooting in Moss Side early on SundayPolice are investigating a double murder that followed a lockdown street gathering of “hundreds of people” in Manchester. A 36-year-old man died after reports of a shooting near Caythorpe Street, Moss Side, at about 12.55am on Sunday. A 21-year-old was also taken to hospital with gunshot wounds but died later on Sunday, Greater Manchester police said. No arrests have been made. Continue reading... Go to Source
Coronavirus:  A look at how one hospital is keeping families connected virtually

Coronavirus: A look at how one hospital is keeping families connected virtually

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http://youtu.be/X8LE1v9kHu8 Strict visitor policies in place at hospitals to limit the spread of COVID-19 has presented a tremendous challenge for families trying to stay connected with their loved ones who are confined within those institutions. Some hospitals have developed creative ways to keep patients in touch with loved ones especially seniors who don't have the technology to do it themselves. One Toronto-area hospital allowed us to see how its virtual family visit program works. For more info, please go to http://www.globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews
Coronavirus: The uncertain future of the fitness industry

Coronavirus: The uncertain future of the fitness industry

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http://youtu.be/4IE2n9ApLDw Some gyms, pools and spinning studios are beginning to open but with big modifications to deal with the new reality during a pandemic. Liem Vu delves into the challenge and opportunities facing the fitness industry with so many anxious to resume their workout regimens. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/7084533/the-new-reality-fitness/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews
Coronavirus: How COVID-19 created a boom time for some businesses

Coronavirus: How COVID-19 created a boom time for some businesses

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http://youtu.be/ftODynIodZQ From plexiglass and PPE to those decals and signs in stores telling us where to stand, the pandemic created an urgent need for these types of goods and businesses that pivoted early benefitted as a result. Mike Le Couteur looks at some businesses whose forward thinking helped them stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. For more info, please go to http://globalnews.ca/news/7085073/coronavirus-booming-industries-the-new-reality/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews
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