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The move will mean additional and longer trains on many routes, particularly at peak times.

Ministers want to ensure the process ‘encourages competition and provides the connectivity that UK consumers need’.

The site of Sheffield Castle is in the centre of the city but the structure was demolished in the Civil War.

Financial strain resulting from Covid-19 must not be allowed to derail infrastructure spending ambitions, says the business group.

The latest on Brexit and climate protests feature in Sunday’s papers.

Government sources say officials are also considering whether Extinction Rebellion should be treated as a criminal organisation.

Both teenagers were treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital.

People have been asked to avoid using public transport for non-essential travel, and to not mix with other households.

The extended limits will last for nine months before reverting to the current limits.

Boris Johnson’s Europe sherpa has vowed not to give in to Brussels’ demands during the final phase of UK-EU talks.

Oddie found fame in the 1970s as a member of comic trio The Goodies.

More than 600 people have been arrested during five days of climate change protests in central London, police have said.Environmental campaign group Extinction Rebellion (XR) reignited its efforts to highlight the dangers of climate change this month after they were largely placed on hold by the coronavirus pandemic.In a series of daily actions, protesters have …

Bolton Council said it hoped the measures would prevent the need for a local lockdown.

The city was added to the Government’s coronavirus ‘watchlist’ of areas of concern this week.

Police said some 72 people had been arrested by Saturday morning.

Protesters brought traffic on a busy dual carriageway to a standstill for more than an hour.

The dogs were in fancy dress.

The UK Government has been making weekly decisions in response to rising coronavirus rates in Europe and beyond.

The Prime Minister has criticised Extinction Rebellion for ‘seeking to limit the public’s access to news’.

Andy Preston said public health officials and police would be visiting venues to ensure they adhere to coronavirus regulations.