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Citroen 2CV race goes ahead at Snetterton despite terrible conditions

24hr Citroen 2CV race fails to match Le Mans for pace, but provides plenty of action

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COVID-19: Pupils above 11 to wear mask in England's lockdown areas

It comes after the WHO changed its advice on face-covering for children aged 12 or above.

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Mass COVID-19 study finds BAME community in England worst affected

The results have spurred the government to act.

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Amid intense heat, Europeans flock to beaches ignoring COVID warnings

Swathes of Western Europe is wilting under intense heat, with socially-distanced crowds seeking relief in fountains and pools as authorities warn of COVID-19 and wildfire risks.

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St Bernard rescued from mountain as tables turn

A St Bernard dog in England decided it was payback time and called in a rescue team to get her off the mountain

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England World Cup winner and ex-Ireland manager Jack Charlton dies

Defender Jack Charlton played alongside brother Bobby in England's victorious 1966 side and as a manager took Ireland to three major tournaments.

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First night out in London after coronavirus shutdown: How did it go?

Thousands packed the streets of Soho.

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England drops isolation measures for 30 European countries - full list

Arrivals to England from a number of countries will be exempted from quarantine requirements from July 10, paving the way for Britons to enjoy a summer holiday abroad.

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Surge in plastic waste as people discard PPE used to ward off Covid-19

Campaigners say beaches and seas across southern England are becoming littered with discarded medical equipment used to protect against coronavirus.

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Watch: Boris Johnson announces major lockdown easing plan in England

Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, cinemas, and hotels are among the businesses that will reopen on July 4.

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New COVID-19 antibody test is 100% accurate, say English health chiefs

The blood test determines, via the presence of antibodies, whether a person has already had COVID-19.

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Confusion persists as England goes own way in relaxing lockdown rules

Lockdown loosening measures for England are in place from today despite criticIsms that the rules remain confusing and may endanger the lower-paid. It comes as the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer extends the furlough scheme until October.

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Today is St George's Day. But who was England's patron saint?

Celebrations for St George's Day are low key in a normal year. They are inevitably even quieter during a coronavirus lockdown.

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UK changes name of diplomatic mission in Brussels

Britain's diplomatic mission in Brussels sent an employee out early on Saturday to change the building's nameplate to read "UK Mission to the European Union", signalling its new non-member status.

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Euroviews. It's time to end America's Christmas food obsession with Victorian England ǀ View

Channeling Dickensian nostalgia is fun for some, but there is simply no reason to crown the foods of Victorian England the go-to reference point for Christmastime cooking.

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Police chief at 1989 Hillsborough disaster cleared of manslaughter

Hillsborough football disaster police chief found not guilty

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UK braced for more flooding

Severe flood warnings have been issued in England as flooding continues to force people from their homes

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South Africa beat England 32-12 to win Rugby World Cup

Two second-half tries saw South Africa accelerate away from England to win the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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Racism campaigners 'disheartened' by UEFA punishment of Bulgaria

'Disheartened, but not surprised': Football world reacts to Bulgaria's punishment for racism

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England Rugby fined over V-formation haka response

England players fanned out across the pitch as the All Blacks delivered the traditional challenge, but rules say they must not cross the halfway line.