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Beaches turned into rubbish dumps after thousands of Brits cause lockdown carnage on hottest day of the year so far

Tents are abandoned on one beach while 30 sacks of junk are carried away from another in clean-up operation

BREAKING: Boy, 10, dies after getting into difficulty in lake on hottest day of year

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GMB's Dr Hilary debunks hand sanitiser fire risk but says firefighters will 'hate him'

Good Morning Britain

Good Morning Britain star Dr Hilary Jones assured viewers leaving hand sanitiser in a hot car had no risk during the hot weather

Man, 84, spends £38,000 and eight years trying to evict own daughter from apartment

Peter Grundy has exhausted all legal avenues trying to get daughter Katrina out of his apartment but she won't budge, despite her old man needing the money to move into a care home

What needs to happen for Liverpool to be crowned Premier League champions tonight

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool beat Crystal Palace at Anfield on Wednesday, and now have one hand on the Premier League trophy - a prize the Reds have never won before

Everything that's still illegal in England after lockdown eases on July 4 - see the list in full

Huge changes to the coronavirus lockdown are coming - and lots of things that were against the law will now just be 'guidance'. But it doesn't mean you can do anything you like

Topless sunbather on British naturist beach saves three women from drowning at sea

Jessica Layton, 28, from Penzance, Cornwall, was sunbathing on naturist beach when she saw two women struggling to swim in a dangerous rip current and helped them to safety

Man almost cut off McDonald's customer's hand then shared bloody Snapchat selfie

Jordan Hughes, 22, attacked Samuel Liggett with a 40cm machete outside McDonald's in Warrington, near Liverpool, after the 20-year-old left the restaurant with friends at around 3am

Susanna Reid reveals why she's been forced to quit social media to 'save her sanity'

The Good Morning Britain star says she has had enough of the increasingly 'nasty' language being fired at her on social media so has announced she is taking time out of her apps

Social distancing may be scrapped in schools and class sizes doubled from 15 to 30

Coronavirus It's a mixed bag for the UK's coronavirus pandemic today as the Department of Health reports the lowest number of new cases in 24 hours since March 19 - but top scientists warn the Government must prepare for a second deadly wave in winter

Swimmers warned against going into the sea due to pollution fears at beach

Environment Agency

Construction work at Withernsea beach in East Yorkshire has caused pollution in the sea, with the Environment Agency warning people not to enter the water there until September

Psychologist reveals worrying unseen impact of children missing school

Strictly Come Dancing Strictly Come Dancing 2020 changes unveiled – including shorter series and reduced cast in major coronavirus safety overhaul

EXCLUSIVE: The dancing pros will live together in a hotel during group filming - then be quarantined for 14 days afterwards

Brits can fly to Italy, France and Spain 'from next week' - with first air bridges set to be unveiled

A series of holiday spots including Italy, France and Spain are expected to be declared safe for travellers by the Foreign Office. A quarantine review is planned for June 29

Odeon confirms reopening dates for 88 cinemas - see when your local will return

The chain's Trafford Centre, Luxe Birmingham Broadway Plaza and Luxe Epsom branches will be among the first to reopen following government orders - with tickets going on sale today

Royal Mail axes 2,000 jobs as profits crash by a quarter amid pandemic

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Dancing on Ice pro Alex Murphy overcame massive stroke aged 24

Alex Murphy was one of the show's walking miracles after she survived a stroke at the age of 24, but she's heartbroken after being dropped from the show for fresh talent

Expert explains why meat-packing factories are breeding grounds for coronavirus

Good Morning Britain

Good Morning Britain aired a discussion on whether there was a risk of infection through eating meat

Teen accused of PC Andrew Harper murder told police he 'didn't give a f***', court told

Murder Henry Long, 19, allegedly claimed he had been watching DVDs including 'Fast and the Furious' with relatives at the time the officer Andrew Harper was dragged to his death behind a car

Holidays How safe is it to go on holiday? See the coronavirus risk for every country that could have an air bridge including Spain, France and Italy and Greece

Boris Johnson is expected to confirm deals for a small number of holiday destinations, with travel restarting on July 4

Brother of Lauren Goodger's ex-boyfriend stabbed to death in Essex 'car chase'

Crime Stephen Morrisson, 30, was found fatally wounded after a car chase in Epping, Essex, on Tuesday night. The attackers fled the scene before the emergency services arrived

Top Tory 'rushed through planning approval' to help millionaire donor avoid tax, documents suggest

Conservative Party

Robert Jenrick agreed to publish correspondence relating to the Westferry Printworks development - and they appear to show he rushed through planning approval so donor Richard Desmond could avoid a Community Infrastructure Levy

One-year-old baby boy drowns in a hot tub at house in Sussex

Sussex Police We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

Man calls police on girl, 9, after she writes 'black lives matter' outside home

Black Lives Matter

Little Mira Acklin wrote 'Black Lives Matter' in chalk outside her home, but her neighbour called police to report her. Officers actually encouraged the girl to write it even bigger

The truth is that other lives have mattered more

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Boris Johnson has failed by axing £12m test and trace app

Should we try counselling as last resort to save marriage?

Boris Johnson's PMQs is like a Columbo episode and Keir Starmer has just one more question

Britain's Crown Jewels include a 'super deep' diamond that formed close to Earth's core

The Cullinan Diamond is the largest diamond ever discovered and experts have used pioneering laser technology to establish its origins

Another UK food factory closes after 14 members of staff test positive for coronavirus

The Princes food factory in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, which makes canned and pouched food, was closed for a deep clean in the latest mini outbreak as lockdown eases

Dr Hilary warns consequences of abandoning coronavirus lockdown amid UK heatwave

Good Morning Britain

Good Morning Britain star Dr Hilary Jones warned people not to get 'complacent' as there could be serious consequences

Tyson Fury admits he is 'not confident' Anthony Joshua fight will go ahead

There is a huge amount of anticipation over a potential bout between the two British heavyweights but Fury does not appear convinced it will ever happen

Former police superintendent sues Scotland Yard in £500,000 racism and sexism claim

Scotland Yard Nusrit Mehtab was the most senior female ethnic minority officer in the Metropolitan Police and worked in everything from undercover operations to counter-terrorism

Wesley Sneijder lifts lid on booze hell at Real Madrid which cost him his marriage

Wesley Sneijder

Wesley Sneijder was a Real Madrid galactico - but all the while he was battling booze demons during his spell at the Bernabeu

Eiffel Tower in Paris opens today but you'll have to walk up

Tourists must wear masks and will have to climb up and down to the first floor via a strict one way system but you can only visit the landmark by booking online

Demarai Gray Gang who raided Premier star's home as girlfriend lay naked in bed are jailed for 85 years Leicester City star Demarai Gray's home was targeted while his girlfriend and six-week old child were in bed, and the gang have been jailed for a total of 85 years for a string of offences

Self-cooling pillow could be solution to sleepless nights during UK heatwave

As temperatures hit 30C this week, many Brits have been struggling to fall asleep because their bedrooms are too hot. A cooling pillow sold by Amazon could be the solution to sleepless nights

Tanguy Ndombele tells Jose Mourinho he 'never wants to play under him' again

Tottenham Hotspur FC

Ndombele could be set to leave Tottenham after a rift reportedly deepened with a training-ground row this week - sparking the possibility of a player-plus-cash swap deal with Bayern Munich

Sick puppies from 'breeding farms' sold at motorway service station

Puppies are being sold online with buyers being told to pick them up at a car park at Maidstone Services on the M20 in Kent, with the RSPCA and Animal Protection Services now investigating

Prince William hopes Covid-19 crisis will be 'wake up call to all' after lab visit

The Duke of Cambridge visited scientists working round-the-clock at Oxford University to develop a coronavirus vaccine for the world, saying he hopes the "1.5 million potential viruses that could hop from animals into humans...will be a wake up call to people"

Celebrity Gogglebox hit with 200 Ofcom complaints over Shaun Ryder and Bez's drugs jokes

The TV regulator began receiving complaints earlier this month since the programme began airing over the pair's drugs-related jokes

Brits wanting a post-lockdown haircut face waiting lists with over 2,000 people

Hairdressers have reported waiting lists of more than 2,000 people with Brits planning to get their lockdown locks cut as salons finally reopen after three months

Slimming World Man credits his incredible 21st weight loss on beating Covid-19 and finding love

Phil Kayes, 47, from County Down, Northern Ireland, weighed 37st 2½lbs but has now managed to slim down to an impressive 15st 6lbs after joining Slimming World

Waitrose vows it will not sell chlorinated chicken and hormone-pumped beef

The supermarket's boss James Bailey wrote in the store’s Weekend magazine: “We promise we will never sell any Waitrose product that does not meet our own high standards.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry don masks as they pop in to work at Los Angeles bakery

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wore face masks, gloves and plastic caps to cover their hair to join workers at a bakery run by Homeboy Industries which is based in Los Angeles

Pubs could serve people booze in the street under new laws

Ministers will set out plans to simplify the licensing process and cut red tape in England this summer through the new Business and Planning bill

Driver who ran over and killed therapist mistaking her for 'road bump' walks free

Uninsured delivery driverlNezar Abukhrais was working illegally in the UK when he ran over Donna Barrow-Jones in Wigan. He was given a suspended prison sentence

Sporting legend Willie Thorne laid to rest under snooker table made of flowers to sound of Chas and Dave in emotional funeral after his death aged 66

Willie Thorne was laid to rest in Spain on Wednesday after dying aged 66 last week following a battle with leukaemia

Liam, 4, needs 'one last push' to raise incredible sum for rare cancer treatment

Cancer Liam Scott, aged four, from Sevenoaks, Kent, has been undergoing treatments for a rare cancer since he was diagnosed last summer

Burnley fan behind White Lives Matter banner is sacked from his job

Burnley fan Jake Hepple has been sacked from his job at Paradigm Precision, just days after a plane carrying the banner White Lives Matter was flown over the Etihad

Steve Bing's death officially ruled as suicide as coroner closes case

The 55-year-old father died after plunging from the 27th floor of his apartment building in LA

Big Brother fans speechless over housemate caught masturbating in cardboard box

Davina McCall and Rylan Clark-Neal turned back time to 2005 as the housemates were tasked with staying in their cardboard box for the longest time

Coronavirus tracing system could risk lives amid warnings of missed cases

In an angry PMQs, Labour leader Keir Starmer said of 33,000 people thought to have tested positive for the virus currently in England, only 10,000 had been reached and asked to give details of their contacts

BBC's Normal People to return for two specials after series breaks records

After the enormous success of the first series, Normal People is set to return to screens for two upcoming specials

Owen Paterson "A terrible shock to us all": Aintree chair and wife of ex-Tory cabinet minister Owen Paterson is found dead in woodland near family home

Tory MP Owen Paterson said the loss of his wife, Rose, to whom he had been married for 40 years, had come as a "terrible shock" to the family

Good Morning Britain faced 264 Ofcom complaints in a week amid 'rude' interviews

Good Morning Britain

The hit ITV breakfast show has received hundreds of complaints over the last month from angry viewers that were not pleased with the content

Meghan Markle's telling description of first meeting with Kate Middleton

Prince Harry introduced his girlfriend Meghan Markle to Prince William and Kate Middleton during one of her visits to Kensington Palace, and the couple spoke about the meeting during their engagement interview

Popular boy, 15, hit his head and died after being 'egged on' to jump over canal

Declan McNally, 15, from Manchester, fell into the Ashton Canal lock in Droylsden, Tameside, in January, with one witness hearing someone say 'you're not going to do it you p***y' just before the tragedy

Surge in holiday park and campsite bookings as lockdown ease prompts staycations

One office said they had received 200 calls in one morning - just hours after Boris Johnson said hotels, restaurants, campsites, pubs, cinemas and hairdressers could reopen from July 4 – providing they follow updated COVID-19 guidance

Disabled man 'starved to death during lockdown' MP claims

Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she was aware of a man in her constituency of Streatham, south London, had died after being unable to access food essentials

Hero's desperate river bank CPR on man saved from drowning as second feared dead

Thames Valley Police

EXCLUSIVE: Chef Connor Godfrey was fishing on the weir in Cookham, Berkshire, when he described how playful shouts turned to panicked screaming as two men got into difficulty - with one 'floating to the surface face down' before being hauled from the water

Black Lives Matter Woman, 83, says black pensioners 'couldn't earn enough to save' as many find themselves struggling in old age Ellen Lebethe cries “solidarity” with the Black Lives Matter protesters who have taken to the streets across the world, after attending “every single anti-apartheid march” she could in her younger days

Police search cemetery after woman's dismembered body found stuffed in two suitcases

West Midlands Police Officers were seen at Handsworth Cemetery in Birmingham on Wednesday as part of the investigation into the murder of Phoenix Netts, 28, whose body was found in the Forest of Dean in May

Stranger frees dog left in car outside KFC on hottest day of the year

The pet was pictured sitting in the vehicle near a branch of KFC in Southport as temperatures surged to 28C. The RSPCA is warning owners to be responsible during this hot weather

Hundreds line the streets as Dunkirk hero turns 100 after Covid-19 cancels party

Eric Taylor A big party was planned to celebrate Eric Taylor's 100th birthday but after it was cancelled because of the lockdown people lined the streets to mark his special day

Leeds remove cardboard Osama Bin Laden from stand after fans spot 'offensive' cut-out

Leeds United FC A prankster used a picture of notorious former al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden after Leeds offered fans the chance to have their cardboard cut-out in the stands at Elland Road

King and Queen of Spain's plea for Brits to return to Costas and Canaries

Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia said their country is back open for business ahead of Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announcing which countries the UK has air bridge deals with

Inside Katie Price's fight for Harvey's Law - how she took on Parliament and won over MPs

The reality star was shocked to learn that there were little legal protections in place against online trolls and she decided to make a change

Eleven ways caravan parks and campsites will be different during your next holiday

New coronavirus rules mean campsites and caravan parks can finally reopen in England from July 4 but things are set to be very different due to new safety measures

MP urges people to check their 'bits and bobbins' after breast cancer diagnosis

Politics Tracey Crouch said it 'has been caught early' and issued a plea that people aren't put off going to the GP by Covid-19 to get changes checked out.

Two stabbed and boy, 14, left with facial injuries in shopping centre knife attacks

Knife crime We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

Police scramble to 'serious incident' as huge explosion blows roof off house

South Wales Police

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Driving in flip flops could land you a £5,000 fine, 9 penalty points and a ban

As temperatures soar into the 30s, Brits looking to stay cool could be at risk of a huge fine, penalty points and perhaps even a ban if they are caught wearing flip flops behind the wheel

Gay Ex-Hull City player Thomas Beattie announces he is gay - only the second male English professional footballer ever to come out

The star says he was forced to choose between "who I am and the sport I love" for years of his life

Grieving mum in smear test plea after daughter dies from cervical cancer at 26

Cervical cancer

Lynda Gilling has made an emotional appeal for young women to get a smear test after her daughter Jess Jackson, from Rumney, Cardiff, died on June 12 leaving behind three children

More than £50,000 worth of antique clocks have gone missing from the Foreign Office

EXCLUSIVE Nine antique timepieces have apparently been stolen from the department's King Charles Street building. No this isn't a wind-up.

Italian village will pay for your holiday with free stays at luxury homes

A picturesque Italian village has come up with an innovative way to persuade travellers to visit this summer as travel restrictions are finally set to be relaxed

NHS issues urgent warning that hand sanitisers left in cars can catch fire in heatwave

The NHS says alcohol-based sanitiser can release flammable vapours which can easily catch fire when it becomes hot

Girlfriend of Burnley fan behind White Lives Matter stunt is sacked over 'racist posts'

Jake Hepple claimed responsibility for the vile banner and his girlfriend Megan Rambadt has had her contract by Solace Foot Health and Reflexology terminated

Mums take DWP to court claiming child maintenance failures left them in poverty

The single mothers from Yorkshire, London, Surrey and the North West, claim they are owed payments of between £2,000 and £8,000 dating back a number of years

Emmerdale Emmerdale behind the scenes show socially distanced set as cast prepare to return

Actresses Lisa Riley and Nicola Wheeler took us behind the scenes and explained how the lockdown has changed the TV industry

Girl, 5, dwarfed by giant 6ft 'sea demon' jellyfish washed up on Welsh beach

Dom Faux spotted the huge lion's mane jellyfish while having a father-daughter day with young Eryn at Colwyn Bay Beach in North Wales

Bradley Cooper's ex Irina Shayk admits she's 'falling apart' following break-up

The A Star Is Born actor and supermodel dated between 2015 and last year and have a two-year-old daughter, Lea De Seine

'Genius' hack for protecting laptop from sun when working outside during heatwave

A man has shared his hilarious top tip for using a laptop outside in the sunshine without it overheating and people think it's 'genius'

Top things Brits settle for second best on - from cheap beer to life partners

A study of 2,000 adults revealed 80 per cent adopted a 'guess that will do' approach because they either haven't been able to afford better, or get what they really want

Sport

Arsenal FC Arsenal predicted lineup vs Southampton with Mikel Arteta set to make changes

The Gunners head to St Mary's to face the Saints in a third successive away game since the Premier League's return, having lost at both Manchester City and Brighton

Newcastle handed takeover boost as Government say they will not block sale

Newcastle United FC The decision on whether the £300m deal goes through will ultimately be decided by the Premier League after trade secretary Liz Truss said she would not get involved

Graeme Souness pinpoints moment Liverpool secured Premier League title

Liverpool's 4-0 demolition of Crystal Palace put the Reds within touching distance of their first title in 30 years

Kalidou Koulibaly 'expects to join Man City' amid Liverpool transfer link

Kalidou Koulibaly

The Napoli centre-back is one of the most highly-sought after defenders in Europe and has attracted interest from Premier League clubs

Barcelona 'to offer Philippe Coutinho to Tottenham' in Tanguy Ndombele swap deal

Philippe Coutinho

Ndombele has reportedly fallen out with Jose Mourinho and could be on his way out of the club just one year after joining

Travel

Eiffel Tower Eiffel Tower in Paris opens today but you'll have to walk up

Tourists must wear masks and will have to climb up and down to the first floor via a strict one way system but you can only visit the landmark by booking online

Brits can travel to Italy and Spain 'next week' as first air bridges to be announced

A series of holiday spots including Italy, France and Spain are expected to be declared safe for travellers by the Foreign Office. A quarantine review is planned for June 29

King and Queen of Spain's plea for Brits to return to Costas and Canaries

Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia said their country is back open for business ahead of Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announcing which countries the UK has air bridge deals with

Holiday coronavirus risk for every air bridge country including Spain, France and Italy

Latest travel advice for UK travellers planning on having a foreign holiday from July 4 under the government's quarantine-free travel deal which will restart tourism

Cyprus announces Brits will be able to come on holiday from July 15

The country's deputy tourism minister made the announcement and gave Brits even more to smile about by predicting a price war among tour operators for holidays

Fashion

Matalan Matalan’s launched their summer sale where bargains include £2 kids clothes

If you're looking for some super savings for kids or babies then look no further than the high street store as they have everything you need - from bibs, coats, dresses and even bits for your home too

Why charcoal is good for your skin and best beauty products to try

Beauty products

If you're thinking of adding charcoal to your beauty routine, we've outlined why it's great for the skin and the best charcoal infused products to look out for

Superdrug offer buy 1, get 2nd half price on sun cream and you can get it free

With a heatwave on the way, it's time to make sure your skin is protected from harmful UV rays and what better time to stock up on sun cream and protect yourself and your family than with this deal from Superdrug

Marmite and Lynx launch new body wash and spray in unlikely collaboration

Like it or loathe it, the iconic duo have joined forces to create a new personal hygiene products that are bound to take you on a sensual journey, one way or another. Priced from £2.84 for the body wash and £3.65 for the body spray

Zara kicks off summer sale and there are discounts of up to 60% off

The Zara summer sale has begun, giving fashion lovers the perfect chance to update their wardrobes

Accidents Boy, 10, dies getting into difficulty in the water on hottest day of year Police Scotland say the tragedy took place at a well-known beauty spot near Callander in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park on Wednesday afternoon

Odeon confirms reopening dates for 88 branches - see when your local will return

Odeon Cinema The chain's Trafford Centre, Luxe Birmingham Broadway Plaza and Luxe Epsom branches will be among the first to reopen following government orders - with tickets going on sale today

Topless sunbather on UK naturist beach saves three women from drowning

Nudists Jessica Layton, 28, from Penzance, Cornwall, was sunbathing on naturist beach when she saw two women struggling to swim in a dangerous rip current and helped them to safety

Former superintendent suing Scotland Yard in £500k racism and sexism claim

Scotland Yard Nusrit Mehtab was the most senior female ethnic minority officer in the Metropolitan Police and worked in everything from undercover operations to counter-terrorism

Coronavirus lockdown changes: What is still illegal after July 4 in England

Coronavirus Huge changes to the coronavirus lockdown are coming - and lots of things that were against the law will now just be 'guidance'. But it doesn't mean you can do anything you like

Sussex Police One-year-old baby boy tragically dies after 'drowning in hot tub' at Sussex house Police, paramedics and an air ambulance rushed to a home in Central Avenue, Worthing, Sussex, after a tot reportedly drowned in a hot tub, leaving the community in shock over the 'terrible tragedy'

Mum's disbelief at teacher's note about contents of daughter's lunchbox

Funny ha ha viral Mum-of-three Melissa Anne didn't know whether to cry, laugh or shake her head in disbelief when her daughter's teacher told her what she found inside Emily's lunchbox

Mum shamed after showing children's packed lunches - but others don't see the problem

Parenting A mum-of-three who shared a photo of her children's lunchboxes for the week ahead has been praised for her organisation by other parents - but some questioned her choices

Burnley fan behind White Lives Matter banner is sacked from his job

Burnley FC Burnley fan Jake Hepple has been sacked from his job at Paradigm Precision, just days after a plane carrying the banner White Lives Matter was flown over the Etihad

Strictly Come Dancing 2020 changes unveiled - including shorter series and reduced cast

Strictly Come Dancing BBC producers have been forced to make a number of changes to the usual format in order to ensure the safety of the cast

Newcastle United FC Newcastle handed takeover boost as Government say they will not block sale The decision on whether the £300m deal goes through will ultimately be decided by the Premier League after trade secretary Liz Truss said she would not get involved

Boy, 10, dies getting into difficulty in the water on hottest day of year

Accidents Police Scotland say the tragedy took place at a well-known beauty spot near Callander in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park on Wednesday afternoon

Piers Morgan takes cheap shot at BBC's Dan Walker over breakfast TV ratings

Piers Morgan Good Morning Britain co-host Piers made a jab at BBC Breakfast's Dan after he thanked fans for making them the number one breakfast show on telly

Expert explains why meat-packing factories are breeding grounds for coronavirus

Good Morning Britain Good Morning Britain aired a discussion on whether there was a risk of infection through eating meat

DOI's Alex Murphy overcame massive stroke aged 24 - as she's axed for new talent

Dancing on Ice Alex Murphy was one of the show's walking miracles after she survived a stroke at the age of 24, but she's heartbroken after being dropped from the show for fresh talent