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Newspaper headlines: 'Will we ever be free?' and 'vax to the future' | Newspaper headlines: 'Will we ever be free?' and 'vax to the future' |
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"It's definitely 19 July... unless it's not," is the Telegraph's headline as it sums up the uncertainty which now surrounds the final easing of Covid restrictions in England. | "It's definitely 19 July... unless it's not," is the Telegraph's headline as it sums up the uncertainty which now surrounds the final easing of Covid restrictions in England. |
The Daily Mail thinks the "curbs could go on and on" - noting that Boris Johnson refused to guarantee personal liberties will be restored this summer. | The Daily Mail thinks the "curbs could go on and on" - noting that Boris Johnson refused to guarantee personal liberties will be restored this summer. |
"Will we ever be free?" asks the Sun, which accuses "gloomy medics" of bouncing the prime minister into delaying "Freedom Day". | "Will we ever be free?" asks the Sun, which accuses "gloomy medics" of bouncing the prime minister into delaying "Freedom Day". |
The Daily Express though is more supportive - its headline quotes Mr Johnson: "Let's be sensible... a delay will save lives." | The Daily Express though is more supportive - its headline quotes Mr Johnson: "Let's be sensible... a delay will save lives." |
The Guardian thinks he signalled that he would "tolerate no further suspension". While the latest announcement and the imminent end of the heatwave is too much for the Daily Star. "Hold the Pina Coladas!" it exclaims. | The Guardian thinks he signalled that he would "tolerate no further suspension". While the latest announcement and the imminent end of the heatwave is too much for the Daily Star. "Hold the Pina Coladas!" it exclaims. |
Couples planning to tie the knot give their reaction to the easing of rules on big weddings in England. | Couples planning to tie the knot give their reaction to the easing of rules on big weddings in England. |
Although unlimited numbers of guests will be able to attend the ceremonies, many are dismayed about the continuing restrictions. | Although unlimited numbers of guests will be able to attend the ceremonies, many are dismayed about the continuing restrictions. |
Sam Penney and Steve Weaver from Hertfordshire tell the Daily Mail that they'll have to make a big cut to their guest list of 139. Their venue can accommodate only around 80 indoors on 25 June - because social distancing is in place. | Sam Penney and Steve Weaver from Hertfordshire tell the Daily Mail that they'll have to make a big cut to their guest list of 139. Their venue can accommodate only around 80 indoors on 25 June - because social distancing is in place. |
While Kate Bell and Alex Pyman complain to the Daily Mirror that their wedding won't be the same without dancing - they say they stand to lose thousands of pounds if they cancel. | While Kate Bell and Alex Pyman complain to the Daily Mirror that their wedding won't be the same without dancing - they say they stand to lose thousands of pounds if they cancel. |
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The papers make uncomfortable reading for the BBC after it published its review into how reporter Martin Bashir was welcomed back to the corporation - despite a 1996 probe into his Princess Diana interview which found he'd lied and faked documents. | The papers make uncomfortable reading for the BBC after it published its review into how reporter Martin Bashir was welcomed back to the corporation - despite a 1996 probe into his Princess Diana interview which found he'd lied and faked documents. |
The Daily Mail says "BBC chiefs discussed Bashir's dodgy past... then rehired him". The Times says he was offered the role of religious affairs correspondent in 2016 after informal coffee meetings with senior executives. | The Daily Mail says "BBC chiefs discussed Bashir's dodgy past... then rehired him". The Times says he was offered the role of religious affairs correspondent in 2016 after informal coffee meetings with senior executives. |
But it notes the internal report found no evidence he was hired to cover up events after the Panorama interview. The Sun dismisses the investigation into his rehiring as "a joke". | But it notes the internal report found no evidence he was hired to cover up events after the Panorama interview. The Sun dismisses the investigation into his rehiring as "a joke". |
There's coverage of the home secretary's criticism of England footballers "taking the knee" before matches. | There's coverage of the home secretary's criticism of England footballers "taking the knee" before matches. |
In comments to GB News, recorded last week but aired on Monday, Priti Patel accuses the team of "gesture politics" - and stresses it's the choice of fans whether they boo the team for the anti-racism protest. | In comments to GB News, recorded last week but aired on Monday, Priti Patel accuses the team of "gesture politics" - and stresses it's the choice of fans whether they boo the team for the anti-racism protest. |
The Express adds the prime minister wants to see fans cheering, not booing. The Times believes Ms Patel's intervention threatens to reopen government splits over the issue. | The Express adds the prime minister wants to see fans cheering, not booing. The Times believes Ms Patel's intervention threatens to reopen government splits over the issue. |
The National says the Scottish team suffered a "nightmare" start to Euro 2020 - after they lost 2-0 to the Czech Republic. | The National says the Scottish team suffered a "nightmare" start to Euro 2020 - after they lost 2-0 to the Czech Republic. |
It complains they came back onto the major stage not with a bang, but with a whimper. The Daily Record talks of "Patrik Schick's deadly double". | It complains they came back onto the major stage not with a bang, but with a whimper. The Daily Record talks of "Patrik Schick's deadly double". |
The Mail pictures Scotland's keeper, David Marshall, crumpled in the back of his own net after being beaten by the Czech player from almost 50 yards. | The Mail pictures Scotland's keeper, David Marshall, crumpled in the back of his own net after being beaten by the Czech player from almost 50 yards. |
"What a Schickener!" is its headline. The Independent thinks this is now the story of "another long shot" - with Scotland needing to win against either England or Croatia to survive. | "What a Schickener!" is its headline. The Independent thinks this is now the story of "another long shot" - with Scotland needing to win against either England or Croatia to survive. |
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"IF I STAY STILL TOO LONG, THAT'S WHEN I START TO HURT": What makes Sporty Spice mentally and physically strong? | "IF I STAY STILL TOO LONG, THAT'S WHEN I START TO HURT": What makes Sporty Spice mentally and physically strong? |