National
Vaccines offer ‘high levels’ of protection for immunosuppressed, says Public Health England
'It is vital that anyone with an underlying condition gets both doses, especially people with weakened immune systems.'
James Milner
InYourArea Community
South Street Caves reopen after year and a half of lockdown
'The cave tours are a vital part of Dorking Museum, supporting all the work they do to engage people in the history of the town.'
InYourArea Community
'George’s garden – genius at work': nature lover shows off 'stunning' wild flowers
'He had all sorts of large birds and dogs and has always been a nature lover.'
InYourArea Community
Jul 11 – On this day in Cambridgeshire history
On this day, Little Kettle was demolished as part of the Kite redevelopment, a stationmaster in Mildenhall waved goodbye to the diesel locomotive, and the Cambridge War Memorial model was replaced by the actual bronze.
InYourArea Community
Celebrities get together to lend support to Queen’s Tea fundraiser
'What a delightful way to remember the much-loved Queen Mother and, at the same time, raise funds and spread awareness for a crucial charity.'
InYourArea Community
New artwork in Surrey Hills is latest addition to inspiring views project
'Radius has been crafted from locally-sourced oak and provides a place to stop and reflect when out exploring in the Surrey Hills.'
InYourArea Community
Jul 10 – On this day in Cambridgeshire history
On this day, Wrights bakery in Haddenham closed down because it could not get skilled staff, the former RAF Hospital in Ely was renamed in Princess Diana's honour, and the Queen Mother officially opened Wimpole Hall.
InYourArea Community
School chaplain retires after 32 years of service
'I felt I was being led by God to the school.'
National
Government figures show R-value increase across England
'An R number between 1.2 and 1.5 means that, on average, every 10 people infected will infect between 12 and 15 other people.'
National
Football fan who attended 1966 game ‘privileged’ to be back at Wembley on Sunday
'It’s an indelible memory from fifty-five years ago. For the sake of a new generation, let’s hope for a repeat performance on Sunday.'
InYourArea
Completing Crossrail will exceed £18.8bn funding, watchdog warns
'Significant progress has been made and the Elizabeth line is on track to open in the first half of 2022.'
National
Pub giant records £60m loss in the last year but hopes for recovery
'Trading since reopening indoors was better than we expected but it obviously has not been perfect as we are still having to trade at lower levels of capacity.'