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Local lockdowns 'not working,' northern leaders warn as rate of Covid cases nearly doubles in a week

Local lockdown restrictions are "not working" and "counter-productive", leaders of northern cities have warned as the rate of coronavirus cases almost doubled in a week.

Rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies aged 65

He died after a long battle with throat cancer

French Open LIVE tennis results: Roland Garros latest – Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem in action

Welcome back to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage of the 2020 French Open.

Facebook and Twitter take action after Donald Trump falsely claims flu is more deadly than coronavirus

Facebook has removed a post in which Donald Trump falsely claimed that coronavirus is less deadly than seasonal flu.

Blaze at Derbyshire infant school 'started deliberately'

A devastating fire at an infant school in Derbyshire was started deliberately, police have said.

Delphine Boël: Former King of Belgium's love child wins right to call herself a princess after seven-year legal battle

A love child of the former King of Belgium will be able to take up her royal title after winning a seven-year legal battle to prove her paternity.

Pregnant woman waited a week for Test and Trace call after catching coronavirus

"It was all a bit 'after the horse had bolted' kind of thing – so not exactly impressive"

Former Commons speaker John Bercow brands Government's Test and Trace system as 'shambolic at best'

John Bercow has described the Government's Test and Trace system as "shambolic at best and non-existent at worst".

State pension: Everything you should know as minimum age hits 66

The minimum age for receiving a state pension has risen to 66, the latest in a series of increases in recent years.

TfL Tube delays: Commuters hit with disruption on Circle, District and Metropolitan lines

Commuters faced delays this morning as five lines were hit with problems.

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