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11 August 2020

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News imageBiffy Clyro

The fall-out that inspired Biffy Clyro's new album

"Loyalty is really important to us," say the band, after being let down by their "inner circle".

News imageBBC News.

'Pick your grades' and Stephen Lawrence probe ends

Many of Wednesday's papers report on concerns as students in England get A-level grades on Thursday.

News imageKamala Harris standing in front of an American flag

How Kamala Harris could help - or hurt - Joe Biden

Her steadiness and aggression are campaign assets, but what of her "cop" reputation and shifting values?

News imagePupils return to St Paul's High School for the first time since the start of the coronavirus lockdown nearly five months ago

More pupils return to class as schools reopen

Physical distancing among students is not required but hand sanitisers and one-way systems are the new norm.

News imageAberdeen come on in sign

Aberdeen local lockdown to remain in place

The first minister says the number of new cases in the city continues to be far higher than other parts of the country.

News imageLoch Broom

Trowels in lay-bys for 'urgent toilet breaks'

A Highlands community council says the temporary quick solution is needed to tackle outdoor toileting.

News imageStudents react after collecting their A-level exam results at Edgbaston High School for Girls in Birmingham

Exam results day rituals put on hold by coronavirus

The struggle to balance social distancing with the emotional need to celebrate and commiserate.

News imageCruise ships

How the UK's ghost cruise ships became a summer hit

On the south coast, people have started going on sightseeing cruises of, well, cruise ships.

News imageComposite of two portraits of skateboarders

Skater girls: Gender, joy and slow photography

A nearly 170-year-old process has been used to photograph female and non-binary skateboarders.

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