Dame Vera Lynn, the Forces’ Sweetheart whose sang to troops in World War Two, has died aged 103.
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Downing Street says there are no reports of any injuries following the incident.
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Lord Bethell says the coronavirus-tracing app is “not a priority” and has no firm launch date.
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