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• Danny Tommo denies criminal damage charge over alleged Channel boat slashing

  Far-right activist Daniel Thomas – known to his supporters as Danny Tommo – has pleaded not guilty to criminal damage after he allegedly slashed a boat in the English Channel with an emergency responder on board.

• Craig Bellamy proud of Wales big hearted performance in defeat to Portugal

  Craig Bellamy praised Wales’ “big heart” after their Nations League defeat to Portugal.

• Wicked stars celebrate shows sheer escapism on 20th anniversary in London

  Wicked cast member Emma Kingston has celebrated the show’s “sheer escapism” on its 20th anniversary playing in the West End in London.

• Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour following Ed Sheeran controversy

  US rapper Macklemore has announced a European tour named Free Palestine after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour.

• Noah Woods got through gap in fence before he was found in lake inquest told

  A three-year-old boy who was found dead in a lake following a huge search had left a play area “through a gap in the fence”, an inquest heard.

• Danny Tommo to appear in court charged over alleged Channel boat slashing

  Far-right activist Daniel Thomas – known to his supporters as Danny Tommo – is to appear in court charged with criminal damage after allegedly slashing a boat in the English Channel with an emergency responder on board.

• Jos Buttler injury scuppers England hopes as they lose second ODI to Sri Lanka

  A hamstring injury to Jos Buttler derailed England’s hopes of sealing their Metro Bank One-Day Series against Sri Lanka, with the tourists edging a high-scoring thriller by 16 runs at Headingley.

• Justice system must put rights of children over paedophiles Met Commissioner

  Pressure to cut the number of prisoners on remand has led to “dangerous and prolific offenders” being granted bail, the country’s most senior police officer said after a paedophile was allowed to return to his flat which overlooked a children’s playground.

• UK announces 88 million to provide healthcare and clean water to Palestinians

  The UK Government has announced an £88 million package to deliver healthcare, clean water and protection to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.

• Meghan given loving welcome back duchesss friend reveals

  The Duchess of Sussex has been given a “loving” reception after returning to the UK, which has been “beautiful to witness”, her friend has said.