Dear Reader

Hello and welcome to your copy of The News on Friday.

We lead today with a remarkable image of a young girl at the Black Lives Matter protest yesterday.

Full coverage of the protest is on pages 6&7 – and our News view on the subject is on page 14.

There was a large turnout of people who for the most part stuck to social distancing.

In local politics we’re carrying a tale on how the city council has backtracked on its decision to alter Eastern Road for cyclists – just days away from the work being due to start. See the story on page 6.

Junior doctor Israa Bondoqa has told us about life on the coronavirus front line while also studying a research degree. Her story is on page 7.

Elsewhere, we have our regular coverage of acts of kindness being carried out – including a church raising £10,000 to support families abroad. See page 8 for that.

And our top-notch sports coverage starts on page 40 through to the back page. Golf ? Football? More? We have it all.

Enjoy – and thank you for picking up The News.