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Make Captain Tom number one, says chart rival The Weeknd

Make Captain Tom number one, says chart rival The Weeknd

The war veteran has raised more than £28 million for NHS Charities Together.

Millions of people now eligible for Covid-19 tests

Millions of people now eligible for Covid-19 tests

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is aiming to reach 100,000 tests per day by next Thursday.

Aircraft carrier’s sailing postponed to test crew for Covid-19

Aircraft carrier’s sailing postponed to test crew for Covid-19

The departure of HMS Queen Elizabeth has been put back after carriers in the US and French navies suffered outbreaks on board.

Kearney’s corporate greed claims ‘very regrettable’ – Dodds

Kearney’s corporate greed claims ‘very regrettable’ – Dodds

The economy minister said the response to coronavirus was not ‘lives versus the economy’.

Dialysis equipment shortage as procurement official urges care on NHS reopening

Dialysis equipment shortage as procurement official urges care on NHS reopening

The head of NHS Providers has said a shortage of dialysis equipment is ‘absolutely being treated as a priority’.

Flagship Nightingale hospital has only 30 patients amid staff shortage – claim

Flagship Nightingale hospital has only 30 patients amid staff shortage – claim

The London facility has capacity for 4,000 – but is said to have only one ward open, with claims it was never intended to take the sickest patients.

Covid-19 has peaked in Scotland and economy should reopen soon, scientists claim

Covid-19 has peaked in Scotland and economy should reopen soon, scientists claim

Professor Carl Heneghan, of Oxford University’s Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, says a second wave is likely to come in winter.

Social care worker dies after contracting coronavirus

Social care worker dies after contracting coronavirus

Tributes have been paid to Sharon Scanlon, 58 – a member of Powys County Council’s adult social care team.

Uplifting news: ‘Adopt a grandparent’ app and police officer makes baby’s birth

Uplifting news: ‘Adopt a grandparent’ app and police officer makes baby’s birth

A round-up of today’s feelgood stories.

Sadiq Khan: London’s air quality ‘dramatically improved’

Sadiq Khan: London’s air quality ‘dramatically improved’

The mayor says pollution has been cut by the coronavirus lockdown and measures such as the Ultra Low Emission Zone.

London Marathon blues: How to stay motivated despite the race’s postponement

London Marathon blues: How to stay motivated despite the race’s postponement

PA has spoken to official marathon coach Martin Yelling about ways to stay physically fit and mentally positive despite the disappointment.

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

A doctor who worked across three continents and a nurse who provided ‘amazing care’ for 30 years are among the latest NHS workers to have died.

Coronavirus: How will the Covid-19 vaccine trial work?

Coronavirus: How will the Covid-19 vaccine trial work?

University of Oxford researchers will assess the safety of their candidate, and its ability to generate an immune response.

National Crime Agency investigating ‘Zoombombing’ child abuse incidents

National Crime Agency investigating ‘Zoombombing’ child abuse incidents

It follows reports of child sexual abuse material being shown as part of attacks on meetings in the video calling app.

SNP MP accuses UK Government of ‘dodging scrutiny’

SNP MP accuses UK Government of ‘dodging scrutiny’

Pete Wishart hit out after a motion to set up the Scottish Affairs Committee was pulled.

Ex-RAF pilot recalls intercepting 80 Russian bombers 50 years on

Ex-RAF pilot recalls intercepting 80 Russian bombers 50 years on

Steve Gyles was a pilot with just five years experience when he was scrambled in a Lightning jet and headed out above the North Sea.

Satellites used to identify plastics floating in ocean

Satellites used to identify plastics floating in ocean

The study could help develop a tool for aiding future pollution clean-ups, scientists say.

Runners urged not to lose heart ahead of marathon weekend disappointment

Runners urged not to lose heart ahead of marathon weekend disappointment

A campaign set up by organisers encourages participants to harness frustrations into different fundraising activities and stay physically active.

NHS trust boss receives death threat for allowing media access to hospital

NHS trust boss receives death threat for allowing media access to hospital

Joe Harrison, CEO of Milton Keynes University Hospital, said he would not tolerate violence towards staff and had reported the incident to police.

Evidence on mass wearing of masks weak, say experts

Evidence on mass wearing of masks weak, say experts

Government scientific advisers have now finalised their advice on the wearing of face masks by the public, Downing Street said.

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