Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Woman, 90, to raise NHS cash by climbing 2,398ft mountain – on her stairs

Woman, 90, to raise NHS cash by climbing 2,398ft mountain – on her stairs

Margaret Payne has planned 282 trips to cover the equivalent of making it to the top of Suilven in the Highlands.

London Marathon launches 2.6 Challenge to help £4bn charity loss

London Marathon launches 2.6 Challenge to help £4bn charity loss

Charities are facing a £4 billion loss in income as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Treasury extends cuts-off date for furlough scheme

Treasury extends cuts-off date for furlough scheme

The Government estimates the change will benefit more than 200,000 employees.

Harry and Meghan ask for wedding broadcast profits to go to hunger charity

Harry and Meghan ask for wedding broadcast profits to go to hunger charity

The couple arranged for £90,000 to be donated to Feeding Britain after being moved by the organisation’s work.

Apple unveils new £419 iPhone SE

Apple unveils new £419 iPhone SE

The second-generation budget iPhone will go on sale on Friday.

Drones rules relaxed for police enforcing Covid-19 lockdown

Drones rules relaxed for police enforcing Covid-19 lockdown

New guidelines have been issued.

Uplifting news: Drumming weatherman goes viral and veteran’s fundraiser hits £7m

A round-up of feelgood stories in the news.

Care home charity having to source face masks privately at five times usual cost

Care home charity having to source face masks privately at five times usual cost

Methodist Homes is launching an emergency PPE appeal asking people to donate so it can continue to secure the equipment it needs.

‘More than two fifths of coronavirus transmissions occur before symptoms show’

Scientists say someone with Covid-19 may begin to shed the virus two or three days before the first symptoms appear.

Huge grass painting to celebrate NHS heroes

Huge grass painting to celebrate NHS heroes

The 100m-wide NHS logo, filled with hearts and signed off with a ‘thank you’, has been created in Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire.

The NHS workers who have died during the Covid-19 outbreak

From housekeepers to specialists, dozens of frontline workers have died in the fight against the pandemic.

School steps up production of face shields for NHS

School steps up production of face shields for NHS

More than 3,600 visors have been made to date and distributed to 30 facilities.

Petrol prices sink to lowest level in nearly four years

Petrol prices sink to lowest level in nearly four years

The average cost of petrol at UK forecourts is just £1.09 per litre.

Coronavirus battle a long haul, warns Northern Ireland health minister

Coronavirus battle a long haul, warns Northern Ireland health minister

Only essential travel will be permitted as restrictions on movement are extended and people are urged to remain at home to limit coronavirus spread.

How might we know when coronavirus deaths have peaked?

How might we know when coronavirus deaths have peaked?

Daily figures from NHS England could offer a clue.

Morale boost for hospital staff after nurse comes out of intensive care

Morale boost for hospital staff after nurse comes out of intensive care

Colleagues at the University Hospital of North Tees clapped and cheered colleague Millie Magadlela who had spent three days on a ventilator.

Driver tasered after police pursuit

Driver tasered after police pursuit

The M11 motorway was shut after the collision.

More than one in 10 cats have separation-related problems – study

More than one in 10 cats have separation-related problems – study

Scientists also observed that cats with separation-related problems tended to come from households with no female adults.

Crime down more than a quarter amid pandemic, but anti-social behaviour up 59%

Crime down more than a quarter amid pandemic, but anti-social behaviour up 59%

There have been significant falls in reported burglary, vehicle crime and rape offences.

Police withdraw 39 lockdown fines mistakenly issued to children

Police withdraw 39 lockdown fines mistakenly issued to children

A total of 3,203 fines were issued between March 27 and April 13.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More