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Public urged to remember VE Day by placing a ‘Tommy’ in their windows

Public urged to remember VE Day by placing a ‘Tommy’ in their windows

The figures have been made by injured veterans.

John Lewis ‘highly unlikely’ to keep all department stores open after lockdown

John Lewis ‘highly unlikely’ to keep all department stores open after lockdown

Bosses are understood to be discussing which sites to shutter permanently once the lockdown is lifted.

Camilla turns ballerina after taking up Silver Swans classes

Camilla turns ballerina after taking up Silver Swans classes

The duchess revealed her exercise regime in a video call with Dame Darcey Bussell and Angela Rippon.

Mary’s Meals to provide food for more than one million children in their homes

Mary’s Meals to provide food for more than one million children in their homes

Volunteers are distributing packages in villages across Kenya, with similar work about to begin in Malawi and Zambia.

Number of vulnerable children attending school doubles in a week amid concerns

Number of vulnerable children attending school doubles in a week amid concerns

Around 10% of all children with a social worker or an education, health and care plan are now in school.

Princess Elizabeth celebrated unnoticed among the crowds on VE Day

Princess Elizabeth celebrated unnoticed among the crowds on VE Day

The princess and her sister Margaret left Buckingham Palace after dark to join in with the festivities.

Make electric car charge point signs green to ‘help them stand out’

Make electric car charge point signs green to ‘help them stand out’

An AA survey suggests 85% of drivers think the signs would have ‘more impact’ if they were green.

Woman jailed for threatening to kill NHS worker and burn down A&E

Woman jailed for threatening to kill NHS worker and burn down A&E

Abigail Forder pleaded guilty during a hearing held over Skype.

New research reveals how microplastic pollution is threatening biodiversity

New research reveals how microplastic pollution is threatening biodiversity

A study by academics from Queen’s University in Belfast examined the impact on hermit crabs.

Have the Government’s five key lockdown tests been met?

Have the Government’s five key lockdown tests been met?

The PA news agency looks at what progress has been made in meeting the targets to adjust the lockdown.

April spent in lockdown set to be sunniest on record, Met Office says

April spent in lockdown set to be sunniest on record, Met Office says

This month saw 215.8 hours of sunshine so far – 46% higher than the average for April.

PM ‘focused on PPE’ in first Cabinet after return to work

PM ‘focused on PPE’ in first Cabinet after return to work

It comes as the nation fell silent to remember key workers who have lost their lives after being diagnosed with Covid-19.

Queen to lead nation in marking 75th anniversary of VE Day

Queen to lead nation in marking 75th anniversary of VE Day

The Queen will give a televised address and the Prince of Wales will read extracts from his grandfather’s wartime diaries.

MP makes history as she delivers first maiden speech from outside the Commons

MP makes history as she delivers first maiden speech from outside the Commons

Sara Britcliffe vowed a no-nonsense approach to her duties.

Second health board under-reported deaths in Wales

Second health board under-reported deaths in Wales

Health minister Vaughan Gething blamed inconsistent reporting methods for the mistake.

Waiting rooms ‘a thing of the past’, says Nightingale boss

Waiting rooms ‘a thing of the past’, says Nightingale boss

The health service must “radically reorganise” to ensure it has Covid-19-free environments.

Wagamama becomes latest restaurant chain to restart delivery

Wagamama becomes latest restaurant chain to restart delivery

The pan-Asian restaurant chain has said it will start delivering food from its Peckham and Hackney kitchens.

RAF flypast for Captain Tom’s 100th birthday

RAF flypast for Captain Tom’s 100th birthday

Timings of the flypast have not been publicised amid fears that crowds could gather to view the spectacle.

Brown calls for global response to prevent second wave of coronavirus

Brown calls for global response to prevent second wave of coronavirus

Former PM calls for an end to ‘vaccine nationalism’ in the fight against coronavirus.

Relatives of key workers who died reflect on losses during minute’s silence

Relatives of key workers who died reflect on losses during minute’s silence

Bereaved family members said the UK-wide tribute was ‘humbling’ and ‘touching’.

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