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Miracle recovery of NHS worker paralysed by coronavirus

Miracle recovery of NHS worker paralysed by coronavirus

An NHS frontline worker has completed a miraculous recovery from coronavirus - after mouthing a marriage proposal to his girlfriend over FaceTime.

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Travellers pitch up near superstores

Travellers pitch up near superstores

Five caravans have parked up near two major stores.

Mum distraught as son stuck on ship for five weeks

Mum distraught as son stuck on ship for five weeks

The family of a performer stranded on a cruise liner for five weeks fears it could be months before he can return home.

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Occupational therapist dies with coronavirus

Occupational therapist dies with coronavirus

Tributes have been pouring in for an occupational therapist described as a "truly caring dedicated gentle man" who has died with Covid-19.

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Covid-19 having 'disturbing effect' on doctors

Covid-19 having 'disturbing effect' on doctors

The British Medical Association says doctors are suffering as a result of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and the lack of PPE.

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Could schools reopen before May half-term?

Could schools reopen before May half-term?

Government ministers are looking at phasing school re-openings which would see some students return before the May half-term.

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'It’s okay to seek help for your grief'

'It’s okay to seek help for your grief'

A charity which supports parents who have lost a baby has vowed to continue supporting people who need their help.

Keeping fit and active during lockdown

Keeping fit and active during lockdown

Businesses, groups and schools have gone digital to help each other stay active in isolation.

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'Don't let lockdown be an excuse to drink'

'Don't let lockdown be an excuse to drink'

An ex-alcoholic who almost died at the age of 22 is warning other addicts not to use isolation as an excuse to fall off the wagon.

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Farmers' markets go digital

Farmers' markets go digital

Stall holders who rely on farmers' markets to sell their produce are using new ways to get their produce to customers.

Cubs group take on loo roll challenge

Cubs group take on loo roll challenge

A young Cubs section is the latest group to take on the loo roll challenge.

Luxury hotel to offer NHS staff free stays

Luxury hotel to offer NHS staff free stays

A hotel named the best in the south east is offering NHS workers free stays in its luxury rooms once it reopens following the Covid-19 pandemic.

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More than 900 businesses missing out on survival money

More than 900 businesses missing out on survival money

A council has revealed that hundreds of small businesses have still not claimed their coronavirus aid grants.

Major tourist attraction 'decimated' by pandemic

Major tourist attraction 'decimated' by pandemic

Bosses at a historic attraction have been forced to furlough the majority of staff to secure the hub's future during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Stranded families 'in dark' over repatriation plans

Stranded families 'in dark' over repatriation plans

Two mums have described their frustration about being stuck in Argentina despite millions in government cash for repatriation flights.

Schools donate PPE to help keep carers safe

Schools donate PPE to help keep carers safe

Two schools and various individuals have donated equipment to help keep carers safe at a home for adults with profound disabilities.

Dedicated palliative care nurse 'wasn't afraid of death'

Dedicated palliative care nurse 'wasn't afraid of death'

A grandmother of five and Marie Curie nurse has died after catching coronavirus

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Plea to save gym club

Plea to save gym club

Sisters who train young gymnasts have launched an appeal to secure the future of their club.

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