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Almost 190,000 retail jobs axed in high street turmoil since first lockdown

Almost 190,000 retail jobs axed in high street turmoil since first lockdown

The devastating impact of the pandemic has resulted in 15,153 store closures in shopping destinations across the UK.

‘Extinct in the wild’ oryx born at Hampshire zoo

‘Extinct in the wild’ oryx born at Hampshire zoo

The young antelope is said to be thriving in its home at Marwell Zoo.

Police issue warnings ahead of further Kill the Bill protests

Police issue warnings ahead of further Kill the Bill protests

Rallies have been organised in London, Leeds, Manchester and Southampton.

Charles records Gerard Manley Hopkins poem to support Christians at Easter

Charles records Gerard Manley Hopkins poem to support Christians at Easter

Hopkins’ poems were not published in full until 1918, almost 30 years after his death.

Staycation firms see ‘huge demand’ for planned April 12 reopening

Staycation firms see ‘huge demand’ for planned April 12 reopening

Bookings have soared for the potential reopening date as lockdown restrictions are eased.

Best and worst motorway service areas identified

Best and worst motorway service areas identified

A venue on a key tourist route serving the South West has been ranked the worst in Britain.

Ocean camera network launched to protect wildlife in UK Overseas Territories

Ocean camera network launched to protect wildlife in UK Overseas Territories

The scheme is part of the UK’s Blue Belt programme of marine protected areas around the globe.

What the papers say – April 2

What the papers say – April 2

More fallout from the Government’s race review features among the stories on Friday’s front pages.

What the papers say – April 2

What the papers say – April 2

More fallout from the Government’s race review features among the stories on Friday’s front pages.

Ministers warned against introducing domestic vaccine passports

Ministers warned against introducing domestic vaccine passports

More than 70 MPs have signed a pledge opposing the use of Covid status certification.

Foreign holiday hotspots ‘will be graded using traffic light system’

Foreign holiday hotspots ‘will be graded using traffic light system’

Continental Europe may be deemed too high-risk to allow Britons to travel.

Rapper Pa Salieu charged after inquiry into fatal stabbing outside nightclub

Rapper Pa Salieu charged after inquiry into fatal stabbing outside nightclub

West Midlands Police have charged 10 men in relation to the incident.

Academics dispute involvement in Government-backed race review

Academics dispute involvement in Government-backed race review

Many names on an appendix of organisations and individuals have distanced themselves from the report.

Merseyside woman pens poem to mark 107th birthday

Merseyside woman pens poem to mark 107th birthday

Marjorie Hodnett is the oldest woman in Formby.

Deprivation ‘likely to play central role’ in ethnic health inequalities

Deprivation ‘likely to play central role’ in ethnic health inequalities

Reducing deprivation could play a ‘pivotal role’ in reducing inequalities in coronavirus outcomes, according to modelling.

Indoor hospitality could reopen in Wales by the end of May

Indoor hospitality could reopen in Wales by the end of May

First Minister Mark Drakeford said offering further dates in his road map would allow people to ‘plan even further ahead’.

New model of Covid-19 spike protein ‘could help vaccine development’

New model of Covid-19 spike protein ‘could help vaccine development’

Researchers in Germany said their work has helped identify target sites on the spike protein’s surface for antibodies.

Parts of UK saw warmest March days on record, says Met Office

Parts of UK saw warmest March days on record, says Met Office

Locations across southern England enjoyed a particularly balmy end to the month.

Mother jailed for killing eight-month-old daughter

Mother jailed for killing eight-month-old daughter

Francesca Haworth died in hospital after she was found unresponsive by the ambulance service at an address in Blackpool.

PSNI handling of Bobby Storey funeral to be reviewed

PSNI handling of Bobby Storey funeral to be reviewed

UK policing watchdog Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary is to conduct a review.

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