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Holyrood leaders pay tribute to ‘extraordinary life’ of Duke of Edinburgh

Holyrood leaders pay tribute to ‘extraordinary life’ of Duke of Edinburgh

The Scottish Parliament was recalled to debate a motion of condolence following the duke’s death on Friday.

England embraces return of hairdressers, pub pints and high street shopping

England embraces return of hairdressers, pub pints and high street shopping

Eager customers wasted no time in making the most of the easing of coronavirus restrictions.

NHS Covid-19 app update which breaks Apple and Google rules delayed

NHS Covid-19 app update which breaks Apple and Google rules delayed

An update was due to arrive from April 8 that would ask users permission to upload their venue history if they test positive.

Murder victim was ‘all-round decent man’, says family

Murder victim was ‘all-round decent man’, says family

Kevin Lomas was named as the victim of a fatal stabbing by police in Birmingham.

Probe to be launched into David Cameron and Greensill affair

Probe to be launched into David Cameron and Greensill affair

The former premier lobbied ministers while working for the collapsed financial firm.

NHS in England prepares for Moderna jab

NHS in England prepares for Moderna jab

People will need to wait at their vaccination clinic for 15 minutes after the jab.

Philip and Queen were ‘true partnership’ – Sturgeon

Philip and Queen were ‘true partnership’ – Sturgeon

The early return of parliaments in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff comes after a weekend when the duke’s children have spoken about him.

Preparations for phase two of vaccine programme under way

Preparations for phase two of vaccine programme under way

But there are supply constraints which could slow the next phase of the programme.

Shoppers and drinkers take advantage of new freedoms as lockdown eases

Shoppers and drinkers take advantage of new freedoms as lockdown eases

Non-essential retailers, hairdressers and pub beer gardens were all busy as England’s restrictions were partially lifted.

Coventry pub investigated after crowds line street for midnight opening

Coventry pub investigated after crowds line street for midnight opening

The Oak Inn opened at midnight on the day coronavirus restrictions in England were eased.

Scottish Parliament pays tribute to ‘spirited and energetic’ Duke of Edinburgh

Scottish Parliament pays tribute to ‘spirited and energetic’ Duke of Edinburgh

Holyrood was recalled for only the sixth time in its history to consider a Motion of Condolence.

Family affair for the duke’s funeral service

Family affair for the duke’s funeral service

Only 30 people can attend funerals as guests during the current Covid restrictions.

Asthma drug ‘reduces Covid-19 recovery time in those not admitted to hospital’

Asthma drug ‘reduces Covid-19 recovery time in those not admitted to hospital’

Budesonide is effective as a treatment at home and during the early stages of the illness, research suggests.

Pub-goers can expect ice-cold pints after snow and sub-zero temperatures

Pub-goers can expect ice-cold pints after snow and sub-zero temperatures

The Met Office said parts of the UK had recorded record low April temperatures overnight on Sunday.

Complaints after train timetables turned grey to mark Duke of Edinburgh’s death

Complaints after train timetables turned grey to mark Duke of Edinburgh’s death

Passengers and rail staff said the switch made online journey planners difficult to read for some users.

How many people in priority groups have received the Covid-19 vaccine?

How many people in priority groups have received the Covid-19 vaccine?

Around 94% of people aged 50 and over in England are likely to have had their first dose.

Cowslip survey launched to take health check of UK’s wildflower meadows

Cowslip survey launched to take health check of UK’s wildflower meadows

Plantlife is urging people to take part in the citizen science study this spring to help assess the state of threatened grassland habitat.

Sinn Fein deputy First Minister acknowledges impact of royal family

Sinn Fein deputy First Minister acknowledges impact of royal family

Michelle O’Neill also explained her formal statement on the Duke of Edinburgh’s passing on Friday as the ‘right thing to do’.

Man appears in court charged with millionaire hotelier’s murder

Man appears in court charged with millionaire hotelier’s murder

Sir Richard Sutton was listed at number 435 in the Sunday Times Rich List last year.

Public welcome step back to normality in Birmingham’s creative quarter

Public welcome step back to normality in Birmingham’s creative quarter

At hair and beauty studio Strand & Lock they were ‘full to the rafters’ with bookings.

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