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Easter-inspired restaurant owner offers burglar a job after break-in

Easter-inspired restaurant owner offers burglar a job after break-in

Carl Wallace said he wants to ‘break the cycle’ of the burglar’s criminal actions.

9,000 runners to take part in three races in Covid-19 ‘milestone’ trial

9,000 runners to take part in three races in Covid-19 ‘milestone’ trial

The event is part of a Government scheme to gather scientific evidence on how venues can reopen without the need for social distancing.

Rowers stage protest in hard hats over lack of work on Hammersmith Bridge

Rowers stage protest in hard hats over lack of work on Hammersmith Bridge

The 134-year-old west London bridge has been closed to traffic since April 2019 when cracks appeared in its pedestals.

More than 100 people arrested at London Kill the Bill protest

More than 100 people arrested at London Kill the Bill protest

The Metropolitan Police said 107 people were arrested during Saturday’s demonstration.

Teachers not given time off by schools to get Covid vaccine, union leader says

Teachers not given time off by schools to get Covid vaccine, union leader says

Dr Patrick Roach called on ministers to ‘step in’ when employers refuse to listen to concerns of staff about the pandemic.

In Pictures: Spring sun shines for Easter Sunday

In Pictures: Spring sun shines for Easter Sunday

…but temperatures look set to drop.

Rapid Covid-19 tests offered to everyone twice weekly

Rapid Covid-19 tests offered to everyone twice weekly

New updates will also be made to the NHS Covid-19 app.

IT company’s Covid-19 passport app to be ready in May

IT company’s Covid-19 passport app to be ready in May

A Whitehall source said Netcompany is ‘helping with the technical architecture of a possible app’.

Boris Johnson to outline plans for easing controls on foreign travel

Boris Johnson to outline plans for easing controls on foreign travel

The PM will potentially pave the way for holidays abroad later this year.

Police officer reportedly injured after brawls break out at Edinburgh park

Police officer reportedly injured after brawls break out at Edinburgh park

Footage shared on social media showed groups of young men fighting each other, with police tackling people to the ground.

Mercury to plummet overnight as Arctic winds bring end to sunny spell

Mercury to plummet overnight as Arctic winds bring end to sunny spell

Yellow weather warnings for snow are in place for northern Scotland.

30 petrol bombs thrown at police in ‘orchestrated attack’ in Northern Ireland

30 petrol bombs thrown at police in ‘orchestrated attack’ in Northern Ireland

The disturbances on the outskirts of Belfast came after disorder in the Sandy Row area of the city and Londonderry on Friday.

Royal Irish reservists return from peacekeeping mission in Cyprus

Royal Irish reservists return from peacekeeping mission in Cyprus

The UK’s contribution to the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Cyprus is known as Operation Tosca.

Government to begin trials for the return of mass gatherings as lockdown eases

Government to begin trials for the return of mass gatherings as lockdown eases

Boris Johnson will set out details of the ‘Covid status certification’ scheme amid concerns over ‘vaccine passports’.

Five-minute breast cancer jab rolled out in England

Five-minute breast cancer jab rolled out in England

More than 3,600 new patients each year will benefit from the treatment.

Liverpool pilot events will not include vaccine passports – council

Liverpool pilot events will not include vaccine passports – council

A series of trial events are planned as officials look to find a way for venues to reopen without the need for social distancing.

Seven arrested in Bristol after ‘Kill the Bill’ protest

Seven arrested in Bristol after ‘Kill the Bill’ protest

Similar demonstrations took place across England on Saturday

I couldn’t believe it was real: Van driver celebrates £1m scratchcard win

I couldn’t believe it was real: Van driver celebrates £1m scratchcard win

John McFadden plans to move closer to his family.

Schools may face rise in Covid cases if face masks in class are scrapped – union

Schools may face rise in Covid cases if face masks in class are scrapped – union

The NASUWT teaching union is concerned that ministers may relax the guidance for schools and colleges ahead of the summer term.

Archbishop calls for a ‘better future for all’ in Easter message

Archbishop calls for a ‘better future for all’ in Easter message

Justin Welby said international aid should be ‘generously maintained’.

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