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Millions raised by Captain Sir Tom Moore helping NHS staff and volunteers

Millions raised by Captain Sir Tom Moore helping NHS staff and volunteers

The Second World War veteran raised £32.7 million after walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.

Captain Sir Tom Moore: The veteran in his own words

Captain Sir Tom Moore: The veteran in his own words

The 100-year-old Second World War veteran inspired the nation during the pandemic.

How Captain Tom became a beloved celebrity following charity exploits

How Captain Tom became a beloved celebrity following charity exploits

In less than a year, the Second World War veteran graced magazine covers and released a book.

Second World War veteran who won hearts of British nation with NHS fundraising

Second World War veteran who won hearts of British nation with NHS fundraising

Captain Sir Tom Moore raised tens of millions of pounds walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday to help the NHS.

Charles warns over ‘sheer madness’ of continuing to destroy nature

Charles warns over ‘sheer madness’ of continuing to destroy nature

The Prince of Wales issued the warning at the launch of a Treasury-commissioned report calling for nature to be properly valued.

Captain Sir Tom Moore dies aged 100 after testing positive for Covid-19

Captain Sir Tom Moore dies aged 100 after testing positive for Covid-19

His fundraising efforts raised more than £32 million for the NHS.

Shops and landlords pay almost £1bn in rates despite holiday

Shops and landlords pay almost £1bn in rates despite holiday

The Government launched a business rates break at the start of the pandemic for hospitality, retail and leisure sites.

HS2 protesters prepared to stay in tunnels ‘for as long as it takes’

HS2 protesters prepared to stay in tunnels ‘for as long as it takes’

They have spent six nights underground after digging a network of tunnels.

Coronavirus misinformation tool launched to flag misleading health claims

Coronavirus misinformation tool launched to flag misleading health claims

NewsGuard’s latest tool will flag misleading health information being shared online.

No paramilitary involvement in threats to port workers, say police

No paramilitary involvement in threats to port workers, say police

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is stepping up patrols near Larne and Belfast ports.

Mike Ashley wins latest stage of High Court fight with Tony Jimenez

Mike Ashley wins latest stage of High Court fight with Tony Jimenez

The Newcastle United owner had sued Mr Jimenez, a former Charlton Athletic co-owner, over a French golf course deal.

£22,000 in donations for 500-year-old church trashed by New Year’s Eve ravers

£22,000 in donations for 500-year-old church trashed by New Year’s Eve ravers

Hundreds of party-goers attended the event at Grade II* listed All Saints Church in East Horndon, Essex.

Tough measures needed to prevent ‘huge surge’ as schools reopen, MPs told

Tough measures needed to prevent ‘huge surge’ as schools reopen, MPs told

Experts warned of the risks of reopening schools.

ICU nurse photographs colleagues to illustrate ‘lived realities’ of Covid

ICU nurse photographs colleagues to illustrate ‘lived realities’ of Covid

Emily Gilhespy said she wants to create a window into intensive care.

Major search after car with ‘two passengers’ seen entering river

Major search after car with ‘two passengers’ seen entering river

An aeroplane and helicopters were deployed by Nottinghamshire Police to try to locate the vehicle after reports of a car entering the River Trent.

Care home resident, 97, receives vaccine during video call with Boris Johnson

Care home resident, 97, receives vaccine during video call with Boris Johnson

Jeanette Shadbolt said it was a ‘pleasant surprise’ to talk to the Prime Minister.

Coronavirus antibodies last for at least six months after infection – study

Coronavirus antibodies last for at least six months after infection – study

The UK Biobank study also found that 8% of the UK population had been infected by December 2020.

Suspending NI Brexit deal during vaccines row ‘an oversight’ – EU ambassador

Suspending NI Brexit deal during vaccines row ‘an oversight’ – EU ambassador

Joao Vale de Almeida said Brussels knew Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol should only be invoked as a ‘last resort’.

Government looking at vaccine effectiveness against variants – Hancock

Government looking at vaccine effectiveness against variants – Hancock

Public health experts believe current vaccines will still be effective against mutant strains and are good at preventing severe disease.

Preferred candidate to lead universities watchdog plans to keep Tory whip

Preferred candidate to lead universities watchdog plans to keep Tory whip

Former Conservative MP James Wharton insists he would uphold the regulator’s independence if he secured the role.

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