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Two NHS colleagues die on same day after testing positive for Covid-19

Two NHS colleagues die on same day after testing positive for Covid-19

Dominga David and Allan Macalalad came separately from the Philippines to work in the NHS in South Wales

Innocent law student shot dead in Blackburn amid business dispute, court told

Innocent law student shot dead in Blackburn amid business dispute, court told

Six people charged with murder appeared at Preston Crown Court.

Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns

Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns

Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.

Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe

Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe

Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.

BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds

BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds

‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.

Potential guidelines for ethically infecting vaccine volunteers with coronavirus

Potential guidelines for ethically infecting vaccine volunteers with coronavirus

A University of Warwick researcher suggests this may significantly speed up the process of vaccine development and potentially save many lives.

Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner

Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said force intelligence reports show ‘push-back’ from the public.

Online memorial honours care workers who have died with Covid-19

Online memorial honours care workers who have died with Covid-19

The website creators hope to ensure those who died are not forgotten.

Elon Musk: Space entrepreneur’s race to Mars

Elon Musk: Space entrepreneur’s race to Mars

Where did Musk’s obsession with Mars come from and how are current plans progressing?

Woman rescued by ferry skipper after driving car into river

Woman rescued by ferry skipper after driving car into river

The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon on the River Clyde at the crossing for the Renfrew Ferry.

British Land reveals fewer than half of retail tenants paid rent in March

British Land reveals fewer than half of retail tenants paid rent in March

The commercial landlord, which owns shopping centres and office space, has written down the value of its retail portfolio by 26%.

NHS breaks Prince’s record for longest residency at London’s O2 Arena

NHS breaks Prince’s record for longest residency at London’s O2 Arena

The venue was converted into an NHS training facility in April.

Duchess of Cornwall joins all-star reading of Roald Dahl classic

Duchess of Cornwall joins all-star reading of Roald Dahl classic

She reads James And The Giant Peach with filmmaker Taika Waititi.

New photos issued in search for missing diplomat

New photos issued in search for missing diplomat

Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.

Police find £1m cash in suspect’s home after stopping his car

Police find £1m cash in suspect’s home after stopping his car

The search was carried out by officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Venice.

UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator

UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator

David Frost insisted that Britain is taking the stance to avoid more ‘significant’ payments to the EU.

Rare penny struck in Northern Ireland breaks auction records

Rare penny struck in Northern Ireland breaks auction records

The 17th century coin from Carrickfergus sold for £6,200.

Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says

Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says

Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.

Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns

Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns

Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Woman who won appeal after killing husband can inherit his estate – judge

Woman who won appeal after killing husband can inherit his estate – judge

Sally Challen’s murder conviction for the killing of Richard Challen was quashed last year.

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