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Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Maurice Robinson, from Northern Ireland, had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and acquiring criminal property.

Cricketers run from police enforcing coronavirus lockdown

Cricketers run from police enforcing coronavirus lockdown

Officers were enforcing the Covid-19 lockdown rules.

Ornate ostrich eggs shed light on an interconnected ancient world – study

Ornate ostrich eggs shed light on an interconnected ancient world – study

The findings pinpoint the complex origin and history of the luxury items.

National Trust urges people to stay at home for Easter

National Trust urges people to stay at home for Easter

National Trust properties will not be open this Easter.

Daughter pays tribute to nurse of 44 years who ‘loved the NHS’

Daughter pays tribute to nurse of 44 years who ‘loved the NHS’

Alice Kit Tak Ong, 70, originally from Hong Kong, was working full time up until the day she fell ill.

Pet dogs join Charles and Camilla in picture to mark 15th wedding anniversary

Pet dogs join Charles and Camilla in picture to mark 15th wedding anniversary

The prince and the duchess, joined by Beth and Bluebell, were photographed at their Scottish retreat Birkhall.

Conman who posed as fireman and lied about vasectomy jailed for £100,000 frauds

Conman who posed as fireman and lied about vasectomy jailed for £100,000 frauds

Greg Wilson, a 39-year-old ex-soldier, was married with three children and living in Darlington.

Security flaws in Ford and VW connected cars could pose risk to drivers – Which?

Security flaws in Ford and VW connected cars could pose risk to drivers – Which?

The consumer group said there is a lack of meaningful regulation for on-board technology in the motor industry.

UK and US security agencies warn of ongoing coronavirus cyber threat

UK and US security agencies warn of ongoing coronavirus cyber threat

A joint advisory from the agencies warns cybercriminals are looking to exploit fear around the Covid-19 outbreak to target people.

How prevalent is coronavirus around the UK?

How prevalent is coronavirus around the UK?

What the latest statistics suggest about the geographical spread of confirmed cases.

Lockdown measures to be reviewed ‘on or around’ Monday’s three-week mark – No 10

Lockdown measures to be reviewed ‘on or around’ Monday’s three-week mark – No 10

Boris Johnson promised to look again at the issue when he announced the measures.

Bloomsbury announces support measures for hard-hit independent bookshops

Bloomsbury announces support measures for hard-hit independent bookshops

The UK-based firm revealed their plans which include offering cash for referring customers to Bloomsbury while independent shops are not trading.

What is happening with the UK lockdown review?

What is happening with the UK lockdown review?

The first three-week review milestone is approaching, but it may not quite be the time to get our collective hopes up just yet.

Autistic people ‘judged by public and police’ over distancing during exercise

Autistic people ‘judged by public and police’ over distancing during exercise

Carers may need to link arms with people to keep them safe, while others are struggling to understand social distancing advice.

Ofcom: Nearly half of UK adults exposed to false claims about coronavirus

Ofcom: Nearly half of UK adults exposed to false claims about coronavirus

The regulator has warned that many people are still struggling to tell fact from fiction when looking for information about the Covid-19 pandemic.

Up to 16,000 Northern Ireland nursing home residents at risk from coronavirus

Up to 16,000 Northern Ireland nursing home residents at risk from coronavirus

A total of 20 care homes have cases of Covid-19, Stormont health minister Robin Swann said, and trade unionists warned they are vulnerable.

Town residents serenaded beneath supermoon with Moon River

Town residents serenaded beneath supermoon with Moon River

One local said applause erupted across the area as the performance ended.

Appeal to catch nurse’s killer 25 years on from her death

Appeal to catch nurse’s killer 25 years on from her death

Mother-of-three Janet Brown was found with fatal head injuries at her home in the village of Radnage on April 10 1995.

School repurposes teaching equipment to make visors for healthcare staff

School repurposes teaching equipment to make visors for healthcare staff

St Joseph’s in Salisbury has said it will make 2,000 of the masks, with pupils helping distribute them to the local community.

Boris Johnson ‘responding to treatment’ in intensive care with coronavirus

Boris Johnson ‘responding to treatment’ in intensive care with coronavirus

The Prime Minister continued to be in ‘good spirits’, his official spokesman said.

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