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New images show there was no mass Easter getaway as most people follow advice

New images show there was no mass Easter getaway as most people follow advice

Traffic in London, Manchester and Birmingham was significantly down on Thursday compared with the equivalent day in 2019.

Lockdown measures in Wales ‘could get tougher’ if people flout rules

Lockdown measures in Wales ‘could get tougher’ if people flout rules

First Minister Mark Drakeford said restrictions could be tightened if people do not comply with social distancing measures.

Park visits increased last weekend, Google data shows

Park visits increased last weekend, Google data shows

The latest figures suggest that, in Greater London, park visits are down just 15%.

Jenrick ‘complied with social distancing rules’ when visiting parents – No 10

Jenrick ‘complied with social distancing rules’ when visiting parents – No 10

The Housing Secretary defended his actions on Twitter.

Police launch online reporting tool for social distancing breaches

Police launch online reporting tool for social distancing breaches

Officers in Northern Ireland have asked the public to alert them to instances of people breaking the rules.

In Pictures: Roads clear as lockdown scuppers Easter getaway

In Pictures: Roads clear as lockdown scuppers Easter getaway

Ministers have urged people not to ‘ruin’ the UK’s progress.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise to 495 as police urge lockdown compliance

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise to 495 as police urge lockdown compliance

The figures were announced by Nicola Sturgeon at a press briefing alongside Police Chief Constable Iain Livingstone.

Easter a chance to ‘reset and rebuild’, says head of Catholic Church

Easter a chance to ‘reset and rebuild’, says head of Catholic Church

Cardinal Vincent Nichols will point to the Easter story to show that ‘death is not the last word’.

Over The Rainbow recitals staged across UK as musicians pay tribute to NHS

Over The Rainbow recitals staged across UK as musicians pay tribute to NHS

The tune was sung and played up and down the country on Thursday evening.

Boris Johnson likely to feel like he has been ‘hit by several buses’

Boris Johnson likely to feel like he has been ‘hit by several buses’

A consultant virologist said patients can feel ‘weak and exhausted’ after a stay in intensive care.

NHS staff stuck in South Africa plead for help to get home and join virus fight

NHS staff stuck in South Africa plead for help to get home and join virus fight

Catriona Walker and Holly Watts say they feel their skills are being wasted.

Four-year-old cancer patient Archie ‘out the other side’ of Covid-19

Four-year-old cancer patient Archie ‘out the other side’ of Covid-19

Archie Wilks, from Saffron Walden, Essex. is being treated for neuroblastoma at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

Police not monitoring supermarket purchases, force insists

Police not monitoring supermarket purchases, force insists

A Twitter post by the force’s Cambridge team said they were pleased to see that the ‘non-essential aisles’ were empty.

Cyclist spells out NHS to thank key workers

Cyclist spells out NHS to thank key workers

Adam Bronkhorst created the route on fitness app Strava.

Cycling supremo Sir Dave Brailsford helps hand sanitiser operation

Cycling supremo Sir Dave Brailsford helps hand sanitiser operation

The boss of Team Ineos has helped the chemical giant distribute its product free to the NHS.

Boris Johnson needs to ‘rest up’, says his father

Boris Johnson needs to ‘rest up’, says his father

Stanley Johnson said his son ‘almost took one for the team’.

Hundreds of students join rent strike in protest at summer-term halls fees

Hundreds of students join rent strike in protest at summer-term halls fees

University students are angry at having to pay for vacated accommodation during the Covid-19 crisis.

Doctor who warned over PPE shortages was a hero, says son

Doctor who warned over PPE shortages was a hero, says son

Abdul Mabud Chowdhury wrote an urgent appeal to Boris Johnson about personal protective equipment.

What impact has lockdown had on the UK so far?

What impact has lockdown had on the UK so far?

From stronger communities to more quality time with family, we look at the effects of the restrictions.

Nightingale hospital for North East being built in motor industry unit

Nightingale hospital for North East being built in motor industry unit

Work has been carried out in Washington, Tyne and Wear, for a temporary hospital to care for coronavirus patients.

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