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Fox is outfoxed by a football net

Fox is outfoxed by a football net

The animal was trapped by its back legs, but was uninjured and ran off after being freed.

Still too early to ease Covid-19 lockdown, warn ministers

Still too early to ease Covid-19 lockdown, warn ministers

Boris Johnson spent a second night in intensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital where his condition is said to be ‘stable’.

In Pictures: Dazzling pink supermoon delights stargazers

In Pictures: Dazzling pink supermoon delights stargazers

The pink supermoon name is a northern Native American reference to an early-blooming wildflower.

Dozens of medics sign letter expressing concern over quality of protective kit

Dozens of medics sign letter expressing concern over quality of protective kit

They say they have fears over the ‘adequacy of what has been given’.

Tesco defends £900m investor payout despite Government tax break

Tesco defends £900m investor payout despite Government tax break

The retailer said it would receive £585 million worth of taxpayer relief as part of the business rates holiday for the current financial year.

Tui cancels beach holidays until at least mid-May

Tui cancels beach holidays until at least mid-May

The travel giant has cancelled all trips up to and including May 14, while its Marella Cruises sailings have been axed until at least June.

‘Portable priest’ aiming to deliver hope across London

‘Portable priest’ aiming to deliver hope across London

Pat Allerton said he would stop “in a moment” if told to do so by authorities.

Life on the inside: 10 coronavirus myths tackled by a GP

Life on the inside: 10 coronavirus myths tackled by a GP

Dr Gero Baiarda is an NHS GP currently on call at GPDQ.

New way of using buses in London in bid to protect drivers from Covid-19

New way of using buses in London in bid to protect drivers from Covid-19

A trial to change the way passengers board buses in the capital will be introduced this week.

New designs set to increase UK face shield production

New designs set to increase UK face shield production

The University of Hull will share the designs, which use techniques such as laser cutting and injection moulding, to help prevent coronavirus.

What the papers say- April 8

What the papers say- April 8

Reaction to Boris Johnson spending his second night in intensive care leads Wednesday’s front pages.

Research app hopes to harness network of phones to help coronavirus research

Research app hopes to harness network of phones to help coronavirus research

The Vodafone Foundation and Imperial College London’s award-winning DreamLab app is being used to boost Covid-19 research.

Alleged victim defends Polanski and criticises ‘opportunistic’ protesters

Alleged victim defends Polanski and criticises ‘opportunistic’ protesters

The controversial filmmaker won a prestigious award in France amid fierce protests.

Boris Johnson spends second night in ICU as UK Covid-19 strategy questioned

Boris Johnson spends second night in ICU as UK Covid-19 strategy questioned

The Prime Minister’s condition remains stable.

Donald Trump says UK has asked US for 200 ventilators

Donald Trump says UK has asked US for 200 ventilators

The Government has said 30,000 ventilators will be needed for the NHS.

Holland and Barrett staff demand stores close on safety grounds

Holland and Barrett staff demand stores close on safety grounds

The company said the safety of its teams and customers is of ‘paramount importance.

Life on the inside: 10 beauty treatments to try at home

Life on the inside: 10 beauty treatments to try at home

There are plenty of treatments you can do yourself with minimal effort.

First patients fill beds at new Nightingale Hospital in London

First patients fill beds at new Nightingale Hospital in London

The hospital has more than 80 wards containing 42 beds each

GP celebrates end of brain tumour treatment with 5km run in garden

GP celebrates end of brain tumour treatment with 5km run in garden

GP Huw McCandless is marking his 33rd birthday and end to his brain tumour treatment with a socially-distanced run.

NHS Nightingale takes first patients as PM spends second night in intensive care

NHS Nightingale takes first patients as PM spends second night in intensive care

England’s chief medical officer admitted the UK has ‘a lot to learn’ from Germany’s expansive testing scheme.

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