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Lockdown reveals success of efforts to help rare field crickets

Lockdown reveals success of efforts to help rare field crickets

The RSPB said that with no new releases of the insect at two nature reserves this year, the sound of singing crickets shows previous releases worked.

Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership

Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership

The portable testing device can carry out six highly accurate tests every 30 minutes, and quickly determine if someone has Covid-19.

John Lewis reveals first stores to reopen doors on June 15

John Lewis reveals first stores to reopen doors on June 15

The retailer said it will reopen two stores on Monday June 15, followed by a further 11 sites on Thursday June 18.

Man held in murder probe after body of missing teenager found

Man held in murder probe after body of missing teenager found

Louise Smith, 16, was discovered in woodland at Havant Thicket on May 21.

Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits

Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits

For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.

Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month

Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month

The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.

Lennie’s lockdown tunes hit fundraising target after delighting online followers

Lennie’s lockdown tunes hit fundraising target after delighting online followers

Eight-year-old Lennie Street, who has cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus, challenged himself to play 100 songs chosen by his supporters.

Robinsons squash buoys Britvic as sales hit by pub closures

Robinsons squash buoys Britvic as sales hit by pub closures

Sales of child-friendly brand Fruit Shoot were affected by the lockdown, the company said, as people stayed at home.

Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows

Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows

The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.

Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds

Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds

The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.

Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’

Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’

Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.

Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital

Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital

The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.

Johnson faces questions over Cummings’ actions as poll ratings plummet

Johnson faces questions over Cummings’ actions as poll ratings plummet

The Prime Minister will be questioned by the Liaison Committee amid a growing Tory revolt.

Online gambling firm closes after investigation finds ‘serious failings’

Online gambling firm closes after investigation finds ‘serious failings’

The probe was launched following the death of a 25-year-old customer who lost more than £30,000.

Supermarkets see fastest sales jump in 26 years with online orders soaring

Supermarkets see fastest sales jump in 26 years with online orders soaring

Kantar found that sales jumped 14.3% in the 12 weeks to May 17 in grocers, including the period of lockdown when restaurants, bars and pubs shut.

School library designed by British Library architect gets listed status

School library designed by British Library architect gets listed status

The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library in Chelmsford, Essex, was created by Sir Colin St John Wilson in the 1980s.

Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review

Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review

The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.

81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’

81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’

Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.

Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert

Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert

Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.

Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy

Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy

Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.

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