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World’s oldest man Bob Weighton dies at age of 112

World’s oldest man Bob Weighton dies at age of 112

Supercentenarian from Alton, Hampshire, died from cancer, his family confirmed.

Huge show of support for railway worker who died of coronavirus

Huge show of support for railway worker who died of coronavirus

More than 240,000 people have signed a change.org petition, which seeks justice for the family of Belly Mujinga.

UK chief negotiator says any EU request for Brexit extension would be rejected

UK chief negotiator says any EU request for Brexit extension would be rejected

Mr Frost was answering questions from Peers on the House of Lords EU Committee

NHS boss warns of ‘new upsurge’ in coronavirus survivors needing long-term care

NHS boss warns of ‘new upsurge’ in coronavirus survivors needing long-term care

Medical staff at the NHS Seacole Centre in Leatherhead, Surrey, have begun providing care such as physiotherapy.

PM stands by Cummings despite police statement on ‘minor’ lockdown breach

PM stands by Cummings despite police statement on ‘minor’ lockdown breach

Meanwhile the PM is to confirm plans to ease restrictions at the daily Downing Street briefing.

Thousands pay tribute to Covid-19 victims in new online memorial book

Thousands pay tribute to Covid-19 victims in new online memorial book

David Ison, the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, was moved to see messages to those who died during the pandemic

Contact tracing programme likely to run for two years

Contact tracing programme likely to run for two years

Staff are being recruited to continue to programme designed to track the spread of the virus for the next two years.

More retailers to open and small outdoor weddings to resume next month in NI

More retailers to open and small outdoor weddings to resume next month in NI

Large stores like car showrooms will be able to open their doors.

Uplifting news: BrewDog launches Barnard Castle beer and dogs visit seals

Uplifting news: BrewDog launches Barnard Castle beer and dogs visit seals

A round-up of Thursday’s feelgood stories.

UK weeks behind where it ought to be with testing and tracing – NHS Providers

UK weeks behind where it ought to be with testing and tracing – NHS Providers

Mr Hopson’s comments come amid reports of major problems with new test and trace service.

Frontline doctor backs call to end weekly Clap for Carers

Frontline doctor backs call to end weekly Clap for Carers

Meenal Viz said it has become a ‘stunt that the politicians chose to do’.

Nicola Sturgeon approves first ‘cautious’ steps out of lockdown in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon approves first ‘cautious’ steps out of lockdown in Scotland

From Friday, people will be able to meet friends or family outside, and take part in sports like golf and tennis.

Rees-Mogg accused of bungling MPs’ return to Parliament

Rees-Mogg accused of bungling MPs’ return to Parliament

Public Health England has indicated that it will not be safe for MPs to vote in the traditional manner of walking through the division lobbies.

‘Urgent need for actions’ remains at scandal-hit NHS Trust maternity department

‘Urgent need for actions’ remains at scandal-hit NHS Trust maternity department

Care for mothers and newborn babies has been heavily criticised following a series of baby deaths.

Jobs under threat unless aviation industry is supported – Unite

Jobs under threat unless aviation industry is supported – Unite

Smaller regional airports may be forced to close permanently, the union warned.

William warns about mental health pressures on ‘hero’ NHS staff

William warns about mental health pressures on ‘hero’ NHS staff

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have pledged to make supporting the mental health of frontline workers their ‘top priority’.

Man charged with toddler’s 2017 murder

Man charged with toddler’s 2017 murder

A 21-month-old girl was found with a head injury at a house in Birmingham in November 2017.

Hundreds arrested as police target ‘county lines’ drugs gangs

Hundreds arrested as police target ‘county lines’ drugs gangs

The operations also identified 140 children linked to the drugs trade.

The main changes as Scotland enters phase one of easing lockdown

The main changes as Scotland enters phase one of easing lockdown

People will be able to meet friends and family, in gardens or local parks.

NSPCC tells PM to get on with social media laws as grooming crimes pass 10,000

NSPCC tells PM to get on with social media laws as grooming crimes pass 10,000

Facebook owned-apps were recorded as a means of communication in 55% of offences where the method was known.

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