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Covid snakes: The craft projects bringing communities together in lockdown

Covid snakes: The craft projects bringing communities together in lockdown

The brightly painted rocks give communities a project to work on together even though they cannot congregate because of social distancing measures.

Pensioner reveals injuries after ‘callous’ garden attack

Pensioner reveals injuries after ‘callous’ garden attack

Northumbria Police appealed for witnesses after Robert Thompson, 74, was attacked in his garden in Blaydon.

Young adults from five nations on different governments’ Covid-19 responses

Young adults from five nations on different governments’ Covid-19 responses

Aged 18 to 25, citizens of the UK, New Zealand, Canada, Germany and Singapore share their thoughts.

Small outdoor gatherings allowed as NI lockdown eased

Small outdoor gatherings allowed as NI lockdown eased

Drive-through cinemas, concerts and religious worship were also permitted.

E-scooter riders will not need training or helmets under plan for trials

E-scooter riders will not need training or helmets under plan for trials

The proposals are part of a consultation launched by the Department for Transport to allow trials of rental e-scooters.

Several lessons to be learnt from handling of Covid-19, MPs say

Several lessons to be learnt from handling of Covid-19, MPs say

Ditching community testing was one of the most consequential decisions made during the pandemic, the Science and Technology Committee found.

Lockdown fines in Wales could rise, First Minister says

Lockdown fines in Wales could rise, First Minister says

Mark Drakeford said he was in talks with the country’s four police forces.

‘Sense of urgency’ needed to deal with costs of caring for migrant children

‘Sense of urgency’ needed to deal with costs of caring for migrant children

It comes as numbers of migrants arriving in the UK by boat during lockdown are approaching at least 1,000.

Video shows safe holding £27,000 being thrown from roof during drugs raid

Video shows safe holding £27,000 being thrown from roof during drugs raid

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Birmingham.

Coronavirus infections may lead to delirium and potentially PTSD, study suggests

Coronavirus infections may lead to delirium and potentially PTSD, study suggests

According to the analysis one in four people hospitalised with Covid-19 may experience delirium during their illness.

IT experts unconvinced on effectiveness of Covid-19 contact tracing app – survey

IT experts unconvinced on effectiveness of Covid-19 contact tracing app – survey

The app is currently being trialled on the Isle of Wight, ahead of a roll-out across England within the ‘coming weeks’.

Law student, 19, was victim of drive-by shooting in Blackburn, police say

Law student, 19, was victim of drive-by shooting in Blackburn, police say

Officers believe Aya Hachem was an innocent passer-by caught up in the violence.

Everyone aged five and over with Covid-19 symptoms can get tested, Hancock says

Everyone aged five and over with Covid-19 symptoms can get tested, Hancock says

Previously only essential workers, the over-65s and individuals who live with them could apply for coronavirus testing.

Make it illegal to persistently spread Covid-19 conspiracy theories, MP urges

Make it illegal to persistently spread Covid-19 conspiracy theories, MP urges

Damian Collins’ comments come after baseless theories about 5G and fake coronavirus cures spread rapidly online.

BBC launches experimental tool to watch programmes together in lockdown

BBC launches experimental tool to watch programmes together in lockdown

BBC Together will allow a host to control a viewing session for an entire group across different locations.

Father back rollerskating two weeks after life-saving Covid-19 treatment

Father back rollerskating two weeks after life-saving Covid-19 treatment

Clayton Jean-Charles was taken to University Hospital Lewisham on April 11 after experiencing coronavirus symptoms.

WHO to initiate Covid-19 review ‘at appropriate time’

WHO to initiate Covid-19 review ‘at appropriate time’

The organisation has previously faced criticism over its response to the pandemic.

Lockdown eases in Northern Ireland

Lockdown eases in Northern Ireland

People queued for hours on Monday as recycling and garden centres opened their doors for the first time in weeks.

6,000 jobs at risk as Bella Italia owner files intent to appoint administrators

6,000 jobs at risk as Bella Italia owner files intent to appoint administrators

The restaurant group said the move will give the firm 10 days breathing space to consider ‘all options’ for restructuring.

Celebrities urge people from BAME backgrounds to take part in Covid research

Celebrities urge people from BAME backgrounds to take part in Covid research

Whoopi Goldberg joined comedian Omid Djalili and Goodness Gracious Me star Sanjeev Bhaskar in urging people to come forward for trials.

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