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Police speak to Neil Gaiman over lockdown journey from New Zealand to Skye

Police speak to Neil Gaiman over lockdown journey from New Zealand to Skye

A statement from Police Scotland confirmed the 59-year-old had been given ‘suitable advice’ after he travelled 11,000 miles to ‘isolate easily’.

Sir Frederick Barclay releases video of ‘nephew planting bug in Ritz hotel’

Sir Frederick Barclay releases video of ‘nephew planting bug in Ritz hotel’

The 85-year-old businessman is involved in a bitter High Court battle with three of his twin brother Sir David’s sons.

Ryanair warns of soaring losses as it faces ‘difficult’ year

Ryanair warns of soaring losses as it faces ‘difficult’ year

The carrier told investors that it has sufficient funds to ‘weather Covid-19 and emerge stronger when the crisis passes’.

What the papers say – May 18

What the papers say – May 18

Resumed rail services and an approximate date for a Covid-19 vaccine are among the topics covered in Monday’s papers.

High Court to rule on latest stage of Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun

High Court to rule on latest stage of Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun

The actor is suing over an article that referred to him as a ‘wife-beater’.

Post-lockdown queues as recycling facilities and garden centres re open

Post-lockdown queues as recycling facilities and garden centres re open

The reopenings came on Monday morning as part of the relaxation measures.

Ireland moves to phase one of lockdown exit plan

Ireland moves to phase one of lockdown exit plan

Some outdoor work is resuming, some retail outlets are reopening while sports like golf and tennis are allowed again.

Boy, 14, walks marathon after life-saving brain surgery

Boy, 14, walks marathon after life-saving brain surgery

Ben Mattocks, who was told he could be wheelchair-bound following a brain infection, raised more than £1,500 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Ford resumes production at British factories

Ford resumes production at British factories

Work areas are being redesigned to ensure social-distancing guidelines are maintained.

Murder investigation launched after woman dies in suspected shooting

Murder investigation launched after woman dies in suspected shooting

The victim is believed to be 19 years old.

Extra trains running for first full working week after lockdown eased in England

Extra trains running for first full working week after lockdown eased in England

From Monday, train companies are increasing services but capacity is being restricted.

Charity event raises thousands in honour of London Bridge victim Jack Merritt

Charity event raises thousands in honour of London Bridge victim Jack Merritt

The Running for Jack campaign has more than doubled its £15,000 fundraising target.

Murder investigation launched after woman dies in suspected shooting

Murder investigation launched after woman dies in suspected shooting

The woman, who is believed to be a 19-year-old from Blackburn, was taken to hospital but later died.

Testing offered to all care home residents and staff in Northern Ireland

Testing offered to all care home residents and staff in Northern Ireland

Almost half of Covid-19 related deaths in the region have occurred in care homes,

Coronavirus: How will the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial work?

Coronavirus: How will the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial work?

Researchers at the Oxford Vaccine Group began testing the vaccine candidate ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 in humans.

Downing Street briefing hit by Zoom problems

Downing Street briefing hit by Zoom problems

Thousands of people were affected in the UK, according to the website DownDetector.

Contact tracing will include ‘difficult to reach communities’

Contact tracing will include ‘difficult to reach communities’

Business Secretary Alok Sharma and Professor Stephen Powis agreed it was important to have representational recruitment of contact tracers.

UK steps up hunt for coronavirus vaccine with £84m cash boost

UK steps up hunt for coronavirus vaccine with £84m cash boost

Oxford University signed an agreement with AstraZeneca which could see 30 million doses made available in the UK as early as September.

A&E attendances for heart conditions return to normal levels

A&E attendances for heart conditions return to normal levels

The number of people attending with cardiac and coronary conditions has increased.

Dashcam footage sought in search for missing diplomat

Dashcam footage sought in search for missing diplomat

Richard Morris has not been seen since he went jogging in his home village of Bentley near Farnham.

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