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Woman arrested after elderly man dies in Co-op stabbings

Woman arrested after elderly man dies in Co-op stabbings

The woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after one man died and three others were injured after being stabbed in Pen Y Graig, Rhondda Valley.

What will contact tracing look like across the UK?

What will contact tracing look like across the UK?

The four regions of the UK have each announced their own plans for contact tracing in the coronavirus crisis.

Tributes paid to two London healthcare workers who died with Covid-19

Tributes paid to two London healthcare workers who died with Covid-19

NHS workers Jennie Sablayan and Afua Fofie died after testing positive for coronavirus.

South Korea’s contact tracing is a ‘fine example’ for UK, key adviser says

South Korea’s contact tracing is a ‘fine example’ for UK, key adviser says

Deputy chief scientific adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean said the Government should look to Seoul for having brought coronavirus under control.

Opening all schools would lead to risk of second coronavirus spike – Dominic Raab

Opening all schools would lead to risk of second coronavirus spike – Dominic Raab

The Government is looking at a ‘phased approach’ as Dominic Raab said the evidence warned against reopening all schools.

One dead, two injured after reportedly being attacked by water buffalo

One dead, two injured after reportedly being attacked by water buffalo

Police are investigating the circumstances.

A number of weeks to go before NI lockdown eased, says chief medical officer

A number of weeks to go before NI lockdown eased, says chief medical officer

Northern Ireland’s death toll from Covid-19 climbed to 404, figures released on Tuesday show.

One person believed dead after ‘stabbing’ at village Co-op

One person believed dead after ‘stabbing’ at village Co-op

Eyewitnesses described seeing people running from the store in the Rhondda Valley.

Health minister ‘shocked’ by images of packed Aer Lingus flight

Health minister ‘shocked’ by images of packed Aer Lingus flight

Robin Swann criticised the airline after pictures showed an almost full cabin with no apparent evidence of social distancing.

Isle of Wight residents split on being ‘guinea pigs’ for coronavirus app

Isle of Wight residents split on being ‘guinea pigs’ for coronavirus app

The app was first made available to NHS and council staff and will be widened to the general Isle of Wight public on Thursday.

Uplifting news: 26-hour disco for charity and penguins named after NHS heroes

Uplifting news: 26-hour disco for charity and penguins named after NHS heroes

A round-up of Tuesday’s feelgood stories.

Disabled student teaching sign language to thousands with free video lessons

Disabled student teaching sign language to thousands with free video lessons

15-year-old Tyrese Dibba is teaching British Sign Language over video during the coronavirus lockdown.

What do the latest statistics tell us about Covid-19 deaths?

What do the latest statistics tell us about Covid-19 deaths?

Nearly a quarter of deaths recorded so far in England and Wales took place in care homes.

Woman arrested following reports of stabbing

Woman arrested following reports of stabbing

Police and emergency services attended Tylacelyn Road, Pen Y Graig, Rhondda Valley.

Marks & Spencer expands food delivery service

Marks & Spencer expands food delivery service

The retailer has added 20 stores and will provide a “more extensive range” of its products.

Lloyds lends £1bn to small businesses in 24 hours

Lloyds lends £1bn to small businesses in 24 hours

The money was paid into business accounts on Tuesday, after a new Government-backed scheme launched on Monday.

More Sage documents to be published in transparency bid

More Sage documents to be published in transparency bid

The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies has published a cache of papers that have formed the basis of its advice.

Just 22% of carers needing a Covid-19 test can get one, research says

Just 22% of carers needing a Covid-19 test can get one, research says

Backlogs in the referral systems are preventing social care staff accessing test slots, the National Care Forum found.

Cybersecurity agencies warn of criminals targeting healthcare firms

Cybersecurity agencies warn of criminals targeting healthcare firms

Cybersecurity agencies have urged staff in the healthcare sector to increase their password security to protect themselves from hackers.

Ministers looking at easing outdoor restrictions as part of lockdown review

Ministers looking at easing outdoor restrictions as part of lockdown review

Recorded deaths in the UK involving coronavirus have reached 32,375 according to official figures.

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