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Uplifting news: Knitted NHS workers and a lost dog returned home

Uplifting news: Knitted NHS workers and a lost dog returned home

A round-up of Wednesday’s feelgood stories.

Key Bloody Sunday hearing set for Londonderry in July

Key Bloody Sunday hearing set for Londonderry in July

Soldier F denies two counts of murder and five of attempted murder during a 1972 civil rights protest in the city.

No apparent surge in travel as lockdown measures eased

No apparent surge in travel as lockdown measures eased

The countryside appeared to be relatively quiet as travel restrictions were eased.

Stay local to enjoy nature this weekend, Woodland Trust urges

Stay local to enjoy nature this weekend, Woodland Trust urges

The Government has announced changes to allow people to travel to outdoor open spaces.

We are vulnerable and scared, say tragic railway worker’s colleagues

We are vulnerable and scared, say tragic railway worker’s colleagues

Belly Mujinga died with coronavirus on April 5 after being spat at by a man on Victoria station in London on March 21.

‘Rushed’ return as golfers get to grips with playing under lockdown guidelines

‘Rushed’ return as golfers get to grips with playing under lockdown guidelines

The Government announced on Sunday that lockdown restrictions were to be relaxed this week.

Probation must learn from failings to prevent more tragedies, inspector warns

Probation must learn from failings to prevent more tragedies, inspector warns

Chief inspector of probation Justin Russell called for improvements.

Two companies linked to UK coronavirus response hit by cyberattacks

Two companies linked to UK coronavirus response hit by cyberattacks

Outsourcing firm Interserve and BAM Construct UK have both been involved in the building of NHS Nightingale hospitals.

Tesco board changes bonus rules after rival Ocado becomes too successful

Tesco board changes bonus rules after rival Ocado becomes too successful

The decision comes as the supermarket revealed chief executive Dave Lewis took home £6.42 million in pay.

Woman due £450m divorce payout accuses eldest son of putting assets beyond reach

Woman due £450m divorce payout accuses eldest son of putting assets beyond reach

Tatiana Akhmedova was awarded a 41.5% share of businessman Farkhad Akhmedov’s £1 billion-plus fortune by a British judge in 2016.

Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 breakfast show plateaus after shedding listeners, Rajars show

Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 breakfast show plateaus after shedding listeners, Rajars show

The DJ replaced Chris Evans after he departed at the end of 2018.

Public urged to help sell more copies of Big Issue

Public urged to help sell more copies of Big Issue

Supporters have been encouraged to download the magazine’s app, or take out a print subscription and sell subscriptions to friends and family.

Wales to publish Covid-19 lockdown exit road map

Wales to publish Covid-19 lockdown exit road map

First minister Mark Drakeford told Members of the Senedd that he hoped to publish the exit road map on Friday

France not exempt from 14-day visitor quarantine rules – No 10

France not exempt from 14-day visitor quarantine rules – No 10

Downing Street has denied that visitors to the UK from France will be allowed to by-pass new self-isolation restrictions.

No 10 accuses Starmer of ‘inaccurately’ quoting care home advice in PMQs clash

No 10 accuses Starmer of ‘inaccurately’ quoting care home advice in PMQs clash

The Labour leader referred to advice in place until March 12 which said it remained “very unlikely” that people in care homes would become infected.

Over 110,000 self-employed apply for coronavirus grant scheme on opening

Over 110,000 self-employed apply for coronavirus grant scheme on opening

Applications worth more than £340 million were lodged in the first four hours and payments should arrive within six working days, the Government said.

Businesses join forces in bid to combat coronavirus scams

Businesses join forces in bid to combat coronavirus scams

More than 100 organisations are spearheading the Businesses Against Scams initiative which National Trading Standards has helped set up.

Price gouging of Covid-19 essentials still taking place on marketplaces – Which?

Price gouging of Covid-19 essentials still taking place on marketplaces – Which?

Unscrupulous traders found to be selling items such as hand sanitiser, cleaning products and toilet roll for at least double the typical price.

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

From porters to GPs, nurses and care workers, tributes have been paid to more than 160 healthcare staff who

Reports of increases in Anti-Asian hate crimes during coronavirus crisis

Reports of increases in Anti-Asian hate crimes during coronavirus crisis

Ministers say a 21% increase in hate crimes against south and east Asian communities have been reported during the pandemic.

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