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Nicola Sturgeon: I will not be pressured into lifting restrictions prematurely

Nicola Sturgeon: I will not be pressured into lifting restrictions prematurely

She was speaking amid reports Boris Johnson plans to ease some measures in an address on Sunday.

Baby born weighing just over one pound survives and goes home

Baby born weighing just over one pound survives and goes home

Little Lilly needed four months of care before she could go home.

Vera Lynn urges the country to ‘remember the brave boys’ ahead of VE Day

Vera Lynn urges the country to ‘remember the brave boys’ ahead of VE Day

The Forces Sweetheart said VE Day is ‘one of the most important days in our nation’s history’.

New Banksy artwork ‘a morale boost’, say hospital staff

New Banksy artwork ‘a morale boost’, say hospital staff

The piece called Game Changer will be auctioned to raise money for the NHS after lockdown.

GCHQ scam-busting email service receives over 160,000 reports in two weeks

GCHQ scam-busting email service receives over 160,000 reports in two weeks

Some 307 bogus sites have been taken down in response to strong public support.

UK airports begin ordering passengers to cover faces and wear gloves

UK airports begin ordering passengers to cover faces and wear gloves

Passengers travelling through Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports are being told to adhere to the hygiene measures.

UK to bask in scorching 26C temperatures on VE Day bank holiday

UK to bask in scorching 26C temperatures on VE Day bank holiday

The country is expected to be hotter than some of Europe’s top tourist destinations, including Monaco and Corfu.

Captain Tom Moore to join ‘virtual street party’ celebrating VE Day

Captain Tom Moore to join ‘virtual street party’ celebrating VE Day

Captain Tom said VE Day was a ‘very happy day indeed’.

Personal protective equipment donated to hospital in memory of fundraiser

Personal protective equipment donated to hospital in memory of fundraiser

Patricia Hughes, 73, was a stalwart of the Morriston Hospital League of Friends in Swansea.

Increase in driving blamed on ‘lockdown fatigue’

Increase in driving blamed on ‘lockdown fatigue’

RAC data shows that drivers clocked up 23% more miles per day last week compared with four weeks earlier.

No evidence that easing lockdown will spark second spike – Prof Hugh Pennington

No evidence that easing lockdown will spark second spike – Prof Hugh Pennington

The leading expert said cases are likely to continue occurring, but at a slower pace.

No ‘magic bullet’ for coronavirus, experts say

No ‘magic bullet’ for coronavirus, experts say

Using existing medicines to tackle Covid-19 is a faster alternative to developing a vaccine, researchers have suggested.

Lights, camera, lockdown: Behind the scenes at BBC Breakfast with Dan Walker

Lights, camera, lockdown: Behind the scenes at BBC Breakfast with Dan Walker

The presenter has shared some insights into what his working day during coronavirus now looks like.

Health boss warns against turning to alcohol during lockdown

Health boss warns against turning to alcohol during lockdown

The World Health Organisation has called alcohol a ‘very bad adviser’.

Rare white squirrel spotted scavenging for nuts in garden

Rare white squirrel spotted scavenging for nuts in garden

Experts said the animal is a native red squirrel with a condition called leucism.

Postpone Stormont Assembly elections until 2023, urges Julian Smith

Postpone Stormont Assembly elections until 2023, urges Julian Smith

He said more time is needed to tackle educational inequality and housing shortages after the focus shifts from coronavirus.

Superdry mulls financing options as sales plunge amid store closures

Superdry mulls financing options as sales plunge amid store closures

Superdry has continued to trade online despite the disruption, with online sales doubling over the past four weeks.

Holland America Line extends suspension of sailings

Holland America Line extends suspension of sailings

The cruise line will not operate trips in Europe for the remainder of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Almost a quarter of firms halt trading due to coronavirus lockdown

Almost a quarter of firms halt trading due to coronavirus lockdown

The Office for National Statistics said 23% of businesses have temporarily closed or paused trading.

Is your local Pret reopening for delivery and takeaways?

Is your local Pret reopening for delivery and takeaways?

Locations include Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester.

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