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William stars in Blackadder sketch with Stephen Fry on Big Night In charity show

William stars in Blackadder sketch with Stephen Fry on Big Night In charity show

The Duke of Cambridge was a big fan of the long-running BBC series and jumped at the chance to appear in the sketch.

Who are essential workers and how can they get tested for coronavirus?

Who are essential workers and how can they get tested for coronavirus?

Key workers and people in their household will now be eligible for tests.

Celebrities unite to entertain the nation on BBC One’s Big Night In

Celebrities unite to entertain the nation on BBC One’s Big Night In

Chancellor Rishi Sunak appeared on the programme to tell viewers the Government would be matching their donations.

Hancock praises Muslims for Ramadan ‘sacrifice’ amid pandemic lockdown

Hancock praises Muslims for Ramadan ‘sacrifice’ amid pandemic lockdown

The holy month usually sees worshippers congregate, pray and celebrate together.

What is the test, track and trace strategy?

What is the test, track and trace strategy?

The plans could help to suppress the transmission of Covid-19 in a way that then allows less stringent rules.

Eight-year-old pens eBook in honour of Captain Tom Moore

Eight-year-old pens eBook in honour of Captain Tom Moore

The profits will be donated to the veteran’s fundraiser.

Public urged to take part in ‘vital’ Covid-19 population study

Public urged to take part in ‘vital’ Covid-19 population study

Matt Hancock said 25,000 people will take part in the first phase of the study,

First people injected as part of coronavirus vaccine trials

First people injected as part of coronavirus vaccine trials

Professor Sarah Gilbert, who is leading the Oxford University team, said she is optimistic about the chances of success.

Make Captain Tom number one, says chart rival The Weeknd

Make Captain Tom number one, says chart rival The Weeknd

The war veteran has raised more than £28 million for NHS Charities Together.

Millions of people now eligible for Covid-19 tests

Millions of people now eligible for Covid-19 tests

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is aiming to reach 100,000 tests per day by next Thursday.

Aircraft carrier’s sailing postponed to test crew for Covid-19

Aircraft carrier’s sailing postponed to test crew for Covid-19

The departure of HMS Queen Elizabeth has been put back after carriers in the US and French navies suffered outbreaks on board.

Kearney’s corporate greed claims ‘very regrettable’ – Dodds

Kearney’s corporate greed claims ‘very regrettable’ – Dodds

The economy minister said the response to coronavirus was not ‘lives versus the economy’.

Dialysis equipment shortage as procurement official urges care on NHS reopening

Dialysis equipment shortage as procurement official urges care on NHS reopening

The head of NHS Providers has said a shortage of dialysis equipment is ‘absolutely being treated as a priority’.

Flagship Nightingale hospital has only 30 patients amid staff shortage – claim

Flagship Nightingale hospital has only 30 patients amid staff shortage – claim

The London facility has capacity for 4,000 – but is said to have only one ward open, with claims it was never intended to take the sickest patients.

Covid-19 has peaked in Scotland and economy should reopen soon, scientists claim

Covid-19 has peaked in Scotland and economy should reopen soon, scientists claim

Professor Carl Heneghan, of Oxford University’s Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, says a second wave is likely to come in winter.

Social care worker dies after contracting coronavirus

Social care worker dies after contracting coronavirus

Tributes have been paid to Sharon Scanlon, 58 – a member of Powys County Council’s adult social care team.

Uplifting news: ‘Adopt a grandparent’ app and police officer makes baby’s birth

Uplifting news: ‘Adopt a grandparent’ app and police officer makes baby’s birth

A round-up of today’s feelgood stories.

Sadiq Khan: London’s air quality ‘dramatically improved’

Sadiq Khan: London’s air quality ‘dramatically improved’

The mayor says pollution has been cut by the coronavirus lockdown and measures such as the Ultra Low Emission Zone.

London Marathon blues: How to stay motivated despite the race’s postponement

London Marathon blues: How to stay motivated despite the race’s postponement

PA has spoken to official marathon coach Martin Yelling about ways to stay physically fit and mentally positive despite the disappointment.

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

A doctor who worked across three continents and a nurse who provided ‘amazing care’ for 30 years are among the latest NHS workers to have died.

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