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Uplifting news: Drumming weatherman goes viral and veteran’s fundraiser hits £11m

Uplifting news: Drumming weatherman goes viral and veteran’s fundraiser hits £11m

A round-up of feelgood stories in the news.

Samaritans ‘utterly motivated’ to keeping service running for callers

Samaritans ‘utterly motivated’ to keeping service running for callers

The interim director said financial, mental health and relationship issues had all been heightened during the Covid-19 crisis.

Covid-19: How can the UK emerge from lockdown?

Covid-19: How can the UK emerge from lockdown?

Restrictions on travel for outdoor activities could be eased first, one expert has predicted.

How does the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies work?

How does the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies work?

PA spoke to a scientist who used to sit on the group that advises the Government in emergencies.

What the papers say – April 16

What the papers say – April 16

The flattening of Britain’s curve and Captain Tom Moore are among the Covid-19 topics covered in Thursday’s papers.

Council confirms 24 deaths at coronavirus-hit care home

Council confirms 24 deaths at coronavirus-hit care home

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home in Staffordshire has around 140 residents.

Three more weeks of Covid-19 lockdown expected amid calls for exit strategy

Three more weeks of Covid-19 lockdown expected amid calls for exit strategy

Officials say epidemic is ‘probably’ reaching a peak in the UK but it is too soon to start lifting restrictions

Captain Tom Moore, 99, reaches £10m milestone in NHS fundraising bid

Captain Tom Moore, 99, reaches £10m milestone in NHS fundraising bid

He is due to complete the challenge on Thursday.

New map helps key workers get on their bikes by pinpointing local cycle services

New map helps key workers get on their bikes by pinpointing local cycle services

Sustainable cycling charity Sustrans has developed a map so key workers can get help with their bikes during the shutdown.

Sewing volunteers come together to make scrubs for NHS staff

Sewing volunteers come together to make scrubs for NHS staff

Scrub Hub is connecting keen sewers with doctors and nurses in need of scrubs.

Report highlights achievements of NHS trusts after ‘tearing up red tape’

Report highlights achievements of NHS trusts after ‘tearing up red tape’

NHS Providers said ‘a lighter and more flexible approach to regulation’ has allowed NHS trusts in England to generate 33,000 extra beds.

Loved ones allowed to say goodbye to Covid-19 victims as pregnant nurse dies

Loved ones allowed to say goodbye to Covid-19 victims as pregnant nurse dies

Matt Hancock said ‘wanting to be with someone you love at the end of their life is one of the deepest human instincts’.

Hancock faces criticism over ‘badge of honour’ for social care workers

Hancock faces criticism over ‘badge of honour’ for social care workers

The Health Secretary said the badge would giving them the same public recognition as NHS staff.

Touching poem honours work of immigrant key workers

Touching poem honours work of immigrant key workers

The poem by Darren Smith, You Clap For Me Now, has been widely shared in a video where it is read aloud by key workers of overseas heritage.

Banksy creates new work in lockdown – in his bathroom

Banksy creates new work in lockdown – in his bathroom

The elusive artist posted five images to his Instagram account on Wednesday evening.

Key worker threatened at knifepoint and robbed

Key worker threatened at knifepoint and robbed

The delivery driver was not injured but Police Scotland said he has been left badly shaken by the incident.

Dental nurse brought ‘love, light and joy’, say colleagues after her death

Dental nurse brought ‘love, light and joy’, say colleagues after her death

Linnette Cruz died in hospital in Swansea after contracting Covid-19.

Plastic straws, stirrers and cotton bud ban delayed

Plastic straws, stirrers and cotton bud ban delayed

The Government says the introduction of the ban has been put back by six months as businesses struggle with the coronavirus pandemic.

£1 million of cocaine found hidden in face masks consignment

£1 million of cocaine found hidden in face masks consignment

A box of 15 wrapped packages were found hidden inside a van which had been transporting boxes of protective face masks.

More than 40 NHS staff die fighting coronavirus

More than 40 NHS staff die fighting coronavirus

A senior doctor, a nurse and a ward housekeeper were among the latest victims to be identified.

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