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Police not monitoring supermarket purchases, force insists

Police not monitoring supermarket purchases, force insists

A Twitter post by the force’s Cambridge team said they were pleased to see that the ‘non-essential aisles’ were empty.

Cyclist spells out NHS to thank key workers

Cyclist spells out NHS to thank key workers

Adam Bronkhorst created the route on fitness app Strava.

Cycling supremo Sir Dave Brailsford helps hand sanitiser operation

Cycling supremo Sir Dave Brailsford helps hand sanitiser operation

The boss of Team Ineos has helped the chemical giant distribute its product free to the NHS.

Boris Johnson needs to ‘rest up’, says his father

Boris Johnson needs to ‘rest up’, says his father

Stanley Johnson said his son ‘almost took one for the team’.

Hundreds of students join rent strike in protest at summer-term halls fees

Hundreds of students join rent strike in protest at summer-term halls fees

University students are angry at having to pay for vacated accommodation during the Covid-19 crisis.

Doctor who warned over PPE shortages was a hero, says son

Doctor who warned over PPE shortages was a hero, says son

Abdul Mabud Chowdhury wrote an urgent appeal to Boris Johnson about personal protective equipment.

What impact has lockdown had on the UK so far?

What impact has lockdown had on the UK so far?

From stronger communities to more quality time with family, we look at the effects of the restrictions.

Nightingale hospital for North East being built in motor industry unit

Nightingale hospital for North East being built in motor industry unit

Work has been carried out in Washington, Tyne and Wear, for a temporary hospital to care for coronavirus patients.

Jenrick within guidelines to deliver medicine to elderly parents – health chief

Jenrick within guidelines to deliver medicine to elderly parents – health chief

The shadow home secretary said it was for Mr Jenrick to ‘explain himself’.

MPs eligible for £10,000 grant from councils over constituency office closures

MPs eligible for £10,000 grant from councils over constituency office closures

Some local authorities could even make the payments automatically, despite politicians already receiving a separate £10,000 to set up home working.

The PM will need to rest as he recovers from Covid-19, says his father

The PM will need to rest as he recovers from Covid-19, says his father

Stanley Johnson said the family is ‘amazingly grateful’ for the efforts of the NHS.

Government charters 12 more flights to bring thousands back to UK from India

Government charters 12 more flights to bring thousands back to UK from India

The new flights mean more than 5,000 Britons will be repatriated from India between April 8 and April 20.

MP calls for churches to open doors on Easter Sunday

MP calls for churches to open doors on Easter Sunday

One bishop said ‘God always does a door-to-door service’.

Man aged 101 returns home after hospital treatment for coronavirus

Man aged 101 returns home after hospital treatment for coronavirus

Keith Watson was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday.

What the papers say – April 10

What the papers say – April 10

Boris Johnson leaving intensive care leads many of Friday’s papers.

Covid-19 epidemic in a ‘dangerous phase’ as death toll reaches new high

Covid-19 epidemic in a ‘dangerous phase’ as death toll reaches new high

Deputy chief scientific adviser says that it is ‘premature’ to consider lifting the lockdown.

Life on the inside: 10 ways to get your culture fix this Easter

Life on the inside: 10 ways to get your culture fix this Easter

There are a whole host of online options available.

Public urged to stay at home despite warm start to Easter weekend

Public urged to stay at home despite warm start to Easter weekend

Councils across the UK have warned anyone planning weekend trips that they can expect to be turned away by police.

In Pictures: Nation comes together to applaud NHS staff and key workers

In Pictures: Nation comes together to applaud NHS staff and key workers

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who has been deputising for Boris Johnson, joined in the applause with Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick defends delivering medicine to elderly parents

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick defends delivering medicine to elderly parents

Mr Jenrick said he respected social distancing when he dropped off medicines and other essentials to his elderly parents in Shropshire.

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