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Hospital worker hailed as ‘unsung hero’ after dying with Covid-19

Hospital worker hailed as ‘unsung hero’ after dying with Covid-19

Barbara Moore, 54, was a patient discharge planner at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool.

Four in 10 cars speeding on quiet roads during lockdown in Greater Manchester

Four in 10 cars speeding on quiet roads during lockdown in Greater Manchester

The region’s mayor Andy Burnham said police will now be targeting hotspots where speeding is happening.

Care for patients ‘fundamentally compromised’ by PPE issues

Care for patients ‘fundamentally compromised’ by PPE issues

Leading nurses have warned that their safety is being compromised by a lack of protective equipment.

Zoom enlists help of ex-Facebook security chief in effort to fix privacy issues

Zoom enlists help of ex-Facebook security chief in effort to fix privacy issues

Alex Stamos will be an outside adviser to Zoom as it faces security concerns amid a surge in popularity.

Government expands WhatsApp coronavirus information service

Government expands WhatsApp coronavirus information service

The messaging chatbot has already sent over one million messages since launching last month.

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Maurice Robinson, from Northern Ireland, had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and acquiring criminal property.

Cricketers run from police enforcing coronavirus lockdown

Cricketers run from police enforcing coronavirus lockdown

Officers were enforcing the Covid-19 lockdown rules.

Ornate ostrich eggs shed light on an interconnected ancient world – study

Ornate ostrich eggs shed light on an interconnected ancient world – study

The findings pinpoint the complex origin and history of the luxury items.

National Trust urges people to stay at home for Easter

National Trust urges people to stay at home for Easter

National Trust properties will not be open this Easter.

Daughter pays tribute to nurse of 44 years who ‘loved the NHS’

Daughter pays tribute to nurse of 44 years who ‘loved the NHS’

Alice Kit Tak Ong, 70, originally from Hong Kong, was working full time up until the day she fell ill.

Pet dogs join Charles and Camilla in picture to mark 15th wedding anniversary

Pet dogs join Charles and Camilla in picture to mark 15th wedding anniversary

The prince and the duchess, joined by Beth and Bluebell, were photographed at their Scottish retreat Birkhall.

Conman who posed as fireman and lied about vasectomy jailed for £100,000 frauds

Conman who posed as fireman and lied about vasectomy jailed for £100,000 frauds

Greg Wilson, a 39-year-old ex-soldier, was married with three children and living in Darlington.

Security flaws in Ford and VW connected cars could pose risk to drivers – Which?

Security flaws in Ford and VW connected cars could pose risk to drivers – Which?

The consumer group said there is a lack of meaningful regulation for on-board technology in the motor industry.

UK and US security agencies warn of ongoing coronavirus cyber threat

UK and US security agencies warn of ongoing coronavirus cyber threat

A joint advisory from the agencies warns cybercriminals are looking to exploit fear around the Covid-19 outbreak to target people.

How prevalent is coronavirus around the UK?

How prevalent is coronavirus around the UK?

What the latest statistics suggest about the geographical spread of confirmed cases.

Lockdown measures to be reviewed ‘on or around’ Monday’s three-week mark – No 10

Lockdown measures to be reviewed ‘on or around’ Monday’s three-week mark – No 10

Boris Johnson promised to look again at the issue when he announced the measures.

Bloomsbury announces support measures for hard-hit independent bookshops

Bloomsbury announces support measures for hard-hit independent bookshops

The UK-based firm revealed their plans which include offering cash for referring customers to Bloomsbury while independent shops are not trading.

What is happening with the UK lockdown review?

What is happening with the UK lockdown review?

The first three-week review milestone is approaching, but it may not quite be the time to get our collective hopes up just yet.

Autistic people ‘judged by public and police’ over distancing during exercise

Autistic people ‘judged by public and police’ over distancing during exercise

Carers may need to link arms with people to keep them safe, while others are struggling to understand social distancing advice.

Ofcom: Nearly half of UK adults exposed to false claims about coronavirus

Ofcom: Nearly half of UK adults exposed to false claims about coronavirus

The regulator has warned that many people are still struggling to tell fact from fiction when looking for information about the Covid-19 pandemic.

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