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Family of four found dead in village home all had shotgun wounds, inquest told

Family of four found dead in village home all had shotgun wounds, inquest told

The presumed murder weapon was discovered in the property in Woodmancote, West Sussex, a coroner has heard.

Reduced mowing of road verges could see wildflowers bloom

Reduced mowing of road verges could see wildflowers bloom

Plantlife says an ‘unintended but understandable’ consequence of coronavirus lockdown could benefit wildlife and the climate.

Dame Vera Lynn and Katherine Jenkins release We’ll Meet Again for NHS charities

Dame Vera Lynn and Katherine Jenkins release We’ll Meet Again for NHS charities

Dame Vera said the song speaks of ‘the hope we should all have during these troubling times’.

Furlough plans could cost £40bn in just three months, think tank says

Furlough plans could cost £40bn in just three months, think tank says

Businesses up and down the country have been forced to close their doors.

Scientists find how Covid-19 tricks its way into the human body

Scientists find how Covid-19 tricks its way into the human body

A model of coronavirus created by University of Southampton reveals it is less protected than some other viruses.

Home carer tells of upset as staff abused in street while helping vulnerable

Home carer tells of upset as staff abused in street while helping vulnerable

On one occasion, Leigh Collins returned to her car to find a note saying ‘Killer’ had been left on it.

Cancer care concerns amid pandemic

Cancer care concerns amid pandemic

NHS bosses have said that urgent cancer care must continue.

BA workers accept furlough deal

BA workers accept furlough deal

Members of Unite voted by 99% in favour of an agreement thrashed out between the union and the airline.

Mother pleads for protection for transport workers after son dies of Covid-19

Mother pleads for protection for transport workers after son dies of Covid-19

Emeka Nyack Ihenacho is one of 14 Transport for London employees to be killed by the virus.

Fox is outfoxed by a football net

Fox is outfoxed by a football net

The animal was trapped by its back legs, but was uninjured and ran off after being freed.

Still too early to ease Covid-19 lockdown, warn ministers

Still too early to ease Covid-19 lockdown, warn ministers

Boris Johnson spent a second night in intensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital where his condition is said to be ‘stable’.

In Pictures: Dazzling pink supermoon delights stargazers

In Pictures: Dazzling pink supermoon delights stargazers

The pink supermoon name is a northern Native American reference to an early-blooming wildflower.

Dozens of medics sign letter expressing concern over quality of protective kit

Dozens of medics sign letter expressing concern over quality of protective kit

They say they have fears over the ‘adequacy of what has been given’.

Tesco defends £900m investor payout despite Government tax break

Tesco defends £900m investor payout despite Government tax break

The retailer said it would receive £585 million worth of taxpayer relief as part of the business rates holiday for the current financial year.

Tui cancels beach holidays until at least mid-May

Tui cancels beach holidays until at least mid-May

The travel giant has cancelled all trips up to and including May 14, while its Marella Cruises sailings have been axed until at least June.

‘Portable priest’ aiming to deliver hope across London

‘Portable priest’ aiming to deliver hope across London

Pat Allerton said he would stop “in a moment” if told to do so by authorities.

Life on the inside: 10 coronavirus myths tackled by a GP

Life on the inside: 10 coronavirus myths tackled by a GP

Dr Gero Baiarda is an NHS GP currently on call at GPDQ.

New way of using buses in London in bid to protect drivers from Covid-19

New way of using buses in London in bid to protect drivers from Covid-19

A trial to change the way passengers board buses in the capital will be introduced this week.

New designs set to increase UK face shield production

New designs set to increase UK face shield production

The University of Hull will share the designs, which use techniques such as laser cutting and injection moulding, to help prevent coronavirus.

What the papers say- April 8

What the papers say- April 8

Reaction to Boris Johnson spending his second night in intensive care leads Wednesday’s front pages.

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