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Covid-19 patients can suffer serious heart damage – study

Covid-19 patients can suffer serious heart damage – study

The research found the abnormalities were almost evenly split between the left and right chambers of the heart.

Baby success for England’s first reintroduced pine martens

Baby success for England’s first reintroduced pine martens

Scheme to bring the species back to the Forest of Dean marks a milestone as at least three females have kits.

Boys fall further behind girls for daily reading amid lockdown, study suggests

Boys fall further behind girls for daily reading amid lockdown, study suggests

Greater access to audiobooks at school and home may help re-engage boys with literacy, a report says.

More than 500,000 tasks completed by NHS volunteer army

More than 500,000 tasks completed by NHS volunteer army

Almost 600,000 people signed up to help vulnerable people when the scheme launched three months ago.

Act now to prevent post-lockdown mental health epidemic – psychiatrist

Act now to prevent post-lockdown mental health epidemic – psychiatrist

People may be feeling emotions ranging from anger and indignation to fear and anxiety as lockdown eases.

Karate champion fitted with world’s smallest pacemaker inside her heart

Karate champion fitted with world’s smallest pacemaker inside her heart

Mairi Kerin says device the size of a vitamin tablet will mean she can carrying on with her sports career.

England’s ‘B-Lines’ network of wildflower habitat to help bees launched

England’s ‘B-Lines’ network of wildflower habitat to help bees launched

Buglife is launching a map of corridors of existing and potential wildflower areas which would allow pollinators to move across the landscape.

What the papers say – July 12

What the papers say – July 12

Many Sunday papers carry pictures of one of England’s most famous World Cup winners.

Foster expresses ‘regret’ at sectarian messages on some Twelfth of July bonfires

Foster expresses ‘regret’ at sectarian messages on some Twelfth of July bonfires

The DUP leader said those involved ‘really need to take a look at themselves’.

Public transport restrictions ‘set to ease’ as people urged to return to work

Public transport restrictions ‘set to ease’ as people urged to return to work

It comes after the latest easing of lockdown restrictions saw the return of village cricket, swimming pools and outdoor arts performances.

Portuguese police search wells in Madeleine McCann investigation

Portuguese police search wells in Madeleine McCann investigation

The area is around 10 miles from the Praia da Luz resort where Madeleine disappeared.

Government announces £700m for Britain-EU border

Government announces £700m for Britain-EU border

It includes £235m for staffing and IT systems and £470m for port and inland infrastructure.

Man held over stabbing of 10-year-old boy

Man held over stabbing of 10-year-old boy

An 18-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault as officers searched the area.

Bishop of Manchester defends tweets criticising Dominic Cummings

Bishop of Manchester defends tweets criticising Dominic Cummings

Dr David Walker said that it was important to “speak out” in times of division.

July 11 bonfires set to be lit at midnight

July 11 bonfires set to be lit at midnight

A smaller than usual number of pyres have been built following calls to abandon the tradition this year in case they draw large crowds.

Fans leave tributes at Elland Road following Jack Charlton’s death

Fans leave tributes at Elland Road following Jack Charlton’s death

The former Leeds and England defender, who won a World Cup winner’s medal in 1966, died on Friday aged 85.

Priti Patel to unveil details on points-based immigration system

Priti Patel to unveil details on points-based immigration system

Labour said it would scrutinise the visa proposals carefully.

UK holidaymakers embrace ‘new normal’ as they return to Ibiza

UK holidaymakers embrace ‘new normal’ as they return to Ibiza

More than 500 sun-seekers travelled from Manchester and London following amendments to the Government’s blanket quarantine rules.

Cricket is back: Fist bumps in place of handshakes as gentleman’s game returns

Cricket is back: Fist bumps in place of handshakes as gentleman’s game returns

With the grassroots game restricted for longer than some other sports, it was a big day for cricket players around the country.

Two arrested after protesters dye Trafalgar Square fountains red

Two arrested after protesters dye Trafalgar Square fountains red

Demonstrators claim that the Covid-19 pandemic was caused by animal exploitation.

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