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Mummy, what’s his name? Daughter interrupts expert’s live TV interview

Mummy, what’s his name? Daughter interrupts expert’s live TV interview

Dr Clare Wenham’s daughter Scarlett even spoke with BBC newsreader Christian Fraser.

Reduce risk of premature death by exercising more, studies suggest

Reduce risk of premature death by exercising more, studies suggest

Researchers also found that people are more likely to die from Covid-19 if they are overweight.

Five-year-old who died in knife incident named by police

Five-year-old who died in knife incident named by police

Sayagi Sivanantham was taken by paramedics to hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

Councils delay reopening of playgrounds despite lockdown lifting

Councils delay reopening of playgrounds despite lockdown lifting

The relaxation of measures in England means they can open on July 4 if they are safe.

Boy, 15, charged with supplying drugs after 13-year-old’s death

Boy, 15, charged with supplying drugs after 13-year-old’s death

Carson Price was found unconscious in the park in Ystrad Mynach, near Caerphilly, South Wales.

London’s first floating swimming pool could be coming to the Thames

London’s first floating swimming pool could be coming to the Thames

Tower Hamlets Council is considering a planning application for a barge with an open-air swimming pool on board.

Windrush victims could die before getting compensation payouts, MPs warn

Windrush victims could die before getting compensation payouts, MPs warn

The concerns were discussed with Home Office officials on Wednesday.

Harry takes a stand against institutional racism in surprise message

Harry takes a stand against institutional racism in surprise message

The Duke of Sussex spoke as part of The Diana Awards online ceremony on his late mother’s birthday.

Jenrick invited to give evidence to MPs as Westferry planning row continues

Jenrick invited to give evidence to MPs as Westferry planning row continues

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee said there were ‘important lessons that must be learned’.

Sir Nick Clegg defends Facebook on hate speech as advertiser exodus continues

Sir Nick Clegg defends Facebook on hate speech as advertiser exodus continues

Former Liberal Democrats leader says the social network does not profit from hate.

House explosion ‘likely caused by old gas equipment’, police say

House explosion ‘likely caused by old gas equipment’, police say

Mother-of-two Jessica Williams and her two sons aged two and five remain in hospital.

Third of nurseries in most deprived areas may close permanently – report

Third of nurseries in most deprived areas may close permanently – report

The Sutton Trust is calling for the Government to provide an £88m support package to the early years sector.

Coronavirus testing: What data are local leaders demanding to tackle outbreaks?

Coronavirus testing: What data are local leaders demanding to tackle outbreaks?

Criticism has been levelled at the Government for failing to share full coronavirus case and testing data with local authorities.

UK aerospace industry could disappear unless Government acts – Unite

UK aerospace industry could disappear unless Government acts – Unite

Almost 12,000 aerospace job losses have been announced in recent months at some of the UK’s biggest companies, union research shows.

V-shaped economic bounceback could be short-lived, economist tells MPs

V-shaped economic bounceback could be short-lived, economist tells MPs

The IMF chief economist said going forward she thinks ‘we could end up with a much more flat’ recovery.

Covid-19: Regions with high infection rates ‘working hard’ to avoid lockdowns

Covid-19: Regions with high infection rates ‘working hard’ to avoid lockdowns

Areas with higher than average infection rates include Rochdale, Barnsley, Bradford and Kirklees.

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: How Gil Scott-Heron inspires 50 years on

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: How Gil Scott-Heron inspires 50 years on

The singer’s daughter, now living in London, says her father’s lyrics are as relevant in the age of Black Lives Matter as they have ever been.

Coronavirus immunity ‘probably significantly higher’ than tests suggest

Coronavirus immunity ‘probably significantly higher’ than tests suggest

A study found it was not just individuals with Covid-19 who showed T-cell immunity but also many of their exposed asymptomatic family members.

Zoom boss says it ‘will not stop’ focus on security improvements

Zoom boss says it ‘will not stop’ focus on security improvements

Eric Yuan said the video app had improved as a platform as he marked the end of its 90-day programme

Harry’s words at The Diana Awards ceremony

Harry’s words at The Diana Awards ceremony

The duke delivered a surprise speech about tackling racism.

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