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Eddie Large remembered as ‘an incredible talent and outstanding comedian’

Eddie Large remembered as ‘an incredible talent and outstanding comedian’

He has died at 78 after contracting coronavirus while being treated in hospital for heart failure.

Stay at home or ‘people will die’ – Government launches new coronavirus ad blitz

Stay at home or ‘people will die’ – Government launches new coronavirus ad blitz

The campaign comes after criticism of communications from ministers and official Government channels during the early stages of the crisis.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland up 50 to 126

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland up 50 to 126

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said 40 of the newly reported fatalities took place over a number of days.

Say cheese! Mice have facial expressions to reflect emotions, scientists say

Say cheese! Mice have facial expressions to reflect emotions, scientists say

The findings could allow scientists to develop mouse models to help understand the role of emotions in anxiety disorders or depression.

Covid-19: Boris Johnson ‘still showing symptoms’ as UK death toll nears 3,000

Covid-19: Boris Johnson ‘still showing symptoms’ as UK death toll nears 3,000

The UK has experienced its biggest daily jump in deaths, as 569 more people were confirmed to have died after testing positive.

National Trust for Scotland names V&A Dundee director as new chief executive

National Trust for Scotland names V&A Dundee director as new chief executive

Philip Long will take over from Simon Skinner at the conservation charity in July.

MP backs calls for university accommodation rents to be cancelled

MP backs calls for university accommodation rents to be cancelled

Students have set up rent strikes and an online petition as some accommodation providers continue to demand fees.

Royal Navy’s newest and greenest warship arrives at home port for first time

Royal Navy’s newest and greenest warship arrives at home port for first time

HMS Tamar is fitted with a filter to reduce diesel exhaust emissions by 90%.

Entertainer Eddie Large dies aged 78 after contracting coronavirus in hospital

Entertainer Eddie Large dies aged 78 after contracting coronavirus in hospital

Comedy stars including Sir Lenny Henry, Paul Chuckle, Ant and Dec and Matt Lucas have paid tribute.

Ninewells Hospital receives 10 ‘ventilators’ from children’s charity

Ninewells Hospital receives 10 ‘ventilators’ from children’s charity

Edinburgh-based Kids Operating Room has donated the specialist anaesthetic machines to help boost intensive care capacity in Tayside.

‘It’s too early for me to forgive IS killers’, brother of slain aid worker says

‘It’s too early for me to forgive IS killers’, brother of slain aid worker says

Mike Haines, who launched a school poetry competition in his brother David’s name, said he took comfort from the positive words of children.

Boy who moved house day before UK lockdown receives messages from across world

Boy who moved house day before UK lockdown receives messages from across world

Harley Glen, seven, moved from Edinburgh to Harrogate without saying goodbye to his family and friends.

Face masks: The current guidance and why the WHO is reviewing it

Face masks: The current guidance and why the WHO is reviewing it

Current guidance from health officials say only the sick and those caring for them need don face masks, but that might be about to change.

Arron Banks loses appeal against inheritance tax bill on Ukip donations

Arron Banks loses appeal against inheritance tax bill on Ukip donations

The Brexit-backing businessman had argued the law on inheritance tax on political donations breached his human rights under European law.

Home baker creates ‘toilet paper’ cake during coronavirus lockdown

Home baker creates ‘toilet paper’ cake during coronavirus lockdown

Kate Pritchett said her inspiration came from having toilet paper ‘on the mind a lot lately’.

Outbreak risks deaths on ‘unprecedented scale’ in prisons, say campaigners

Outbreak risks deaths on ‘unprecedented scale’ in prisons, say campaigners

The Howard League for Penal Reform and the Prison Reform Trust called for Justice Secretary Robert Buckland to take action.

Starmer praises ‘unity’ in Labour leadership race as voting closes

Starmer praises ‘unity’ in Labour leadership race as voting closes

Sir Keir is up against Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy to replace Jeremy Corbyn as opposition leader.

Lines of fresh graves dug at Antrim cemetery

Lines of fresh graves dug at Antrim cemetery

They have been excavated during preparatory work in case cemetery staff are affected by coronavirus.

Vodafone to give customers who work for NHS 30 days of unlimited data

Vodafone to give customers who work for NHS 30 days of unlimited data

The new scheme brought in during the coronavirus outbreak will proactively upgrade those who registered with the firm as NHS staff.

National Express to suspend all coach services

National Express to suspend all coach services

The firm said it is halting its national network of scheduled coach services from midnight on Sunday April 5.

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