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School ‘heartbroken’ by loss of seven-year-old girl stabbed to death in park

School ‘heartbroken’ by loss of seven-year-old girl stabbed to death in park

Emily Jones was attacked by a stranger in Bolton.

Scientists developing coronavirus vaccine delivered via fingertip-sized patch

Scientists developing coronavirus vaccine delivered via fingertip-sized patch

Researchers in the US say they were able to act quickly because they had laid the groundwork during previous epidemics.

Comedian Eddie Large dies after contracting coronavirus in hospital

Comedian Eddie Large dies after contracting coronavirus in hospital

The Little And Large star, 78, was best known for his partnership with Syd Little.

Family of dead nurse criticise lack of coronavirus testing and PPE for NHS staff

Family of dead nurse criticise lack of coronavirus testing and PPE for NHS staff

Thomas Harvey died at the family home in east London on Sunday.

Paintings discovered inside coffin of 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy

Paintings discovered inside coffin of 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy

Conservators made the find during work to conserve Ta-Kr-Hb, due to go on display in Perth.

Coronavirus: NI Nurses ‘angry’ at ‘mixed messages’ over PPE supplies and testing

Coronavirus: NI Nurses ‘angry’ at ‘mixed messages’ over PPE supplies and testing

The Stormont health committee earlier heard Dr Cathy Jack of the Belfast health trust talk of challenges at securing specialised respiratory masks.

DUP councillor sorry for post saying pandemic is ‘God’s judgment’ for abortion

DUP councillor sorry for post saying pandemic is ‘God’s judgment’ for abortion

John Carson’s party has distanced itself from the comments.

Britons cite ‘shocking’ lack of testing and advice after landing back in UK

Britons cite ‘shocking’ lack of testing and advice after landing back in UK

Tourists told the PA news agency how other countries’ efforts appeared to dwarf the UK’s, with confusion over whether to quarantine upon arrival home.

District councils warn about ‘wave of waste’ from lockdown households

District councils warn about ‘wave of waste’ from lockdown households

Residents are being urged to help local authorities deal with extra waste as they face bin staff shortages.

NHS chief nurse welcomes Spotify playlists dedicated to frontline staff

NHS chief nurse welcomes Spotify playlists dedicated to frontline staff

#ThrowbackThursday has become #ThankYouThursday in a mark of support for NHS workers.

Beauty firm pledges £5m to help Manchester tackle Covid-19

Beauty firm pledges £5m to help Manchester tackle Covid-19

The Hut Group is also offering free rooms at two hotels for NHS workers.

Suspected migrants taken to Dover amid concerns over Covid-19 in refugee camps

Suspected migrants taken to Dover amid concerns over Covid-19 in refugee camps

A number of men were taken into the Kent port after apparently being rescued by Border Force officials.

Being healthy can aid your chance of recovery from Covid-19

Being healthy can aid your chance of recovery from Covid-19

The World Health Organisation said older people with high blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease are at increased risk.

ONS highlights extent to which households may cope with income shock

ONS highlights extent to which households may cope with income shock

The data found self-employed households are more likely than those with people who work for an employer to have savings which could tide them over.

Morrisons promises £1,000 bonus to frontline staff

Morrisons promises £1,000 bonus to frontline staff

New hires, and those off sick or self-isolating will also be eligible for the windfall.

28,000 people sign up to ‘adopt a grandparent’ at UK care homes

28,000 people sign up to ‘adopt a grandparent’ at UK care homes

Volunteers around the world have signed up to have video calls with residents at CHD Living’s care homes.

Former RAF aircraft hangar could be used as temporary mortuary

Former RAF aircraft hangar could be used as temporary mortuary

The plans for Kinloss Barracks were agreed between Moray Council and the Ministry of Defence.

Quarter of firms laying off staff due to pandemic, report finds

Quarter of firms laying off staff due to pandemic, report finds

The Office for National Statistics also said 45% of businesses reported ‘lower than expected’ revenues between March 9 and 22.

MPs warn of loopholes in financial support for creative sector workers

MPs warn of loopholes in financial support for creative sector workers

The concerns were raised by members of Westminster’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

Health workers facing coronavirus threat receive free food

Health workers facing coronavirus threat receive free food

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s director of nursing said she wanted to thank staff for their hard work and commitment.

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