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Wuhan residents go outside for first time in months after lockdown eased

Wuhan residents go outside for first time in months after lockdown eased

People living in the city have been able to enjoy parks and outdoor spaces again after officials eased the measures in the city.

Drive-through coronavirus assessment centre under construction in Kent

Drive-through coronavirus assessment centre under construction in Kent

Patients will remain in their vehicles when checked by clinic staff to avoid the risk of spreading Covid-19.

At least 300,000 people in UK pose sexual threat to children, says crime agency

At least 300,000 people in UK pose sexual threat to children, says crime agency

Investigators have found paedophiles discussing opportunities to exploit the coronavirus lockdown.

Builder takes home baby fox after mistaking cub for abandoned puppy

Builder takes home baby fox after mistaking cub for abandoned puppy

The tiny cub was found on a site in Speke, Merseyside.

Corbyn: ‘ludicrous’ that NHS and care staff have not been tested for virus

Corbyn: ‘ludicrous’ that NHS and care staff have not been tested for virus

The Labour leader also suggested he would have acted sooner if he had been PM.

Dramatic rise in sewer call-outs due to use of ‘toilet roll substitutes’

Dramatic rise in sewer call-outs due to use of ‘toilet roll substitutes’

Severn Trent Water said its workload was ‘much busier than usual’ – mainly due to kitchen roll blockages.

Milkman joins the frontline in delivering food during Covid-19 pandemic

Milkman joins the frontline in delivering food during Covid-19 pandemic

Billy Holgate, who normally works in Colne, is now helping vulnerable people in Moss Side, Manchester.

Former broadcaster and Labour peer Lord Gordon dies, aged 83

Former broadcaster and Labour peer Lord Gordon dies, aged 83

The Maryhill man was political editor at STV and managing director of Radio Clyde.

Emergency loans overhaul set to ban onerous terms and improve access for SMEs

Emergency loans overhaul set to ban onerous terms and improve access for SMEs

The rethink comes after banks have been heavily criticised for unfair lending tactics under the Government-backed scheme.

Greater cybersecurity support for NHS needed during outbreak, says think tank

Greater cybersecurity support for NHS needed during outbreak, says think tank

Chatham House said the Government should ask the private cybersecurity sector for help.

1,500 ventilators a week to roll off production lines by May, say manufacturers

1,500 ventilators a week to roll off production lines by May, say manufacturers

It comes as a new design based on the old iron lungs used to treat polio was unveiled as an alternative to ventilators.

More than 1,000 arrest warrants issued each week for court no-shows

More than 1,000 arrest warrants issued each week for court no-shows

The warrants can result in prison terms.

Britain’s high street stores suffer worst month on record

Britain’s high street stores suffer worst month on record

The latest monthly BDO high street sales tracker saw total like-for-like sales dive 17.9% for the month as shoppers stayed indoors.

Personal respirator prototype created to protect frontline NHS staff

Personal respirator prototype created to protect frontline NHS staff

The University of Southampton has worked with engineering firms to create a hood to protect against Covid-19.

More than 6,000 additional beds to be created in Welsh field hospitals

More than 6,000 additional beds to be created in Welsh field hospitals

A total of 117 people who had tested positive for Covid-19 have died in Wales.

Government to ramp up Covid-19 testing

Government to ramp up Covid-19 testing

The Prime Minister’s spokesman says there needs to be progress in testing for the disease ‘very quickly’.

Travel insurance providers look to extend protection for medical emergencies

Travel insurance providers look to extend protection for medical emergencies

ABI members will look to extend protection to cover the risk of emergency medical treatment to help customers who are still overseas.

Dramatic footage shows officers using belts to rescue man from 50ft cliff

Dramatic footage shows officers using belts to rescue man from 50ft cliff

The quick-thinking police turned the belts into an improvised hoist to haul the man up, shouting ‘Hold on! Hold on!’

NHS website and app usage doubles as people seek out coronavirus guidance

NHS website and app usage doubles as people seek out coronavirus guidance

The health service has reported a surge in usage of its technology tools as people look for information about the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.

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