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On the front line: I’m only a van driver, but everyone’s going above and beyond

On the front line: I’m only a van driver, but everyone’s going above and beyond

NHS delivery driver Dave Holt on how his job has changed since Covid-19 struck and what he does to switch off.

Take ‘charisma’ into account when managing invasive species, scientists say

Take ‘charisma’ into account when managing invasive species, scientists say

Researchers say biological invasions pose a threat to the local biodiversity.

Public sunbathing banned in lockdown, says Health Secretary

Public sunbathing banned in lockdown, says Health Secretary

The UK’s second weekend in lockdown is predicted to be the warmest in six months.

Drivers warned that lockdown rules could leave car batteries flat

Drivers warned that lockdown rules could leave car batteries flat

Leaving a car unused for two weeks is enough time for some batteries to be fully discharged, the RAC warned.

Police pay birthday visit to cheer up four-year-old

Police pay birthday visit to cheer up four-year-old

Dexter Lee is now looking forward to visiting a police station.

Khan ‘devastated’ over deaths of five London bus workers

Khan ‘devastated’ over deaths of five London bus workers

The mayor said Londoners need to play their part in the fight against coronavirus.

How social distancing and hand-sanitising were practised in the 17th century

How social distancing and hand-sanitising were practised in the 17th century

York’s plague victims in 1604 had to leave the walled city and were delivered food at a safe distance with payment made in a primitive hand sanitiser.

Colleagues pay tribute to NHS staff who have died during Covid-19 crisis

Colleagues pay tribute to NHS staff who have died during Covid-19 crisis

Two nurses – both young mothers – five doctors and two healthcare assistants have contracted the coronavirus and died since the start of the outbreak.

Charity concern over coronavirus spread in refugee camps

Charity concern over coronavirus spread in refugee camps

Jamie Livingstone, head of Oxfam Scotland, suggests the standards for camps cannot cope with a global pandemic.

Government arranges more flights to return British travellers

Government arranges more flights to return British travellers

The FCO said 10 airlines had joined its scheme.

What the papers say – April 5

What the papers say – April 5

The Queen’s address to the country leads many papers on Sunday.

Oxygen incident forces hospital to block patients

Oxygen incident forces hospital to block patients

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust said the problem was resolved by 10.30pm on Saturday.

New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to appoint shadow cabinet

New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to appoint shadow cabinet

A large clear-out of the current frontbench is expected.

Queen urges nation to show strength in response to coronavirus ‘challenge’

Queen urges nation to show strength in response to coronavirus ‘challenge’

Her address comes amid calls for Britons to obey pleas to stay at home despite the warm weather.

Scotland’s chief medical officer pictured visiting second home

Scotland’s chief medical officer pictured visiting second home

Dr Catherine Calderwood and her family have a property an hour’s drive from their main residence in Edinburgh.

When will the UK lockdown end and what needs to happen before then?

When will the UK lockdown end and what needs to happen before then?

One key Government doctor has said some measures may be in place for up to six months.

Sir Keir Starmer to work with ministers on coronavirus and rectify ‘mistakes’

Sir Keir Starmer to work with ministers on coronavirus and rectify ‘mistakes’

He vowed Labour will ‘do our bit to offer solutions’ but will also ‘speak for those who have been ignored’.

Queen to acknowledge nation’s ‘pain’ in address about coronavirus crisis

Queen to acknowledge nation’s ‘pain’ in address about coronavirus crisis

The televised message will be a rare event, with the head of state only making three previous appearances during troubled times.

Two Pentonville Prison staff members die with Covid-19 symptoms

Two Pentonville Prison staff members die with Covid-19 symptoms

The Prison Officers’ Association said both men were believed to be aged in their 60s.

Pentonville Prison staff member dies after suffering Covid-19 symptoms

Pentonville Prison staff member dies after suffering Covid-19 symptoms

Prison Officers’ Association national chairman Mark Fairhurst said Bovil Peter ‘will be sadly missed by all his colleagues’.

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