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Checks on goods entering NI will be kept to minimum post-Brexit, ministers vow

Checks on goods entering NI will be kept to minimum post-Brexit, ministers vow

The Northern Ireland part of the Brexit deal is supposed to be implemented even if a trade agreement cannot be struck with the EU.

PayPal introduces QR code payments to aid social distancing when shopping

PayPal introduces QR code payments to aid social distancing when shopping

The digital payment firm said the new feature would enable people to buy and sell items while reducing contact between people.

Online marketplace safety warning for those buying clippers to cut hair at home

Online marketplace safety warning for those buying clippers to cut hair at home

Survey suggests almost 40% have already purchased, or are considering purchasing, an electrical beauty item.

Sophie takes part in Westminster Abbey podcast

Sophie takes part in Westminster Abbey podcast

The countess recorded a reading at home in Bagshot Park.

‘Great confidence’ test and trace system to be in operation by June 1 – Johnson

‘Great confidence’ test and trace system to be in operation by June 1 – Johnson

Boris Johnson said staff would have the ability to trace the contacts of up to 10,000 new cases a day.

Woman charged with murder of seven-year-old girl who was stabbed in park

Woman charged with murder of seven-year-old girl who was stabbed in park

Emily Jones was in Queen’s Park, Bolton, with her parents on Mother’s Day.

Dozens of new club applications as golfers return to greens

Dozens of new club applications as golfers return to greens

Dunmurry Golf Club has limited the number of players as it preserves social distancing on the fairways.

Pod of bottlenose dolphins spotted off North East coast in warm waters

Pod of bottlenose dolphins spotted off North East coast in warm waters

A pod of bottlenose dolphins has been spotted off the coast of Northumberland as the warmest day of the year arrived.

Face coverings could reduce spread of Covid-19, new research finds

Face coverings could reduce spread of Covid-19, new research finds

Wearing such a covering could reduce the forward distance of an exhaled breath by more than 90%, according to a study by the University of Edinburgh.

Duke of Cambridge’s call ‘highlight of tough year’ for charity

Duke of Cambridge’s call ‘highlight of tough year’ for charity

William spoke to Corinne Hutton, founder of Paisley-based Finding Your Feet, and one of its beneficiaries.

Kris Marshall becomes latest celebrity to settle phone hacking claim

Kris Marshall becomes latest celebrity to settle phone hacking claim

The Love Actually and Death In Paradise star is said to be ‘very pleased’ with the outcome.

Aviation regulator calls for new powers to tackle airlines over refund delays

Aviation regulator calls for new powers to tackle airlines over refund delays

The head of the Civil Aviation Authority told MPs that if passengers demand a refund for a cancelled flight then ‘they must get one’.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland fall for third consecutive week

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland fall for third consecutive week

The number of people who have died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 is now more than 3,500, according to the National Records of Scotland.

William jokes about perils of dinner time with children in call to charity

William jokes about perils of dinner time with children in call to charity

The Duke of Cambridge made a video call to the PEEK Project and later members of the Finding Your Feet organisation.

Rocket test hailed as milestone in UK’s ‘new space revolution’

Rocket test hailed as milestone in UK’s ‘new space revolution’

Skyrora has completed a full ground static fire trial in the Highlands.

Government loses Supreme Court appeal over tax on retailer ATMs

Government loses Supreme Court appeal over tax on retailer ATMs

The ruling paves the way for an estimated £430 million to be paid in reimbursements to retailers.

Footage released of motorway crash which left police car in flames

Footage released of motorway crash which left police car in flames

It came as dangerous driver Wayne Smith was jailed for two years over the incident.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s prison release extended again, says MP

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s prison release extended again, says MP

The British-Iranian mother-of-one was freed from Evin prison on March 17 as Iran responded to the Covid-19 pandemic.

UK retailers warn Brazil over law that threatens Amazon rainforest

UK retailers warn Brazil over law that threatens Amazon rainforest

Tesco is among supermarkets warning that the law could stop them sourcing products from the country.

Contact tracing programme in Northern Ireland to continue for at least a year

Contact tracing programme in Northern Ireland to continue for at least a year

Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann said the region is the first in the UK to roll out such an extensive programme.

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