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Footballer pledges to keep raising money for boy, 4, who needs cancer vaccine

Footballer pledges to keep raising money for boy, 4, who needs cancer vaccine

Former Dagenham and Redbridge player Charlie Holmes has already run 140 miles but another £95,000 is needed for Liam Scott’s treatment.

Tennis, fishing and unlimited exercise allowed from Wednesday – Government

Tennis, fishing and unlimited exercise allowed from Wednesday – Government

The public will also be allowed to drive to parks and open spaces ‘irrespective’ of their distance.

Small weddings could go ahead from June in England

Small weddings could go ahead from June in England

Officials are ‘examining how to enable people to gather in slightly larger groups to better facilitate small weddings’.

Public urged to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport

Public urged to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport

The advice is included in newly released Government guidelines.

Public urged to wear face coverings as Government considers ‘household bubbles’

Public urged to wear face coverings as Government considers ‘household bubbles’

Boris Johnson is due to deliver a Commons statement.

Train and bus services to be ramped up ‘as quickly as possible’

Train and bus services to be ramped up ‘as quickly as possible’

Returning public transport towards normal levels will be required to cope with growing demand as more people travel to work, the Government said.

Diplomat missing after going for a run from his home

Diplomat missing after going for a run from his home

Richard Morris hosted the Duke of Sussex during his tour of Nepal.

Harry’s message to young people during pandemic: This too shall pass

Harry’s message to young people during pandemic: This too shall pass

The duke told OnSide Youth Zones’ members they have the strength to pull through.

Scots urged not to get distracted by lockdown messages from elsewhere in UK

Scots urged not to get distracted by lockdown messages from elsewhere in UK

Nicola Sturgeon has stressed the message in Scotland is to stay at home.

Queen congratulates charities on record-breaking £10m fundraising

Queen congratulates charities on record-breaking £10m fundraising

Thousands of charities backed the 2.6 Challenge which was put on following the cancellation of the London Marathon on April 26.

Public transport passengers in London told to wear face coverings

Public transport passengers in London told to wear face coverings

Transport for London said the measure could prevent people with coronavirus infecting others.

London boroughs to collaborate on project to feed the vulnerable

London boroughs to collaborate on project to feed the vulnerable

It comes as food banks have reported a major rise in emergency food parcel distribution since the start of the coronavirus crisis.

Testing in care homes ‘still very patchy’, says provider

Testing in care homes ‘still very patchy’, says provider

Avery Healthcare said the ability to “test, test, test” all care home staff and residents would help to drive down transmission.

Petition urging ministers to let parents keep children at home signed by 380,000

Petition urging ministers to let parents keep children at home signed by 380,000

Families are concerned they will be issued with fines if pupils are not sent to school.

Pregnant women not at greater risk of severe coronavirus, research suggests

Pregnant women not at greater risk of severe coronavirus, research suggests

The study highlighted the importance of social distancing measures in the later stages of pregnancy.

‘Thoroughly evil’ church warden launches appeal over murder conviction

‘Thoroughly evil’ church warden launches appeal over murder conviction

Benjamin Field, 29, was jailed for life for murdering retired English teacher Peter Farquhar, 69, after a campaign of gaslighting.

IAG ‘not picking on British Airways’, chief executive says

IAG ‘not picking on British Airways’, chief executive says

Willie Walsh told MPs that restructuring will be carried out across the company, which owns other carriers such as Aer Lingus and Iberia.

Coronation Street stamps unveiled to mark soap’s 60th anniversary

Coronation Street stamps unveiled to mark soap’s 60th anniversary

Some of the double-acts were known for their arguments.

Boss of British Airways owner heard ‘nothing positive’ in PM’s quarantine plan

Boss of British Airways owner heard ‘nothing positive’ in PM’s quarantine plan

Willie Walsh said BA will need to review its plans to resume flights after Boris Johnson’s proposals.

Pret to sell coffee via Amazon from next week

Pret to sell coffee via Amazon from next week

The sandwich and coffee chain is hoping to cash in on households staying home, drinking lots of coffee.

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