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‘Grandfather of allergy’ William Frankland dies aged 108

‘Grandfather of allergy’ William Frankland dies aged 108

He alleviated the suffering of millions of people with hay fever through his pioneering research.

Almost 90% of coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland among those aged 65 or above

Almost 90% of coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland among those aged 65 or above

Two deaths have been recorded amongst patients aged between 25 and 34.

Schools to rank GCSE and A-level students to award grades amid cancelled exams

Schools to rank GCSE and A-level students to award grades amid cancelled exams

Exam boards will be contacting schools and colleges after Easter to ask them to submit their judgments.

Mother holds garden vigil for missing son amid 280-mile walk theory

Mother holds garden vigil for missing son amid 280-mile walk theory

Owen Harding is believed to be walking to Yorkshire to visit his girlfriend amid the Covid-19 lockdown.

Far too many homeless people still not safely housed, say charities

Far too many homeless people still not safely housed, say charities

It comes after the Government asked councils to ‘get everyone in’ by the end of last weekend.

Watchdog investigates Tories and Greens over EU election spending returns

Watchdog investigates Tories and Greens over EU election spending returns

Fines ranging from £200 to £20,000 per offence could be issued if enforcement action is deemed appropriate.

Face masks: No change in UK guidance as US citizens advised to cover up

Face masks: No change in UK guidance as US citizens advised to cover up

Residents in New York City and Los Angeles are now being told to wear a face mask when outside of their homes.

Sky Broadband down for customers in Cornwall

Sky Broadband down for customers in Cornwall

Users in the South West have reported being unable to get online.

Nurse, 36, dies after contracting Covid-19

Nurse, 36, dies after contracting Covid-19

Mother-of-three Areema Nasreen worked at Walsall Manor Hospital.

Another train operator set to suspend services

Another train operator set to suspend services

Grand Central runs trains from London to Yorkshire and the North East.

Bosses at Primark owner ABF take pay cut amid virus impact

Bosses at Primark owner ABF take pay cut amid virus impact

Chief executive George Weston, finance director John Bason and Primark chief executive Paul Marchant will have their base salary halved.

Matt Hancock: Coronavirus felt like razors in my throat and was really worrying

Matt Hancock: Coronavirus felt like razors in my throat and was really worrying

The Health Secretary said he is now back to full health.

Fifth of millennials who were saving for first home ‘now using cash elsewhere’

Fifth of millennials who were saving for first home ‘now using cash elsewhere’

Some 22% of 26 to 40-year-olds who had been hoping to get on the property ladder will be dipping into their savings instead, a poll found.

Health Secretary describes ‘pretty unpleasant’ experience of having Covid-19

Health Secretary describes ‘pretty unpleasant’ experience of having Covid-19

It came as Matt Hancock pledged England would hit 100,000 tests for the virus per day by the end of the month.

UK service sector ‘sucked into a black hole’ amid largest slump on record

UK service sector ‘sucked into a black hole’ amid largest slump on record

Bars and restaurants have been some of the worst-hit businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nicola Sturgeon longs to hug her parents as soon as lockdown is over

Nicola Sturgeon longs to hug her parents as soon as lockdown is over

The First Minister of Scotland was being interviewed on the radio when she got emotional speaking about her family.

Secret wartime footage of British spies uncovered after 75 years

Secret wartime footage of British spies uncovered after 75 years

The forbidden film shows the lives of MI6 workers at Whaddon Hall during the Second World War.

Family of boy, 13, who died with Covid-19 can’t attend funeral due to symptoms

Family of boy, 13, who died with Covid-19 can’t attend funeral due to symptoms

Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab’s younger brother and older system have both developed mild symptoms.

Police issue 140 fixed-penalty notices to people flouting lockdown rules

Police issue 140 fixed-penalty notices to people flouting lockdown rules

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone said the ‘overwhelming majority’ of people are staying at home.

Arlene Foster backs health minister after criticism over coronavirus response

Arlene Foster backs health minister after criticism over coronavirus response

Northern Ireland’s First Minister was speaking after Michelle O’Neill claimed Robin Swann has been ‘too slow to act’.

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