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Uplifting news: Captain Tom turns 100, and knitted hearts for isolated patients

Uplifting news: Captain Tom turns 100, and knitted hearts for isolated patients

A round-up of Thursday’s feelgood stories.

Murder arrest as police probe lockdown killing of widower, 88

Murder arrest as police probe lockdown killing of widower, 88

‘Lovely chap’ Dennis Kellond died from a head injury and his body was found on Monday in a tragedy that shocked the small local community.

Clear disparity between ethnic groups in Covid-19 deaths – IFS study

Clear disparity between ethnic groups in Covid-19 deaths – IFS study

The health and economic impacts of the virus are disproportionately hitting some minorities, the report found.

First drop in number of diesel cars on Britain’s roads since records began

First drop in number of diesel cars on Britain’s roads since records began

12.29 million diesel cars were licensed in 2019.

Post Brexit paperwork could make some NI-GB trade ‘unviable’

Post Brexit paperwork could make some NI-GB trade ‘unviable’

A Northern Ireland protocol designed to avoid a hard Irish border by keeping the country in line with EU regulations has threatened more red tape.

Captain Tom has ‘enjoyed every second of this exciting adventure’

Captain Tom has ‘enjoyed every second of this exciting adventure’

The Second World War veteran has raised more than £31 million for the NHS.

Royal Navy patrol vessel shadows Russian warship in English Channel

Royal Navy patrol vessel shadows Russian warship in English Channel

HMS Mersey was tasked with monitoring the movements.

Free virtual cybersecurity school launched for teenagers in lockdown

Free virtual cybersecurity school launched for teenagers in lockdown

The Cyber Discovery virtual school will include interactive games and weekly webinars on cyber skills.

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches

Police are warning people will get ‘restless’ as summer approaches.

Fly-tipping up 300% as researchers call for improved recycling system in UK

Fly-tipping up 300% as researchers call for improved recycling system in UK

The coronavirus pandemic has upset the recycling chain.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

Among the latest to have died is a cardiology research nurse who was just 33 years old.

Reverend Richard Coles pays tribute to sister-in-law who died with coronavirus

Reverend Richard Coles pays tribute to sister-in-law who died with coronavirus

Louise Coles had served as a Conservative councillor.

Plans to scrap tax on e-publications brought forward amid lockdown

Plans to scrap tax on e-publications brought forward amid lockdown

The Treasury also announced that newspapers would be given £35 million in extra government advertising over the next three months.

Mural of Captain Tom appears on wall as ‘thank you’ for NHS fundraising

Mural of Captain Tom appears on wall as ‘thank you’ for NHS fundraising

The painted artwork was created by artist Tee2Sugars in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.

Google executive attended meeting of key scientific group advising Government

Google executive attended meeting of key scientific group advising Government

Demis Hassabis, co–founder of Google’s DeepMind division, was present for a meeting on March 18.

Help teachers minimise risk of exams bias against minorities, urges watchdog

Help teachers minimise risk of exams bias against minorities, urges watchdog

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has warned that predicted grades could have a ‘lasting effect’ on disadvantaged pupils,

UK ‘will not subordinate’ laws to EU after deadlocked Brexit trade talks

UK ‘will not subordinate’ laws to EU after deadlocked Brexit trade talks

A source close to the UK’s negotiating team said more flexibility is needed from Brussels before a deal can be struck.

MPs accuse tech giants of failing to answer ‘basic questions’ on disinformation

MPs accuse tech giants of failing to answer ‘basic questions’ on disinformation

Representatives from Facebook, Google and Twitter were appearing before a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport sub-committee.

Government urged to publish lockdown exit strategy to provide clarity

Government urged to publish lockdown exit strategy to provide clarity

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he believes an inquiry into the UK’s response to the pandemic is ‘inevitable’.

Downing Street backs Harry Dunn’s parents in extradition plea to Donald Trump

Downing Street backs Harry Dunn’s parents in extradition plea to Donald Trump

The letter comes after lawyers acting on behalf of Anne Sacoolas opened up a dialogue with the Foreign Office.

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