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Man jailed over coronavirus cough assault on officers

Man jailed over coronavirus cough assault on officers

Michael Gray, 41, was sentenced to 19 weeks in prison.

Cameron wishes Johnson well as he faces questions over national unity government

Cameron wishes Johnson well as he faces questions over national unity government

The former premier said he was reluctant to give advice.

Costcutter opens 20 pop-up stores in hospitals to feed NHS staff

Costcutter opens 20 pop-up stores in hospitals to feed NHS staff

The convenience store chain is setting up in closed restaurants and cafes and aims to serve doctors and nurses who may struggle to get groceries.

Nappy DNA test claim aired amid Assange anonymity battle

Nappy DNA test claim aired amid Assange anonymity battle

Julian Assange is fighting to avoid being sent to the US to face 17 charges under the Espionage Act, and conspiracy to commit computer intrusion.

Huge 2018 moor fires spread dangerous pollution to five million people – study

Huge 2018 moor fires spread dangerous pollution to five million people – study

The wildfires which engulfed Saddleworth Moor and Winter Hill two years ago caused a plume of smoke across a large swathe of north-west England.

Care home puts children’s messages of support on billboard

Care home puts children’s messages of support on billboard

The billboard is on a roundabout in Hindhead.

Sturgeon tells PM: ‘We are all willing you on Boris, get well soon’

Sturgeon tells PM: ‘We are all willing you on Boris, get well soon’

Nicola Sturgeon has wished Prime Minister Boris Johnson well as he fights coronavirus in hospital.

Charles speaks of Wordsworth’s power to move in radio tribute to poet

Charles speaks of Wordsworth’s power to move in radio tribute to poet

The Prince of Wales marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of William Wordsworth with a reading of Tintern Abbey during a broadcast on Radio 4.

Almost 80% of NI businesses plan to furlough employees

Almost 80% of NI businesses plan to furlough employees

Three quarters of firms reported a serious decline in sales or income over a very short time frame following the pandemic.

Boris Johnson stable after night in intensive care, says No 10

Boris Johnson stable after night in intensive care, says No 10

The PM received oxygen treatment after a worsening of his coronavirus symptoms, but has not required a ventilator.

Government investigating Chinese investor move on Imagination Technologies

Government investigating Chinese investor move on Imagination Technologies

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has confirmed the issue was being ‘closely looked at’.

Police – paramilitaries threatening violence during virus should be ‘ashamed’

Police – paramilitaries threatening violence during virus should be ‘ashamed’

They are taking a reckless risk with people’s lives as healthcare workers tackle the pandemic, PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Martin Cummings said.

Covid-19 mental health hotline set up for NHS staff

Covid-19 mental health hotline set up for NHS staff

Volunteers, including from Hospice UK, the Samaritans and Shout, will listen to NHS staff and offer guidance.

Call for MPs to guarantee in law temporary succession order for Prime Minister

Call for MPs to guarantee in law temporary succession order for Prime Minister

Conservative Peter Bone, who has moved the proposal over several years, said he wishes Boris Johnson a ‘speedy’ recovery.

Warning over fake and dangerous Disney Frozen II dolls

Warning over fake and dangerous Disney Frozen II dolls

Trading standards officers discovered the dolls being sold at a tabletop market.

NI appeal court declines to intervene after same-sex marriage law change

NI appeal court declines to intervene after same-sex marriage law change

It said the change in legislation this year to allow the unions meant there was no reason to make a further declaration.

11-year-old invites Nicola Sturgeon for tea during coronavirus question session

11-year-old invites Nicola Sturgeon for tea during coronavirus question session

Scotland’s First Minister said she would ‘love to come for a cup of tea and a piece of cake’ once the outbreak is over.

Jewish leaders praise Starmer on moves to tackle anti-Semitism

Jewish leaders praise Starmer on moves to tackle anti-Semitism

The new Labour Party leadership spoke to Jewish community leaders to address the crisis that has dogged the party in recent years.

Belfast researchers lead UK-wide coronavirus clinical trial

Belfast researchers lead UK-wide coronavirus clinical trial

The team at the Queen’s University Belfast are offering cell therapy treatment for Covid-19 patients with acute respiratory failure.

University repurposes specialised equipment and 3D printers to make extra PPE

University repurposes specialised equipment and 3D printers to make extra PPE

The University of Manchester aims to make about 500 additional mask headbands per week.

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