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Police appeal after pair ‘lick hands and contaminate supermarket produce’

Police appeal after pair ‘lick hands and contaminate supermarket produce’

The store was thoroughly disinfected and the food had to be destroyed.

Government unveils £750m support package for struggling charities

Government unveils £750m support package for struggling charities

The Chancellor said groups will receive cash grants to ensure they can meet increased demand as a result of coronavirus.

DWP reveals coronavirus demand for Universal Credit as MPs launch inquiry

DWP reveals coronavirus demand for Universal Credit as MPs launch inquiry

The Work and Pensions Committee is asking people to tell them about their experiences in applying for benefits amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Uplifting news: Clouded leopard kittens and a ‘portable priest’ delivering hope

Uplifting news: Clouded leopard kittens and a ‘portable priest’ delivering hope

A round-up of some feel-good stories in the news.

Family ‘devastated’ by death of man killed in Barnsley

Family ‘devastated’ by death of man killed in Barnsley

Detectives have appealed for more help to find out what happened to Stafford Garner.

Care worker’s sister pleads with people to stay at home after his death

Care worker’s sister pleads with people to stay at home after his death

Dean McKee’s family said his death at the age of 28 is ‘heartbreaking’.

Part of Amber Heard’s evidence in Johnny Depp libel trial will be kept private

Part of Amber Heard’s evidence in Johnny Depp libel trial will be kept private

The trial had been due to start in March but was put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus quarantine measures can play key role in reducing deaths – review

Coronavirus quarantine measures can play key role in reducing deaths – review

The 10 studies addressing Covid-19 modelled outbreak scenarios in China, the UK, South Korea and on a cruise ship.

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Robinson appeared by video link from custody before Mr Justice Sweeney alongside four co-defendants.

Babies may be at greater risk as health staff are redeployed to tackle Covid-19

Babies may be at greater risk as health staff are redeployed to tackle Covid-19

Charities warn of ‘perfect storm’ for families with young children.

Channel 4 cuts content budget by £150m in response to coronavirus crisis

Channel 4 cuts content budget by £150m in response to coronavirus crisis

It will also furlough staff, while board members will take pay cuts.

Daughters of murdered nurse seek justice so they can ‘remember her for her’

Daughters of murdered nurse seek justice so they can ‘remember her for her’

The murder of Janet Brown at her home in Radnage, Buckinghamshire, 25 years ago has never been solved.

Hospital worker hailed as ‘unsung hero’ after dying with Covid-19

Hospital worker hailed as ‘unsung hero’ after dying with Covid-19

Barbara Moore, 54, was a patient discharge planner at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool.

Four in 10 cars speeding on quiet roads during lockdown in Greater Manchester

Four in 10 cars speeding on quiet roads during lockdown in Greater Manchester

The region’s mayor Andy Burnham said police will now be targeting hotspots where speeding is happening.

Care for patients ‘fundamentally compromised’ by PPE issues

Care for patients ‘fundamentally compromised’ by PPE issues

Leading nurses have warned that their safety is being compromised by a lack of protective equipment.

Zoom enlists help of ex-Facebook security chief in effort to fix privacy issues

Zoom enlists help of ex-Facebook security chief in effort to fix privacy issues

Alex Stamos will be an outside adviser to Zoom as it faces security concerns amid a surge in popularity.

Government expands WhatsApp coronavirus information service

Government expands WhatsApp coronavirus information service

The messaging chatbot has already sent over one million messages since launching last month.

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Maurice Robinson, from Northern Ireland, had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and acquiring criminal property.

Cricketers run from police enforcing coronavirus lockdown

Cricketers run from police enforcing coronavirus lockdown

Officers were enforcing the Covid-19 lockdown rules.

Ornate ostrich eggs shed light on an interconnected ancient world – study

Ornate ostrich eggs shed light on an interconnected ancient world – study

The findings pinpoint the complex origin and history of the luxury items.

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