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Soldiers prepare to join ambulance staff on frontline of pandemic response

Soldiers prepare to join ambulance staff on frontline of pandemic response

The British Army have given the Welsh Ambulance Service 60 soldiers to train to accompany paramedics out on calls across Wales.

Girl, eight, paints picture to thank NHS staff who tried to save her father

Girl, eight, paints picture to thank NHS staff who tried to save her father

Megan White last saw her father a week ago, when he was taken to hospital by ambulance due to coronavirus.

British-built spacecraft bound for Mercury set to fly by Earth

British-built spacecraft bound for Mercury set to fly by Earth

BepiColombo was launched in October 2018 carrying two probes, which are due to orbit Mercury in December 2025.

Calls for urgent action to protect prison staff and inmates from coronavirus

Calls for urgent action to protect prison staff and inmates from coronavirus

The Government has already announced some prisoners will be temporarily released.

Uplifting news: Neighbourly handwritten letters and an applause for the PM

Uplifting news: Neighbourly handwritten letters and an applause for the PM

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

British Government should allow abortion pills at home, campaigners say

British Government should allow abortion pills at home, campaigners say

Changes ordered by Westminster allow unrestricted abortions in early pregnancy, but local services have not been commissioned.

‘Fighter’ Prime Minister receiving ‘very best care’ – Dominic Raab

‘Fighter’ Prime Minister receiving ‘very best care’ – Dominic Raab

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is First Secretary of State, will stand in for the Prime Minister “whenever necessary”.

Duke of York accuser Virginia Giuffre is tested for Covid-19

Duke of York accuser Virginia Giuffre is tested for Covid-19

Ms Giuffre tweets about her fears over coronavirus – hoping the test is negative

Stormont agriculture minister: UK Government may have to help farmers

Stormont agriculture minister: UK Government may have to help farmers

Edwin Poots pledged to pay close attention to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and warned of the threat of ‘numerous bankruptcies’.

Google updates Pixel 4’s face recognition with option to require eyes be open

Google updates Pixel 4’s face recognition with option to require eyes be open

Tech giant said in October it was working on solution amid security concerns.

Releasing young adults could be best route out of lockdown, experts suggest

Releasing young adults could be best route out of lockdown, experts suggest

People could be let out of lockdown in stages, and those aged 20-30 who do not live with their parents should be the first out, scientists suggest.

Stress and genetics possible factors in coronavirus recovery, say scientists

Stress and genetics possible factors in coronavirus recovery, say scientists

Others also speculate that initial dosage of the infection that a person is exposed to may affect the severity of a patient’s condition, as would age.

Nightingale North West ready to receive coronavirus patients within next week

Nightingale North West ready to receive coronavirus patients within next week

The temporary hospital at Manchester Central conference centre will treat those who do not need intensive care.

Essex Police surprise birthday boy with visit

Essex Police surprise birthday boy with visit

Officers sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Loki on his fifth birthday.

Detective who arrested Kray twins dies aged 95

Detective who arrested Kray twins dies aged 95

The Kray twins were the most notorious criminals of the 1960s.

Girl, 5, writes letter checking in on 93-year-old neighbour who lives alone

Girl, 5, writes letter checking in on 93-year-old neighbour who lives alone

Ron responded with a letter of his own thanking young Kirah.

Arlene Foster – Heathcare workers may have suffered PTSD

Arlene Foster – Heathcare workers may have suffered PTSD

Good progress is being made acquiring more personal protective equipment, Stormont ministers added.

NHS volunteer plans selfie memento as he helps out in coronavirus crisis

NHS volunteer plans selfie memento as he helps out in coronavirus crisis

Daniel Heath is among the 750,000 volunteers reporting for duty to help vulnerable people.

Councils told to maintain ‘black bag’ residual waste collections

Councils told to maintain ‘black bag’ residual waste collections

New guidance for local authorities comes as many struggle to keep up with normal bin services.

Bus driver’s widow calls for protection for transport workers

Bus driver’s widow calls for protection for transport workers

London driver Nadir Nur is among at least nine bus drivers have died in the UK after testing positive for Covid-19.

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