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Lord Bath of Longleat dies after testing positive for Covid-19

Lord Bath of Longleat dies after testing positive for Covid-19

Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath, died on Saturday after being admitted to the Royal United Hospital in Bath on March 28.

Life on the inside: 10 ways to be eco-friendly during lockdown

Life on the inside: 10 ways to be eco-friendly during lockdown

A spell in isolation might be an opportunity to change habits and help the environment.

Rail workers discover markings in cave thought to be from 14th century

Rail workers discover markings in cave thought to be from 14th century

Engineers were fixing a landslip near Guildford in Surrey when they found the suspected medieval shrine.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to create ‘balanced’ shadow cabinet

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to create ‘balanced’ shadow cabinet

Angela Rayner won the deputy leadership with 52.6% of the vote in the third round, and promised to ‘do everything’ to repay her supporters’ trust.

Hancock admits NHS may not hit ventilator target before virus peak

Hancock admits NHS may not hit ventilator target before virus peak

The Health Secretary also said the Army is helping to get personal protective equipment to the NHS front line.

Scotland’s chief medical officer apologises for visit to second home

Scotland’s chief medical officer apologises for visit to second home

Dr Catherine Calderwood is facing pressure to quit her post after being pictured visiting her second home in Fife.

Churches mark Palm Sunday with virtual services

Churches mark Palm Sunday with virtual services

Churches across the country will be broadcasting services digitally during Holy Week due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Outdoor exercise could be banned if lockdown rules are flouted, Hancock warns

Outdoor exercise could be banned if lockdown rules are flouted, Hancock warns

His warning came ahead of the Queen’s address to the nation, in which she will urge the country to prove that this generation is ‘as strong as any’.

NHS staff have to reuse masks and hold breath due to lack of PPE, doctor claims

NHS staff have to reuse masks and hold breath due to lack of PPE, doctor claims

Dr Rinesh Parmar, chairman of the Doctors’ Association UK, also called for more to be done on testing.

Thousands of high street firms miss out on £55m funding due to ‘anomaly’

Thousands of high street firms miss out on £55m funding due to ‘anomaly’

More than 3,650 small shops, pubs and restaurants are each set to lose out on £15,000 of Government grant funding, according to experts.

On the front line: I’m only a van driver, but everyone’s going above and beyond

On the front line: I’m only a van driver, but everyone’s going above and beyond

NHS delivery driver Dave Holt on how his job has changed since Covid-19 struck and what he does to switch off.

Take ‘charisma’ into account when managing invasive species, scientists say

Take ‘charisma’ into account when managing invasive species, scientists say

Researchers say biological invasions pose a threat to the local biodiversity.

Public sunbathing banned in lockdown, says Health Secretary

Public sunbathing banned in lockdown, says Health Secretary

The UK’s second weekend in lockdown is predicted to be the warmest in six months.

Drivers warned that lockdown rules could leave car batteries flat

Drivers warned that lockdown rules could leave car batteries flat

Leaving a car unused for two weeks is enough time for some batteries to be fully discharged, the RAC warned.

Police pay birthday visit to cheer up four-year-old

Police pay birthday visit to cheer up four-year-old

Dexter Lee is now looking forward to visiting a police station.

Khan ‘devastated’ over deaths of five London bus workers

Khan ‘devastated’ over deaths of five London bus workers

The mayor said Londoners need to play their part in the fight against coronavirus.

How social distancing and hand-sanitising were practised in the 17th century

How social distancing and hand-sanitising were practised in the 17th century

York’s plague victims in 1604 had to leave the walled city and were delivered food at a safe distance with payment made in a primitive hand sanitiser.

Colleagues pay tribute to NHS staff who have died during Covid-19 crisis

Colleagues pay tribute to NHS staff who have died during Covid-19 crisis

Two nurses – both young mothers – five doctors and two healthcare assistants have contracted the coronavirus and died since the start of the outbreak.

Charity concern over coronavirus spread in refugee camps

Charity concern over coronavirus spread in refugee camps

Jamie Livingstone, head of Oxfam Scotland, suggests the standards for camps cannot cope with a global pandemic.

Government arranges more flights to return British travellers

Government arranges more flights to return British travellers

The FCO said 10 airlines had joined its scheme.

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