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Bernie Ecclestone: I don’t see what’s different about being a father at 89

Bernie Ecclestone: I don’t see what’s different about being a father at 89

The baby, due in the summer, will be his first boy as the billionaire has three grown-up daughters.

Dignity funerals boss steps down during coronavirus outbreak

Dignity funerals boss steps down during coronavirus outbreak

Governments are predicting tens of thousands of people could die from Covid-19.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s phone call ‘real morale boost’ for hospital

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s phone call ‘real morale boost’ for hospital

Donna Marie McGroarty, a charge nurse at University Hospital Monklands, said the chat was ‘totally unexpected’.

Covid-19 loan alterations welcomed but small businesses ‘not holding breath’

Covid-19 loan alterations welcomed but small businesses ‘not holding breath’

Some business owners are not convinced the changes will help their company.

Thousands of extra beds planned in stadiums, leisure centres and hotels

Thousands of extra beds planned in stadiums, leisure centres and hotels

Additional capacity for the NHS is being set up the length and breadth of Britain during the coronavirus pandemic.

US ambassador praises NHS as ‘inspiration’ in coronavirus fight

US ambassador praises NHS as ‘inspiration’ in coronavirus fight

Woody Johnson sent an open letter of support to the British people.

UK disaster relief fund to distribute a further £5m to help the vulnerable

UK disaster relief fund to distribute a further £5m to help the vulnerable

The National Emergencies Trust’s coronavirus appeal has already distributed £7.5 million to frontline charities.

‘Healthy’ pastor who was father of five died of Covid-19, relatives say

‘Healthy’ pastor who was father of five died of Covid-19, relatives say

Charles Kayiwa, originally from Uganda and known to friends as Paddy, moved to the UK in 1993

Drivers caught speeding at more than 100mph on quieter roads

Drivers caught speeding at more than 100mph on quieter roads

A BMW was clocked travelling at 132mph.

Dinosaur roams the Earth once again to delight of town’s residents

Dinosaur roams the Earth once again to delight of town’s residents

A person in a Tyrannosaurus rex costume has kept people in lockdown entertained in Callander, Perthshire.

‘Grandfather of allergy’ William Frankland dies aged 108

‘Grandfather of allergy’ William Frankland dies aged 108

He alleviated the suffering of millions of people with hay fever through his pioneering research.

Almost 90% of coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland among those aged 65 or above

Almost 90% of coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland among those aged 65 or above

Two deaths have been recorded amongst patients aged between 25 and 34.

Schools to rank GCSE and A-level students to award grades amid cancelled exams

Schools to rank GCSE and A-level students to award grades amid cancelled exams

Exam boards will be contacting schools and colleges after Easter to ask them to submit their judgments.

Mother holds garden vigil for missing son amid 280-mile walk theory

Mother holds garden vigil for missing son amid 280-mile walk theory

Owen Harding is believed to be walking to Yorkshire to visit his girlfriend amid the Covid-19 lockdown.

Far too many homeless people still not safely housed, say charities

Far too many homeless people still not safely housed, say charities

It comes after the Government asked councils to ‘get everyone in’ by the end of last weekend.

Watchdog investigates Tories and Greens over EU election spending returns

Watchdog investigates Tories and Greens over EU election spending returns

Fines ranging from £200 to £20,000 per offence could be issued if enforcement action is deemed appropriate.

Face masks: No change in UK guidance as US citizens advised to cover up

Face masks: No change in UK guidance as US citizens advised to cover up

Residents in New York City and Los Angeles are now being told to wear a face mask when outside of their homes.

Sky Broadband down for customers in Cornwall

Sky Broadband down for customers in Cornwall

Users in the South West have reported being unable to get online.

Nurse, 36, dies after contracting Covid-19

Nurse, 36, dies after contracting Covid-19

Mother-of-three Areema Nasreen worked at Walsall Manor Hospital.

Another train operator set to suspend services

Another train operator set to suspend services

Grand Central runs trains from London to Yorkshire and the North East.

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