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Families to be allowed to attend funerals to mourn loved ones

Families to be allowed to attend funerals to mourn loved ones

The Government has asked councils to keep cemeteries and parks open to the public.

Captain Tom Moore to be guest of honour at new Nightingale Hospital

Captain Tom Moore to be guest of honour at new Nightingale Hospital

The 99-year-old will be the guest of honour at the opening of the new Nightingale Hospital in Harrogate next week.

Police launch investigation into officer over threat to fabricate offence

Police launch investigation into officer over threat to fabricate offence

Lancashire Police have launched an investigation into an unnamed officer caught telling a young driver he will ‘make up’ an offence in a video.

More work required to help rough sleepers, Local Government Secretary says

More work required to help rough sleepers, Local Government Secretary says

The Government said 90% of rough sleepers have been offered shelter.

Jenrick defends spending lockdown in Herefordshire instead of London

Jenrick defends spending lockdown in Herefordshire instead of London

The Cabinet minister’s children attend school in London and his wife works in the capital.

Another 28 people in Wales die after testing positive for coronavirus

Another 28 people in Wales die after testing positive for coronavirus

The figures were released by Public Health Wales on Saturday.

Surgeons told ‘not to risk health’ by working without PPE

Surgeons told ‘not to risk health’ by working without PPE

The Royal College of Surgeons of England said it was ‘deeply disturbed’ by changes to official guidance.

Cleaning firm doing its bit for local community

Cleaning firm doing its bit for local community

City Cleaning Specialists have been sanitising benches, public play areas and other street furniture.

‘I can’t reassure her without lying’ – nurse reveals emotional impact on child

‘I can’t reassure her without lying’ – nurse reveals emotional impact on child

The 44-year-old said her daughter had been begging her not to work in A&E.

Grandfather walks 91 laps around bungalow on 91st birthday to raise cash for NHS

Grandfather walks 91 laps around bungalow on 91st birthday to raise cash for NHS

Rhythwyn Evans praised the outstanding work of health service staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

Duke of Sussex ‘incredibly proud’ of British response to Covid-19

Duke of Sussex ‘incredibly proud’ of British response to Covid-19

Harry said the amount of volunteers rushing to help in the national effort was ‘wonderfully British’.

EuroMillions player claims £58.3m jackpot

EuroMillions player claims £58.3m jackpot

Camelot said checks will now be made to validate the claim.

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

A radiology support worker and a mental health nurse are among the latest known to have died.

Corbyn supporters warned against continued Labour infighting under new leader

Corbyn supporters warned against continued Labour infighting under new leader

Shadow Scottish secretary Ian Murray said now is the time for the party to move on from divisions.

OneMillionClaps campaign raises £1m for NHS

OneMillionClaps campaign raises £1m for NHS

The NHS Charities Together campaign has seen more than 200,000 people supporting the cause by donating £5.

Government underestimating the public with exit plan secrecy, warn senior Tories

Government underestimating the public with exit plan secrecy, warn senior Tories

Little is known about how the UK will make its way out of lockdown.

Emotional concert for residents at care home where 14 have died

Emotional concert for residents at care home where 14 have died

Local people have supported staff and residents at Stanley Park home in Stanley, County Durham, with cakes, flowers and cards.

BTP detective and police staff member die after contracting Covid-19

BTP detective and police staff member die after contracting Covid-19

Tributes have been paid to John Coker, 53, and Marcia Pryce, 61.

Hundreds of Britons to be repatriated from Bangladesh

Hundreds of Britons to be repatriated from Bangladesh

Another repatriation flight has also been arranged to bring back UK nationals from Sierra Leone.

No gun salutes for Queen’s 94th birthday

No gun salutes for Queen’s 94th birthday

A Buckingham Palace source said the milestone will not be marked in any special way.

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