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Aberdeen FC youth scout reveals his struggle with Covid-19

Father-of-two Paul Clark was rushed to hospital after he had bouts of coughing and began struggling to breathe, a week after first developing a fever. Read More

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Boris Johnson moved to intensive care as coronavirus symptoms worsen

06/04/2020

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Video: Dril-Quip bosses claim Aberdeen has ‘whinge and whine culture’

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‘I wish I could say otherwise’: Scots warned coronavirus pandemic could last into summer holidays

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Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack calls for Fifa to ride to rescue of world football

Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has called for Fifa to rescue world football amid the coronavirus crisis. Read More

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Aberdeen legend Joe Harper names two best opponents he played against

Aberdeen goalscoring legend Joe Harper played with and against many top players during his career, which apart from two spells at Pittodrie, also included periods at Morton, Everton and Hibs. Read More

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Belfast researchers lead UK-wide coronavirus clinical trial

07/04/2020

Belfast researchers are leading a UK-wide clinical trial offering cell therapy treatment for coronavirus patients with acute respiratory failure.

Two arrested in dawn raids over violent robberies in north London

07/04/2020

Two men have been arrested following dawn raids targeting suspects wanted in connection with violent robberies and burglaries across north London.

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University repurposes specialised equipment and 3D printers to make extra PPE

07/04/2020

Specialised equipment and 3D printers are being repurposed at the University of Manchester, to help make more safety equipment for NHS workers.

Covid-19: Prisoner death toll rises

07/04/2020

A total of nine prisoners have now died after contracting Covid-19, the PA news agency understands.

Battle of Britain commemorations to go online

07/04/2020

Commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain this year will take place online as the UK faces “a similar challenge to the one it faced in 1940”.

Zoo’s elephant pregnancy hopes as new Asian male ‘smitten’ with female herd

07/04/2020

The UK’s biggest zoo is monitoring its female elephants for signs of pregnancy after their first meeting with a recently-arrived male went better than expected.

‘One in 14’ coronavirus-related deaths not in hospital, figures suggest

07/04/2020

Around one in 14 coronavirus-related deaths in England and Wales could be taking place outside hospitals, new figures suggest.

Underweight baby owl is rescued by the RSPCA

07/04/2020

A baby owl is being nursed back to health at a wildlife centre after it was spotted by a concerned dog walker and rescued by the RSPCA.

Coronavirus: Michael Gove latest member of Government to go into self-isolation

07/04/2020

Michael Gove has become the latest member of the Government to go into self-isolation because of the coronavirus.

Business

Google pays £44m in UK corporation tax and hands £1bn to staff, accounts show

07/04/2020

Google paid £44 million in corporation tax in the UK last year, and handed out more than £1 billion in pay and bonuses to its 4,439 staff in the country, according to accounts filed with Companies House.

High-profile names who have been affected by coronavirus

07/04/2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved into intensive care on Monday evening as a “precaution” as his symptoms persisted – the first world leader to be hospitalised after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Weekend footfall jumps as sunshine brings people out

07/04/2020

Footfall in high streets and shopping destinations jumped last weekend as warmer weather brought more people out of their homes, according to new data.

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Covid-19: Cancer research to take a hit

07/04/2020

Research into cancer is to take a hit after the UK’s biggest cancer charity announced cuts to funding.

Criminals set to see double as identical twins join police

07/04/2020

Criminals might soon be seeing double as identical twins have both joined the police.

Paramedics ask fire service for Covid-19 support in NI

07/04/2020

Paramedics have asked the fire service for support in tackling the coronavirus pandemic in Northern Ireland.

Motoring

Polestar shares more Precept details that hint at future of the brand

07/04/2020

Polestar has shared more details about its sleek Precept concept car, which previews the design direction and technology of its future models.

Military chief insists ‘business as usual’ as security questions mount

07/04/2020

Britain’s defence chief has insisted it is “business as usual” amid concerns over who has the authority to take major decisions in Boris Johnson’s absence.

World

New Zealand family hosts four German students during lockdown

07/04/2020

Four German students who were invited to shelter with a New Zealand family during a nationwide lockdown said they have been having lots of fun sharing meals, playing football and trying to learn guitar.

Motoring

Drivers call for action on auto-renewal car insurance

07/04/2020

Motorists are requesting legal steps be taken to address the ‘auto-renewal trap’ which is costing drivers millions each year on their car insurance, new research has found.

MoT centre becomes coronavirus testing station

07/04/2020

An MoT centre in Belfast has been transformed into a coronavirus testing facility.

Entertainment

David Beckham backs campaign to provide hot meals to key workers

07/04/2020

David Beckham has backed a campaign to provide meals for key workers and healthcare staff working on the frontline in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

People who refuse to leave public spaces will be forced to, police chief says

07/04/2020

People who refuse to leave public spaces during the current lockdown, when asked by police, will be forced to do so, the Met Police Commissioner has said.

Motoring

Fuel prices hit three-and-a-half-year low

07/04/2020

Fuel prices have sunk to their lowest level in up to three-and-a-half years, new figures show.

Mother of girl killed by father urges people to look out for children

07/04/2020

The mother of a six-year-old girl who was killed by her father has urged people to keep an eye on children during the heightened stress of the Covid-19 lockdown, to prevent future tragedies.

World

Japan declares state of emergency

07/04/2020

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared a month-long state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures to ramp up defences against the spread of coronavirus.

Queen praises ‘dedication’ of health workers during coronavirus outbreak

07/04/2020

The Queen has praised the “dedication to service” of nurses, midwives and other health workers during the coronavirus outbreak in a message to mark World Health Day.

Entertainment

Arts Society launches online lecture series for over-70s

07/04/2020

The Arts Society, one of the UK’s leading arts education charities, has announced a series of free online lectures, film screenings and live Q&As aimed at over-70s in lockdown.

Father fined as son continues to flout Covid-19 lockdown restrictions

07/04/2020

A father has been fined after his son continued to flout the coronavirus lockdown regulations.

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