British Government should allow abortion pills at home, campaigners say
The UK Government should allow women in Northern Ireland to take abortion pills at home during the coronavirus pandemic, campaigners said.
Duke of York accuser Virginia Giuffre is tested for Covid-19
Virginia Giuffre, who alleges she had sex with the Duke of York, has revealed she is being tested for Covid-19 after displaying virus symptoms.
‘Fighter’ Prime Minister receiving ‘very best care’ – Dominic Raab
Boris Johnson is a “fighter” who is “receiving the very best care” and remains in good spirits after spending the night in intensive care, Dominic Raab has said.
Stormont agriculture minister: UK Government may have to help farmers
Stormont’s agriculture minister Edwin Poots has said the UK Government will need to “step up” to help Northern Ireland’s farming industry.
Google updates Pixel 4’s face recognition with option to require eyes be open
Google has updated the face recognition feature on its Pixel 4 smartphone so that it no longer unlocks when the user’s eyes are closed.
Man charged with firearms offence after organised crime police raid
A man has been charged with allegedly importing firearms after organised crime police seized stun guns and other weapons.
Releasing young adults could be best route out of lockdown, experts suggest
Releasing young adults who no longer live with their parents could provide the first step out of lockdown, researchers say.
Stress and genetics possible factors in coronavirus recovery, say scientists
Stress levels and genetics may partly explain why some people who test positive for coronavirus are able to beat the disease more effectively than others.
Lancashire opt not to furlough players
Lancashire are not planning to furlough their players as it would prevent them having access to staff helping them prepare for action later this summer.
Nightingale North West to receive coronavirus patients within the next week
NHS Nightingale Hospital North West in Manchester will be equipped and staffed to receive up to 750 coronavirus patients from across the region within the next week, say health bosses.
World Athletics pauses Olympic qualification period due to coronavirus
The Olympic qualification period has been halted, World Athletics has announced.
Fund worth £5.5m to help keep pharmacies open as workloads double
Extra funding worth £5.5 million has been announced to help pharmacies stay open during the coronavirus epidemic, as their workloads have nearly doubled.
Skoda takes all-electric Citigo-e iV off sale
Skoda has taken its first electric car off sale in the UK after running out of allocation.
FIFA seeks further information over bribery allegations
FIFA says it will seek further information from the United States Department of Justice regarding allegations of bribery in relation to the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Church to offer online memorial services
A Church of Scotland minster is offering online memorial services in place of public funerals due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Tuesday, April 7
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continued on Tuesday.
New York’s highest daily death count pushes city’s virus toll past 9/11 figure
New York City’s death toll from coronavirus has officially eclipsed the number of those killed at the World Trade Centre on September 11, health officials said.
Essex Police surprise birthday boy with visit
A boy who dreams of joining the police when he grows up was over the moon when officers sang happy birthday to him from outside his house as he turned five.
Scientists to advise police on coronavirus risk amid call for policing ‘rethink’
The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) has said a “rethink” of policing is needed as it set up an expert panel to provide advice on the risks coronavirus poses to officers.
More than 2,000 student nurses and medics join coronavirus fight
More than 2,000 student nurses have volunteered to support the coronavirus response, Scotland’s chief nursing officer (CNO) has said, while hundreds of doctors are graduating early to join the NHS.
St Mirren furlough entire playing squad
St Mirren have furloughed their entire playing squad and most other employees.
Detective who arrested Kray twins dies aged 95
The Scotland Yard detective credited with bringing the notorious Kray twins to justice has died at the age of 95, his family said.
Facebook launches gaming tournaments in UK
Facebook has launched a new gaming feature in the UK which allows players to organise and run video game tournaments from the social network.
Girl, 5, writes letter checking in on 93-year-old neighbour who lives alone
A 93-year-old who lives alone has sent a handwritten thank you to a five-year-old neighbour who wrote to check in on him amid the UK lockdown.
Lorraine Kelly thanks fans after emotional GMB appearance with daughter
Lorraine Kelly has thanked fans who sent messages of support after she was overcome with emotion after her daughter Rosie appeared on Good Morning Britain live from Singapore.
White House press secretary leaves role without holding single formal briefing
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham is leaving her post after never holding a single formal press briefing.
Everyone must share the pain to keep football alive – FA chairman Greg Clarke
Everyone must “step up and share the pain” inflicted on football by the coronavirus pandemic, Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has said.
Bus driver’s widow calls for protection for transport workers
A bus driver’s widow has claimed he and his colleagues had “no PPE whatsoever”, as a transport minister acknowledged the risks such key workers are facing from coronavirus.
Michelle O’Neill – Doctors and nurses are frightened
Frontline doctors and nurses are frightened, Stormont’s deputy first minister said.
Holyrood committee seeks insight on coronavirus effect on business
MSPs have issued a call for views from businesses and staff on how they can be supported during the coronavirus outbreak.