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Son’s tribute to ‘inspiring’ taxi driver after coronavirus death
A teenager has paid touching tribute to his “inspiring role model” father after losing him to coronavirus, saying “what he taught me as a child has helped me to deal with this now”.
Girl, eight, paints picture to thank NHS staff who tried to save her father
A grieving eight-year-old girl has created a poster to thank the NHS staff who tried to save her father from coronavirus.
Calls for urgent action to protect prison staff and inmates from coronavirus
Failure to drastically and urgently reduce the number of prisoners behind bars to protect them and others from coronavirus “will have a devastating impact”, campaigners have warned.
Uplifting news: Neighbourly handwritten letters and an applause for the PM
A 93-year-old man and his five-year-old neighbour have become unlikely friends, while the country will gather together in applause for Boris Johnson to wish him well in hospital.
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.
Nightingale North West ready to receive coronavirus patients within 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arlene Foster – Heathcare workers may have suffered PTSD
Some doctors and nurses may suffer post-traumatic stress disorder due to the coronavirus pandemic, Stormont’s first minister warned.
NHS volunteer plans selfie memento as he helps out in coronavirus crisis
A volunteer in the country’s coronavirus crisis plans to record his experience by taking socially distanced selfies with the people he helps along the way.
Councils told to maintain ‘black bag’ residual waste collections
Councils need to prioritise picking up “black bag” residual rubbish as services come under pressure in the coronavirus pandemic, the Government has said.
Dominic Raab has power to lead on military decisions in PM’s absence – No 10
Dominic Raab and the Cabinet would have the power to order military action while the Prime Minister is in intensive care, Downing Street has confirmed.
Mayor says sorry for ‘Prime Minister completely deserves this’ Covid-19 comment
A town mayor has apologised for saying that Boris Johnson “completely deserves this” after he was taken to hospital with Covid-19.
Social care is no Cinderella service compared to NHS, says Number 10
The Government has denied that social care is being treated as a “Cinderella” service as organisations continue to report insufficient and delayed supplies of protective equipment.
Sunak next in line to stand in for PM if Raab succumbs to Covid-19
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will be the next stand-in for Boris Johnson if Dominic Raab succumbs to the coronavirus, Downing Street has said.
Coronavirus: Treatment hope with everyday antibiotics
With the coronavirus pandemic maintaining its grip on the world, the hunt for specific treatments continues.
‘Recurrent safety risks’ in maternity care at NHS trust, report finds
“Recurrent safety risks” around clinical care at an embattled NHS trust’s maternity service have been identified in a report published on Tuesday.
Mother of five dies from Covid-19 complications while on trip to Pakistan
A mother of five who was a respected councillor has died after contracting Covid-19 during a trip to Pakistan.
Tributes paid after ‘highly regarded’ surgeon dies with coronavirus
Tributes have been paid to a “highly regarded” surgeon who died in Cardiff after testing positive for Covid-19.
Queen wishes Boris Johnson ‘full and speedy recovery’
The Queen has sent a message to Boris Johnson’s fiancee Carrie Symonds and the Prime Minister’s family, saying her thoughts are with them and that she wishes him a full and speedy recovery, Buckingham Palace has said.
Man jailed over coronavirus cough assault on officers
A man who coughed at two police officers and said he hoped they would pass on coronavirus to their children has been jailed.
Cameron wishes Johnson well as he faces questions over national unity government
David Cameron played down the prospect of a national unity government to respond to the Covid-19 crisis, as he sent his best wishes to Boris Johnson.
Nappy DNA test claim aired amid Assange anonymity battle
A claim that US agencies expressed an interest in testing DNA on nappies, when Julian Assange’s partner and children visited him in the Ecuadorian embassy, has been aired in court.
Care home puts children’s messages of support on billboard
A care home has put children’s messages of support on a billboard to spread cheer around the local community.
Boris Johnson stable after night in intensive care, says No 10
Boris Johnson is “stable” after spending the night in intensive care following a worsening of his coronavirus symptoms, Downing Street has said.