Home   News   National   Archive

National news

The NHS workers who have died during the Covid-19 outbreak

From housekeepers to specialists, dozens of frontline workers have died in the fight against the pandemic.

School steps up production of face shields for NHS

School steps up production of face shields for NHS

More than 3,600 visors have been made to date and distributed to 30 facilities.

Petrol prices sink to lowest level in nearly four years

Petrol prices sink to lowest level in nearly four years

The average cost of petrol at UK forecourts is just £1.09 per litre.

Coronavirus battle a long haul, warns Northern Ireland health minister

Coronavirus battle a long haul, warns Northern Ireland health minister

Only essential travel will be permitted as restrictions on movement are extended and people are urged to remain at home to limit coronavirus spread.

How might we know when coronavirus deaths have peaked?

How might we know when coronavirus deaths have peaked?

Daily figures from NHS England could offer a clue.

Morale boost for hospital staff after nurse comes out of intensive care

Morale boost for hospital staff after nurse comes out of intensive care

Colleagues at the University Hospital of North Tees clapped and cheered colleague Millie Magadlela who had spent three days on a ventilator.

Driver tasered after police pursuit

Driver tasered after police pursuit

The M11 motorway was shut after the collision.

More than one in 10 cats have separation-related problems – study

More than one in 10 cats have separation-related problems – study

Scientists also observed that cats with separation-related problems tended to come from households with no female adults.

Crime down more than a quarter amid pandemic, but anti-social behaviour up 59%

Crime down more than a quarter amid pandemic, but anti-social behaviour up 59%

There have been significant falls in reported burglary, vehicle crime and rape offences.

Police withdraw 39 lockdown fines mistakenly issued to children

Police withdraw 39 lockdown fines mistakenly issued to children

A total of 3,203 fines were issued between March 27 and April 13.

Romanian fruit and veg pickers to arrive in UK on charter flight

Romanian fruit and veg pickers to arrive in UK on charter flight

Up to 180 Eastern European farm workers will arrive at Stansted Airport in Essex on Thursday.

No plans to reopen schools in Wales, education minister says

No plans to reopen schools in Wales, education minister says

Kirsty Williams warned it would not be ‘business as usual’ for schools when it is deemed safe for them to resume lessons

Teenager charged with causing fatal accident involving bus and two cars

Teenager charged with causing fatal accident involving bus and two cars

Grandmother Yvonne Copland died in the accident which was declared a ‘major incident’.

Collection of 13 million UK tree seeds stored to help conserve woodlands

Collection of 13 million UK tree seeds stored to help conserve woodlands

Seeds from more than 70 species have been collected and banked in Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank.

Centenarian out of hospital after beating coronavirus aged 106

Centenarian out of hospital after beating coronavirus aged 106

Connie Titchen is said to love a ‘cheeky’ McDonald’s but is unaware the burger chain is currently closed.

Crash closes M11 after police pursuit

Crash closes M11 after police pursuit

Pictures show a damaged silver saloon.

Sons pay tribute to ‘superhero’ specialist who died after contracting Covid-19

Sons pay tribute to ‘superhero’ specialist who died after contracting Covid-19

Dr Peter Tun died in intensive care in Reading on Monday.

Covid-19: Call for urgent mental health research to support people

Covid-19: Call for urgent mental health research to support people

Researchers say frontline medical staff and vulnerable groups must be a priority for support.

English students ‘have fewer contact hours despite higher fees’

English students ‘have fewer contact hours despite higher fees’

Undergraduates in England appear to ‘work less hard’ than students across the country, a think-tank report suggests.

Hard to know if EU Settlement Scheme is working, immigration experts warn

Hard to know if EU Settlement Scheme is working, immigration experts warn

EU citizens must apply for the scheme to be able to continue to live and work in the UK.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More