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Cycling surges on sunny weekends during coronavirus lockdown

Cycling surges on sunny weekends during coronavirus lockdown

Observers said cyclists are taking advantage of less traffic on the roads.

Uplifting news: Back garden triathlon raises NHS money, while museums get creepy

Uplifting news: Back garden triathlon raises NHS money, while museums get creepy

A round-up of today’s feelgood stories.

Projected Covid-19 deaths in NI fall significantly due to lockdown success

Projected Covid-19 deaths in NI fall significantly due to lockdown success

At one stage, a worst-case scenario predicated on the virus transmitting freely warned that 15,000 could die.

Children take part in over 250,000 lessons on first day of virtual school

Children take part in over 250,000 lessons on first day of virtual school

It came as schools in England would normally be opening their doors for the summer term.

Co Down guitar firm honoured with Queen’s award after working with Ed Sheeran

Co Down guitar firm honoured with Queen’s award after working with Ed Sheeran

Lowden Guitars has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.

First paramedic in Wales dies with Covid-19

First paramedic in Wales dies with Covid-19

The Welsh Ambulance Service described Mr Davies’ death as a ‘devastating blow’.

Amateur athlete completes triathlon in back garden to raise money for NHS

Amateur athlete completes triathlon in back garden to raise money for NHS

Neil Clark, 51, cycled on a static bike, swam in a three-metre pool while tethered to his house and ran 1,700 laps of his lawn.

Deficit could hit £300bn this year – report

Deficit could hit £300bn this year – report

The Centre for Policy Studies said borrowing could hit levels not seen since the Second World War.

People need to know ‘there is light at the end of the tunnel’, says Labour peer

People need to know ‘there is light at the end of the tunnel’, says Labour peer

Lord Foulkes will press ministers on their plans for an exit strategy from the current Covid-19 restrictions.

Don’t delay seeking help, urge GPs as study shows impact of early referrals

Don’t delay seeking help, urge GPs as study shows impact of early referrals

Family doctors have stressed that services are still up and running ‘albeit using different ways of working’.

Online applications for virus business support working after technical issue

Online applications for virus business support working after technical issue

The grant scheme is open to the retail, hospitality, tourism and leisure sectors.

Museums take to social media to celebrate world’s creepiest objects

Museums take to social media to celebrate world’s creepiest objects

Creepy dolls, mummified mermaids, cursed toys and hair from the third century are among the items being offered in reply to a Yorkshire Museum tweet.

New rapid Covid-19 test developed by scientists

New rapid Covid-19 test developed by scientists

Researchers say they can produce an accurate result in 30 minutes

Shareholders ‘shut out’ of two-thirds of FTSE 100 AGMs

Shareholders ‘shut out’ of two-thirds of FTSE 100 AGMs

Firms such as BAE Systems, Next and HSBC announced plans to hold events behind closed doors in response to the pandemic.

Toddler recovers from Covid-19 despite heart defect and chronic lung disease

Toddler recovers from Covid-19 despite heart defect and chronic lung disease

Leah Peters was told she could go home the day after receiving her test results.

Ofcom issues ‘guidance’ to ITV over Eamonn Holmes’ coronavirus 5G comments

Ofcom issues ‘guidance’ to ITV over Eamonn Holmes’ coronavirus 5G comments

The This Morning presenter ‘risked undermining viewers’ trust in advice from public authorities and scientific evidence’, according to the regulator.

Prince of Wales pays tribute to NHS workers at opening of field hospital

Prince of Wales pays tribute to NHS workers at opening of field hospital

The Principality Stadium is the home of Welsh rugby and has previously seen performances by bands from Coldplay to the Rolling Stones.

How to tell the difference between hay fever and Covid-19

How to tell the difference between hay fever and Covid-19

Some symptoms of hay fever can also be symptoms of Covid-19.

Young people anxious over coronavirus impact on education, Snapchat says

Young people anxious over coronavirus impact on education, Snapchat says

New research on UK users of the social media platform found that education and the health of friends and family was worrying teenagers on the app.

Surgeon recruits 200-plus medical students in London to Covid-19 front line

Surgeon recruits 200-plus medical students in London to Covid-19 front line

Barts Health NHS Trust has recruited medical students from universities across the country to work across four sites.

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