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46,000 people tried to book Covid-19 test as website overwhelmed

46,000 people tried to book Covid-19 test as website overwhelmed

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the website will reopen for bookings later, after it was closed due to ‘significant demand’.

Only use safe treatment for Covid-19, expert says in response to Trump

Only use safe treatment for Covid-19, expert says in response to Trump

US president Donald Trump suggested it would be interesting to check if disinfectants could be injected into people.

Tenants accuse Heineken’s pub chain of “bullying” over new rent demands

Tenants accuse Heineken’s pub chain of “bullying” over new rent demands

The brewer’s 2,500 Star Pubs & Bars chain should give rent holidays instead, the British Pub Confederation said in a letter to the company’s boss.

Foal named Captain Tom following social media competition

Foal named Captain Tom following social media competition

The young horse is named after the the 99-year-old who has raised over £28 million for the NHS walking 100 laps of his garden.

Jon Venables prison release case referred to Parole Board

Jon Venables prison release case referred to Parole Board

Venables and Thompson were jailed for life, but released on licence with new identities in 2001.

Meghan awaits ruling on first stage of case against Mail on Sunday publisher

Meghan awaits ruling on first stage of case against Mail on Sunday publisher

Mr Sherborne also said the publisher ‘deliberately misled the public by presenting a false picture of the letter’.

Cemeteries to reopen in NI on a controlled basis

Cemeteries to reopen in NI on a controlled basis

Graveyards were closed in March when coronavirus lock down measures were announced.

What are the UK’s different administrations saying about ending lockdown?

What are the UK’s different administrations saying about ending lockdown?

Lockdown measures were extended last week.

Penguins help map Antarctic regions in greatest need of protection

Penguins help map Antarctic regions in greatest need of protection

Scientists used tracking data from five types of penguin and 12 other species of predator to find the richest feeding grounds in the Southern Ocean.

Praise for councils after 340 parks reopened in time for fifth lockdown weekend

Praise for councils after 340 parks reopened in time for fifth lockdown weekend

Councils had come in for criticism after closing parks and cemeteries in a bid to prevent people flouting social distancing rules.

Uplifting news: A virtual pub and a protective pig mask

Uplifting news: A virtual pub and a protective pig mask

A round up of the day’s feelgood stories.

Captain Tobias, nine, aims to emulate Captain Tom’s fundraising exploits

Captain Tobias, nine, aims to emulate Captain Tom’s fundraising exploits

His mother has set up an online appeal.

Virtual pub showcases skills of disabled community to patrons in lockdown

Virtual pub showcases skills of disabled community to patrons in lockdown

The Staying Inn hosts a variety of events that display the talents of disabled people.

UK navigating uncharted waters during Covid-19 crisis: Ex-British Army chief

UK navigating uncharted waters during Covid-19 crisis: Ex-British Army chief

General Lord Dannatt said it was appropriate to draw analogies between the coronavirus crisis and wartime.

Meghan letter published to satisfy curiosity of readers, court hears

Meghan letter published to satisfy curiosity of readers, court hears

The duchess is suing the publisher over five articles.

Welsh First Minister reveals three-phase ‘traffic light’ system to ease lockdown

Welsh First Minister reveals three-phase ‘traffic light’ system to ease lockdown

Mark Drakeford said he does not believe his plans undermine a UK-wide effort to end coronavirus restrictions.

‘Don’t re-elect Exxon board’, Church of England urges over climate record

‘Don’t re-elect Exxon board’, Church of England urges over climate record

The Church of England is joining other investors to demand an independent chairman be appointed.

Figures show ‘5,000’ difference in Covid-19 death totals

Figures show ‘5,000’ difference in Covid-19 death totals

New data reveals a gap between Department of Health totals and death registrations.

Coronavirus: What other claims has Donald Trump made?

Coronavirus: What other claims has Donald Trump made?

Suggesting injections of disinfectant is the latest in a line of disputed remarks by the US president.

Syd Little joins mourners for Eddie Large’s funeral

Syd Little joins mourners for Eddie Large’s funeral

Hundreds lined the streets of Portishead to say goodbye to the Little And Large comedian.

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