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Cartoonist Mac provides inspiration for Charles Dickens competition hopefuls

Cartoonist Mac provides inspiration for Charles Dickens competition hopefuls

Writers have been tasked with finding the Dickens characters of today.

What the papers say- May 7

What the papers say- May 7

Thursday’s front pages are dominated by anticipation of the easing of lockdown restrictions.

What is likely to change as lockdown measures are eased and what isn’t?

What is likely to change as lockdown measures are eased and what isn’t?

While the Government’s aim is to return things to normal as far as possible, it is likely that some measures will remain in place for some time yet.

PM to review lockdown restrictions as plan to ease measures moves forward

PM to review lockdown restrictions as plan to ease measures moves forward

Boris Johnson will chair a Cabinet meeting on Thursday and is expected to announce a lifting of some measures on Sunday.

Woman charged with murder of church warden in Co-op attack

Woman charged with murder of church warden in Co-op attack

Zara Anne Radcliffe, 29, will appear in court accused of murdering 88-year-old John Rees and the attempted murder of three others.

I was sacked as temporary carer for speaking out about PPE, Labour MP claims

I was sacked as temporary carer for speaking out about PPE, Labour MP claims

Nadia Whittome said she has been told not to return to Lark Hill retirement village, which is run by ExtraCare in Nottingham.

New study reveals blueprint for getting out of Covid-19 lockdown

New study reveals blueprint for getting out of Covid-19 lockdown

The researchers looked at the number of cases and deaths taken from daily published figures by the European Centre for Disease Control.

Man arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder police officer

Man arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder police officer

The officer’s injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

PPE not necessary for teachers on school return, minister says

PPE not necessary for teachers on school return, minister says

Robert Jenrick said the current scientific advice is school staff will not need PPE, but that the Government would keep the situation under review.

Medieval arrows caused similar injuries to gunshots, say archaeologists

Medieval arrows caused similar injuries to gunshots, say archaeologists

Arrows fired from longbows could penetrate right through the human skull creating small entry and large exit wounds.

Warning over ‘perilous future’ for London Zoo in face of lockdown

Warning over ‘perilous future’ for London Zoo in face of lockdown

Zoological Society of London warns it is facing a very challenging situation as its core income from London and Whipsnade zoos has dried up.

Regulator receives 4,500 workplace health and safety concerns about Covid-19

Regulator receives 4,500 workplace health and safety concerns about Covid-19

The Health and Safety Executive warned employers could face enforcement action if they fail to follow Government guidelines.

Explanation demanded as Government misses test target for fourth consecutive day

Explanation demanded as Government misses test target for fourth consecutive day

Boris Johnson marked his return to the Commons by setting a new ambition for increasing test capacity to 200,000 a day by the end of the month.

Johnson signals plan to ease lockdown measures from Monday

Johnson signals plan to ease lockdown measures from Monday

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will use a speech on Sunday to set out his proposals for the next phase of dealing with coronavirus.

BAME groups ‘two to three times more likely to die from coronavirus’

BAME groups ‘two to three times more likely to die from coronavirus’

The likelihood of death from Covid-19 is significantly higher among England’s BAME communities than the general population, researchers say.

Ocado boss Tim Steiner gets £54m bonus approved

Ocado boss Tim Steiner gets £54m bonus approved

The founder had faced criticism over the huge payouts, and 30% of investors voted against the bonus.

Infection control website could reduce coronavirus spreading at home – study

Infection control website could reduce coronavirus spreading at home – study

Researchers say less attention has been given to transmission between family members.

Government urges public to ‘buy a newspaper’

Government urges public to ‘buy a newspaper’

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said ‘a free country needs a free press’ at the Downing Street briefing.

New Banksy artwork pays tribute to NHS heroes

New Banksy artwork pays tribute to NHS heroes

The piece, called Game Changer, is on display in a corridor at Southampton General Hospital.

Northern Ireland facing ‘crucial’ decision on easing lockdown

Northern Ireland facing ‘crucial’ decision on easing lockdown

Getting it wrong could have severe implications for people’s lives, finance minister Conor Murphy said.

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