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Run for Heroes 5km challenge founder wins Point of Light award

Run for Heroes 5km challenge founder wins Point of Light award

Edinburgh-born Olivia Strong’s initiative has so far raised £5 million for NHS charities.

Trump claims on Covid-19 origins criticised as ‘conspiracy theory’

Trump claims on Covid-19 origins criticised as ‘conspiracy theory’

Experts said the US president’s remarks are ‘unhelpful’ because they risk undermining the public health response to the pandemic.

Ambulance staff thank community for support with heart-warming video

Ambulance staff thank community for support with heart-warming video

It features smiling staff, sirens, clapping, a mountain of donated Easter eggs, and a dog dressed as a paramedic.

Private hospital treats hundreds of NHS cancer patients

Private hospital treats hundreds of NHS cancer patients

More than 850 patients have been treated at Spire Southampton since mid-March.

Covid-19 death rate ‘more than double’ in most deprived areas

Covid-19 death rate ‘more than double’ in most deprived areas

Research also shows London has the highest Covid-19 mortality rate, while south-west England has the lowest.

Greggs pulls back on reopening plans over crowd fears

Greggs pulls back on reopening plans over crowd fears

The high street bakery chain had planned to open 20 sites in the Newcastle area from May 4 for takeaway customers.

Court upholds Gordon Park’s conviction over ‘lady in the lake’ murder of wife

Court upholds Gordon Park’s conviction over ‘lady in the lake’ murder of wife

Carol Park’s body was found in Coniston Water in 1997, 21 years after she went missing.

Harry Dunn’s mother hopeful ‘door slightly ajar’ after response to Trump letter

Harry Dunn’s mother hopeful ‘door slightly ajar’ after response to Trump letter

On Thursday, the US State department maintained its position on the immunity granted to Anne Sacoolas.

Messages of thanks painted outside care homes and hospitals

Messages of thanks painted outside care homes and hospitals

Hampshire County Council made the move to show its support for NHS and care workers.

UK manufacturing plunges to near-30 year low in April amid Covid-19 chaos

UK manufacturing plunges to near-30 year low in April amid Covid-19 chaos

The only factories seeing an upturn were those making food and medical supplies, but it was not enough to offset the falls elsewhere.

Another 18 coronavirus deaths reported in Northern Ireland

Another 18 coronavirus deaths reported in Northern Ireland

It brings the total to 365, however the true total is likely to be far higher when community deaths are added.

Flights between Northern Ireland and Britain protected with £5.7m investment

Flights between Northern Ireland and Britain protected with £5.7m investment

Taxpayers’ money will be used to subsidise London flights to and from Belfast City Airport and City of Derry Airport.

Rangers keep up work to protect African wildlife despite pandemic

Rangers keep up work to protect African wildlife despite pandemic

Images from International Fund for Animal Welfare projects in Kenya and Zimbabwe show work to protect animals such as elephants is continuing.

Heathrow boss warns social distancing at airports is ‘physically impossible’

Heathrow boss warns social distancing at airports is ‘physically impossible’

Chief executive John Holland-Kaye said a ‘better solution’ is needed to make air travel safe.

Irvine Welsh gives actor’s Trainspotting parody seal of approval

Irvine Welsh gives actor’s Trainspotting parody seal of approval

‘Tend to get a bit bored with Trainspotting parodies but this one is for the ⁦@NHS so all good,’ the author tweeted.

Urgent plea to Government to help town ‘most affected’ by lockdown

Urgent plea to Government to help town ‘most affected’ by lockdown

More than 50% of jobs in Crawley are at risk of being lost or furloughed, according to a recent report.

Heathrow records 97% drop in passenger numbers in April

Heathrow records 97% drop in passenger numbers in April

The airport is calling for the UK to lead the way in developing a common international standard for safe air travel.

Government will hit 100,000-a-day test target or come very close – minister

Government will hit 100,000-a-day test target or come very close – minister

The target was set for the last day of April but it will not be known until later on Friday whether it has been met.

Life on the inside: 10 TV shows to binge watch during lockdown

Life on the inside: 10 TV shows to binge watch during lockdown

Television can be a form of escapism to beat the coronavirus lockdown boredom.

Sunny April helps boosts apple blossom – and chances of a good harvest

Sunny April helps boosts apple blossom – and chances of a good harvest

National Trust says some of its orchards have seen outstanding displays this year.

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