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Calls for review of decision to release man who beat and raped pensioner

Calls for review of decision to release man who beat and raped pensioner

Wendell Baker was jailed for life in 2013 after being convicted at a retrial under double jeopardy laws.

Summer holidays abroad in doubt as quarantine imposed on arrivals to UK

Summer holidays abroad in doubt as quarantine imposed on arrivals to UK

Priti Patel said the quarantine measures were ‘absolutely not about booking holidays’.

William records mental health video message for national church service

William records mental health video message for national church service

The Duke of Cambridge has made raising awareness about mental health one of the key pillars of his public work.

Two men charged with murder of law student in drive-by shooting

Two men charged with murder of law student in drive-by shooting

Aya Hachem, 19, was gunned down as she walked to a supermarket in Blackburn.

Stormont ministers press London to pay for victims’ pensions

Stormont ministers press London to pay for victims’ pensions

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has insisted the funds should come out of Stormont’s budget.

Uplifting news: Teenage carer makes PPE and choir meet for virtual performance

Uplifting news: Teenage carer makes PPE and choir meet for virtual performance

A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.

Coach company Shearings collapses into administration

Coach company Shearings collapses into administration

Travel trade organisation Abta described it as ‘a stark indication of the pressure that the holiday industry is under’.

How will new quarantine measures affect travellers to UK?

How will new quarantine measures affect travellers to UK?

From June 8 people coming to the UK will have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.

Hydroxychloroquine ‘offers no benefit’ to hospital patients with Covid-19

Hydroxychloroquine ‘offers no benefit’ to hospital patients with Covid-19

US President Donald Trump has been criticised after he said he had nothing to lose by taking hydroxychloroquine.

Five-year-old steals the limelight as journalist father questions First Minister

Five-year-old steals the limelight as journalist father questions First Minister

The interruption occurred during Nicola Sturgeon’s daily coronavirus briefing.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

These are the confirmed names of the 183 frontline staff who have died.

‘Wish you weren’t here!’ – people asked to avoid UK’s beaches this weekend

‘Wish you weren’t here!’ – people asked to avoid UK’s beaches this weekend

Pictures of crowds flocking to beaches in Brighton and Southend in recent days have raised fears over social distancing.

Total of UK deaths involving Covid-19 passes 45,000

Total of UK deaths involving Covid-19 passes 45,000

The total includes all deaths where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

Manchester United sue Football Manager makers over use of club’s name in game

Manchester United sue Football Manager makers over use of club’s name in game

The English Premier League side claim their trademark has been infringed in the series.

Clap for carers should stop before it becomes negative, says founder

Clap for carers should stop before it becomes negative, says founder

Annemarie Plas said she was overwhelmed by the support for the campaign, but said she feared it was becoming divisive.

Quarantines to be imposed on new arrivals to UK from June 8 to tackle Covid-19

Quarantines to be imposed on new arrivals to UK from June 8 to tackle Covid-19

The self isolation will not apply to people coming from Ireland, medics tackling Covid-19 and seasonal agricultural workers.

Children half as likely to catch virus, review of global evidence finds

Children half as likely to catch virus, review of global evidence finds

Scientific basis for school reopening plan released as some scientists turn on ministers over handling of crisis.

Ikea to reopen 19 stores with social distancing wardens on patrol

Ikea to reopen 19 stores with social distancing wardens on patrol

The homewares giant will only allow one child and adult from each family in store, with restaurants and play areas remaining closed.

Fears of ‘prolonged shutdown of aviation’ after quarantine measures introduced

Fears of ‘prolonged shutdown of aviation’ after quarantine measures introduced

Industry chiefs have called for more details on the plans.

Tributes paid to ‘fiercely proud’ nurse

Tributes paid to ‘fiercely proud’ nurse

Joselito Habab died at Whiston Hospital on Wednesday with his wife by his side.

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