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Uplifting news: Captain Tom turns 100, and knitted hearts for isolated patients

Uplifting news: Captain Tom turns 100, and knitted hearts for isolated patients

Uplifting news: Captain Tom turns 100, and knitted hearts for isolated patients

30 April 2020

A round-up of Thursday’s feelgood stories.


Murder arrest as police probe lockdown killing of widower, 88

Murder arrest as police probe lockdown killing of widower, 88

Murder arrest as police probe lockdown killing of widower, 88

30 April 2020

‘Lovely chap’ Dennis Kellond died from a head injury and his body was found on Monday in a tragedy that shocked the small local community.


Clear disparity between ethnic groups in Covid-19 deaths – IFS study

Clear disparity between ethnic groups in Covid-19 deaths – IFS study

Clear disparity between ethnic groups in Covid-19 deaths – IFS study

30 April 2020

The health and economic impacts of the virus are disproportionately hitting some minorities, the report found.


First drop in number of diesel cars on Britain’s roads since records began

First drop in number of diesel cars on Britain’s roads since records began

First drop in number of diesel cars on Britain’s roads since records began

30 April 2020

12.29 million diesel cars were licensed in 2019.


Post Brexit paperwork could make some NI-GB trade ‘unviable’

Post Brexit paperwork could make some NI-GB trade ‘unviable’

Post Brexit paperwork could make some NI-GB trade ‘unviable’

30 April 2020

A Northern Ireland protocol designed to avoid a hard Irish border by keeping the country in line with EU regulations has threatened more red tape.


Captain Tom has ‘enjoyed every second of this exciting adventure’

Captain Tom has ‘enjoyed every second of this exciting adventure’

Captain Tom has ‘enjoyed every second of this exciting adventure’

30 April 2020

The Second World War veteran has raised more than £31 million for the NHS.


Royal Navy patrol vessel shadows Russian warship in English Channel

Royal Navy patrol vessel shadows Russian warship in English Channel

Royal Navy patrol vessel shadows Russian warship in English Channel

30 April 2020

HMS Mersey was tasked with monitoring the movements.


Free virtual cybersecurity school launched for teenagers in lockdown

Free virtual cybersecurity school launched for teenagers in lockdown

Free virtual cybersecurity school launched for teenagers in lockdown

30 April 2020

The Cyber Discovery virtual school will include interactive games and weekly webinars on cyber skills.


More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches

30 April 2020

Police are warning people will get ‘restless’ as summer approaches.


Fly-tipping up 300% as researchers call for improved recycling system in UK

Fly-tipping up 300% as researchers call for improved recycling system in UK

Fly-tipping up 300% as researchers call for improved recycling system in UK

30 April 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has upset the recycling chain.


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

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

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

30 April 2020

Among the latest to have died is a cardiology research nurse who was just 33 years old.


Reverend Richard Coles pays tribute to sister-in-law who died with coronavirus

Reverend Richard Coles pays tribute to sister-in-law who died with coronavirus

Reverend Richard Coles pays tribute to sister-in-law who died with coronavirus

30 April 2020

Louise Coles had served as a Conservative councillor.


Plans to scrap tax on e-publications brought forward amid lockdown

Plans to scrap tax on e-publications brought forward amid lockdown

Plans to scrap tax on e-publications brought forward amid lockdown

30 April 2020

The Treasury also announced that newspapers would be given £35 million in extra government advertising over the next three months.


Mural of Captain Tom appears on wall as ‘thank you’ for NHS fundraising

Mural of Captain Tom appears on wall as ‘thank you’ for NHS fundraising

Mural of Captain Tom appears on wall as ‘thank you’ for NHS fundraising

30 April 2020

The painted artwork was created by artist Tee2Sugars in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.


Google executive attended meeting of key scientific group advising Government

Google executive attended meeting of key scientific group advising Government

Google executive attended meeting of key scientific group advising Government

30 April 2020

Demis Hassabis, co–founder of Google’s DeepMind division, was present for a meeting on March 18.


Help teachers minimise risk of exams bias against minorities, urges watchdog

Help teachers minimise risk of exams bias against minorities, urges watchdog

Help teachers minimise risk of exams bias against minorities, urges watchdog

30 April 2020

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has warned that predicted grades could have a ‘lasting effect’ on disadvantaged pupils,


UK ‘will not subordinate’ laws to EU after deadlocked Brexit trade talks

UK ‘will not subordinate’ laws to EU after deadlocked Brexit trade talks

UK ‘will not subordinate’ laws to EU after deadlocked Brexit trade talks

30 April 2020

A source close to the UK’s negotiating team said more flexibility is needed from Brussels before a deal can be struck.


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