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Parents of missing woman told of body washed up on beach

Parents of missing woman told of body washed up on beach

Parents of missing woman told of body washed up on beach

12 May 2020

Estate agent Chelsie Dack was reported missing at 3am on April 20.


Furlough extension ‘huge relief’ for workers and firms

Furlough extension ‘huge relief’ for workers and firms

Furlough extension ‘huge relief’ for workers and firms

12 May 2020

Business groups cheered the move to extend the scheme until October and avoid a much-feared June cliff-edge.


Sturgeon denies coronavirus ‘cover-up’ after outbreak linked to Nike conference

Sturgeon denies coronavirus ‘cover-up’ after outbreak linked to Nike conference

Sturgeon denies coronavirus ‘cover-up’ after outbreak linked to Nike conference

12 May 2020

The First Minister said all appropriate steps were taken after officials discovered the disease was passed on at a hotel in Edinburgh in February.


Empowering local services is key to fighting virus, says public health expert

Empowering local services is key to fighting virus, says public health expert

Empowering local services is key to fighting virus, says public health expert

12 May 2020

Boris Johnson said it was ‘entirely right’ that devolved authorities in the UK have different approaches.


Furlough extension: What does it mean for workers and businesses?

Furlough extension: What does it mean for workers and businesses?

Furlough extension: What does it mean for workers and businesses?

12 May 2020

The Government has extended the furlough scheme until the end of October but has asked companies to start funding it from August.


Swan saved after plastic bottle top gets stuck on its beak

Swan saved after plastic bottle top gets stuck on its beak

Swan saved after plastic bottle top gets stuck on its beak

12 May 2020

The Scottish SPCA was notified to a bird in difficulty on a pond in Paisley.


Sewage could be key to tracking second wave of coronavirus

Sewage could be key to tracking second wave of coronavirus

Sewage could be key to tracking second wave of coronavirus

12 May 2020

Scientists from around the world are researching how waste water can be used to identify infection levels in local communities.


European Commission and Ryanair weigh in on UK plan to quarantine visitors

European Commission and Ryanair weigh in on UK plan to quarantine visitors

European Commission and Ryanair weigh in on UK plan to quarantine visitors

12 May 2020

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary branded the move ‘idiotic’, while Europe called for the UK to make further exemptions.


Betting firms told to tighten measures to protect problem gamblers

Betting firms told to tighten measures to protect problem gamblers

Betting firms told to tighten measures to protect problem gamblers

12 May 2020

The Gambling Commission said gambling through online poker and virtual sports increased by 38% and 40% respectively in March.


Life on the inside: 10 cooking techniques to master

Life on the inside: 10 cooking techniques to master

Life on the inside: 10 cooking techniques to master

12 May 2020

From poached eggs to souffles, it’s a great time to improve your kitchen skills.


Schools will struggle to operate smaller classes and social distancing – union

Schools will struggle to operate smaller classes and social distancing – union

Schools will struggle to operate smaller classes and social distancing – union

12 May 2020

The school leaders’ union boss told MPs that they were not consulted on the June 1 date.


Safe travels: Getting to work without getting coronavirus

Safe travels: Getting to work without getting coronavirus

Safe travels: Getting to work without getting coronavirus

12 May 2020

As the UK gets back to the daily grind, here is the Government’s guidance on commuting safely.


Man faces manslaughter charge nearly a year after Butlin’s bar fight

Man faces manslaughter charge nearly a year after Butlin’s bar fight

Man faces manslaughter charge nearly a year after Butlin’s bar fight

12 May 2020

Michael Loughlin was taken to hospital after an incident at the popular seaside resort in June 2019.


Sturgeon announces extra £50m to help care sector combat coronavirus

Sturgeon announces extra £50m to help care sector combat coronavirus

Sturgeon announces extra £50m to help care sector combat coronavirus

12 May 2020

The First Minister was speaking at the Scottish Government’s daily briefing in Edinburgh.


Stormont ministers face renewed calls over timeline for leaving lockdown

Stormont ministers face renewed calls over timeline for leaving lockdown

Stormont ministers face renewed calls over timeline for leaving lockdown

12 May 2020

The retail industry welcomed the ‘risk-based and clear’ vision set out by Northern Ireland’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister.


Firms unable to introduce coronavirus safety measures should not reopen – HSE

Firms unable to introduce coronavirus safety measures should not reopen – HSE

Firms unable to introduce coronavirus safety measures should not reopen – HSE

12 May 2020

The workplace safety regulator has received more than 7,100 coronavirus-related calls from concerned workers.


Puberty can be a ruff time for dogs too – study

Puberty can be a ruff time for dogs too – study

Puberty can be a ruff time for dogs too – study

12 May 2020

Like humans, dogs are vulnerable while going through adolescence, according to scientists.


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