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Sunny weather in recent days has increased fears that people will travel long distances to visit beaches in the South East.

The aim is for all primary school children to return to school before the summer for a month ‘if feasible’.

International passengers will be ‘strongly advised’ to download the NHS contact tracing app.

Former Dagenham and Redbridge player Charlie Holmes has already run 140 miles but another £95,000 is needed for Liam Scott’s treatment.

The public will also be allowed to drive to parks and open spaces ‘irrespective’ of their distance.

Officials are ‘examining how to enable people to gather in slightly larger groups to better facilitate small weddings’.

The advice is included in newly released Government guidelines.

Boris Johnson is due to deliver a Commons statement.

Returning public transport towards normal levels will be required to cope with growing demand as more people travel to work, the Government said.

Richard Morris hosted the Duke of Sussex during his tour of Nepal.

The duke told OnSide Youth Zones’ members they have the strength to pull through.

Nicola Sturgeon has stressed the message in Scotland is to stay at home.

Thousands of charities backed the 2.6 Challenge which was put on following the cancellation of the London Marathon on April 26.

Transport for London said the measure could prevent people with coronavirus infecting others.

It comes as food banks have reported a major rise in emergency food parcel distribution since the start of the coronavirus crisis.

Avery Healthcare said the ability to “test, test, test” all care home staff and residents would help to drive down transmission.

Families are concerned they will be issued with fines if pupils are not sent to school.