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Facebook provides NHS with Portal video chat devices to help care home residents

Facebook provides NHS with Portal video chat devices to help care home residents

Facebook provides NHS with Portal video chat devices to help care home residents

08 April 2020

The social network is giving more than 2,000 of the devices in a bid to enable those most at-risk to connect with family.


Most schools open for children of key workers have no pupils attending

Most schools open for children of key workers have no pupils attending

Most schools open for children of key workers have no pupils attending

08 April 2020

Schools have closed to all but the youngsters of healthcare workers and other essential staff since last month to hamper the spread of coronavirus.


Birmingham NEC Nightingale Hospital ‘phenomenal’ effort

Birmingham NEC Nightingale Hospital ‘phenomenal’ effort

Birmingham NEC Nightingale Hospital ‘phenomenal’ effort

08 April 2020

The 500-bed facility located at the NEC complex will be open for patients from Friday.


WHO chief says politicisation of Covid-19 will lead to ‘more body bags’

WHO chief says politicisation of Covid-19 will lead to ‘more body bags’

WHO chief says politicisation of Covid-19 will lead to ‘more body bags’

08 April 2020

The World Health Organisation called for unity after facing criticism for its response to the crisis.


Jigsaw manufacturers see upsurge in business

Jigsaw manufacturers see upsurge in business

Jigsaw manufacturers see upsurge in business

08 April 2020

Some firms are struggling to keep up with demand, with sales increases of over 150%.


Snapchat down for users around the world

Snapchat down for users around the world

Snapchat down for users around the world

08 April 2020

The social media platform has confirmed an issue and is working to fix it.


Driver caught doing 130mph claimed he was trying to avoid virus

Driver caught doing 130mph claimed he was trying to avoid virus

Driver caught doing 130mph claimed he was trying to avoid virus

08 April 2020

The man was caught speeding on the M25 by Surrey Police.


Coronavirus: British teacher in Wuhan now thankful he didn’t return to UK

Coronavirus: British teacher in Wuhan now thankful he didn’t return to UK

Coronavirus: British teacher in Wuhan now thankful he didn’t return to UK

08 April 2020

Chris Hill, 38, considered returning to the UK at the start of the city’s coronavirus outbreak, but is now relieved he did not.


Police appeal after pair ‘lick hands and contaminate supermarket produce’

Police appeal after pair ‘lick hands and contaminate supermarket produce’

Police appeal after pair ‘lick hands and contaminate supermarket produce’

08 April 2020

The store was thoroughly disinfected and the food had to be destroyed.


Government unveils £750m support package for struggling charities

Government unveils £750m support package for struggling charities

Government unveils £750m support package for struggling charities

08 April 2020

The Chancellor said groups will receive cash grants to ensure they can meet increased demand as a result of coronavirus.


DWP reveals coronavirus demand for Universal Credit as MPs launch inquiry

DWP reveals coronavirus demand for Universal Credit as MPs launch inquiry

DWP reveals coronavirus demand for Universal Credit as MPs launch inquiry

08 April 2020

The Work and Pensions Committee is asking people to tell them about their experiences in applying for benefits amid the Covid-19 outbreak.


Uplifting news: Clouded leopard kittens and a ‘portable priest’ delivering hope

Uplifting news: Clouded leopard kittens and a ‘portable priest’ delivering hope

Uplifting news: Clouded leopard kittens and a ‘portable priest’ delivering hope

08 April 2020

A round-up of some feel-good stories in the news.


Family ‘devastated’ by death of man killed in Barnsley

Family ‘devastated’ by death of man killed in Barnsley

Family ‘devastated’ by death of man killed in Barnsley

08 April 2020

Detectives have appealed for more help to find out what happened to Stafford Garner.


Care worker’s sister pleads with people to stay at home after his death

Care worker’s sister pleads with people to stay at home after his death

Care worker’s sister pleads with people to stay at home after his death

08 April 2020

Dean McKee’s family said his death at the age of 28 is ‘heartbreaking’.


Part of Amber Heard’s evidence in Johnny Depp libel trial will be kept private

Part of Amber Heard’s evidence in Johnny Depp libel trial will be kept private

Part of Amber Heard’s evidence in Johnny Depp libel trial will be kept private

08 April 2020

The trial had been due to start in March but was put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.


Coronavirus quarantine measures can play key role in reducing deaths – review

Coronavirus quarantine measures can play key role in reducing deaths – review

Coronavirus quarantine measures can play key role in reducing deaths – review

08 April 2020

The 10 studies addressing Covid-19 modelled outbreak scenarios in China, the UK, South Korea and on a cruise ship.


Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

Lorry driver admits manslaughter of 39 people found dead in refrigerated truck

08 April 2020

Robinson appeared by video link from custody before Mr Justice Sweeney alongside four co-defendants.


Babies may be at greater risk as health staff are redeployed to tackle Covid-19

Babies may be at greater risk as health staff are redeployed to tackle Covid-19

Babies may be at greater risk as health staff are redeployed to tackle Covid-19

08 April 2020

Charities warn of ‘perfect storm’ for families with young children.


Channel 4 cuts content budget by £150m in response to coronavirus crisis

Channel 4 cuts content budget by £150m in response to coronavirus crisis

Channel 4 cuts content budget by £150m in response to coronavirus crisis

08 April 2020

It will also furlough staff, while board members will take pay cuts.


Daughters of murdered nurse seek justice so they can ‘remember her for her’

Daughters of murdered nurse seek justice so they can ‘remember her for her’

Daughters of murdered nurse seek justice so they can ‘remember her for her’

08 April 2020

The murder of Janet Brown at her home in Radnage, Buckinghamshire, 25 years ago has never been solved.


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