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Wild boar piglets a ‘welcome new arrival’ to closed Whipsnade Zoo

Wild boar piglets a ‘welcome new arrival’ to closed Whipsnade Zoo

A staff member said the piglets were a ‘nice boost’ for keepers.

How prevalent has coronavirus become around the UK?

How prevalent has coronavirus become around the UK?

Newport in south Wales continues to record the highest prevalence in the country.

Nicola Sturgeon hails ‘signs of hope’ as Covid-19 community transmission slows

Nicola Sturgeon hails ‘signs of hope’ as Covid-19 community transmission slows

But the First Minister warned against complacency and said lockdown measures will remain in place.

Health Secretary admits frustration over coronavirus testing

Health Secretary admits frustration over coronavirus testing

Matt Hancock announced to the Commons Health Committee that testing will be expanded to more non-patients.

Military memorabilia fan jailed for possessing prohibited firearm

Military memorabilia fan jailed for possessing prohibited firearm

Clinton Hicks has been jailed for five.

Closure of mosques during Ramadan ‘extremely painful’ but a ‘moral obligation’

Closure of mosques during Ramadan ‘extremely painful’ but a ‘moral obligation’

Protecting life is a religious and moral obligation, an advisory board said.

Vodka and chocolates: What we are buying in corner shops during lockdown

Vodka and chocolates: What we are buying in corner shops during lockdown

Payment processor PayPoint found that customers are looking for comfort food and have sent sales at local convenience stores up 56%.

Police officers celebrate wedding day on duty

Police officers celebrate wedding day on duty

Inspector Rob Findlow, an ordained Anglican priest, blessed the couple’s rings in a ceremony.

Carluccio’s administrators receive bids after dining chain’s collapse

Carluccio’s administrators receive bids after dining chain’s collapse

Tesco is understood to be one of the parties interested in purchasing a small number of sites.

Covid-19 suspected in death of radiology worker who ‘touched so many hearts’

Covid-19 suspected in death of radiology worker who ‘touched so many hearts’

Amrik Bamotra, 63, worked at the King George Hospital in Ilford, east London.

Claim made for £57.8m Euromillions jackpot won by single UK ticket-holder

Claim made for £57.8m Euromillions jackpot won by single UK ticket-holder

An appeal was issued a month ago as the winning ticket on March 17 was unclaimed.

Kate reveals home schooling her children has been ‘challenging’

Kate reveals home schooling her children has been ‘challenging’

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been devising activities to keep their two sons and daughter educated and entertained.

Liverpool FC sign letter thanking ‘amazing’ NHS trust

Liverpool FC sign letter thanking ‘amazing’ NHS trust

The team told Medway NHS Foundation Trust: ‘You’ll never walk alone!’

Facebook adds a care reaction for people to show support for one and other

Facebook adds a care reaction for people to show support for one and other

An animation of a smiley face cuddling a heart will join the existing six reactions.

At least 41 Covid-19 deaths reported in Northern Ireland care homes and hospices

At least 41 Covid-19 deaths reported in Northern Ireland care homes and hospices

The figure represents around a quarter of the overall tally and involves 23 separate establishments.

Grant Shapps says he will not be booking a summer holiday yet due to pandemic

Grant Shapps says he will not be booking a summer holiday yet due to pandemic

The Transport Secretary said consumers will ‘want to see what the trajectory of this disease is in the next few weeks’.

Three-year-old marks end of cancer treatment with family as bell moved outside

Three-year-old marks end of cancer treatment with family as bell moved outside

Brodie Halliday has completed 35 rounds of radiotherapy at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Wirral, Merseyside for a brain tumour.

TikTok donates £5m to Royal College of Nursing fund

TikTok donates £5m to Royal College of Nursing fund

The video-sharing platform has donated to the RCN Foundation’s Covid-19 Healthcare Support Appeal.

Further waves of coronavirus will hit Britain, leading doctor warns

Further waves of coronavirus will hit Britain, leading doctor warns

The Department of Health said a total of 14,576 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday.

Emergency services hold minute’s silence for pregnant nurse who died of Covid-19

Emergency services hold minute’s silence for pregnant nurse who died of Covid-19

Bedfordshire police and fire services paid tribute to Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong during the clap for carers event this week.

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