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Comic book face mask covers to help ease children’s anxiety about flight rules

Comic book face mask covers to help ease children’s anxiety about flight rules

Comic book face mask covers to help ease children’s anxiety about flight rules

01 June 2020

The covers feature lion and pilot designs, and are to be worn over the top of a young traveller’s own face mask.


Parents refuse to send children back to ‘dystopian’ schools

Parents refuse to send children back to ‘dystopian’ schools

Parents refuse to send children back to ‘dystopian’ schools

01 June 2020

It follows the decision by the Government to authorise a partial return on June 1.


Electrician planning property spree after £1m EuroMillions windfall

Electrician planning property spree after £1m EuroMillions windfall

Electrician planning property spree after £1m EuroMillions windfall

01 June 2020

Simon Waddup from Coventry scooped the cash after buying his first ever EuroMillions ticket.


Two-metre distance more effective than one at curbing Covid-19 spread – study

Two-metre distance more effective than one at curbing Covid-19 spread – study

Two-metre distance more effective than one at curbing Covid-19 spread – study

01 June 2020

Researchers found that keeping a distance of more than one metre from other people was associated with a much lower risk of infection.


Almost 800 police dispersals on Saturday as Sturgeon warns lockdown breakers

Almost 800 police dispersals on Saturday as Sturgeon warns lockdown breakers

Almost 800 police dispersals on Saturday as Sturgeon warns lockdown breakers

01 June 2020

The First Minister was joined by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman and interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith at the daily coronavirus briefing.


Puffins return to Farne Islands for breeding season

Puffins return to Farne Islands for breeding season

Puffins return to Farne Islands for breeding season

01 June 2020

The islands off the Northumberland coast are closed to visitors due to the coronavirus pandemic.


Number of schools reopening to more pupils varies across England

Number of schools reopening to more pupils varies across England

Number of schools reopening to more pupils varies across England

01 June 2020

Dozens of local authorities across England are advising against children returning to the classroom this week.


Two-thirds of police forces catch drivers doing more than 100mph during lockdown

Two-thirds of police forces catch drivers doing more than 100mph during lockdown

Two-thirds of police forces catch drivers doing more than 100mph during lockdown

01 June 2020

Police data obtained by the RAC revealed that the highest speed was clocked at 151mph on the M62 motorway in West Yorkshire.


Prostate cancer is now the UK’s most commonly diagnosed cancer

Prostate cancer is now the UK’s most commonly diagnosed cancer

Prostate cancer is now the UK’s most commonly diagnosed cancer

01 June 2020

Famous people who have shared their prostate cancer stories include BBC presenter Bill Turnbull and actor and comedian Stephen Fry.


Thousands queue for their homewares fix as Ikea reopens 19 stores

Thousands queue for their homewares fix as Ikea reopens 19 stores

Thousands queue for their homewares fix as Ikea reopens 19 stores

01 June 2020

The retail giant saw shoppers queuing in car parks and along roads in searing heat as new measures restricted customer numbers.


Hotels in Northern Ireland to reopen from July 20

Hotels in Northern Ireland to reopen from July 20

Hotels in Northern Ireland to reopen from July 20

01 June 2020

The industry has been devastated by a shutdown forced by the coronavirus pandemic in March.


‘Disappointment and hurt’ as places of worship remain shut while shops reopen

‘Disappointment and hurt’ as places of worship remain shut while shops reopen

‘Disappointment and hurt’ as places of worship remain shut while shops reopen

01 June 2020

While outdoor markets and car showrooms reopen in England, places of worship are still closed to the public.


Sainsbury’s new boss promises to listen more to customers

Sainsbury’s new boss promises to listen more to customers

Sainsbury’s new boss promises to listen more to customers

01 June 2020

Simon Roberts used his first day to also promote two lieutenants to better link the Argos and Habitat owner’s digital offerings and in-store service.


‘Excited’ children learn social distancing rules as they head back to school

‘Excited’ children learn social distancing rules as they head back to school

‘Excited’ children learn social distancing rules as they head back to school

01 June 2020

Children have also been asked not to bring pencil cases and other items to school.


Millennials and Gen Z lead the way for DIY projects during lockdown

Millennials and Gen Z lead the way for DIY projects during lockdown

Millennials and Gen Z lead the way for DIY projects during lockdown

01 June 2020

More than half of 18 to 34-year-olds have taken up a DIY project during the lockdown or are planning to, according to Aldermore Bank.


In Pictures: The ‘new normal’ as markets and schools reopen and racing restarts

In Pictures: The ‘new normal’ as markets and schools reopen and racing restarts

In Pictures: The ‘new normal’ as markets and schools reopen and racing restarts

01 June 2020

An easing of lockdown restrictions in England has seen some pupils return to schools and queues form at stores.


Manufacturing recovers slightly but remains at financial crisis lows – survey

Manufacturing recovers slightly but remains at financial crisis lows – survey

Manufacturing recovers slightly but remains at financial crisis lows – survey

01 June 2020

The IHS Markit/CIPS purchasing managers’ index (PMI) recorded a score of 40.7 in May, up from 32.6 in April.


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