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Official grants needed to help food industry after pandemic, say campaigners

Official grants needed to help food industry after pandemic, say campaigners

Official grants needed to help food industry after pandemic, say campaigners

05 May 2020

Closed cafes, restaurants, hotels and pubs represent a 30% loss caused by the pandemic, the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association added.


New parents ‘suffering in silence’ with mental health during lockdown – charity

New parents ‘suffering in silence’ with mental health during lockdown – charity

New parents ‘suffering in silence’ with mental health during lockdown – charity

05 May 2020

The NSPCC reported an increase of 28% in calls from parents about their mental health.


Community lines streets to pay tribute to dedicated GP who died with Covid-19

Community lines streets to pay tribute to dedicated GP who died with Covid-19

Community lines streets to pay tribute to dedicated GP who died with Covid-19

05 May 2020

Dr Saad Al-Dubbaisi worked in the Bury area for nearly 20 years.


Johnson continued to shake hands as scientists called for it to stop

Johnson continued to shake hands as scientists called for it to stop

Johnson continued to shake hands as scientists called for it to stop

05 May 2020

Downing Street said the Prime Minister would not have been aware of the views of the behavioural scientists advising the Government.


Many children with special educational needs ‘failed’ by system – report

Many children with special educational needs ‘failed’ by system – report

Many children with special educational needs ‘failed’ by system – report

05 May 2020

MPs remain unconvinced that the Government has ‘sufficient grip’ on how to tackle growing pressures


Historic sites given listed status to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

Historic sites given listed status to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

Historic sites given listed status to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

05 May 2020

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said preservation of the sites demonstrates the ‘debt of gratitude’ owed to the war generation.


Fewer than one in six have Covid-19 antibody protection – Sir Patrick Vallance

Fewer than one in six have Covid-19 antibody protection – Sir Patrick Vallance

Fewer than one in six have Covid-19 antibody protection – Sir Patrick Vallance

05 May 2020

Sir Patrick said prevalence of infection will be different depending on region.


Waitrose to expand grocery deliveries with new London depot

Waitrose to expand grocery deliveries with new London depot

Waitrose to expand grocery deliveries with new London depot

05 May 2020

The supermarket chain said it will open a six-acre warehouse in Enfield, north London, to double online grocery orders in the capital by September.


UK surpasses Italy death toll but experts warn comparing countries is difficult

UK surpasses Italy death toll but experts warn comparing countries is difficult

UK surpasses Italy death toll but experts warn comparing countries is difficult

05 May 2020

There are different ways of counting Covid-19 deaths, even within the same country.


Captain Tom Moore awarded with gold Blue Peter badge for being ‘beacon of light’

Captain Tom Moore awarded with gold Blue Peter badge for being ‘beacon of light’

Captain Tom Moore awarded with gold Blue Peter badge for being ‘beacon of light’

05 May 2020

The badge is the programme’s highest accolade.


Virgin Atlantic to cut 3,150 jobs and end Gatwick flights

Virgin Atlantic to cut 3,150 jobs and end Gatwick flights

Virgin Atlantic to cut 3,150 jobs and end Gatwick flights

05 May 2020

Founder Sir Richard Branson recently warned the carrier will collapse unless it receives Government support.


Climate action ‘central’ to rebuilding economy, say Government advisers

Climate action ‘central’ to rebuilding economy, say Government advisers

Climate action ‘central’ to rebuilding economy, say Government advisers

05 May 2020

The advisory Committee on Climate Change has made a host of recommendations.


Sunderland’s newly opened Nightingale Hospital ready if needed

Sunderland’s newly opened Nightingale Hospital ready if needed

Sunderland’s newly opened Nightingale Hospital ready if needed

05 May 2020

The Countess of Wessex and celebrities from across the North East helped to open the 460-bed unit.


Coronavirus: Fact-checking network launches chatbot on WhatsApp

Coronavirus: Fact-checking network launches chatbot on WhatsApp

Coronavirus: Fact-checking network launches chatbot on WhatsApp

05 May 2020

The Poynter Institute’s International Fact-Checking Network has introduced a global chatbot which informs on false claims around Covid-19.


Wales reaches 1,000 coronavirus deaths

Wales reaches 1,000 coronavirus deaths

Wales reaches 1,000 coronavirus deaths

05 May 2020

The health minister Vaughan Gething warned transmissions would continue until a vaccine was developed or enough immunity was acquired.


Autumn date set for trial of policeman accused of ex-footballer’s murder

Autumn date set for trial of policeman accused of ex-footballer’s murder

Autumn date set for trial of policeman accused of ex-footballer’s murder

05 May 2020

No new jury trials have started in England and Wales since the Covid-19 lockdown measures came into force.


Second centenarian raises thousands for virus victims while fasting for Ramadan

Second centenarian raises thousands for virus victims while fasting for Ramadan

Second centenarian raises thousands for virus victims while fasting for Ramadan

05 May 2020

Dabirul Choudhury has raised more than £60,000 for those affected by Covid-19 in the UK and Bangladesh by walking laps of his garden.


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