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Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:36:04 GMT
Covid lockdown eases: PM warns people to 'behave responsibly'
Pub gardens, gyms and hairdressers are reopening as part of England's latest step out of lockdown.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:37:46 GMT
Covid-19: Stay home order lifted in NI as restrictions ease
Northern Ireland is the last part of the UK to lift the rule, but people will be told to "stay local".

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 02:15:55 GMT
Prince Philip: Politicians around UK to pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh's death will be marked in Westminster, Holyrood, Cardiff and Stormont.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:56:37 GMT
Greensill: Former PMs 'must never lobby government', says Gordon Brown
The ex-Labour leader says a new law may be needed after the row over David Cameron and Greensill Capital.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 20:20:03 GMT
Bafta Film Awards 2021: Nomadland and Promising Young Woman win big
The drama wins four prizes including best film, while Promising Young Woman wins best British film.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:10 GMT
Covid-19: G7 nations 'should finance global vaccine scheme' - Brown
Former PM Gordon Brown says £22bn is needed so vaccines can be administered in lower income countries.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:22:18 GMT
Homebase to put mini-garden centres at Next stores
As non-essential retail reopens in England the DIY chain is testing new strategies to reach customers.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:28:04 GMT
Prince Philip: The Vanuatu tribes mourning the death of their 'god'
As Britain grieves his death, so do some Pacific tribespeople who revere him as a spiritual figure.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:48:12 GMT
Woodbridge deaths: Woman in double-body find 'was murdered'
A post-mortem examination showed the woman died as a result of compression of the neck, police say.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:03:56 GMT
Covid-19: All NI pupils return to school after Easter break
It is the first time all pupils in Northern Ireland have been in school since before Christmas.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:38:49 GMT
Deaf Norfolk sheepdog Peggy learns 'sign language'
She was given up when she could not work, but her latest owners have taught the old dog new tricks.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:43:34 GMT
Covid: Liverpool partygoers fined after bottles thrown at police
One officer suffers a minor injury as the party organiser in Liverpool is fined £10,000.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:01:29 GMT
Oxford Street: Wooing shoppers back to Europe's busiest high street
Empty stores and American sweets - what consumers on Oxford Street can expect to see as shops reopen.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:40:42 GMT
Therapist back in salon after spending pandemic in horsebox shop
Sarah Byrd set up a grocery shop in a horsebox when the pandemic forced salons to close.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:40:17 GMT
Covid-19: School singing ban in NI 'should be overturned'
Schools have been told no indoor singing can take place when pupils return due to Covid-19 concerns.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:14:36 GMT
Covid and twins: 'Huge' impact of lockdown separation
Three sets of twins reflect on the past year, with research suggesting only 5.5% live together.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:35:48 GMT
Gyms re-opening: 'Everyone's raring to go - but take it slow'
Gyms open in England this week, but people should "take it slow" to get their fitness levels back.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:38:24 GMT
‘I can’t wait to go shopping again, it's been ages’
Some are eager to hit the High Street when non-essential shops reopen on Monday - but others remain wary.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:46:37 GMT
Covid-19: 'Behave responsibly' as lockdown eases and China 'vaccine efficacy low'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:39:05 GMT
Covid-19: Debunking the latest wave of medical misinformation
A round-up of the latest false and misleading posts about Covid-19 going viral on social media

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:26:51 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Prof Jason Leitch 'enormously grateful' to get first jab
National clinical director Prof Jason Leitch receives his first vaccine dose as figures show a further four Covid deaths.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:14:54 GMT
'Lockdown taught us we're more than just a gym'
On Monday, businesses will reopen after months of being closed, but can they adapt to the "new normal"?

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:05:00 GMT
Covid: Return of sport in Wales a 'big stress reliever'
Organised sport for children restarts in Wales after being on hold for months during lockdown.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:17:51 GMT
Prince Philip: A simple, family farewell
A no-nonsense moderniser, the duke's last service to the monarchy may be in the way he departs it, reports the BBC's Jonny Dymond.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:00:03 GMT
Prince Charles on Prince Philip: 'My family and I miss my father enormously'
Prince Charles said his father "would have been amazed by... the touching things that have been said".

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:36:22 GMT
Prince Philip tributes: 'I wanted my grandchildren to remember this day'
People from all generations have come to Windsor to pay tribute to Prince Philip after his death.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:45:10 GMT
How Prince Philip's death was reported worldwide
Media outlets around the globe break the news of the Duke of Edinburgh's death, aged 99.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:29:34 GMT
The Queen and Prince Philip: An enduring royal romance
During their 73-year marriage, he was the Queen's public support and the person who knew her best.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:54:07 GMT
Bafta Film Awards 2021: Snobbery, pianos and other takeaways
Even with social distancing there was plenty of humour, glamour and surprises at the virtual event.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:08:32 GMT
Bafta Film Awards 2021: Red carpet in pictures
The biggest night in the British film calendar, the Bafta Awards, is taking place in London.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:16:16 GMT
In full: David Cameron's statement on Greensill row
The ex-prime minister breaks his silence in a lobbying row over his work for a financial firm.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:35:07 GMT
Freight train driver wins landscape photography award
Photographer Dylan Nardini says his passion for landscapes developed through driving trains for 28 years.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:17:15 GMT
Wedding venues: 'It's costing me £250,000 a month'
Wedding industry professionals rue their loss of income as the economy slowly reopens after lockdown.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:23:49 GMT
Grand National 2021: NI silversmith designs winner's trophy
Cara Murphy from Hillsborough was commissioned to design the prize for this year's race at Aintree.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:39:16 GMT
Brixton riots: Has enough changed in 40 years?
Some of those at the heart of the 1981 Brixton riots reflect on the past four decades.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:05:41 GMT
Vernon Kay on Game of Talents and why 'autocue ruined T4'
The TV presenter discusses his new ITV game show and why he really, really hates autocue.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:35:03 GMT
Bafta Film Awards 2021: Nomadland and Zhao scoop top awards
Chloé Zhao became the second woman in Bafta history to win best director, for her film Nomadland.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:22:23 GMT
Sir Anthony Hopkins on finding out Bafta Best Actor win
Hearing his neighbours' cheers was how Sir Anthony Hopkins found out he'd won Best Actor.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:19:56 GMT
Pubs reopen in England: Gong marks the occasion
The Greyhound Inn in Buxton is one of many pubs in England open for outside seating from today.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:39:54 GMT
Prince Philip: Cricket, polo and carriage driving
Prince Philip excelled at a range of sports from sailing and cricket to polo and carriage driving.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:44:42 GMT
Prince Andrew says we've lost 'the grandfather of the nation'
Prince Andrew: the Queen says Prince Philip's death has left "a huge void in her life."

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:36:47 GMT
Major: I hope it's possible to mend any rifts
The former prime minister, Sir John Major, says Prince Philip's funeral is an ideal time to end friction between the royals.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:10:44 GMT
Newspaper headlines: Harry 'arrives in UK', and 'shutters come up'
One of Monday's papers reports the Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK ahead of Prince Philip's funeral.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:16:18 GMT
Prince Philip: My father was my teacher, supporter and critic - Princess Royal
The princess says she wants to follow her father's example of "a life well lived and service freely given".

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:11:48 GMT
Prince Philip: Scottish Parliament recalled to remember duke
MSPs will pay tribute to Prince Philip in a special session at Holyrood after parties suspend election campaigning.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:04:04 GMT
Covid-19: Stormont to recover millions in business grants
The Department of Finance has written to 480 firms requesting the repayment of money issued incorrectly.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:48:45 GMT
Covid: Early queues as Wales' shops reopen after lockdown
Covid rules are being eased to allow non-essential retail and close-contact services to resume.



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