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Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong: Tens of thousands of pounds raised for family of pregnant nurse who died of Covid-19

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Coronavirus UK LIVE: Britain could be approaching peak of Covid-19 as Government launches new social care plan

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Prince Harry chats to 'super-parents' of seriously ill children during 30-minute video call for WellChild charity

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David vs Goliath: Haye swaps boxing ring for poker table in new Amazon Prime documentary

When David Haye agreed to swap the boxing gym for a poker table and challenge the world's best, the former heavyweight and cruiserweight world champion admits he did not know what he was letting himself in for.




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Two arrests in sex trafficking probe linked to north London brothels

Detectives investigating a gang responsible for trafficking young women from Brazil to work in brothels in north London have made two arrests.




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Primary school admissions 2020: When will I find out and what can I do if my child doesn't get a place?

Parents should receive updates today on whether their child has a place




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Prince William praises 'herculean effort' as he opens new Nightingale Hospital in Birmingham

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Angela Merkel praised for 'superb' explanation on how coronavirus infection rates impact healthcare systems

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More than £120,000 raised for family and newborn baby of pregnant nurse who died from Covid-19

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Top professor demands action from minsters with coronavirus lockdown set to be extended

Scientist tells ministers to get act together over virus tests and planning 'Brexit-style level of control needed' Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms




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14,000 London children miss out on first choice of primary school — and 2,800 get no offers

More than 14,000 London children have been turned away from their first-choice primary school, the Evening Standard can reveal today.




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Slow motion video shows how far a sneeze can spread coronavirus droplets

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Donald Trump threatens to shut down both chambers of Congress in move no president has ever made

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Dominic Raab 'reluctant' to outline lockdown exit strategy without Prime Minister, Keir Starmer says

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Cats and coronavirus: Vet chiefs urge people to keep pets indoors and avoid hugging them to prevent Covid-19 spread

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Your morning briefing: What you should know for Friday, April 17




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Captain Tom Moore hits £18 million in NHS fundraiser as Prince William donates to cause

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Murder probe after woman killed in house fire in north-west London hours after speaking to police




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Prince William says he was 'concerned' about Charles after coronavirus diagnosis as he and Kate launch NHS mental health campaign

The heir to the throne, 71, spent seven days self isolating at his Scottish home Birkhall, when he was told he had contracted the disease late last month.




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Tributes to former Standard production editor who served paper for 25 years

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Footage of Westminster Bridge during Clap for our Carers applause prompts backlash over lack of social distancing

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Food For London Now: Pret A Manger opens 10 shops close to hospitals and throws weight behind Standard appeal

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Vodka and chocolate are most popular products to buy during coronavirus lockdown, new data shows

Bread for toasties, milk and toilet rolls were also best sellers




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Donald Trump tweets support for coronavirus lockdown protests as he calls for three states to be 'liberated'

Donald Trump has tweeted his support for coronavirus lockdown protests in parts of the US as he called for three states to be "liberated" from stay-at-home orders.




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Doctors and nurses fear protective kit could run out amid coronavirus outbreak as NHS faces crisis

Some hospitals face running out of personal protection equipment this weekend amid growing concerns over supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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Sadiq Khan announces free bus travel in London to protect drivers from coronavirus

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe set for update on prison return in Iran after short-term release amid coronavirus pandemic




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Hong Kong police arrest at least 14 high profile activists after mass pro-democracy protests last year

Police in Hong Kong have arrested at least 14 veteran pro-democracy activists accused of joining unlawful protests last year.




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Funerals can go ahead with close family present, Government confirms

Funerals must be allowed to take place to enable families to mourn their loved ones, the Government has said.




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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe forced to wait another day for prison release verdict

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her family must continue their excruciating wait to find out if her temporary release from prison in Iran has been extended.




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Coronavirus UK LIVE: Another 888 die in hospital of Covid-19 as Government pressed on dwindling protective equipment supply

The Government is under increasing pressure to provide NHS staff with vital personal protective equipment (PPE), as supplies dwindle at the height of the coronavirus crisis.




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Covid-19 cases to be tracked by ethnicity amid disproportionately high number of BAME deaths

The Government is to launch a review into why people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds appear to be disproportionately affected by coronavirus.




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Prince Harry hails 'wonderfully British response' to Covid-19 and gives shout-out to 'amazing' Captain Tom Moore

The Duke of Sussex has said he's "incredibly proud" of the British public as the country rallies together to tackle the coronavirus crisis.




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Medical staff praised for silent counter-protest in Colorado as anti-lockdown demonstrations erupt across US

Defiant US healthcare workers have been praised after silently blocking cars during coronavirus anti-lockdown demonstrations in Colorado.




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Astronomers track star dancing around black hole in proof of Albert Einstein theory

More than a century ago, Einstein predicted how much the star's orbit changes, and now the data collected by scientists exactly matches his theory.




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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's letter to newspaper editors in full: There will be no corroboration and zero engagement

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have told four new newspaper groups – The Mirror, The Sun, The Daily Mail and Daily Express – they are no longer co-operating with them.




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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce they will not talk to four newspaper groups

Harry and Meghan have declared they will no longer engage with four British newspaper groups.




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Prince Philip hails everyone from healthcare workers to rubbish collectors as they help nation battle coronavirus

The Duke of Edinburgh's tribute about the 'vital and urgent work being done by so many' is his first major statement since his retirement in 2017




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Sir Philip Rutnam formally begins legal action against Home Secretary Priti Patel over constructive dismissal claims

Former Home Office Permanent Secretary Sir Philip Rutnam has formally begun legal action against Home Secretary Priti Patel, claiming "constructive dismissal".




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Prince Harry warned Meghan's father Thomas that speaking to press would 'backfire', court documents show




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Contact tracing 'most promising approach' for ending coronavirus lockdown measures, major report says

A major study has deemed increasing testing and contact tracing in the community the "most promising approach" to lifting coronavirus lockdown measures in the short term.




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Food For London Now: The Felix Project quadruples supplies to the vulnerable with 100,000 meals a day

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Prince Charles pays tribute to NHS staff who have made the 'ultimate sacrifice' in serving public during coronavirus crisis

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to NHS staff who have made the "ultimate sacrifice" serving the British public during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Oil prices in US drop below zero for first time in history as demand plunges amid coronavirus pandemic

Oil prices in the US have dropped into negative territory due to collapse in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Man charged with manslaughter in Essex lorry deaths probe

A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the deaths of 39 migrants found in a refrigerated lorry container in Essex.




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Your morning briefing: What you should know for Tuesday, April 21




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Food For London Now: Print out your Damien Hirst heart and join star artist in standing with volunteers

Donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Download Damien Hirst's Butterfly Heart 2020 image here to print out and display in your window




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Elderly couple sprayed in face with fire extinguishers during 'despicable' raid in east London




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Good Morning Britain viewers in tears after war veteran Ken Bembow presented with touching gift to remember late wife

A war veteran has touched hearts around the country after he was given a "precious" cushion featuring a picture of his late wife.




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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's 'temporary release from prison in Iran extended', her MP says

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's temporary release from prison in Iran has been extended during the coronavirus pandemic, her MP has said.