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Police warn Bank Holiday drivers after 142 per cent surge in 'extreme' speeding during lockdown




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What is today's pollen count? London and UK levels for May 7

Warmer weather during summer months usually spells bad news for hay fever sufferers




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UK weather forecast: Brits set for 26C heat over Bank Holiday weekend

Brits are set to bask in two days of glorious sunshine over the May Bank Holiday weekend, with temperatures creeping up to 26C.




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What time is the Government's coronavirus press conference today? Daily updates on the briefings

Coronavirus: The symptoms




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VE Day 2020: When is it and how will lockdown impact this year's celebrations?

Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day, marked the end of the Second World War in Europe, when Germany surrendered to the Allied armies.




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Nine Chelsea Pensioners fall victim to coronavirus as hospital prepares to mark VE Day

The Royal Hospital Chelsea today revealed that nine of its residents had died from the coronavirus.




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Fresh 30-day track and trace deadline set as Matt Hancock speeds up war on coronavirus

Full-scale tracking and tracing of new coronavirus infections by the end of this month was today made an official Government target.




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Government hits 100,000-a-day coronavirus test target as Matt Hancock hails 'incredible achievement'

The Government has exceeded its 100,000-a-day coronavirus testing target, Matt Hancock has declared.




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Sadiq Khan urges Londoners not to relax 'monumental effort' to beat coronavirus over Bank Holiday weekend

Mayor Sadiq Khan today made an urgent appeal to Londoners not to relax their "monumental effort" to beat coronavirus as the death toll in the capital's hospitals rose to 5,414.




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Injured army veteran to play video games for 24 hours in VE Day charity appeal

An army veteran forced into early retirement by injury is playing video games for 24 hours on VE Day to raise money for the charity that helped him through "dark times."




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VE Day schedule: Full timings for the day's events and celebrations

Celebrations kick off tomorrow morning!




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Brits urged not to flout coronavirus lockdown over Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures set to soar

Brits have been urged to stick to the coronavirus lockdown rules over the Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures are set to soar.




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Boris Johnson pays respects to fallen soldiers to mark VE Day on visit to Westminster Abbey

Boris Johnson has paid his respects to fallen soldiers ahead of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on a visit to Westminster Abbey.




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How to celebrate VE Day at home: From DIY bunting and banners to toasting war heroes

This year is the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, which marked the end of the Second World War on the continent.




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VE Day 2020 LIVE: Queen to make historic address to the nation as Brits prepare to celebrate 75th anniversary

The nation is preparing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day , with the Queen set to make a historic address to mark the occasion.




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What time is the Red Arrows flypast on VE Day?

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, or the Red Arrows, is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force.




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400,000 people in the UK could have coronavirus with 20,000 falling ill every day, say experts

Around 400,000 people in the UK could currently have coronavirus, according to a new official study, while experts say 20,000 more could be infected with the virus every day.




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VE Day at 75: Stunning Red Arrows and RAF Typhoons soar across Britain to mark WW2 victory

The Red Arrows soared through London's skies this morning to mark the 75th anniversary VE Day.




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Captain Tom recalls 'very, very happy day' 75 years ago when 'fearsome' war in Europe ended

Second World War veteran and NHS fundraising champion Captain Tom Moore has recalled the day the "fearsome war in Europe" ended 75 years ago.




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Rail chiefs 'plan to hike rail services to 70 per cent of normal timetable' in days




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Boris Johnson issues stirring VE Day statement calling for 'same spirit of national endeavour' during coronavirus pandemic

Boris Johnson has issued a stirring statement as the UK comes together to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, calling for Brits to show the "same spirit of national endeavor" during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Police complain they are 'villains of pandemic' as they prepare for Bank Holiday weekend crackdown

Cabinet Secretary Oliver Dowden admitted on Friday morning that the lockdown is facing a major test from the sunny weekend ahead.




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Battle of Britain veteran Terry Clark dies on the eve of VE Day at the age of 101

Longtime friend pays tribute to war hero, who was involved in six kills, saying he was a "true gentleman"




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Queen recalls being 'swept along on a tide of happiness and relief' during VE Day celebrations

The Queen's memories of her VE Day celebrations have been shared by Buckingham Palace to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.




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Government misses coronavirus testing target for sixth day running

The Government has missed its testing target of 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of April for the sixth day running.




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Plans to ramp up rail services to start next Monday, claims Union

Plans to ramp up rail services have been brought forward by a week and will start from next Monday, a union is claiming.




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Thousands tune in to watch Katherine Jenkins sing wartime favourites in an empty Royal Albert Hall to mark VE Day

Thousands have tuned in to watch Katherine Jenkins' stunning performance in front of an empty Royal Albert Hall as she marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day.




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Kate and Will hear WWII stories as they video call veterans to mark VE Day's 75th anniversary

Prince William and Kate heard stories about Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill's "secret" birthday message his son when they chatted veterans about their VE Day memories.




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VE Day 2020 LIVE: Royals pay tribute to WWII veterans as they mark 75th anniversary of victory in Europe

The Queen has addressed the nation to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, saying veterans would have recognised the "love and care" of people during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Boris Johnson to announce reopening of garden centres in England from Wednesday

Garden centres in England will be allowed to reopen next week as part of the Government's first-step measures to ease the coronavirus lockdown.




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Boris Johnson urges Russian President Vladimir Putin to help world find Covid-19 vaccine in VE Day phone call

Boris Johnson has asked Vladimir Putin if Russia would help play a more integrated role in global efforts to develop a coronavirus vaccine.




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Fury as VE Day revellers dance conga at street party near Warrington in 'breach of social distancing rules'

A group of VE Day revellers have sparked fury by performing a conga dance in an apparent breach of social distancing rules.




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Government fails to hit Matt Hancock's 100,000 testing target for seventh day in a row






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'Stood up for liberty and common sense'! Guess where Sen. Ted Cruz got a haircut today [video]




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Earth Day: Meet the original eco warriors protecting the planet

How the ancient techniques of the world's indigenous people could help to combat climate change.





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Hubble telescope delivers stunning 30th birthday picture

The veteran telescope celebrates three decades in orbit with a colourful image of star formation.





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Families separated by the pandemic yearn for personal contact on Mother's Day

The mother of a newborn wants to see her own mother cuddle the baby, while adult children must rely on virtual connections with their elderly mother. COVID-19 proves challenging physically and emotionally for many this Mother's Day.



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Victory Day: Belarus swaggers on parade as Russians leave Red Square deserted

In a tale of two cities, Moscow keeps its distance while in Minsk, thousands turn out for the traditional military spectacular

In any other year, hundreds of thousands of Russians would have marched with portraits of relatives who fought in the second world war in a memorial called the Immortal Regiment.

But on Saturday, the images of Soviet veterans and their families floated past on Russian television, a public vigil adapted for the era of social isolation.

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Coronavirus forces Russia to hold slimmed down Victory Day in blow to Putin




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Russia, Belarus mark Victory Day in contrasting events

Russian President Vladimir Putin marked Victory Day, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, in a ceremony shorn of its usual military parade and pomp by the coronavirus pandemic. In neighboring Belarus, however, the ceremonies went ahead in full, with tens of thousands of people in the sort of proximity that has been almost unseen in the world for months. Victory Day is Russia’s most important secular holiday and this year’s observance had been expected to be especially large because it is the 75th anniversary, but the Red Square military parade and a mass procession called The Immortal Regiment were postponed as part of measures to stifle the spread of the virus.





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Putin calls for 'invincible' unity as Russians mark Victory Day on lockdown

President Vladimir Putin told Russians they are "invincible" when they stand together as the country on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in lockdown from the coronavirus. With cases surging and authorities urging Russians to stay in their homes, celebrations of this year's Victory Day were muted after the Kremlin grudgingly postponed plans for a grand parade with world leaders. Instead of columns of military hardware and thousands of troops marching through Red Square as planned, Putin walked alone to lay flowers at the Eternal Flame outside the red brick walls of the Kremlin.






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Electricity usage suggests we're living every day like a perpetual weekend

As people retreat to their homes, a group of analysts have seen a significant decrease in fuel consumption in the UK's largest sectors as transport reduces and offices and businesses close





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GameStop Pro Day - 4/18 - Not Just for Pro Members Anymore

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    Gamestop 20%/30%/40%/50% Off, One Day Flash Sale - Update Extended through 5/9




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    What Happened Today: Health Care System Crumbles, Testing Questions

    Marc Lipsitch, a professor of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, answers questions about access to testing for COVID-19, false-negative results and the challenges of mass testing.