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Air pollution drops by 40% in some UK cities as transport use cut by coronavirus lockdown, study shows

Air pollution levels have dropped by more than 40 per cent in a number of UK cities as transport use plummets during the coronavirus lockdown, studies have shown.




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New stamps mark 75th anniversary of end of Second World War

A new set of stamps is being issued to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.




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London filmmaker claps for 24 hours straight to raise funds for NHS

Jack Peagam is livestreaming the event on Facebook




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Grant Shapps denies coronavirus test website crashed as essential workes applied for screenings

But speaking at the daily Covid-19 Downing Street press conference, Mr Shapps revealed that there was popular demand for the test slots with 16,000 people registering on Friday morning alone. Around 5,000 also got home test kits. While around 46,000 had tried to apply through the site.




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Food For London Now: Shut, but faith groups still helping vulnerable thanks to the Felix Project

You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Donald Trump skips White House coronavirus briefing saying they are 'not worth the time and effort'

Donald Trump skipped the latest White House coronavirus briefing tweeting the event is "not worth the time and effort".




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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer steps up demand for lockdown 'exit strategy': the British public deserve to be treated like adults

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a coronavirus lockdown "exit strategy" with the Government facing increasing pressure to reveal its next steps.




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Sir John Timpson warns some High Street retailers won't survive Covid-19 lockdown

Warning from head of High Street chain comes as retailers across the UK feel the financial pinch of coronavirus restrictions




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Flamingos 'form long-lasting friendships and some behave like married couples', new research shows

Flamingos form long-lasting friendships and some "behave like married couples", according to new research.




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Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday Spitfire flypast WILL go ahead, Grant Shapps insists

Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar said it would instead fly The Spirit of Kent on a circuit around the Biggin Hill airfield at 8pm on Thursday, to coincide with the nation's weekly "Clap for our Carers" event.




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Scotland advises people to wear face masks in shops and on transport in policy U-turn

The Scottish Government has recommended wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces like shops and public transport to stop the spread of coronavirus.




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Royal Mail scraps Saturday letter deliveries until further notice due to coronavirus pandemic

Royal Mail has stopped Saturday letter deliveries across the UK until further notice to "ease the additional burden" on staff caused by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Belgians urged to keep eating chips during coronavirus lockdown to help country's potato industry

The trade association for the national potato industry in Belgium has urged the population to keep eating chips during lockdown to help support farmers.




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The Londoner: Rebellion in the ranks? XR activist ups climate ante

In today's Diary: XR activist says politicians aren't scared enough of the movement / Avgeeks make plane food at home / Sara Britcliffe's slight omission / Ellie Reeves on a positive of remote working




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South Korea fire: At least 38 killed as blaze rips through construction site near Seoul

At least 38 people have died after a devastating fire broke out at a construction site near South Korea's capital, Seoul.




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Donald Trump ramps up attack on WHO's coronavirus response as he brands agency 'pipe organ' for China

Donald Trump has accused the World Health Organisation (WHO) of being a "pipe organ" for China during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Fifth of retailers do not plan to reopen after lockdown, MPs told

A fifth of high street stores plan to stay closed permanently after the coronavirus lockdown lifts, retail leaders have told MPs.




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Care home nurse's quick-thinking helps save lives of 13 dementia patients displaying coronavirus symptoms

A care home nurse used the knowledge she gained during the swine flu outbreak to help save the lives of 13 dementia patients who were displaying symptoms of the coronavirus.




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Thames ships join ports across world to sound horns for 1.2m workers stuck at sea due to coronavirus pandemic

Ships on the River Thames joined hundreds of vessels worldwide to sound their horns for 1.2 million "unsung heroes" stuck at sea during the coronavirus travel restrictions.




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Jeffrey Epstein visited Harvard dozens of times after conviction

Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein visited Harvard University dozens of times after his conviction - and was even given his own office.




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UK coronavirus death toll jumps by 621 as total hits more than 28,000

The number of people who have died in UK hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus has jumped by 621, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Pubs 'should be avoided after lockdown' as Covid-19 death toll jumps to more than 28,000

Pub visits should be avoided even after coronavirus restrictions are lifted, England's deputy chief medical officer has indicated.




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NHS coronavirus contact tracing app to be rolled out at end of May after Isle of Wight trial, Grant Shapps says

The NHS coronavirus contact tracing app will be trialled in the Isle of Wight this week before being rolled out more widely later this month, the Transport Secretary said.




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Greater testing capacity earlier would have reduced coronavirus deaths, Grant Shapps says

Fewer people would have died from coronavirus in the UK if the country had greater testing capacity sooner, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said.




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UK coronavirus death toll in hospitals jumps by 315

The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK has jumped by 315.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Brits should expect 'new normal' until vaccine is developed as death toll jumps by 315

Brits may have to accept a "new normal" with social distancing measures remaining in place until a vaccine is available, Michael Gove has suggested.




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Schools after lockdown: Education experts on social distancing, PPE for teachers and the psychological impact on children

Headteachers are planning for life after the lockdown to ensure the return to school will be safe for all children and staff.




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Bikers fined for 200-mile round trip to buy fish and chips during coronavirus lockdown




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Car sales almost wiped out as registrations collapse to lowest level for 74 years amid coronavirus crisis

New car sales were almost wiped out last month as the the number of registrations collapsed to their lowest level for 74 years.




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Kevin Phillips's wife Julie released without charge after attempted murder arrest following stabbing

The wife of former Premier League footballer Kevin Phillips has been released without charge after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing.




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Thousands of London restaurants and bars 'on brink of collapse as they do not qualify for Government's emergency grants'

Campaign launched to increase threshold on rateable value to help struggling businesses




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China's UK ambassador says 'attacks from MPs' over spread of coronavirus 'will poison relations if unchecked'

China's ambassador to the UK has criticised MPs for "attacking" China over the coronavirus outbreak.




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UK must 'get to grips' with Covid-19 death toll in care homes, expert Dame Angela McLean says

The ONS total is 34% higher than the Department of Health total.




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Italy gets first glimpse of what life could look like when coronavirus lockdown lifts and restaurants re-open

Italy has already taken its first steps towards easing lockdown restrictions and now the country has revealed how restaurants could look once they re-open.




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Police hunt 'deplorable' thugs who stole laptops and TVs from Royal Derby hospital at front line of virus




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Food For London Now faces: 'The Felix Project directly helps counter malnutrition and poor health for people of all ages'

Felix Project volunteer Carrie Hogan shares her story You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Next steps of UK lockdown 'to include face masks at work, more cycle lanes and visitor quarantine'

UK arrivals could be told to self-isolate for 14-days PM will reportedly recommend face masks while at work or on public transport More money will be set aside for cycle lanes to limit rush hour travel






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Nature crisis: 'Insect apocalypse' more complicated than thought

The health of insect populations globally is far more varied than previous research suggested.






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He cleans 'COVID rooms' in the ICU — and keeps dying patients company

Most are doing their best to avoid other people's germs right now. But for cleaners and those who get rid of that trash, they're coming into contact with COVID-19 every shift.



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Pakistan army: Roadside bomb in remote area kills 6 troops




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Ajit Pai uses bad data to claim ISPs are deploying broadband to everyone

Pai’s “baffling” report ignores broadband gaps and high prices, Democrats say.




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Caddy offers TLS, HTTPS, and more in one dependency-free Go Web server

We put Caddy 2.0.0 head to head against a ranking heavyweight, Apache 2.4.41.




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US military is furious at FCC over 5G plan that could interfere with GPS

FCC accuses military of “baseless fear-mongering” in fight over Ligado network.




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Flamingos form lasting friendships and 'choose to hang out' with each other, scientists learn

'It seems - like humans - flamingos form social bonds for a variety of reasons,' researcher says





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Slay the Spire (PS4) - $8.99, (Switch) - $21.99 at Best Buy

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet since its been going on for a few days now.  Great game.  Price before GCU.

 

Slay the Spire (PS4) - $8.99

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/slay-the-spire-standard-edition-playstation-4/6379879.p?skuId=6379879

 

Slay the Spire (Switch) - $21.99

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/slay-the-spire-standard-edition-nintendo-switch/6379876.p?skuId=6379876