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Woman, 90, raises more than £250,000 in bid to climb height of Highland mountain on her staircase

Donations flood in for Margaret Payne's NHS money-raiser as she attempts to mimick a summit of Suilven by making 282 trips upstairs




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Transport for London to place staff on furlough scheme during coronavirus pandemic

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Lowest rise in UK coronavirus death toll for two weeks as total jumps by 449

The number of people who have died in hospital in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus has jumped by 449, the lowest increase in two weeks.




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Ministers support minute silence for fallen NHS workers

A one-minute silence for the fallen heroes of the NHS was backed by the Government today.




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First RAF plane collecting PPE from Turkey finally takes off

An RAF flight has left to collect a consignment of protective gowns for healthcare workers on the coronavirus frontline.




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Tribute to 'kind and generous' occupational therapist who died after contracting coronavirus

Vivek Sharma was described as a gentle soul who was kind and generous




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Met Police faces legal action over PC Keith Palmer's murder in Westminster terror attack

The Met Police is facing legal action in regards to the murder of PC Keith Palmer in the Westminster terror attack.




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Goose lays egg in usually-packed York train station




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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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'Hugely respected' emergency consultant dies after contracting coronavirus

An emergency consultant, who worked at the Royal Derby Hospital, has died after contracting Covid-19.




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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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Deficit could hit £300 billion amid race to keep economy alive during coronavirus crisis, report shows

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




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Lockdown measures could go on for months as WHO warns 'worst is yet to come' in worldwide Covid-19 crisis

The UK's coronavirus lockdown measures could continue for months with the public urged to stick with the stay home guidance.




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Family members of four people killed in Kobe Bryant crash sue helicopter company

The families allege that the two helicopter companies were careless and negligent




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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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Rumours that Kim Jong-un is 'gravely ill' following heart surgery are denied by South Korea

Rumours that Kim Jong-Un is in a "fragile condition" after apparent heart surgery have been denied by South Korean officials.




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




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World Health Organisation chief warns 'worst yet ahead of us' in coronavirus pandemic

The World Health Organisation's chief has warned that "the worst is yet ahead of us" in the coronavirus pandemic.




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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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UK weather forecast: Britain to be hotter than Lanzarote this week as temperatures soar to highs of 24C

Sweltering temperatures are expected to hit the UK this week as the hottest April in almost a decade continues.




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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.




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Young people anxious about impact of coronavirus on education, Snapchat survey finds

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Questions raised over coronavirus pandemic response with Boris Johnson's initial actions criticised

Questions have been raised over the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic with Boris Johnson's early actions amid the crisis criticised.




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Teenage cyclist 'wipes spits on three-year-old girl after claiming he had Covid-19'

Police in Barnsley have launched an investigation after a three-year-old girl had spit wiped on her face by a teenage cyclist.




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Bear wanders through empty streets in Italy amid coronavirus lockdown

A bear has been spotted wandering the empty streets of Italy amid the coronavirus lockdown.




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Unemployment increased by 22,000 to 1.36m before coronavirus pandemic gripped UK

Unemployment increased by 22,000 to 1.36 million in the three months to February, before the coronavirus pandemic gripped the UK, official figures showed.




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The Londoner: Fellowes and a shocking history lesson from 1918

In today's Diary: Julian Fellowes says 1918 pandemic was scarier / Kelly Jones on being asked to write for One Direction / Jeremy Hunt eyes a bestseller / Stewart McDonald's fragrant solution




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Richard Branson warns Virgin Atlantic will collapse without Government support as he defends himself over bailout backlash

Billionaire Sir Richard Branson today warned Virgin Atlantic will need financial aid from the Government in order to survive the coronavirus crisis as he defended himself amid backlash over a bailout request.




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Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration amid coronavirus pandemic

Virgin Australia has gone into voluntary administration after failing to secure a government bailout due to impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.




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E-scooter inquiry launched amid warning they could pose 'significant' threat to pedestrians

MPs will investigate the potential consequences of allowing electric scooters to be used on the road.




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Sales of baking goods and alcohol soar amid coronavirus lockdown as beauty products and flowers fall out of favour

Sales of baking ingredients, frozen vegetables and alcohol are rising amid the coronavirus lockdown, while fewer people are buying beauty products and flowers, new analysis shows.




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John Lewis sales plunge as online growth fails to offset shop closures with people 'buying more Scrabble but fewer sofas'

John Lewis sales have plunged, despite a surge in online orders, after it was forced to shut stores in face of coronavirus.




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'World's loneliest dolphin' dies after two years living in abandoned Japanese aquarium

A dolphin named Honey has died while living alone in a tank at an abandoned Japanese aquarium, according to advocacy organisation Dolphin Project.




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Fourfold increase in deaths with coronavirus crisis for elderly deepening

Nearly one in six coronavirus fatalities have happened outside hospital, latest figures reveal




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Starlink space display set to continue all week throughout the UK

Scheme by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's SpaceX firm casts unique chain of lights in Britain's night skies




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Queen pays tribute to Canadian police after 'devastating' shooting in Nova Scotia

The Queen has paid tribute to the police in the wake of the "devastating" shooting in Canada after a gunman killed 18 in the deadliest such attack in the country's history.




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Telling public to wear face masks 'would put NHS supplies at risk'

Confusion over whether face masks would reduce the spread of Covid-19 in public places deepened today as a minister suggested that there may not be enough to go round even if scientists recommend their use on public transport and in offices.




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Jobless figures rise and vacancies start to dry up as John Lewis reveals 17% drop in sales during coronavirus crisis

The first official signs of the jobs fallout from the coronavirus lockdown emerged today as figures showed the number of people in paid employment falling and job vacancies starting to dry up.




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Moment woman coughs at police after being arrested amid coronavirus outbreak

Northumbria Police warn such behaviour will be treated 'incredibly seriously' after Charlene Merrifield sent to prison for four months




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Highest weekly death toll in 20 years as new figures show Covid-19 deaths could be 41 per cent higher

The figures cover the period up until April 10




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Boris Johnson to talk with Queen via video link in first conversation with monarch since contracting Covid-19

Boris Johnson is having an audience with the Queen by video link – his first conversation with the Monarch since he fell ill with coronavirus three weeks ago.




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Heartwarming moment NHS staff applaud nurse as she leaves intensive care after 23 days fighting for life against coronavirus

This is the heartwarming moment more than 100 NHS staff applaud a nurse as she leaves intensive care after spending 23 days in the ward fighting for her life against coronavirus.




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Incredible street art springs up around UK and Ireland amid coronavirus lockdown

Incredible street art and graffiti has been popping up across the UK and Ireland over the last few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic grips the world.




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Police dogs 'showered' in glass during 'unacceptable' brick attack on officers' car

Two police dogs were "showered" in glass after a brick was thrown through the window of a car while officers were investigating reports of a house party.




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No end in sight for UK lockdown despite coronavirus cases 'flattening'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hinted that easing of lockdown restrictions remains some time away, saying "we are not there yet".




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Fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore to open NHS Nightingale hospital in Yorkshire

New field hospital in Harrogate to provide 500 extra beds for Covid-19 patients




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'Massive fireballs' seen for miles in Kent as chickens killed by explosion on farm

"Massive fireballs" and "huge explosions" have been seen near Maidstone in Kent as firefighters responded to an explosion on a farm.




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Father and daughter create eye-catching balloon sculptures in show of support for NHS during Covid-19 pandemic

They want to 'bring a bit of colour' into people's lives amid the nationwide lockdown with balloon artwork