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Royal Navy submarine commander sacked after throwing coronavirus lockdown BBQ party

Members of the Commander's crew were filmed dancing to techno music behind a DJ set on deck




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How many children does Boris Johnson have?

They announced at the same time that they got engaged in December.




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Keir Starmer and Matt Hancock lead congratulations to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds as they welcome baby boy

Labour leader Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have led the messages of congratulations to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symond's for the birth of their first child.




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Police hunt for swan killer after 'meaningless act of violence'

A swan has died after being attacked in a "meaningless act of violence", police have said.




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Coronavirus testing in UK to be massively ramped up to include care home staff and residents and over-65s

Coronavirus testing will be expanded to all care home residents and staff, regardless of whether they have Covid-19 symptoms, and all people aged 65 and over with symptoms and their households, Matt Hancock has said.




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Microplastic pollution crisis threatens biodiversity 'more than is currently recognised', research shows

Microplastics pollution is causing disruption and behavioural changes among hermit crab populations, researchers have claimed.




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Death toll among NHS and social care workers rises to 108 as Sir Keir Starmer laments UK's fatalities as 'truly awful'

Dominic Raab has paid tribute to the frontline health and care workers who have given their lives to fighting coronavirus, as he confirmed more than 108 such deaths so far.




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Donald Trump says 1m cases figure is due to coronavirus testing being 'sooo much better' in US than rest of world

Donald Trump has said the high number of Covid-19 cases in the United States is due to the country's testing being "sooo much better' than anywhere else in the world.




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America will put astronauts back on Moon by 2024 'by any means necessary'

American astronauts will be back on the Moon within five years "by any means necessary," the US Vice President has announced.




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Mike Pence flouts face masks rule on visit to US hospital amid coronavirus pandemic

Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask during a tour of a US hospital despite the medical centre's own rules stating that visitors should wear personal protective equipment.




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Moment carer reads heartbreaking goodbye letter to grandma hours before she died with coronavirus

This is the heartbreaking moment a carer read a granddaughter's final goodbye to her grandmother, just two days before she died while suffering coronavirus symptoms.




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Coronavirus map: Which areas in the UK, London and more have been affected by Covid-19?

The latest countries and areas affected by coronavirus Coronavirus: The symptoms




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Social distancing to remain 'in every single work area' after coronavirus lockdown, says Priti Patel

Social distancing will be expected "in every single work area" when the UK comes out of lockdown, according to Priti Patel.




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British schools will not open during summer holidays and return in phases, Gavin Williamson says

English schools will reopen after coronavirus lockdown in a "phased manner", the Education Secretary confirmed.




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Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds announce birth of baby boy

Their first child together was born in a London hospital on Wednesday morning Follow our live updates as messages of congratulation flood in




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London after Lockdown: Restaurants to bring in radical measures to help keep diners safe when they reopen

Restaurants are preparing for life after lockdown with a range of radical measures that will keep diners safe but will involve drastic changes to the way Londoners eat out.




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Queen congratulates Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds on birth of baby boy

The Queen has congratulated Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds on the birth of their son , Buckingham Palace has said.




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War veteran Captain Tom Moore sends thank you message to the UK for well-wishes on eve of 100th birthday

Captain Tom Moore has sent a message to the nation saying he is "completely overwhelmed" by the love he has received ahead of his 100th birthday.




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Cuckoo named Carlton II smashes migration record by flying 4,000 miles from Africa to England in seven days

A cuckoo named Carlton II has smashed the record books by flying more than 4,000 miles in just seven days on his annual migration to the UK from Africa.




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Wetherspoon's 'plans to reopen pubs and hotels in or around June' after being closed in coronavirus lockdown

Wetherspoon's is planning for a reopening of its pubs and hotels "in or around June", the company has announced.




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Ilford stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of murder as children killed in east London pictured

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two children were stabbed to death in Ilford.




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Coronavirus 'wreaking more havoc than any terrorist attack', WHO says as it defends response timeline

The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking more havoc across the world than any terrorist attack, the World Health Organisation's director general has said.




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NHS trusts warned BAME staff may be at greater risk of coronavirus and asked to 'make appropriate arrangements'

UK hospital trusts have been advised to "risk-assess" black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) members of staff and make "appropriate arrangements" as data emerged suggesting they are disproportionately affected by Covid-19.




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'Highly dangerous' man who pushed teenage girl over balcony after argument jailed for 14 years

A 20-year-old man who threw a teenage girl over a stairwell balcony after an argument at a "pre-trial party" has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.




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WHO launches investigation into 'rare but serious' child illness and its links with Covid-19 after UK medics raise alarm

Global health experts are investigating reports of a rare but serious illness affecting children and its links to coronavirus after UK medics raised the alarm.




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Dominic Raab issues warning over relaxing UK lockdown as he points to increased transmission rate in Germany

Dominic Raab has warned against relaxing the UK lockdown, saying the number of Covid-19 infections in Germany grew when restrictions were eased.




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We can't complain: Two men spend coronavirus lockdown in London pub with 'fresh beer on tap'

Two "lucky" men with beer on tap said they can't complain after going into coronavirus lockdown in a London pub.




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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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UK coronavirus LIVE: Huge jump in death toll as Covid-19 figures for fatalities in hospitals, care homes and the community revealed

The UK discovered the true toll of coronavirus deaths today when the Government unveils figures for fatalities in hospitals, care homes and the community .




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Pioneering surgeon and brave nurse fall victim to coronavirus

A pioneering heart surgeon and a dedicated nurse who volunteered to treat Covid-19 patients are among the latest Londoners to die with the virus.




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City in Sweden to dump chicken manure on park to prevent festival gatherings during coronavirus outbreak

A Swedish city plans to cover its main park with a tonne of chicken manure to discourage people from going there during the coronavirus outbreak.




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Boris Johnson leads tributes to Captain Tom Moore as nation celebrates 'heroic' war veteran on 100th birthday

Boris Johnson has hailed Captain Tom Moore a "point of light" in the lives of the nation as he led tributes to the war veteran on his 100th birthday.




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Italy's 'toe' sparks rift with Rome by reopening bars and pizzerias

The southern Italian region of Calabria has given the go-ahead for pizzerias, bars and restaurants with open-air tables to reopen, sparking a rift today with the central government.




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Oxford and drug giant join forces to crack vaccine

A potential coronavirus vaccine being trialled by UK researchers will be rapidly produced in vast numbers if it proves effective.




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Shocking moment man attacks woman, 77, with metal pipe and steals her pizza

This is the horrifying moment a man struck a pensioner on the head with a metal pipe before stealing the food she'd just bought.




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Teenager found guilty of kidnapping and robbing stranger in north London

A north London teenager, 16, has been found guilty of kidnapping a stranger in the street and forcing him to withdraw money from a cash machine.




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Europe showing positive signs of passing coronavirus peak, World Health Organisation says

Europe has shown positive signs that it is passing the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.




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Oasis and Warehouse fail to find buyer with more than 1,800 workers set to lose jobs

More than 1,800 people are set to lose their jobs at Oasis, Warehouse and two other brands, after administrators were unable to find a buyer for the business.




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Moment care home chief demands apology from Matt Hancock over testing shortages

It comes after the UK's Covid-19 death toll jumped by 3,811 on Wednesday to top 26,000 when care home victims were factored in for the first time.




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Food For London Now: The human cost of the crisis – 400,000 go hungry in the capital

You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Man sprayed with 'unknown substance' by bag thief on London bus

A man was sprayed in the face with an "unknown substance" before a thief stole his bag on a London bus.




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Courage of nurse battling cancer and 'a joyful, inspirational teacher'

A nurse who stayed at work despite having been diagnosed with cancer and an inspirational teacher are among the latest Londoners to die with Covid-19.




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UK weather forecast: Wet and windy conditions to last all week as temperatures plunge

Britain's weather woes are set to continue with wet and windy conditions expected to last all week.




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Airlines should be able to issue vouchers instead of cash refunds for cancelled flights, EU members say

Airlines should be able to issue vouchers instead of cash refunds for cancelled flights, according to 12 EU member states who have requested a change in the rules to help carriers.




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Australian couple find creative way to socialise with neighbours while keeping to coronavirus lockdown

An Australian couple has discovered a novel way to meet up with neighbours and enjoy the good weather, despite the coronavirus lockdown.




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Don't risk all the hard work now, says Robert Buckland as he urges businesses to stick to lockdown rules

A Cabinet minister today pleaded with businesses to stick with the coronavirus lockdown after a pub chain said it was starting to plan to re-open venues around June time.




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Design teachers put together 200,000 masks, scrubs and visors

Design and technology teachers have made more than 200,000 pieces of protective equipment for frontline NHS workers, new figures reveal.




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Donald Trump says US will not renew social distancing guidance after it expires today

Donald Trump has announced that the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines after they expire on Thursday.




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British Airways to make up to 12,000 workers redundant

British Airways is set to make up to 12,000 workers redundant, its parent company has said.




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TV anchor accused of cheating on girlfriend after half-naked 'lover' appears on webcam during news report

Not for one Spanish TV anchor, whose video-chat blunder might have cost him his relationship.