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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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Man jailed after dragging woman along a road in Newcastle city centre car attack

A man has been jailed for more than two years after dragging a woman along a road with his car before knocking over her boyfriend.




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Newham stabbing: Two arrested on suspicion of murder after young NHS worker knifed to death in east London

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a young NHS worker was stabbed to death in east London.




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UK 'could return to work on May 26' as Boris Johnson prepares plan to ease coronavirus lockdown

Boris Johnson wants people in the UK to be back at work by the end of May if coronavirus cases are low enough, it has been reported.




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'Ruthless and callous' rapist who targeted women leaving bars in London jailed for 16 years

Two brothers who preyed on women leaving bars and nightclubs before carrying out sexual assaults have been convicted.




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Upminster shooting: Neighbours' shock after boy, 11, suffers potentially life-changing injuries after east London gun attack

Neighbours have described their shock after a boy suffered "possibly life-changing" injuries after being shot in east London.




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Eurostar says its passengers must wear face masks from Monday

Eurostar says all its passengers must wear face masks from Monday as a safeguard against the coronavirus.




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Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds name baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson after doctors who saved PM's life

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have named their baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson.




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UK weather forecast: Britain braced for wet weekend before temperatures soar for May Bank Holiday

The UK is braced for a wet weekend with sunny spells as temperatures drop ahead of the May Bank Holiday.




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Who are the NHS doctors that Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds named their son Wilfred after?

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds named their newborn son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas after their grandfathers - and the NHS doctors who helped save the Prime Minister's life as he battled coronavirus.




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Earthquake with preliminary 6.6 magnitude hits Crete

An earthquake with a reported magnitude of 6.6 has taken place south of the Greek island of Crete.




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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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Food For London Now: Jack Whitehall reveals 'I only discovered how vital Felix Project is when I volunteered to help food deliveries for vulnerable'

You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Pub visits should be avoided as lockdown eases, deputy chief medical officer indicates

Pub visits should be avoided when social distancing measures are eased, one of the UK's top medics has said.




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'You could be someone's only hope': A stem cell donor campaigning to beat blood cancer




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One police officer killed and another critically injured after Texas helicopter crash

A police helicopter has crashed in Texas, killing one of the two officers on board and critically injuring the other.




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Gay and bisexual men excluded from donating plasma to Covid-19 trials at London hospital

Gay and bisexual men have reportedly been told they cannot donate their plasma to coronavirus trials at a London hospital.




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Primary schools 'to open as soon as June' as part of Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown exit plan

Primary schools are set to reopen as soon as June 1 as part of Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown exit strategy, The Sunday Telegraph reports.




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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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Ofsted chief predicts 'mixed economy' of schooling as coronavirus lockdown eased

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman has suggested there could be a "mixed economy" of schooling as the coronavirus lockdown is eased.




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Duchess of Cambridge coos over newborn baby during video call to midwives

The Duchess of Cambridge has made a virtual bedside visit to new parents during a video call to midwives she worked alongside last year.




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Coronavirus lockdown should be eased for healthy over-70s, say senior doctors

The coronavirus lockdown should be eased for over 70s who are considered healthy due to the impact staying inside is having on their mental health, senior doctors have warned.




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'Damning' survey shows nearly half of doctors bought their own PPE or relied on donations during coronavirus crisis

Nearly half of NHS doctors have been forced to buy their own personal protective equipment (PPE) for coronavirus treatment or rely on donations, a new survey has found.




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Government 'actively looking' at quarantining people who arrive in UK from abroad to help control coronavirus

The Government is "actively looking" at holding people who arrive from abroad in quarantine to help control the spread of coronavirus, Grant Shapps has 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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Passenger plane lands in UK carrying 10 million gloves for NHS staff on coronavirus frontline

A passenger plane has returned to the UK with ten million pairs of surgical gloves for NHS staff on the coronavirus frontline.




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Social gatherings could be limited to fewer than 10 people until 2021 to stop coronavirus spreading, scientists say

Social gatherings could be limited to 10 people until 2021 to prevent a second wave of coronavirus infections in the UK, scientists have warned.




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South Korean officials claim Kim Jong Un did not undergo surgery as speculation continues about ill health

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not undergo surgery or any other medical procedure, a South Korean official has said amid continued speculation about his health.




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No plan for 'blanket ban' on elderly leaving home as coronavirus lockdown eases, Matt Hancock says

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has dismissed reports that there could be a "blanket ban" on over 70s leaving home when lockdown is eased.




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Food For London Now: Family takes on 813 mile walking challenge equivalent to John O' Groat's to Lands End

The Budd family hopes to raise £20,000 for charities including The Felix Project You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Joe Wicks says he'll be back for PE class on Monday after hand surgery

Joe Wicks says he will be back for his PE class on Monday after undergoing hand surgery.




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Food For London Now: Thank you for your food donations – but it's not just NHS doctors and nurses who need your kindness

You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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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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Harry Dunn's twin brother has told Boris Johnson: 'I've had enough of the lies'

Harry Dunn's twin brother has told Boris Johnson that he has "had enough of the lies" as his family continue to fight for justice.




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Nightingale field hospitals were not built in error to tackle virus, says NHS England chief

Nightingale hospitals were not build in error, NHS England's national medical director has said.




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Upminster shooting: Teens arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary after Boy, 11, shot in east London

Two teenagers have been arrested after a young boy was shot in east London and left with potentially life-changing injuries.




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Coronavirus testing figures drop to less than 80,000 after Government hit its 100,000 a day target by end of April

The number of daily coronavirus tests being carried has fallen to below 80,000 despite the Government saying that it hit the 100,000 a day target by the end of April.




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Social distancing measures to remain in place until vaccine, Michael Gove says

Some social distancing measures will remain in place until a coronavirus vaccine has been developed, Michael Gove has said.




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Newham stabbing: Two charged with murder after NHS worker David Gomoh fatally knifed in east london

Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of NHS worker David Gomoh in east London.




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Mike Pompeo claims US has 'significant amount of evidence' coronavirus emerged from Chinese laboratory

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has claimed that the US has "a significant amount of evidence" that the new coronavirus emerged from a Chinese laboratory.




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Murder charge over death of 'lovely and very gentle' man who sustained serious injuries in own home

A man has been charged with the murder of a "lovely and very gentle" man who sustained severe injuries in his own home.




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Your morning briefing: What you should know for Monday, May 4

The top stories you're waking up to Listen to your Morning Bulletin on Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa smart speakers from 7am every weekday




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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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Piers Morgan forced to step back from Good Morning Britain after developing 'mild' coronavirus symptom

Piers Morgan has said he will temporarily step back from presenting ITV's Good Morning Britain after developing a "mild" coronavirus symptom.




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UK scientists test experimental drug which could 'significantly improve' health of coronavirus patients

UK scientists have started testing an experimental Covid-19 drug which they hope will significantly improve the health of coronavirus patients.




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Royal Mint issues commemorative coins for 75th anniversary of VE Day

Royal Mint to mark landmark anniversary of end of Second World War in Europe




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What is an 'awake' operation? The technique being increasingly used during the coronavirus pandemic

FULL STORY: Patients kept awake during cancer surgery to protect them from coronavirus




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Patients kept awake during cancer surgery to protect them from coronavirus

Cancer patients are being kept awake during operations to protect them from coronavirus, the Evening Standard can reveal.




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New tell-all Harry and Meghan biography Finding Freedom promises 'unknown details' of couple's time together

A new biography of Harry and Meghan will "go beyond the headlines" and "reveal unknown details" of the couple's life together.




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New York police officer who 'hit' man in social distancing arrest loses badge

A New York police officer caught on video pointing a stun gun at a man and grappling him to the ground over an alleged social distancing violation has been stripped of his badge.